3ist July, 1934.
Vol. 1—No 6.
HARROW URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL,
MINUTES of the Monthly Meeting of the Council held in the Technical School, Station Road, Harrow, on Tuesday, the 31st day of July, 1934.
PRESENT:
Councillor Mr. T. Charles, J.P. (Chairman). „ Mr. G. F. Telfer (Vice-Chairman). Councillor Mrs. M. E. Webb. Councillor Mr. T. A. Ellement. Mr. W. T. Adams. Mr. A. G. Elliot-Smith. Mr. G. VV. Alien. Mr. D. C. Ellis. ., Mr. A. C. Andrews. Dr. R. Forbes, J.P. ,, Mr. C. Brown. ,, Mr. J. Greer. ,, Mr. A. Buttle. Mr. J. E. Ousey. Mr. F. A. Coles. Mr. D. J. Pratt. Mr. F. P. Cope. Mr. S. J. Rust. ,, Mr. H. Cornish. Mr. J. V. Smith. Mr. R. W. Cowan. ,, Mr. E. G. Swann. ,, Mr. E. L. Cridford. Mr. H. Walker. ,, Dr. N. Crosby. ,, Mr. W. Weston. ,, Mr. H. Dawson. ,, Mr. J. Wibberley. Mr. G. W. B. Wilkins.
(131) MINUTES.—The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 3rd July, 1934, being printed, were taken as read and the file copy signed, attention being directed to the following :— (a) an inaccuracy in Minute No. 118, which should refer to children at Roe Green having to attend the new school at D'Arcy Gardens, Kenton ; 3ist July, 1934. 274
(b) Minute No. 119, Resolutions Nod. 664 and 665, page 239—Councillor Cowan not shewn as voting against; (c) Minute No. 105, Resolution Nod. 521, page 202— the grounds for the proposition not stated, i.e., on a point of equity, having regard to the Council's decision to supply surplices for clergy ; and (a) Minute No. 112, Resolution Nod. 616, pages 226 and 227—Councillor Pratt not shewn as dissenting.
(132) APPOINTMENT OF CLERK.—Proposed by Councillor Buttle, and seconded by Councillor Cridford :— (684) " That the Council do resolve itself ' into Committee ' for the purpose of interviewing selected candidates for the post of Clerk." Carried. The following candidates whom the Appointments Sub- Committee of the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee had interviewed on jth July, 1934, were called in turn before the Council:— Mr. D. J. Reason (aged 37), of Ilford, Mr. C. S. Robinson (aged 36), of Blackburn, Mr. V. Younger (aged 35), of Coventry, Mr. J. B. Willis (aged 43), of Harrow Eventually, in open Council, Councillor Forbes moved, and Councillor Ellis seconded :— (685) " That Mr. V. Younger be appointed Clerk and Solicitor to the Council (the duties being as described in the List of Duties issued on 12th June, 1934) at a comimencing inclusive salary of ^1,200 per annum, with deductions at the rate ol five per centum as contributions to the Superannuation Fund, the appointment to be subject to Mr. Younger's successfully passing a medical examination by a Medical Practitioner approved by the Council, and to be determinable by three months' notice on either side." 3ist July, 1934. 275
The Motion was put to the Meeting and carried, Coun cillors Alien, Cope, Elliot-Smith, Smith, Telfer and Wilkins voting against. Mr. Younger, recalled before the Council and notified by the Chairman of their decision, returned thanks for his appointment. Councillor Forbes, on the Council's behalf, spoke in appreciative terms of the work of Mr. J. B. Willis, as Act ing Clerk, since the Council's inception, and expressed the hope that in the re-organisation of staff, a niche would be found for him. Councillors Greer and Telfer also referred to the service of Mr. Willis, not only with the new Council, but with the late Hendon Rural District Council, and expressed regret that his knowledge of the District and its local government had not outweighed the legal qualifications which the Coun cil now desired in appointing their Clerk.
(133) ABSENTEES.—Messages received from Councillors Brady, Champion, Crabb, Hannibal, Lambert and Mennell regret ting inability to be present at the meeting.
(134) BUSINESS DEFERRED.—Agenda Item Nod. 3 was deferred for consideration ' in Committee ' later in the meeting.
(135) CROWN POST OFFICES.—Letter (dated i6th July, 1934) received from the South Harrow Chamber of Commerce transmitting, and seeking the Council's support to repre sentations made to the Harrow Postmaster, under date i6th July, for a Crown Post Office to serve South Harrow. Instructions given for the matter to be placed be fore the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee for consideration.
