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Dust Sifting.—In June, 1889, the Vestry altered the
system under which the dust sifting had been carried out.
Previously the Vestry paid Is. 3d. per load to a contractor for
such sifting, he paying all wages and finding the tools, and
taking the rags, bones, iron and other articles found in the dust.
The system was then altered, mainly with the view of ameliorating
the position of the women who do the sifting, and securing
to them payment in money instead of part money and part small
coals picked from the dust, and the Vestry therefore severed their
connection with the contractor, and paid all concerned direct.
The cost has been about £100 extra for the nine months of the
year during which the new system has been carried out.
Street Sweepings.—During the year 5669 loads of street
sweepings and 761 loads of dung were removed from the Parish,
344 of which were collected on Sunday mornings. 145½freights
were disposed of, 13 being sold for £12, 100 being removed free,
29 barges were hired for £24 12s. 6d., and 3½ freights were carted
away at a cost of £7 7s. 2d.
Watering.—The watering was done mainly by the Vestry's
staff, but for 84 days an average of 4.9 horses per day were hired
from Mr. Varney for the purpose.
Cartage.—The horses and carts have also been employed
during the year in carting stone, refuse from 449 gullies, sewer
refuse (34 loads), and 143 loads of rubbish. For cartage purposes
57 horses, carts, and men have been hired during the year
from Mr. Varney.
Horses.—One horse has been sold and two horses have been
purchased during the year, the number at the close of the year
being 20.
Vans and Carts.—The number of vans and carts belonging
to the Vestry is—13 vans, 8 carts, and 12 water vans,
one new van having being built by the wheelwright.