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9. Labour.— The greatest number of men employed during
the year, not including the office staff, has been 109, the
least has been 73, average 91. As the parish extends this may
naturally be expected to further increase.
The men had their Annual Beanfeast on 12th Sept., 1896.
10. Relief Labour.—Owing to the mildness of the season,
men were only employed on Belief Labour for two days, at a
cost of £6 6s. 0d.
11. Steam Roller.—The Steam Roller, purchased in 1889
at a cost of .£380, has been thoroughly overhauled and repaired
by the makers at a cost of £102 17s 0d , and is now in
good condition. There is a spare pair of wheels in store.
When lent on hire the roller is charged for at the rate of 38s.
a day. The boiler is insured for £300.
The purchase of a second roller at an approximate cost of
£450 has been approved. This will have a scarifier, for use in
the breaking up of the roads. Quotations have been received
and the matter is under consideration.
12. Disinfecting Apparatus.—No progress has yet been
made towards the provision of a new disinfecting house on the
Marsh land, pending the construction of new road from White
Hart Lane.
The apparatus in use is of old pattern. A new boiler was
recently purchased from Marshall & Son, Gainsborough, and is
insured for £100.
13. Watering.— The watering has been done under the
contract for Horse Hire, the Vestry providing the necessary