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The total cost for land, building, fittings, &c., was, on 22nd
October, 1862, reported to be £5,046 14s. 10d.
The rent paid for the partial use of the old Town House was
£50 per annum.
A difficulty arose between the builder of the Vestry Hall and
the Vestry with regard to extras, but it was ultimately settled
amicably.
Premises
for Stone
Yard, &c.
In addition to the necessity for having a proper Vestry Hall,
the Vestry had to secure a suitable place for storage of their plant
and material, and found great difficulty in doing so.
In 1859, the Vestry took a Wharf at Carr Street, at a rent of
£40 per annum, and continued to occupy it until in 1864 they
received notice to quit.
The Vestry then took the Wharf in Bridge Street of Knight's
Executors.
In 1868 and again in 1870, the question of purchasing land in
Emmott Street was considered but the Vestry declined to do so.
In 1877 the Vestry determined to do the work of slopping and
dusting by their own plant and men, and it became necessary to
have further space. A convenient site was sought for and ultimately
it was agreed to purchase Riga Wharf, Emmott Street,
held under a lease for 47 years at a rent of £120 for £1000.
As soon as the purchase was completed notice to quit the
Wharf in Bridge Street was received.
This made a considerable alteration of arrangements necessary,
as it was very desirable for the Vestry to have a wharf for the purpose
of unloading barges bringing the stone, &c., required by the
Vestry, and for the stacking of such stone; and the Vestry accordingly
determined to use Riga Wharf for that purpose, and to
obtain other premises for the stables, &c., required for the purposes
of the dusting and slopping.
The Vestry accordingly secured stables, &c., in Canal Road,
on a lease for 70 years, at £180 per annum.
They did not require the house and shop attached thereto,
and have let it off on 21 years' lease, at a rental of £50.