(136) VALIDATION AND RATING COMMITTEE.—Proposed by Coun cillor \Yilkins, and seconded by Councillor Alien :— (686) " That the Report of the Valuation and Rating Committee for their Meeting on gth July, 1934, be received and adopted." Carried. 3ist July, 1934. 276
(137) HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE. — Proposed by Councillor Cowan and seconded by Councillor Wibberley : —
(687) " That the Report of the Highways Com mittee for their Meeting on zoth July, 1934, be received, after addition of ' 2180 ' and ' 2183 ' to the list of plans appearing at the foot of page 28 of the Appendix." Carried.
Resolved :
(688) " That the Acting Clerk be and is hereby directed to publish in the under-mentioned pri vate streets, or parts of streets, notices declar ing the same to be highways repairable by the inhabitants at large : — CROSS ROAD (from Eastcote Lane to Sandring- ham Crescent — Roxeth Ward).
ROXETH GREEN AVENUE (from the District Rail way Company's boundary to the southern side of the north junction with Hillside Crescent — Roxeth Ward) .
DUDLEY ROAD (from its existing public portion to Roxeth Green Avenue— West Harrow Ward)."
(689) " That it be an instruction to the Surveyor to carry out surfacing works in the footpath leading from St. Margaret's Avenue to Northolt Road, at a cost not to exceed
(690) " That the Surveyor be directed to affix a notice at the Eastcote end of St. Margaret's Avenue ind'cating ' No through road '."
(691) " That the Surveyor be authorised to set back the kerb in Eastcote Lane, opposite East cote Avenue, to a distance of 3 to 4 feet in order to secure a better sight line, the cost not to exceed 3ist July, 1934.
(692) " That the Surveyor be instructed to ap proach the owners of property in Eastcote Lane, between Corbins Lane and the Cemetery, with a view to their giving up. land required for widening this road."
(693) " That the Council enter into an Agreement with the London Midland and Scottish Rail way Company undertaking the future main tenance of the Bridge and its approaches in Kenton Lane over the Stanmore Branch Line, in return for a payment by the Company of the sum of ^300."
Having regard to the decision reached by the Finance Committee upon Recommendation \o. 85 of the Report, it was Resolved:—
(694) "That the Recommendation be not adopted."
(695) " That in the event of Middlesex County Council refusing to accept liability the Coun cil contribute a sum not exceeding ^500 to wards the extra cost of laying 3oin. to i8in. pipes in lieu of 21 in. to i2in. pipes in connec tion with surface water drainage works pro posed to be carried out in Honeypot Lane."
(696) " That it be an instruction to the Surveyor to bring forward a fence on the West side of Pinner View so as to enclose a piece of waste land in the ownership of the Council."
(697) (a) " That pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 of the Private Street Works Act, 1892, the Council contribute a sum not exceed ing ^95 in respect of the extra cost of con structing a 4Sft- road in lieu of a 4oft. road in MERLIN CRESCENT (Sec. i), Stanmore South Ward." (b) " That the Specifications of the works proposed to be done in levelling, paving, metal ling, channelling, making good and providing proper means for lighting in the under-men- 3ist July, 1934. 278
tioned streets, or parts of streets, and the Plans, Sections, Estimates and Provisional Ap portionments relating to such works prepared by the Surveyor pursuant to instructions given him on 3rd December, 1931, and now submitted, be approved by the Council:— MERLIN CRESCENT (Sec i.) j Stanmore South MERLIN CRESCENT (Sec. 2} { Ward." (698) (a) " That pursuant to Section 15 of the Private Street Works Act, 1892, the Council contribute a sum not exceeding ^127 125. 4d. in respect of the whole of the frontage on one side of GROVE ROAD, Pinner South Ward, adjacent to Rayners Lane." (b) " That whereas by Sub-section 2 of Sec tion 6 of the Private Street Works Act, 1892, it is competent to this Council to approve, with or without modification or addition as they think fit, the Specifications, Plans, Sections, Esti mates and Amended Provisional Apportion ments for :— PEMBROKE PLACE, Stanmore South Ward, GROVE ROAD, Pinner South Ward, and it appears expedient to amend the Resolu tions relating to such streets, or parts of streets, passed on 3rd December, 1931, and igth May, 1932, so that regard may be had to the LESS DEGREE OF BENEFIT to be derived by ' return ' or ' flank ' frontages, the Council do hereby modify the said Resolutions by directing that the charge in the case only of ' return ' or ' flank ' frontages to the said streets, or parts of streets, of the premises fronting thereon be made upon the basis of two-thirds the measure ment and no more ; and
(c) " That the Specifications of the works proposed to be done in levelling, paving, metal ling, channelling, making good and providing proper means for lighting in the under-men tioned streets, or parts of streets, and the Plans, Sections, Estimates and Amended Provisional 3ist July, 1934. 279
Apportionments relating to such works pre pared by the Surveyor pursuant to instructions given him on 3rd December, 1931, and igth May, 1932, but modified as in the preceding paragraph mentioned, and now submitted, be approved by the Council:— PEMBROKE PLACE, Stanmore South Ward; GROVE ROAD, Pinner South Ward."
