Transcript Historical Minute Book 1933 to 1940 - Ashdown Forest

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It was Resolved that Major The Hon. R.E.S. Barrington be appointed Chairman of this meeting.3. ELECTION OF CONSERVATORS.It was proposed by Mr. Owen seconded by Mr. Haslam and Resolved that Admiral T.P.H. Beamish, C.B., beelected a Conservator for the ensuing three years to 31st December, 1936.It was proposed by Admiral Beamish seconded by Mr. Rowe and Resolved that Mr. Hardy be elected a Conservatoror for the ensuing three years.It was proposed by Mr. Mitchell seconded by Mr. Ridley and Resolved that Mr. Osborne be elected a Conservatorfor the ensuing three years and Mr. Rowe proposed and Mr. Haslam seconded and it was Resolved that Col. Millerbe elected a Conservator for the ensuing three years. It was proposed by Mr J.E. Ridley but not seconded that MissFrances Rose Ridley be elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Admiral Colville. It was proposed byColonel Miller seconded by Major Barrington and Resolved that Mr. F.T. Ridley be elected to fill the vacancycaused by the resignation of Admiral Colville and to hold office until 31st December, 1934.Various matters were mentioned by Mr Jesse Ridley including the Old Landgate at Fairwarp which he said had beenremoved and the Redemption of Forest Rights. It was found that the Old Landgate was not on Forest land and theBoard could take no action in the matter and the Clerk reported that it was impossible for a Commoner, under theRegulation Act, to redeem his rights.4. VOTE OF THANKS.It was proposed by Mr. Haslam seconded by Mr. Owen and unanimously Resolved that a hearty vote of thanks beaccorded to the Chairman for his able conduct of the meeting.[signed] H.R. HardyChairmanA MEETING of the CONSERVATORS of ASHDOWN FOREST duly convened and held at the ShelleyArms Hotel, Nutley, on Wednesday 21 st February, 1934 at 2.30 p.m.PresentMajor the Hon. R.E.S. Barrington. D.S.O. (Vice-Chairman, in the Chair)Mr. G.D. Haslam.Lt. Col. G.R. Miller.Mr. Wm. Mitchell.Mr. J.R. Owen.Mr. F.T. Ridley.Mr. H. Waters.1. CHAIRMAN.In the absence of the Chairman Major The Hon. R.E.S. Barrington was elected to the Chair for this meeting.2. DEATHS OF MESSRS. THOMAS OSBORNE AND D.W. FRESHFIELD.Sympathetic reference was made to the severe loss which had been sustained in the administration of the Forest bythe death of the above gentlemen, and to their long periods of service on the Board and the Clerk was instructed tosend a letter of sympathy to their relatives.3. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE YEAR (p.1) it was proposed by Mr. G.D. Haslam, seconded by Mr.H. Waters and unanimously Resolved that Mr. H.R. Hardy be re-elected Chairman for the ensuing year.4. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN (p.1.) It was proposed by Mr. Haslam, seconded by Mr. H. Waters andunanimously Resolved that Mr. J.R. Owen be elected Vice Chairman for the ensuing year.
5. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. (p.1) The following Committees were appointed. Maresfield Committee,consisting of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman (ex officio) Rear Admiral Beamish, Lt. Col. Miller and Messrs. G.D.Haslam, G.M. Maryon-Wilson J.P. and F.T. Ridley.Forest Row Committee. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board (ex officio), Major The Hon R.E.S.Barrington, and Messrs. Wm. Mitchell, J.R. Owen, John Rowe and H.E. Waters.Fire Committee. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board and the Chairmen of the District Committees.6. MINUTES. The Minutes of the meeting were read, confirmed and signed.7. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. (p.37) Apologies were received from the Chairman, Mr. H.R. Hardy and Mr.C.H.N. Adams.8. MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES (a) Advertisement Boards(p.37) The Clerk reported that theNotice Board to La Garde had not been removed and that the owner **** her desire to position on payment of theusual acknowledgement. It was Resolved that the Clerk write giving notice that the Board is to be removed withinone week, failing which the Ranger be instructed to remove same.(b) Town Planning.(p.35) The Clerk reported that the District Councils had written proposing this matter wouldstand over until the new Uckfield R.D.C. is constituted when the whole of the Forest will be comprised within thearea of the authority. Approved.(c) R.A.F. Golf Club (p.40) License for drains and alterations. The Clerk reported that the Licenses in this case hadbeen prepared and signed by all parties. Noted.(d) Uckfield Gas & Electricity Co. (p.41) Underground Line. Chelwood Gate-Wych Cross. The Clerk reported thathe had prepared a draft Memorandum for the company but had heard nothing further from them in regard topayment of the acknowledgement nor was there any further information in regard to the overhead line at Nutley. Itwas Resolved that the Clerk write and ascertain the present position in each case.9. AUDIT COMMITTEE. (p.5) The Audit Committee presented the report of their Audit of the Accounts of theConservancy.Auditor's Report.We have carried out the Audit of the Accounts of the Conservancy. We have today examined (1) The GeneralAccount (2) the Second Ranger Account (3) The Account of the Protection and Improvement Fund and (4) TheFire Prevention Fund Account, each for the year 1933. We have checked the balances brought forward from lastyear and the various receipts, and have compared the payments charged to each account with the Vouchers forsame, and have checked the costing of the Accounts and find them all correct.The balance of each account stood on 31st December last as follows:-Account No. 1 in hand £37.12.1.Ditto No. 2 ditto 16.17.5.Protection and Improvement Fund ditto 196.1.2.Fire Prevention Fund ditto 85.0.6.The sum of £159.15.4. 2½ Consols and the sum of £150 3 ½ War Loan represents the investments held onaccount of the Protection and Improvement Fund.We found the accounts well kept and correct.The General Account is holding its own but has a somewhat narrow balance in hand. During the year, however,over £362 has been collected, mainly by way of Rates. The Second Ranger Fund balance is much less than last yearand care must be exercised with forthcoming expenditure. Owing to various causes we have lost many subscribers.The Protection and Improvement Fund is in a strong position the Balance in hand having increased from£145.12.0, to £196.1.2. There remained a good balance in hand on the Fire Prevention Fund.
