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I regret that there are still a large number of
macadam roads in the Parish without paved channels.
These aro difficult to keep in satisfactory order, as it
is almost impossible to form a channel to regular falls
with macadam, and tho steam roller, and in attempting
to do so tho curb and footway are frequently disturbed.
Street
Watering.
Tho quantity of water used lor watering tho streets
was 8,907,000 gallons, at a cost of £318 6s. 9d. A
sum of £38 14s. was also paid for tho use of meters.
Tramways.
Tho tramway of tho Grovo road between tho Canal
Bridgo and tho Mile End Boundary has been reconstructed
with tho steel girder rails; and for the
convenience of tho occupiers of promises situate between
St. Barnabas Church and Bunsen street, a crossing
was put in so that the cars can uso tho western road
when that on tho eastern sido is blocked, and the
obstruction and annoyance which has hitherto occurred
is now obviated.
Steam Roller.
The sum of £5 9s. 2d. has been received for the uso
of tho steam road roller, and paid to the Vestry's
account.
Labour
Account.
Tho following aro tho amounts paid for labour during
tho year:—
Foreman (Mr. Stone) £130 0 0
Storekeeper (Mr. Rutty) 91 14 6
Yardmen 113 14 3
Paviors 193 14 4
Masons 182 12 5
Sower men 401 5 8
Carmen 184 19 6
Road men and labourers 976 0 10
Stone breakers 39 13 7
Scavengers (including Sunday Scavenging) 1311 11 8
Ditto (additional for removal of snow) 617 0
Watchmen 97 4 0
Sanitary Department—including men who
work disinfecting apparatus and superintend
tho pail system of dust removal 489 2 0
Allowance to disabled men 35 0 0
Total £4252 9 9