Having regard to the decision reached by the Finance Committee upon Recommendation No. 90 of the Report, it was Resolved :—
(699) "That the Recommendation be not adopted."
(700) " That in accordance with Section 17 of the Public Health Act, 1925, approval be given to the following street names :—
Approved Name. Position of Street. Old Forge Close a close off Stanmore Hill, Stan more North Ward. Friars Walk a close at the top. of Chestnut Drive, Harrow Weald House Estate, Harrow Weald Ward. Robin Hood Drive road connecting Weald Rise and Chestnut Drive, ditto. Marian Close a close at the top of Weald Rise, ditto. Beverley Gardens Roads Nod. 2, 3, 4 and 5, Davis St. Edmunds Drive Estate, Wealdstone North Hermitage Way Ward. Felbridge Avenue Twyford Road Roads Nod. 2, 4 and 5, Roxeth Tin tern Way Estate, West Harrow Ward." Chatsworth Gardens
(701) " That the Council disapprove the under mentioned street names and suggest alterna tives as follows:— 3ist July, 1934. 280
Position of Street. Disapproved Name. Suggested Alternative.
Road No. 1 Cannon Farm Road Glastonhury Road o Farm Drive Dawlish Drive 3 Oak Crescent St. Michael's Crescent 4 Farm Mount Tewkesbury Avenue 5 Farm Rise Compton Rise 6 Barn Side Road Taunton Road 7 Home Field Road Falmouth Road 8 Farm Drive Close Trevone Gardens 9 Barn Side Close Coombe Close Cannon Farm Estate, Pinner South Ward. Road for which " Dove- Belmont Crescent Selhurst Crescent dale Avenue " was for merly approved, Ken- ton Ward. Road leading from Ray- Station Road Egerton Road ners Lane Station to Imperial Drive, Pin ner South Ward. Road No. 1 Downside St. Dominic's Drive 3 Oaklands Crescent Buckfast Road." Roxeth Estate, West Harrow Ward.
(702) " That the name ' Market Parade ' for a block of shops now in course of erection front ing Rayners Lane, at its junction with Village Way, be disapproved."
(703) " That the Council do withhold its approval to the erection of posts to carry overhead wires in Pinner Hill Road, outside ' Avinti,' and along- Marlborough Hill in the vicinity of ' Netherton '."
Referring to Recommendation No. Q2(&), disapprov ing the erection of overhead telegraph wires on the Pinner Hill Housing Estate, Councillor Adams pointed out that the Coimmittee's decision prevented the Lighting and Fire Pro tection Committee from having call bells to Pinner Firemen fixed. Resolved: (704) " That Recommendation No. 92 (&) be re- ferred back for further consideration." 3ist July, 1934. 281
(705) " That the Council offer no objection to the proposed erection of telephone kiosks at the under-mentioned points :— (i) in Eastcote Lane near its junction with Northolt Road, subject to approval of the site by the Surveyor; (ii) in Parkside Way near its junction with Southfield Park, subject to the kiosk being placed at the back of the footpath and its position being altered if necessary at such time as road improvement works are carried out." x (706) " That the Council agree to the carrying out at a cost not exceeding ^300 of works in con nection with the dedication of land by owners of the Harrow Weald House Estate for high way widening in College Hill Road, the offer having been accepted by Middlesex County Council, the then highway authority, on 22nd February, 1934." Discussion ensued upon Recommendation No. 95, and it was Resolved :—
(707) (a) " That the Council do accede to the re quest of the Automobile Association to erect a sign indicating ' Road Narrows ' at the ap proach to the Railway Bridge in Northolt Road, near Northolt Race Course." (b) " That it be an instruction to the Sur veyor to arrange for a white line to be painted in Northolt-road under the Railway Bridge, near Northolt Race Course." In regard to Minute No. (C) of the Report, authority was given for a decision to be reached during the Vacation upon the question of litter receptacles, a report to be sub mitted in due course to the Committees concerned. Resolved : (708) " That it be an instruction to the Acting Clerk to communicate with the person or per sons responsible for erecting a Notice Board spanning The Chase, Oxbridge Road, Stan- 3ist July, 1934. 282
snore, requiring its removal and drawing atten tion to the penalties incurred by contravention of the provisions of Section 25 of the Public Health Act, 1925."