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Page 6 and 7: P.O. Telephones ¼ years rent & cal
Page 8 and 9: (d) Deposit of Refuse. Uckfield R.D
Page 10 and 11: No. 2 AccountHatchett, J G. Second
Page 12 and 13: Mr. Geo. M. Maryon-Wilson.Col. G.R.
Page 14 and 15: Mrs. Bond of Shalesbrook was laying
Page 16 and 17: 18. EAST GRINSTEAD R.D.C. JUMPERS T
Page 18 and 19: subject it was Resolved that the Cl
Page 20 and 21: 14. CAMPING.The Clerk reported rece
Page 22 and 23: that it would strengthen the positi
Page 24 and 25: Half years salary to31 st December,
Page 28 and 29: J.R. OWEN.G.R. MILLER, Lt. Col.21 s
Page 30 and 31: 21. WICKHAM MOTOR CLUB. An applicat
Page 32 and 33: (f) Road Widening - Wych Cross-Nutl
Page 34 and 35: 18. CAMPING SITE - Woodcraft Folk.
Page 36 and 37: 13. UCKFIELD, RURAL DISTRICT COUNCI
Page 38 and 39: Byelaw 11. The Sub Committee are st
Page 40 and 41: (signed) G.D. HaslamChairman.Resolv
Page 42 and 43: only be permitted. On being put to
Page 44 and 45: John Rowe Esq.H.J.Waters Esq.1. APO
Page 46 and 47: No. 1 AccountKirby Herbert, Ranger
Page 48 and 49: Mr. John Rowe.Mr. William Stevenson
Page 50 and 51: (b) Rights of Way. After discussion
Page 52 and 53: Miss Waugh had complained of ruts i
Page 54 and 55: (b) Wych Cross Road Improvement. (p
Page 56 and 57: Protection and Improvement FundThe
Page 58 and 59: The Clerk reported that he had rece
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Page 62 and 63: The Committee met to-day to conside
Page 64 and 65: Do. 12 weeks Employers Insurances
Page 66 and 67: 11. BOARDS. Major Barrington sugges
Page 68 and 69: Second Ranger Fund £46.16.1.Protec
Page 70 and 71: Increase of Clerk's salary £50Tran
Page 72 and 73: A Meeting of the Board was duly con
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have to be arranged through Earl de
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(e) Generally. The Board were asked
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13. OBSTRUCTION OF FOREST TRACK. Ra
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Wm. Mitchell, Esqre.John Rowe, Esqr
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RESOLVED that cheques be drawn as f
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(1) Clause 4 (1) that the names of
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[signed] J.R. OwenChairmanA Meeting
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RESOLVED that the proposals of the
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Conservators as may be made in or t
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the Bill and (c)from Messrs. Hunt &
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Sch.”D” Tax on investments £2.
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Clause 19 and instructed the Clerk
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General Account £48.11.2Protection
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A MEETING of the Conservators duly
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18. MISS PLAYFAIR. An application w
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SECOND RANGER APPEAL. The Clerk rep
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An apology for absence was received
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18. HOLLY CUTTING. A letter was rea
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£26.16.3.Half year's Salary as Cle
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A Meeting of the Board duly convene
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Conservators. The owners of these c
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We found the accounts well kept and
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8. DR. CURTIS. COMPLAINT OF FLOODIN
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Uckfield Town Planning Scheme had b
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Day, G. 2 weeks' Salaryto 4th April
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J.R. Owen, Esq., J.P. ChairmanH.R.
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Deep holes are left, with perpendic
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Showing a balance in favour of the
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Maj. Gen. Sir Hugh Bruce-Williams,
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was RESOLVED that the same be recom
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Mr. Looker suggested that he should
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8. UCKFIELD RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.
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It was proposed and seconded that t
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advertisement in two newspapers cir
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3. TOWN PLANNING AGREEMENT. The Cle
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[signed] J.R. OwenChairmanSummary o
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desirable that the Board should hav
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J.R. Owen, Esq., J.P. ChairmanJ.H.H
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FIRE BREAKS. Since the last report
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20. TOWN PLANNING AGREEMENT. The Cl
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Marlpits FarmI have given careful c
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opinion that it would prove impossi
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In this case I suggest that the cor
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It was RESOLVED that consent be gra
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11. MR. A.W. FOX. BOUNDARY FENCE DO
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Additional Premium on Workmen'sInsu
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of the Conservators last year, RESO
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11. FINANCES.Bank Accounts.The Bank
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The Clerk reported that the present
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8. POUNDGATE SCHOOL DRAINAGE. The C
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NicholasKirby DayGhylls Lap 23 23 2
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The Secretary of the Royal Ashdown
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5. TOWN PLANNING AGREEMENT (p.339)
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It was RESOLVED that the matter be
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Cutting TableNicholas Kirby DayNear
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[signed] J.R. OwenChairmanA MEETING
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Authorities underPrecept. 640. 18.0
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