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"The furnaces themselves were closed down for approximately
five months, and during this period the whole of the refuse was
tipped.
"Consequent upon the alterations, it is now possible to deal
with the whole of the refuse received in one shift per day on the
handling plant and two shifts per day on the burning plant, whilst
Sunday work has been entirely eliminated.
"The sale of salvage remained fairly consistent throughout the
year. At one period hopes were entertained of a very big improvement
in the metal market, but this did not materialise. It will be
remembered that a nation-wide appeal was made through the Press
lor scrap, and some rather extravagant forecasts were made. The
trade fortunately took steps to control prices, so that attempts to
trade upon what was presumed to be a national need were frustrated
at the commencement, and the prices remained fairly steady,
although the movement of scrap became easier.
"Street Cleansing.—Every endeavour has been made to ensure
that each road in the Borough should receive adequate attention.
The two mechanical brooms employed on this work were entirely
reconditioned and re-pn.inted during the year.
"Gully Cleansing.—The total number of gullies cleansed was
10,438, every one of which was completely emptied and sealed with
clean water, the total weight of sludge removed being 1,117 tons."

Although only 2,299) informal Notices were served during the
year, 2,342 premises were rendered fit by informal action.