(709) " That the Surveyor be directed to approach the owners of a private footpath on the Head stone Estate leading to Wealdstone Station from Marlborough Hill, with a view to the path being included in an agreement proposed to be entered into with the Council for construction of roads."
(710) " That authority be and is hereby given the Chairman of the Highways Committee and the Surveyor to appoint additional Clerks of Works as required, at a salary not exceeding £6 per week." (711) " That pursuant to Section 21 of the Public Health Act, 1925, a notice be served upon the owner of No. 42, The Meadow Way, requiring him to abate a nuisance caused by a pipe dis charging waste water from his property over the public footpath."
(138) TOWN PLANNING COMMITTEE.—Proposed by Councillor Rust, and seconded by Councillor Wilkins :—
(712) " That the Report of the Town Planning Committee for their Meeting on gth July, 1934, be received, after substitution of ' 42 ' for ' 36 ' in the last line of the paragraph fol lowing Recommendation No. 21." Carried. Resolved.: (7 J 3) " That consent be given under the Harrow- on-the-Hill Town Planning Scheme, 1933, to the development which is the subject of the fol lowing applications :— 3ist July, 1934. 283
Town Pig Ref. Plan Applicant, Property &. Special Conditions of No. Proposed Development. Consent.
14 53 Eccles & Growther—land, Tregeaina Avenue, Earls- inead Estate—erection of 11 houses.
15 58 T. F. Nash. Ltd. (for W. Building to be used for Rowe)—" Tithe Farm housing non-commercial House," Eastcote Lane vehicles only. —erection of garage. 16 59 Haves Bridge Estate Determinate at three Office—land, South Hill months' notice. Avenue — erection of Temporary estate office1. 17 61 Jones & Owen—land, Arundel Drive, Earls- mead Estate—erection of 7 houses. 18 62 George Wimpey & Co., Ltd. — land 'off Whit- more Road, Roxeth Es tate—construction of 5 roads. 19 H. Dawson (Harrow), Ltd. — land, Eastcote Lane—erection of 18 houses."
In regard to the approval of the development which is the subject of Application No. 19, Councillor Dawson, being an interested party, did not vote. Resolved : (714) " That consent under the Harrow-on-the-Hill Town Planning Scheme, 1933, be refused to the development which is the subject of the follow ing application :—
Town Pig. Applicant, Property.& Pro Ref. No. posed Development. Ground of Refusal.
10 M. Baker (for Mrs. Wyatt) Property designed as a private —"The Hill," Sudbury dwelling-house and the proposed Hill—establishment of a use would come within the defini nursery home & nursery tion of an Institution." training college. 3ist July, 1934. 284
(715) " That the Council give consent under the Harrow-on-the-Hill Town Planning Scheme, 1933, to the following temporary user of build ings—
Owner, Property & User. | Special Condition of Consent.
Bensknr's Watford Brewery— 2 lock Determinable at three months' no- up garages at the* junction of South tice." Hill Avenue with Northolt Ed.—use as workshop for repairs to motor vehicles.
(716) " That in the case of the following applica tion for a Permit under the Town and Country Planning (G.I.D.) Order, 1933, the applicant be informed by letter that the Council will not take any action on the infringement of their Town Planning Proposals, which has occurred :
Hendon Rural Town Planning Scheme.
Town Pig. Applicant, Property, &c. Ref. No.
84 S. M. Miller (for P. W. Bishop) — erection of house known as No. 25, Marsh Lane, Stanmore, situate 3ft. Bins, only from northern boundary of plot."
(717) " That in the case of each of the following applications for Permits under the Town and Country Planning (General Interim Develop ment) Order, 1933, a decision be deferred for the reasons stated :— 3ist July, 1934. 285
Hendon Rural Town Planning Scheme.
Town Pig. Applicant, Property & Pro- Ref. No. posed Development. Grounds for Deferring.
104 Biscoe & Stantou (for Applicants to give notice of the* appli London Diocesan Fund) cation by advertisement in a local —land at corner of Clif newspaper at own expense. ton Avenue & Upping- ham Avenue, Kenton— erection of Church, Church Hall & Vica rage.
