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[Appendix No. 9.
HORSEKEEPER'S DUTIES.—EBURY BRIDGE.
1.—The Horsekeeper to be Foreman of the Stable, from
whom the Carters will take instructions as to the feeding,
&c., of their Horses. He is to report to the Surveyor, or
Wharf Clerk, any case of intoxication on the part of the
men, or ill-treatment to the Horses, or other neglect or
misconduct, all necessary repairs to carts, harness, &c.,
and from time to time what fodder may be required.
2.—To open the gates of the Yard for the Carmen at
5 a.m. in summer, and 6 a.m. in winter.
3.—To see the Horses properly fed, cleaned, and harnessed,
with clean harness. To keep a record of the
Carmen's attendance in the morning, &c., and to report to
the Wharf Clerk any man that may be late or absent.
4.—To have charge of all oats, fodder, &c., to serve the
same out to the Carmen, and to see that the supply is equal
to the quality of the sample.
5.—To take in all fodder, and, if not of good quality, to
report the same to the Surveyor or Wharf Clerk.
6.—To attend carefully to all sick Horses, and to carry
out all the instructions of the Veterinary Surgeon as to
their treatment, &c.
7.—To keep the Stables thoroughly cleansed.
8.—To assist in, and personally superintend, the cutting
of chaff, and to be responsible that none but competent men
be engaged in the work.