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Thames Passenger Steamboat Service.
On 4th May, 1897, the Vestry Resolved upon the motion of Mr. Stuart, seconded by Mr.
Vezey, that a Committee of seven members be appointed to consider what steps should bo
taken, in conjunction or otherwise with other local authorities whose districts abut upon the
Thames, between London Bridge and Greenwich, in endeavouring to secure a service of
Passenger Steamboats between the points indicated, with power to act. Also
Resolved—That the following gentlemen constitute such Committee
Mr. Vice-Chairman Bisley; Mr. R. L. Stuart;
„ J. C. Higgs; „ F. T. Talbot; and
,, J. C. Mortimer; ,, Henry Vezey.
,, R. W. Moss;
On 18th May, 1897, the Committee reported having considered as to the stoppago of
Steamboats upon the river, between London Bridge and Greenwich, and having
Resolved—That the Vestries and District Boards of Works having land abutting upon
the River Thames between London Bridge and Greenwich, be asked to appoint Delegates to
attend a Conference to be held upon the subject of the stoppage of Steamboats between tho
points before mentioned, and the consequent inconvenience occasioned to persons wishing to
travel between those points.
This was approved by the Vestry.
On 3rd August, 1897, the Committee reported that they had invited Delegatus from the
undermentioned Districts to attend a Conference upon the subject, with the following
result:—
Bermondsey Vestry No action.
City of London Corporation . ,,
Greenwich District Board
Limehouse „
Poplar ,,
St. Olave „
St. George-in-the-East Vestry
Two Delegates from each appointed.