106 W. C. Glen (for Self & Applicants to give notice of the appli Others) — Nos. 270-282 cation by advertisement in a local (even), Whitchurch newspaper at own expense. Lane, Stanmore — re- zoning for shops.
107 Matthews & Son (for Middlesex County Council to be con F. J. Lawes) — " Ayl- sulted in regard to the line of T.P. wards" Estate, Stan Eoad No. 2. more — construction of roads & residential de velopment involving a deviation of Town Planned Eoad No. 2.
109 Marshal] & Tweedy (for Applicants to give notice of the appli L. F. Richardson)— cation by advertisement in n local "South Lodge" Estate, newspaper at own expense. Stanmore—erection of 23 flats.
Wembley Town Planning Scheme No. 2.
Town Pig. Applicant, Property & Pro- Ref. No. posed Development. Grounds for Deferring.
W. Rowlands (for the Ad (1) Applicant to give notice of the ministrators of the late application by advertisement in a Mrs. E. Godleman)— local newspaper at own expense. "The Elms" & adjacent (2) Observations of the Wembley property, Kenton Road— U.D.C. to be obtained." re-zoning for business premises. ______
(718) (a) " That the following applications be acceded to and Permits or Variations of Per- 3ist July, 1934. 286
mits under the Town and Country Planning (General Interim Development) Order, 1933, granted :—
Hendon Rural Town Planning- Scheme.
Town Pig. Ref. Plan Applicant, Property &. Special Conditions of No. No. Proposed Development. Permit.
105 D. Wood (for Sir John FitzGerald, Bart)—land, Warren House Estate, Ptanmore—construction of roads for residential development.
108 488 E, J. Woodman & Sons— land, Cuckoo Hill, Pin ner—use as Nursery Gardens & erection of Horticultural building.
112 495 E. A. Lewis—land. West Widening to be effected End Avenue, Pinner— along West End Lane erection of 8 maisonettes. boundary.
113 499 F. H. Stevens (for V. Coppola) — land, TTx- bridge Road, Hatch End—erection of house within 2ft. of boundary of plot.
Harrow-on-the-Hill (No. 2 Area) Town Planning Scheme.
Town Pig. Plan Ref. No. No. Applicant, Property & Proposed Development.
o 54 B. A. Sharkey & A. J. Lambert—' The Bram bles,' at junction of Sheepcote, Gay ton & St. John's Roads — erection of 54 flats & 25 lock- xip garages.
3 66 C. Strike (for E. Bunting)— 24, Bonnersfield Lane — erection of workshop."
(b) " That the following application be acceded to and a Permit under the Town and Country Planning (General Interim Develop ment) Order, 1933, granted, in substitution for 3ist July, 1934. 287
that authorised by the Council on 3rd July, 1934, with respect to land at Marsh Lane, Stanmore, but not issued :—
Hendon Rural Town Planning1 Scheme.
Town Pig. Plan Ref. No. No. Applicant, Property & Proposed Development.
110 404 & 405 G. Xicholls (for "W. M. Bassadone)—land, Marsh TJ me, Stanmore — erection of 17 houses & con struction of service road. Amended lay-out) ."
(c) " That the Common Seal of the Council be affixed to the foregoing- Permits and Varia tions of Permits."
(719) " That the following application for a Permit under the Town and Country Planning (General Interim Development) Order, 1933, be refused :—
Town Pig. Applicant, Property &. Pro Ref. No. posed Development. Grounds of Refusal.
Ill T. F. Nash, Ltd.—lard, Site within an area scheduled for Tithe Farm Estate, Pin Sewage and Refuse Disposal Works ner — construction of forming an isolation belt around roads for residential de Pinner Sewacre Farm." velopment.
(720) " That the development shewn on the under mentioned plan, which is in accordance with the provisions of the Hendon Rural Town Planning Proposals, be approved :—
Plan No. Plan Submitted by. Particulars of Proposed Development.
403 H. Moon 4 houses — St. Thomas' Drive, Hatch End."
(721) " That the development shewn on the under mentioned plan be disapproved by the Council in pursuance of their powers under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1932 :— 3ist July, 1934. 288
Plan Plan submitted Particulars of Proposed Grounds for Refusal. No. bv. Development. 457 A. E. Prouting Bungalow — Common Bd., Building required to be Harrow Weald. set back."
