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Water Supply, etc-
In view of the dearth of water owing to the frost during the winter of 1895, the
Surveyor was instructed to have the water vans thoroughly cleansed and supply water to the
poorer inhabitants of the Parish, subject to the consent of the Water Companies, and to
tender accounts to the Water Companies (The Southwark and Vauxhall and the Kent
Waterworks) of the cost of sending out the water vans to supply the inhabitants with water,
and on 7th May, 1895, the Surveyor reported that as instructed by the Vestry he had tendered
accounts to the Water Companies as mentioned above, and had received a letter from the
Southwark and Yauxhall Water Company, denying their liability to pay the amount.
Resolved—That it be referred to the Clerk to report as to the powers of the Vestry in
the matter.
On 2nd July, 1895, the General Purposes and Works Committee reported as to the
drying up of the wells in the Parish, and the consequent loss of time experienced by the
Vestry's workmen, and also as to the number of water carts in the possession of the Vestry
not being sufficient.
Resolved—
(1) That the Surveyor be authorised to have three stand posts erected and
connected with the Water Company's mains, such stand posts to be erected
where the dearth of water is mostly felt, at a cost of 8.½d. per thousand gallons,
10s. 6d. per quarter meter rent, and the cost of making the connections.
(2) That the Surveyor be authorised to purchase one of Willacy's Patent Rotary
Water Vans at a cost of about £45.
The Surveyor was also authorised to have a supply of water laid on to the Depot for
filling Loiler of Steam Roller, and washing-out purposes.
On 21st January, 1896, the Vestry had before them a letter from the Vestry Clerk of
St. George's, Hanover Square, with copy resolutions passed by that Vestry praying the Right
Hon. G. J. Goschen, M.P., to use his influence with the Government to promote legislation