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Regulations.
Forecourts.
On 6th April, 1897, the Vestry Resolved:- That in dealing with the forecourts of
houses where the walls are damp, the owners be required to pave such forecourts for a
distance out from the front of not less than eighteen inches.
Wharf.
On 7th September, 1897, the Vestry approved the following rules for observance at the
wharf.
1. The wharf is opened and closed on week days as under —
Opened. Closed.
March to October 6 a.m. 5.30 p.m.
November to February 7 a.m. 5 p.m.
except on Saturdays, when it is closed at 1 p.m. No work will be done on Sundays nor on
week-days after the hour of closing, unless by permission of the Surveyor to the Vestry.
2. The wharf is available for the loading or unloading of goods when not required for the
purposes of the Vestry, upon terms to be obtained at the Surveyor's Office, Town Hall ; but the
Vestry, through its Surveyor, reserves the right to refuse any application.
3. All charges for the use of the wharf must be paid in advance, and persons desirous of
using the same must first obtain the necessary authority from the Surveyor's Office, Town Hall,
and produce the same to the Storekeeper before commencing to load or unload, who has
instructions to prevent unauthorised persons mooring in the dock or upon foreshore
frontages.
4. The steam crane, which will lift a load not exceeding three tons, can be hired, the Vestry
providing driver, but the Vestry hereby gives notice that it is not answerable or liable for any
accidents that may arise by reason of such use, and whilst every precaution will be taken for its
safe working, the person hiring must take all risk.