(722) " That the Council do require all plans and applications submitted to them for a decision under the Harrow-on-the-Hill Town Planning Scheme, 1933, or the Town and Country Plan ning (General Interim Development) Order, 1933, to be deposited at the Council Offices not later than the Wednesday preceding the Monthly Meeting of the Town Planning Com mittee." (723) (a) " That the Middlesex County Council be informed the Council dp not object to the land set aside for a private open space on the Stag Lane Aerodrome Site being utilised as part of the site for an elementary school, with playing field attached. (b) " That the Wembley Urban District Council be notified of the Council's reply to the County Council." (724) " That the following application for consent under the Harrow-on-the-Hill Town Planning Scheme, 1933, to the establishment of a Fish Fryer's business, be granted :—
Ref. No. Applicant and Property Concerned. J. Staples—No. 348, Eastcote Lane."
(725) " That subject to the Open Spaces, Ceme teries and Allotments Committee and the Finance Committee raising no objection, in structions be given for purchase of the follow ing parcels of land comprised in Public Open space No. 25 in each case at the price approved by the District Valuer :—
Name of Vendor. Area (Acres)
Messrs. John Laing & Son, Ltd. 12.2 Messrs. P. H. Edwards, Ltd. 15.0." 3ist July, 1934. 289
(139) OPEN SPACES, CEMETERIES AND ALLOTMENTS COMMITTEE.— Proposed by Councillor Smith, and seconded by Councillor Weston :— (726) " That the Report of the Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Allotments Committee for their Meeting on xoth July, 1934, be received, after correction of the Heading to Minute No. LXXVI. to read ' Horse-Riding, Little Com mon, Stammpre.' Carried. Resolved : (727) " That the Acting Clerk be instructed to let available Football, Hockey and Netball Pitches for the 1934-35 Season, and report the Final Allocation later." In passing the above Resolution the Council indicated that preference should be given to applications received from local clubs. Referring to Recommendation No. 56, Councillor Pratt opposed confirmation of the existing contract for lay-out and construction of a children's playground at Alexandra Park, and moved the following :— " That the Council dp not adopt the Com mittee's decision but do proceed instead to re construct the playground in a more suitable posi tion, in accordance with Recommendation No. 49 of the Committee, dated i2th June, 1934." Councillor Coles seconded. Discussion ensued, and it was reported that the work under the existing contract was well advanced and to re- site the playground would be an expensive matter. The proposition was put to the Meeting, and on a show of hands was declared lost. It was then Resolved : (728) " That the Contract entered into by the late Harrow-on-the-Hill Urban District Council for the lay-out and construction of a Children's Playground at Alexandra Park, South Harrow, be confirmed." 3ist July, 1934. 290
(729) (a) '' That the Acting Clerk be instructed to investigate and report upon the circumstances in which the late Wealdstone Urban District Council acquired land North of Becmead Avenue, adjoining Kenton Recreation Ground and the Wealdstone Sewage Disposal Works." (b) " That the Surveyor be instructed to make Kenton Recreation Ground Extension available to the public by opening the existing Gate to Becmead Avenue and by fencing off the Wealdstone Brook." Councillor Adams voted against Section (b) of the fore going Resolution. Resolved: (730) " That the Surveyor be instructed to put up Notice Boards in Kenton Recreation Ground indicating the Opening and Closing Hours, and prohibiting through Motor Traffic." (731) " That Middlesex County Council be informed the District Council would be disposed to con sider the London Devonian Association's offer to dispose of their 6^ acre Sports Ground south east of Rayners Lane Junction, upon receipt of further and better particulars.'' (732) " That the hour for closing Weald Village Open Space during the Summer months be 9 p.m. instead of 9.40 p.m." Councillor Pratt refrained from voting upon Minute No. LXXIV. of the Report. In regard to Recommendation No. 61 it was Resolved : (733) " That the Recommendation be referred back to the Committee with the request that they draw up regulations for the conduct of public assemblies in the Council's Recreation Grounds.'' (734) " That an easement for placing a Water Waste Meter on the verge of Stanmore Marsh at the junction of Whitchurch Lane and Marsh Lane, be granted the Colne Valley Water Com pany, at a peppercorn rent of is. per annum." 3ist July, 1934. 291
(735) (#) " That the Council do offer to purchase the freehold of approximately 3^ acres of land situate off West End Lane, Pinner, now in use and known as Pinner Recreation Ground, for the sum of ^1,750; (b) " That application be made to the Minister of Health for the necessary loan sanc tion ; and (c) " That Middlesex County Council be ap proached with a view to obtaining a contribu tion towards the cost." Referring to Recommendation No. 64 of the Report, Councillor Adams opposed the suggestion for taking back- land off Kenton Lane for the purpose of allotments, and stated that if further allotment land was required this was already available, in the Wealdstone Area. He accordingly moved :— " That the Recommendation be referred back." Councillor Pratt seconded, and on a show of hands there voted :— In favour, 6; Against, 10. Declared lost. It was thereupon Resolved :
(736) " That the Surveyor be instructed to nego tiate with a view to arranging an exchange of the existing Allotment Land in Kenton Lane for approximately 5^ acres of land in rear thereof."
