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In 1883 the Vestry resolved to increase the stable accommodation,
so that a larger portion of the work of slopping and dust
collecting might be undertaken by the Wharf Staff. Accordingly
two further Loans were obtained from the Metropolitan Board of
Works at 3' per cent., viz.:-
£2,500 repayable in 15 years for additional Buildings, and
£3,300 repayable in 5 years for additional Plant.
The additional Buildings absorbed the whole of the first loan,
and increased the accommodation from 26 horses to 53 horses, the
number at present owned by the Vestry.
The additional Plant purchased consisted of
Vans £ 1,028 4 0
Horses 1,983 1,983 0 0
Harness 187 187 0 0
Gas Fittings 101 6 0
£3,299 0 0
Cobbett Street Depot.
In December, 1876, a piece of ground was acquired by the
Vestry on lease for 24 years at a yearly rental of £20.
In August, 1882, the Vestry purchased the lease of some
ground (which the Vestry had for many years previously rented
at £25 per annum), and also the lease of two gardens adjoining.
The lease (which had about 18 years to run) of the ground and
adjoining two gardens was acquired for £200, subject to a ground
rent of £10 a year.
Buildings have since been erected by the Vestry for offices
and stores.