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LABOUR, &c.—WAGES ACCOUNT.
The Parishioners will form some idea of the rapid devolopement of the
Parish by the comparative statement of the Labour Wages Accounts for
886 and that of 1895.
On the 27th day of January, 1886, the Vestry passed the following
esolution, on the recommendation of the Works Committee:—
“That in order to efficiently carry out the works required in the making,
maintaining, and cleansing of the streets and sewers in the Parish,
a staff of Artisans and Labourers be employed as follows:—
30 Scavengers, 4 Spreaders and 1 Ganger
12 Ground and Sewermen and 1 Ganger
1 Bricklayer and 1 Labourer
1 Mason and 1 Labourer Average weekly wages,
6 Flushers and Gulleymen £76 0 0
1 Storekeeper and 1 Watchman
1 Steam Roller Driver
Pecking Gang (about 4 men) when required
At the same time the Stable Department staff was as follows:—
15 Dustmen (10 with horses)
9 Carmen with horses Average weekly wages,
1 Horsekeeper and 1 Stableman £32 0 0
1 Yardman
The following shows the approximate number of men constantly
employed, and cost, in 1895-96:—
Works Department:—
70 Scavengers and 2 Foremen
40 Spreaders, Flushers, Ground and
Sewermen
2 Gangers to ditto
3 Men at Dust and Slop Shoots
5 Masons and 5 Labourers
1 Bricklayer and 1 Labourer Average weekly wages,
2 Wood Paviors £2200 0
1 Asphalter and 1 Labourer
1 Steam Crane Driver and 1 Roller
Driver
3 Followers (sweepers)
5 Watchmen and 2 Depotmen
2 Store Clerks and 1 Wharf Keeper
Barge and Pecking Gangs as required