(737) (#) " That the Surveyor be instructed to proceed with the lay-out of the first section of the Reserve Land at Eastcote Lane Cemetery, also improvements to Entrance and Paths at an estimated cost of ^325, the works to be executed by direct labour in the Autumn." (b) " That the Surveyor communicate with the owner of land in rear of Eastcote Lane Cemetery, with a view to ascertaining whether it is for disposal." 3 ist July, 1934. 292
(738) " That the Surveyor be instructed to negotiate with Messrs. W. A. Telling, Ltd., for a surrender of the Council's interest in the small parcel of land off Cuckoo Hill Road, Pinner, set aside as an Open Space when divert ing a public footpath." (739) " That immediate payment be made of the sum of ^50 (fifty pounds) to Harrow Weald Common Conservators, as part of the Council's contribution for 1934-35-" (740) " That the Surveyor be instructed to erect two Notice Boards prohibiting cycling along the footway from Lascelles Avenue to Bowen Road." (741) " That the Council, do approve the designs, particulars and. inscriptions for Memorials erected or proposed to be erected on the under mentioned grave spaces:—
Cemetery. Grave No. Name. Description.
Harrow. 2752 Gregory, C. Marble Kerbs and Cross. 3587 Gilkns G. Marble Vase. 1881 a Ingram, E. D. Marble Kerbs and Posts. Headstone and Vase. 844 Parkyns, J. Additional Inscription.
Wealdstone. F 4243 b Burrows, T. S. Marble Kerbs, Posts and Vase. C 1597 a Craig, R. Marble Kerbs, Posts and Vase. C 1576 a Miller, W. J. Marble Kerbs and Cross. C 1606 a Leighton, M. Granite Ledger andl Re cumbent Cross. F 4153 b Birch, W. Additional Inscription. Pinner. D2/37 Craske, R. B. Marble Cross and Kerbs. Paines 127 c Parsonage, E. Marble Kerbs and Post. Lane. A 87 a Peake, G. H. Mairb!e Kerbs and Cross. C85a Thorn, C. J. Portland Stone Bird Bath and York Stone Wall ing. C138 Every, K. H. Marble Kerbs and Posts. B331 Ogle, P. J. Additional Inscription. EaBtcote 312 Ventham, F. Marble Headbtone and Lane. Kerbs." 3ist July, 1934. 293
(140) HOUSING COMMITTEE.—Proposed by Councillor Alien and seconded by Councillor Cornish :— (742) " That the Report of the Housing Committee for their Meeting on i2th July, 1934, be re ceived. '' Carried. Discussion occurred upon the Committee's Recom mendation that external redecoratipns at Council cottages should be carried out every five years, and it was Resolved: (743) " That instructions be given the Housing Estates Manager to adopt the following pro gramme for redecoratipns to Council cottages throughout the district:— External work—redecorations to be carried out at fourth year after previous painting. Internal work—complete redecoration to be carried out every six years, interim visits to be made every third year to deal (where necessary) with living rooms, sculleries and hall spaces, the method to be as under :— (a) all bedrooms to be distempered except on one estate, where papering has been the practice; (b) downstairs living rooms, sitting rooms, and staircases to be papered, paper to be provided by the Council at a cost not exceeding 1/6 per piece." (744) " That permission to take lodgers be granted the under-mentioned tenants of Council cot tages, such permission to expire at 31 st December, 1934:— No. of Lodgers Per- Tenant's Name and Address. mitted. B. Gallacher, 74, Elmgrove Crescent i H. Spencer, 69, Elmgrove Crescent i H. Bignell, 23, The Cross Way ... i Mrs. E. Butler, 3, Bransgrove Road i J. T. Chilcraft, 64, The Meadow Way i E. Adamson, 54, Elmgrove Crescent i A. McGuire, 13, The Green Way i." 3ist July, 1934. 294
(745) " That permission be granted Mr. S. H. Sweetman, of 83, The Meadow Way, for a housekeeper to reside at this Council cottage, subject to the Coimmittee being satisfied as to the suitability of the person suggested." (746) " That tenancies of the following houses be offered the applicants whose names appear against the Reference Numbers quoted, in the List of Applicants for Council cottages :—
Address of Cottage. Reference No. 10, The Close 114 23, Canterbury Road 301 72, Chandos Crescent 221, 225, 231 (to the most suitable 237, 251, 274." applicant at the discretion of the Housing Estates Manager.) (747) " That transfers of tenancy be permitted as hereunder mentioned:—
Tran sfer. Name. From. To. When to be effected
Wiltshire, E. 10, Greenway Gdns. Cheaper type house. As early as conveni ent to the Council. Baker, J. 3, The Close. ditto. So soon as a suit able vacancy occurs. Stratford, H. W. 10, Bart's Little Stanmore site. ditto. Cottages. Batten, C. F. 63, Pinner Hill Rd. Cheaper type house. ditto. White, A. J. 4, The Close. ditto. ditto. Wright, W. J. 30, Francis Avenue. Pinner Hill ditto." Housing Estate.
