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stables. During the past year two additional horses
have been purchased for the sum of £145;
and one has been sold for £15. The following are the
particulars of the cost of maintenance of the stable
establishment for the year:—
£ s. d.
Provender 829 19 11
Shoeing (including extras during frost) 92 4 1
Veterinary attendance, including fees on purchase
of new horses 28 1 9
Wages, horse-keeper, and stable helpers 231 14 1
Harness, additions and repairs 38 15 9
Tools, oil, fuel, &c 10 3 1
Repairs and painting to stables 63 3 3
Purchase of two horses, less amount received for
one sold 130 0 0
Rates, insurance, gas, and water 76 18 2
Interest on capital and depreciation,—
buildings, 5 per cent. on £2,000 125 0 0
Do. do. gas engine and fittings, 10 per cent.
on £360 36 0 0
Do. do. 25 horses, 10 per cent. on £1,520 152 0 0
£1,814 0 1
The number of days' work performed as against
this amount (£1,811 0s. 1d.) was 7,501½, or about
4s. 10d. for each day's work per horse.
steam Roller. The steam roller has been worked 290 days
during the year; 251 of which were on
parish roads and 39 on new roads. The cost of working
was as follows:— £ s. d.
Wages (including watching and cleaning) 188 2 3
Coke (83½ chaldrons) 47 10 6
Oil, waste, and firewood 10 7 10
Repairs (including new driving wheels) 97 17 9
Insurance 2 10 5
Total cost of 290 days working £346 8 9