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The sum of £3 10s. has been received for
Hoardings.
hoarding licences, and 15s. for the restoration
of pavements after the removal of hoardings.
stables During the past year, six horses have been purchased,
and two have been sold, the average
number in the stables for the whole year being 28.
The total number at the present time is 29. The
following are the particulars of the cost of maintenance
of the stable establishment for the year:—
£ s. d.
Provender 977 4 2
Shoeing 133 0 3
Veterinary attendance, including fees on purchase
of new horses 34 18 3
Wages, horse-keeper, and stable helpers 251 4 1
Harness, additions and repairs 71 9 6
Tools, oil, fuel, &c. 36 11 7
Repairs and painting to stables 44 13 9
Purchase of four additional horses 28-5 0 0
Do. do. two „ „ less amount received
for two sold after deducting cost of sale 98 2 8
Rates, insurance, gas, aud water 65 18 1
Interest on capital and depreciation :—
buildings, 5 per cent, on £2,500 125 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
Do. do. 4 horses, 10 per cent on
£285 = 28 10 0
180 10 0
£2,339 12 4
The cost per horse for keep and maintenance (28 horses) was
therefore £83 4s. 7d., or 4s. 7d. per day.