History Newspaper Archives Archives 1880 - 1889
November 1883: Shareholders Meeting
The annual meeting of the shareholders was held at the Company's offices in Swindon on Friday, October 26th, the chairman Mr Turner presiding.
A dividend was declared at a rate of six per cent for the year ending September 30th and upon the proposition of the chairman it was unanimously resolved that the sum of £50 be presented to Mr H.G Allen as a testimonial for his service during the past five years as secretary and manager to the Company and in view of his intended journey to Australia for the benefit of his health.

Swindon Advertiser - November 3rd 1883