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REPORT, 1892-93.
half had been subscribed by the general public.
Owing to the indefatigable exertions of Mr.
Alderman Beachcroft, L.C.C., Mr. T. G. Fardell,
J.P., L.C.C., and others, there is every prospect of
the land referred to being obtained for the purpose
of healthful recreation.
XXXI. Praed Street Passage Way,
In connection with the proposed extension of St.
Mary's Hospital, permission has been given for
closing the passage-way known as “ St. Mary's
Passage," in Cambridge Place, on condition that a
passage was formed connecting Francis Street
with Praed Street. This work has not only been
the means of affording increased accommodation to
the Hospital authorities, but has provided a better
means of ingress to Francis Street.
XXXII. Rates—Quarterly Collection.
In July, 1892, the Vestry adopted, for a period
of twelve months, a system of quarterly rate collection,
and soon it will have to be determined by
the Board whether the advantages appertaining to
the system are such as warrant its continuance.