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WATERING.
The street watering throughout the year was carried
out by Mr. William Mead, of Paddington, at a schedule of
prices. The water is supplied by the Grand Junction Water
Works by contract. The cost of team labour, &c., was
£707 16s. 10d., and water, £401 l6s. 5d.
STAND POSTS.
The cost of repairs to stand posts and swan necks, repacking,
&c., has amounted to £23 5s. l0d.
ORDERLY BOYS.
There are fifteen Orderly Boys at work in the main
thoroughfares, under the direction of the Foreman. Bins for
the reception of the horse droppings are fixed in the streets
at suitable places.
DUSTING AND SLOPPING.
The contract for dusting and slopping was carried out
by Mr. William Mead, of Paddington, at a cost of £5,800.
I am, Rev. Sir, My Lord, and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
HENRY MONSON, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E.,
Surveyor to the Vestry.