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return them. During the latter part of their contract
the fodder had to be obtained elsewhere, surcharging
them with the difference in price.
Carts.—During the year six slop carts and one
four wheel van have been built at the works, also
the necessary repairs to the wheels and carts have
been executed by the Vestry's own staff.
Harness.—All harness repairs and new sets, with
the exception of collars and housings, have been
made on the works.
Farriers' and Smiths' Work.—During the year the
following works have been executed at the depot,
viz.:—The making of horse shoes, shoeing, repairs of
sifting machine, iron work for new and repaired
carts, with the exception of wheel tiring; also the
general smith's work required for the Highway
Department, including 500 pickaxes, lined' and
steeled, and the sharpening of 9,162 pickaxes and
304 chisels.
The following tables, &c., will furnish sundry
details of the year's proceedings in this department:—
Table A.—Account of expenditure and sales, &c., in
connection with dusting, slopping, watering,
and carting materials, including repairs and