Newspaper Archives Archives 1900 - 1909
| March 1902 Canal Boats & Dauntsey Lock |
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The inspector's report contained the usual statement that " he had visited Dauntsey Lock twice since the last meeting but no boats came up on those day's"
This led Mr. Reeve to remark that, in his opinion, they could well afford to dispense with the Inspector's duties in regard to the inspection of canal boats, as no boats now ever traversed the canal.- The Clerk : Has the canal been handed over to the County Council ? - Mr. Reeve: I do not know. - Mr Pinegar agreed with Mr. Reeve, adding that if the inspector were relieved of those duties he could devote more time to other matters.-The Inspector said he was elected inspector of the canal boats for three years and the term would expire in 1904. - The Clerk : But as there are no duties in respect of the appointment it ceases.- The Inspector said that when he was appointed surveyor to the Council he had a salary of £250, but no remuneration for inspecting the canal boats.He had to send returns to the Local Government Board respecting the boats, and an inspector came round to examine his books. The Local Government Board said he must be paid for these duties, and the Council at that time took £5 off his salary as Surveyor and gave it to him for his duties in inspecting canal boats ( laughter ).Therefore, he really had no salary at all for his extra work.He should be very glad to be released of his duties in respect of the boats.- It was resolved to allow the matter to stand over until the County Council had made definite arrangements respecting the canal.- A letter from the County Council respecting legal steps in regard to the closing of the canal was read, but was not discussed, as the Clerk said it did not affect their interests. March 12TH 1902. |