NORTHAM. Board: Saturday: A. R. Wren Esq., J. P., chairman; also, present Capt. Molesworth, Messrs. B. Pickard, Sandercock, Bellew, Hevwood, Kelly, Cawsey, Lemon, Reynolds, Williams, Tucker, and Bissett. — Mrs. Stapledon attended, stated that the Board, having purchased two houses at West Appledore from her for the purpose of widening the street, had now she understood, demurred to the title. … … …Estimates for a general district rate were presented, which amounted to £369 8s 6d. To meet this estimate, a rate 1s. 4d. in the pound was proposed and carried. — It was proposed by Mr. Williams, and seconded by Mr. B. Pickard, “That the money borrowed on the Westward Ho! drainage account (£150) be paid off.” — Carried. —Previous to the genera! meeting of the Local Board there was a meeting of the Westward Ho! Drainage Committee, at which there were present Messrs. T. Pynsent (in the chair), Lemon, Beer, and Cawsey. The meeting was held to consider the plans of Mr. Ellis, C.E., and after a long discussion the Chairman moved, “That the most economical plan be carried out, at the cost of £360, if effectually done, with a guarantee from Mr. Ellis;” but there being no seconder the motion fell to the ground.
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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887