HIGHWEEK: The Parish Council completed their year of office on Thursday night, when Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided, the other members present being Messrs. C. Adams (2), J. Olver, R. Pascoe, W, L. Shilston, and T. Weatherdon. Major Kitson sent a note regretting his inability to be present. The principal business was the passing of accounts owing by the Council to Ladyday. The principal items were those connected with the lighting of the public lamps, the cost of the gas for the half year amounting to over £40 exclusive of repairs and cost of lighting. The bills were passed and ordered to be paid. On the motion of Mr. Olver, seconded Mr. Pascoe, a cordial vote of thanks was given to Mr. Pinsent (vice-chairman) for so ably presiding at their meetings during the enforced absence of the Chairman (Mr. J. Vicary) through illness. A parish meeting was subsequently held for the purpose of giving the Council authority to issue a precept on the overseers to raise the sum necessary for lighting the parish until 31st March 1897, estimated at £150. Mr. Olver presided at this meeting which was attended by those already present. The authority was unanimously given. The amount required will involve a rate of 4 ½ d in the £ on houses and 1 ½ d on land.
[see also Western Times: Thursday 2nd April 1896]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920