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heavy vehicles, particularly in bad weather and involves running
over crude refuse to approach the tip face.
While 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. Then, as the nearest
site which might be considered suitable is at least 10 or 12 miles
distant, the cost of disposal will increase.
Waste Paper.
The output of waste paper has remained at a good level in
spite of difficulties. A drop in price, and restricted deliveries of
various grades had an adverse effect but, in spite of these problems
income increased over last year, which is a big achievement as
last year's figures included revenue from waste food, which was
discontinued in March 1963. The outlook for the future has
improved considerably and increased tonnages are now required
by the Board Mills.
Householders are requested to continue saving this material
and handing it to the collectors. The income from last year for
1,492 tons, from mixed grades, amounted to £11.156 which is an
excellent achievement, and the total income for the year from
salvage materials was £12,721.
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 four stables from which horses are hired, for
the purpose of riding.
Animals, consisting of 41 horses and 52 ponies, were inspected
by the Veterinary Surgeon appointed for the purpose. Seven visits
were made and the animals were reported to be in good health.
The Inspectors paid a further 62 visits.
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
I am informed by the Engineer and Surveyor that apart from
the routine maintenance of streams and rivers for which he is
responsible, only the normal patrolling has been found necessary.