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REPORT, 1889-90.
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The consumption of gas is ascertained under the
Average Meter System, which has now been in force
for sixteen years and continues to work most satisfactorily.
Refuge Lamps.—The position, power, and number
of these lamps will be found in the accompanying
return. One additional lamp has been erected during
the year.
Defective Services.—During the year 118 notices
have been sent to the Gas Company for the rectification
of defective services, which were attended to by them,
and at their expense, they having to maintain
the services up to the foot of the lamp.
Damages to Lamp-posts.—During the year 10
lamp-posts were knocked down, 28 columns broken,
32 head-irons and 35 lanterns broken and damaged by
various parties, through accidents or carelessness, the
restoration being made good by the Vestry s workmen,
in 14 instances at the expense of those causing the
damage, and in the remaining cases some have escaped
detection, and others have disputed the claims, which
it was difficult to enforce owing to the witnesses being
unable to prove negligence against the offenders.
Dusting.
During the year 21,046 loads of rough dust have
been collected, the daily average number of loads being