Transcript Historical Minute Book 1913 to 1923 - Ashdown Forest

**** investigation as to rightsThe Clerk dates that in consequence of the Ashdown House Estate and other properties, parts of which are entitledto rights of common on the Forest, having been sold in various lots, he is unable without laborious inquiries toascertain which portions of the several lots are entitled to rights and who are the present owners of such lots andthat it is necessary the matters be cleared up as far as possible before the next rate is made.Mr. Sandford states that these questions require clearing up and that he has discussed the matter with Mr. Turnerand they consider that so difficult and laborious a research is outside the ordinary duties of the Clerk and they areof opinion that he should be instructed to make the necessary identification and should be remunerated for thework.It is Resolved that it be an instruction to the Clerk to proceed with the work at once and render an account of hischarges and disbursements to the Board in due course.ChequesIt is Resolved that the following cheques be signed, namely:-H. Kirby 9 weeks salary as Ranger &House Kent to 1st prox. £11.5.0Insurance, 9 weeks £0.2.3£11.7.3Wm. Brown 9 weeks salary as SecondRanger to 1st prox £9.0.0Insurance 9 weeks £0.2.3£9.2.3Gillham James, Repairs to Bye Law Boards £1.1.6It is Resolved that the next meeting of the Board be held on Friday the 30th day April next 2.30 p.m. or on suchother day and hour as the Chairman may consider expedient.The meeting terminated at 4 p.m.G.M. Maryon-Wilson ChairmanA meeting of the Conservators of Ashdown Forest duly convened and held at the Nutley Inn, Nutley onFriday the 30th April, 1915, at 2.30 p.m.PresentMr. George M Maryon-Wilson in the chair.The Honble H.B. Portman.Mr. D.W. FreshfieldMr. Robert KenwardMr. Edward MartinMr. Ll. MidgleyMr. Joseph RidleyMr. Mark Sandford.The Clerk reminds the Board that Colonel Needham is engaged in Military service.Mr. Sandford states that Mr. Turner and Mr. Wilson are prevented by illness from attending this meeting.The minutes of the last meeting are then read and confirmed.The Clerk produces the Bank Books which show that the balances standing to the credit of the several accounts areas follows:-General Account £51-12-102nd Ranger Fund £45-18-343Ashdown Forest Historical Minute Book