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has never been any direct appointment of Mr. Kitchen as Road Foreman, he
has nevertheless performed the duties of that office since the year 1870, upon
the resignation of one Philip Rogers; that his wages started at 24/- per week,
and having been since increased on four different occasions, now amount to 36/per
week; that he has been unable to perform his duties through illness since
June of last year, during which time he has been in receipt of his full wages,
that from a Certificate of the London Hospital, it appears he is suffering from
Diabetes Millitus, and we are of opinion that he will never recover sufficiently to
efficiently discharge the duties appertaining to the office of Road Foreman; " and
Recommended—That in view of Mr. Kitchen's long and faithful service, extending over a
period of 28 years, he retire from the service of the Vestry on a superannuation allowance
of £1 per week.
This was adopted by the Vestry.
"Mr. Poole, who is now 54 years of age, was appointed Clerk of Works at 42s.
per week, on the 11th April, 1876, a period of nearly 19 years, and his wages
now amount to £3 per week, having been increased on four separate occasions,
that he has been unable to perform his duties through illness, since August of
last year, during which time he has been in receipt of his full wages; that from
a certificate of Dr. Brookhouse, it appears he is suffering from Hemoplysis; that
Dr. Shaw, the Vestry's Medical Officer of Health, reports that his condition
is most unsatisfactory, that he has had an attack of spitting blood
which has reduced him considerably, and that in his opinion he will not be
again able to perform the duties required of him as Clerk of Works ;" and
Recommended—That for the present Mr. Poole be paid half rate of wages, viz., 30/per
week, and that the further consideration of the matter be deferred.
This was adopted by the Vestry.
Mr. Poole died on 18th February, 1895.
The Vestry passed a resolution condoling with his widow and family and also granted
her a donation of £30.
With reference to the re-organisation of the Sewer Staff,
The Vestry Resolved upon the recommendation of the Committee,
(I). That the Sewermen be placed under the general Foreman with ganger in
charge.
(II). That the working hours of the Sewermen when working above ground be
the same as those of the Roadmen.