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convene a Conference of Members of Parliament and of the London County Council,
representing constituencies in the East and South-East of London, and of Representatives of
District Boards, Vestries and Boards of Guardians in such localities, for the purpose of
considering the matter, and inviting this Vestry to appoint three members to attend such
Conference, to be held at the Limehouse Town Hall, on Thursday, 30th January, at 4 p.m.
Resolved—That Messrs. Foster, Stuart and Vezey be and they are hereby appointed
to attend the Conference as delegates from the Vestry.
The Conference was duly held, and the following resolution passed:—
"That this Meeting of Members of Parliament and of the London County Council
representing Constituencies in the East and South East of London, and of
Delegates from the several District Boards, Vestries and Boards of Guardians
in those localities which are directly concerned in the Shipbuilding Industries
of the Port of London, representing a population of upwards of Two Millions,
respectfully requests Her Majesty's Government to consider their claim to a
share of future Naval Contracts."
Railway Facilities.
A letter having been received from the Vestry of Battersea, stating that that Vestry had
had under consideration the question as to taking steps with the object of securing cheaper
trains, improved accommodation and greater facilities for obtaining tickets on the lines of
the Various railway companies, and requesting that this Vestry would appoint delegates to
attend a Conference, to be held at the Municipal Buildings, Lavender Hill, on Tuesday, 18th
April, at 7 o clock, p.m., when certain proposals would be submitted for consideration.
Resolved That the following gentlemen be and they are hereby appointed to attend
the Conference convened by the Battersea Vestry-
Mr. W. Beasley, Mr. R. L. Stuart,
„ J. Brown, „ Vezey.