Highweek: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided at the meeting of the Parish Council on Monday. — The Surveyor reported that the scavenging had been done satisfactorily, and there was no infectious disease in the parish — Mr. W. C. Shilston complained of a strong smell from Mr. Lavis’s field in the Ashburton Road where the scavenger deposited the town refuse. The Scavenging Committee was directed to see to the matter. — The Surveyor was directed to prepare a plan and estimate for a new sewer from Abbotsbury Lodge to the main drain near Mr. Stockman’s Mill. — A letter from the Rev. Anson Cartwright re. The freeing of Sheldon Bridge from tolls was read. — The Council resolved the motion of Mr. C. G. Vicary to reply that provided the bridge could be secured by the County Council on advantageous terms this council would be pleased to see it freed from tolls — The Lighting Committee reported having fixed incandescent lamps where requested. The proposed additional lamp in Kingsteignton road was deferred for the present. — A precept on the overseers for £ 5 general purposes was ordered. The usual accounts were passed.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920