“Biggest Problem” Mr. Howard Lloyd discusses the Outlook: For the ratepayer to be told to expect an increase of 3 1/4d in the rates at one stroke is bad enough; in the case of the Education Committee, it is by no means certain that worse does not remain behind. Though the estimates have been referred back, the likelihood of any material reduction is extremely remote … (discussion) … What is alarming is the general growth of expenditure in all directions.” “Chiefly, I suppose, in salaries and buildings?” “Yes, we have done much of late to provide centres for cripples and defectives, in which matter, thanks to Mrs. Pinsent we are at the forefront.” … …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949