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Watering.—The watering was done mainly by the Vestry's
stall, but for 72 days an average of nearly 5 horses per day were
hired of Mr. Stubbs and Mr. Varney for the purpose.
Cartage.—The horses and carts have also been employed
during tho year in carting stone, refuse from 205 gullies, sewer
refuse (14 loads), and 84½ loads of rubbish, the cost of which
would have amounted to £114, if the Vestry had to hire horses
carts and men for the purpose, at say 12s. 6d. per day.
Horses.—Five of the horses which have boon in the Vestry's
employment since the establishment of the Wharf died during
the year, "Barrett," on the 22nd April, from rupture,
"Williams," on the 27th April, from farcy, "Brighty," on the
26th August, from twisted gut, "Harrison," destroyed on
the 26th October, being unable to stand, and "Osborne," on the
16th February, 1887, from twisted gut. Four horses were
purchased on the 21st May, and one on the 5th October, for the
sum of £350 ; but of the first four one suffered from fever in the
feet, and was unable to work for a considerable time, and it was
ultimately sold for £15. The Vestry therefore possessed 16
horses at the close of the year.
Hiring of horses was resorted to as above stated for watering
purposes, and in consequence of the heavy snowfalls in December
and January, horses were also hired at that time to assist in
clearing the streets.
Vans and Carts.— The number of vans and carts at the
close of the year was 11 vans, 12 carts, and 12 water vans. Two
now carts have been constructed by the Wheelwright during the
year.
Fodder.—The fodder account amounts to £733 1s. 6d., being
an average of 15s. 10d. per horse per week—a reduction from
last year of £97 on the total, or 2s. 7d. per horse per week.