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NEW GULLIES.
224 Gullies for road drainage have been constructed in
connection with all the foregoing works as and where
necessary.
HOUSE DRAINAGE.
This subject continues to receive all necessary attention
; careful supervision of the works have been strictly
enforced, and all such drainage is inspected and certified.
308 applications have been received for the drainage
of 1049 houses into the sewers and the works in connection
therewith have been duly inspected.
GULLY CLEANSING.
The Gullies throughout the parish are regularly
emptied and cleansed by the men employed for the
purpose by the Vestry and during the hot summer months
they are frequently deodorised and receive special attention
according to the state of the weather. The number
of Gullies cleansed and disinfected has been 5,078.
SEWER CLEANSING.
The Local Main Sewers are kept free from deposit
and heavy matter by the gang of Flushers in the Vestry's
service. The quantity of sewer slop removed during the
past year has been 153 loads.
All sewers vested in the Vestry are in thorough repair
and working efficiently.
REMOVAL OF DUST.
This work has been carried out as before by means of
the plant, horses, &c. of the Vestry.