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20 NOVEMBER, 1889.
Ia. Mr. Lacey moved and it was seconded by Mr. Coker—That
notwithstanding vague statements made by Mr. Richardson
with respect to the transactions of the Surveyor in the discharge
of his official duties, this Vestry is of opinion that
during the many years Mr. J. M. Knight has held the appointment
of Surveyor to the Board, the important and responsible
duties of the office have been conducted with integrity and
ability.
Moved by Mr. Booth and seconded by Mr J. Brown as an
amendment—That the following seven gentlemen be appointed
a Committee to enquire into the charges and allegations
brought against a leading officer of this Vestry in the statement
made by Mr. Richardson and recorded in the Minutes
of the Vestry for November 6th, 1889, and to report.—
Messrs. Andrews, Cushen, Lacey, Roberts, J. Brown,
W. Chandler, and O. W. Peacock.
The Chairman submitted the amendment to a show of
hands and there appeared
In favor 17 votes
Against 29 „
A division was demanded and upon such division there
appeared
In favor of the amendment—Messrs. Bandey, Baxter, Booth,
J. Brown, Cade, Collett, W. J. Cook, A. Druitt, Kerwin,
Lawson, Lynch, Mardorf, Ockelford, Peacock, Richardson,
Schweitzer, J. H. Smith, Welteke.—18 votes.
Against it—Messrs. Andrews, Bell, Birks, Bull, Burge,
Calton, Coker, T. Cook, J. Druitt, Furness, Hasted, Henley,
Hirst, Jacobson, E. Kemp, R. Kemp, W. A. Kemp, Lacey,
Llovd, Loftus, Ludbrook, Lyon, Macve, McEwen, Martin,
Moore, W. Musto, Porcas, Proops, Roberts, Taylor, Thomas,
Upton, Wade.—34 votes.
The Chairman declared the amendment lost.
The Chairman then submitted the motion to a show of
hands and there appeared
In favor 23 votes
Against 15 „
The Chairman declared it carried.
II. The Clerk submitted the following contracts for the seal of
the Vestry, viz.:
(1) Contract with Messrs. Thomas Gardner & Co. for Lighterage
of refuse to Edmonton at 2/2 per ton.
(2) Contract with Mr. A. Smith for supply of Bass Brooms at
24/- per dozen, Machine Brooms at 37/- per set, and brooms
handled at 24/- per set.
(3) Contract with Mr. H. W. Caton for Veterinary attendance
and Shoeing the Vestry's Horses at £4 each per annum,
roughing at 2,- per set, leathers 1 /- per pair, and examining
and certifying on purchase of horses 10/6 per horse.