Appledore: The Northam Local Board met in the National schoolroom, Appledore, on Saturday: The Rev. I. H. Gosset the chair. — The E. Reynolds moved that the resolution of October 7th respecting the appointment of a medical officer be rescinded. This was seconded by Mr. Pynsent and carried. — It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Yeo, that ten guineas be offered to Dr. Pratt to take the office of medical officer for the parish of Northam for one year, commencing Christmas. — Mr. Darracott sent in his resignation, which was accepted. — The Chairman remarked that three great questions would soon come before the Board, viz., water supply, drainage outfall at Appledore, and scavenging Appledore and Northam. In fact, they were pledged to the Privy Council respecting these matters and could not avoid them.
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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887