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Dusting.—During the year there have been 7,389 loads of
dust, and 288½ loads of trade refuse removed. 133 freights of
ashes and breeze, containing 8,795 chaldrons have been removed
from the Wharf, for which a sum of £1,036 16s. Od. has been
received, or an average of £7 15s. 11d. per freight, (against £8
13s. 8d. last year). 21 freights of hardcore have also been
disposed of, 6 have been removed free, and 15 removed at a cost
of £17 10s. Od.
Slopping.—During the year 3,837 loads of street sweepings
were removed from the Parish, 186 of which were collected late
on Saturday nights. 90 freights of slop were disposed of, 82
being sold for £85 15s., and eight being removed free.
Watering.—The watering was done mainly by the Vestry's
staff, but for 50 days an average .of six horses per day were
hired of Mr. Stubbs for the purpose.
Cartage.—The horses and carts have also been employed
during the year in carting stone, gully refuse, &c., the cost of
which, reckoning the horse, cart, and man at 12/6 per day,
would have amounted to £234 14s. Id.
Horses, Vans, and Carts.—One horse was sold and two
died during the year; the Vestry now possesses 17 horses, 11
vans, 10 carts, and 12 water vans.