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After the breaking up of the frost the roads, which had received
very little cleansing during the time they were frozen hard but upon
which large quantities of sand and ashes had been spread, produced
enormous quantities of slop. In order to remove this additional horses
and vans had to be hired at a cost of £163. 19s. 6d.; the number
would represent 329¾ days' work for one horse. The quantity of slop
and sweepings removed from the roads during the year was 53,266
loads (of which 7,638 loads consisted of snow), or 6,414 loads more than
last year; 21,325 loads of this material and 1,275 loads of sludge
from the sewers and gullies were passed through the wash mills, and
the sand resulting from this work sold or used upon the roads. The
following quantities were disposed of during the year :—
4,468 cubic yards sold 447 10 10
1,651 „ „ used on the roads 82 11 0
£530 1 10
During November and December, 1890, many of the Vestry's
horses were attacked by influenza but owing to the great care taken in
isolating the sick only two died. As many were, however, rendered
unfit for use it became necessary to hire as before stated in order to
carry on the work of the department. This hire cost £118. 7s. Od.
The number of horses in stock at Lady Day was 85 horses and
2 cobs. Fifteen horses were purchased during the year at a cost of
£1,042. 10s. Od. 18 horses were sold for £152. 3s. 2d., their average
term of work having been 41 years.
OPEN SPACES.
Recreation Ground, corner of Thorniiill & Richmond Roads.
The work connected with the laying out of this ground, referred to
in the annual report of last year, has been completed at a total cost of