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ings, but no harm can arise as the premises are at
present unoccupied. It is very essential that premises
of this class should be looked after, as otherwise they
may prove the source from which some dangerous
epidemic may originate.
Mr. Finch, the Contractor for the Jobbing Sewers
Work, who had for some years executed the works at
the prices contained in his contract, which had long
expired, gave notice that he could not continue to do
so after the 25th March, 1874, and the Vestry therefore
invited tenders for the work.
Several were received, but after most careful consideration
of all of them, the Vestry resolved to accept
that of Mr. Finch, although it was not the lowest,
believing, from the thorough manner in which he had
always executed his work, that he would continue to
do so, and that the Ratepayers would, in the long run,
reap the benefit by having the work done well in the
first instance.
The Contract for the supply of Horses, Carts, and
Drivers for the present year shews reduced rates,
whilst that for the removal of Dust is only £6 in excess
of that of last year.
The Vestry has concluded an arrangement with the
Great Eastern Railway Company for the removal of the
street sweepings, by which the Vestry are to be at
liberty to deposit them at Devonshire Street, and the
Company are to dispose of as much as they can for
their own benefit, the residue to be carried away by the
Company at the Vestry's cost, at the minimum rate of
freight.
It will be seen at once that this is an advantageous
arrangement, as a shoot is provided in the Hamlet,
whereby a great saving will be affected for horse hire,