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tion work will be carried out on the site. The collection of waste
paper will also make a valuable contribution towards extending the
life of the tip.
Whilst we are able to dispose of the refuse within the confines
of the urban district, it avoids heavy transport costs; the time will
however eventually arrive, when the question of going outside the
district will become an urgent matter and, as the nearest site which
might be considered suitable is as least 10 or 12 miles distant, the
cost of disposal will be bound to increase.
Waste Paper.
In order to provide better and improved facilities for handling
waste paper a new baling shed was erected at Beaverwood Road
Depot in 1961, and this enabled the department to deal more effectively
with the volume of waste paper handled and allow for a progressive
increase in output; in addition a new Powel baling machine,
together with elevators and screens, has been installed and this
method will provide for better sorting and grading and quicker
through-put of the waste paper, thereby allowing for a bigger tonnage
to be handled at a reduced cost. The old shed has been converted
into additional workshop accommodation which was sorely needed
for the maintenance of all Council vehicles and plant. Unfortunately
the Board Mills were compelled to restrict deliveries to the
works due to market difficulties and overstocking.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT,
1951.
There are no premises in the district licensed under the Rag
Flock Act.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1939.
There are now five stables from which horses are hired, for
the purpose of riding.
Animals, consisting of 57 horses, 60 ponies and 2 foals, were
inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon appointed for the purpose.
Five visits were made and the animals were reported to be in good
health. The Inspectors paid a further 26 visits.
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
I am informed by the Engineer and Surveyor that apart from
the normal maintenance of streams and rivers for which he is
responsible, only the normal patrolling has been found necessary.