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URINALS.
During the year propositions were made to erect three
urinals in various parts of the Parish, but in each case
they were reluctantly abandoned owing to the opposition of
the inhabitants, although in one instance the necessary plans
had been prepared.
A constant supply of water is now laid on to all the urinals
in the Parish except two. The cost of water has been
£'279 14s. 8d., and repairs £30 7s. Od. These repairs are
principally making good damage caused by persons unknown.
MACHINE BROOMS.
The machine brooms require re-filling with new bass, on
the average, once in seven weeks; this is considerably less
frequent than was the case before so much wood and asphalte
had been laid. The cost of sundry repairs and re-filling has
amounted to the sum of £33 15s. 6d.
WATERPROOF CAPS AND CAPES.
In the winter your Vestry decided to supply the scavengers
with waterproof caps and capes, in addition to the clogs with
which they are always provided, and accordingly prices were
obtained from several makers for twenty-four of each. Mr.
John Unite's tender being accepted.
WATERING.
The water vans throughout the year were supplied by Mr.
William Mead, of Paddington. By the terms of the contract
the vans can now be hired for half a day only, so that in
the event of rain setting in during the morning the van is
sent home, and but half a day paid for instead of a whole
day as was formerly the case. As anticipated last year, this
has resulted in a considerable saving of money.