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4 MARCH, 1891.
XII. The Clerk read a letter from the Secretary of the Stone
Dressers' Society, asking the Vestry to receive a Deputation
with reference to the manner in which Mr. Griffiths is carrying
out his Paving Contract in the Commercial Road.
After Mr. Calton the Vice Chairman of No 2. Committee
stated that the Committee had looked into the matter referred
to, and were satisfied that Mr. Griffiths was carrying out his
Contract properly,
Moved by Mr. Cushen seconded by Mr. Padfield and resolved
—That the letter be received but no further action taken.
XIII. Mr. Upton pursuant to notice moved, and it was seconded
by Mr. Richardson—
That the Surveyor be instructed to prepare a Return for
the past three years, shewing the number of men employed
for the purpose of preventing cocoa-nut shies being erected
on Mile End Waste; with dates of such employment, amount
paid each week, and total amount paid for such employment.
That the Superintendent of Labour be instructed to furnish
a Return for the past three years, of the-number of hours
or days, with dates, on which the horse and cart has been
employed in the removal of cocoa-nut shies on Mile End
Waste, with amount paid as overtime each week in connection
with this work, with the total amount expended.
After discussion the motions were by consent withdrawn.
Mr. Livermore pursuant to notice moved, and it was
seconded by Mr. Calton—That the Sweepers employed by
this Vestry be ordered to the yard at 5.45 a.m. instead of
4.45 a.m. as per present arrangement.
After discussion Mr. Livermore by consent withdrew his
motion.
Mr. Steadman pursuant to notice moved, and it was seconded
by Mr. Richardson—That any person or firm tendering for a
contract with the Mile End Old Town Vestry, shall be required
to make a declaration that they pay such rates of wages, and
observe such hours of labour, as are generally accepted as fair
in their trade, and in the event of any charges to the contrary
being established against them, their tender shall not be
accepted. (The foregoing to be added in all advertisements
for tenders for work of any description.)
During the debate,
XIV. It was moved by Mr. W. A. Kemp and seconded by
Mr. Upton—That the Vestry do now adjourn and that thanks
be voted to the Chairman.