(748) " That applications from the following tenants for transfer to other cottages, be not acceded to:—
Name. Address. Norman, J. 9, The Close, Pinner. Billing, C. 45, The Close, Pinner. 1 (749) (i) " That the tenancy of No. 53, Wood lands Drive, Harrow Weald, be transferred to Mrs. E. M. Cruttwell, widow of the late tenant, and 3ist July, 1934. 295
(ii) " That permission be granted Mrs. E. M. Cruttwell to take one lodger at No. 53, Woodlands Drive, such permission to expire at 3ist December, 1934." (750) " That the Surveyor be instructed to prepare a detailed report for submission to the meeting of the Housing Committee to be held on i3th September next, with regard to the provision of houses for the aged poor in the Harrow Urban District.'' (751) " That the application from the tenant of No. 51, Church Lane, Harrow Weald, for permis sion to erect a glass verandah over the back door at this Council cottage be acceded to." (752) " That the prospective tenant of No. 54, Woodlands Drive, Harrow Weald, be given permission to instal a telephone at this Coun cil cottage, and that he be informed no notice board indicating the nature of the business to be displayed." Councillor Weston expressed the opinion that it was immaterial to the Council whether a telephone was required by a tenant for business purposes or not, and he moved :— " That tenants of Council houses be given permission to instal telephones." Councillor Ellis seconded the Motion, and discussion followed, during which attention was drawn to the fact that Council cottages were provided for the working-classes whose circumstances could not be expected normally to permit them to have a telephone. The Motion, on being put to the Meeting, was de clared lost. Resolved : (753) " That Mr- s- B - Donald be informed the Council adhere to their previous decision re pudiating liability for loss or damage to furni ture or other articles belonging to Mr. L. Rayner during a fire which occurred at No. 71, Bransgrove Road, Little Stanmore, on loth October, 1933." 3ist July, 1934. 296
(141) LIGHTING AND FIRE PROTECTION COMMITTEE.—Proposed by Councillor Adams, and seconded by Councillor Weston :—
(754) " That the Report of the Lighting- and Fhe Protection Committee for their Meeting on i2th July, 1934, be received." Carried.
Resolved : (755) " That owing to the change of address of Auxiliary Fireman Higham (Harrow-on-the- Hill Station), the call bell be disconnected from 38, Middle Road and refixed at 40, Middle Road,"
(756) " That Probationer Fireman W. Jeffery be placed on the call bell system, and that the necessary apparatus be installed communicat ing from the Harrow-on-the-Hill Fire Station to 22, Middle Road."
(757) " That permission be granted for Chief Officer Kill (Pinner Station) to take his annual leave from i8th August to ist September—14 days, and that Sub-Officer F. Dalton act in place of the Chief Officer during his absence."
(758) " That the Finance Committee be asked to authorise the expenditure of a sum of money not exceeding £12 to purchase a typewriter with a guarantee for use at the Wealdstone Fire Station."
(759) " That permission be granted for Chief Officer Diaper (Wealdstone Station) to take his annual leave from 4th to i8th August—14 days, and that Sub-Officer Brooker act in place of the Chief Officer during his absence.
(760) " That the men engaged temporarily on stand-by duty at the Harrow-on-the-Hill Sta tion during the annual leave period be paid at the rate of 3/- per evening (7.0 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.)." 3ist July, 1934. 297
(761) " That owing to the change of address of Fireman T. Silk (Harrow-on-the-Hill Station), the call bell be disconnected from i6a, Nelson Road, and refixed at 21, Waldron Road."
(762) " That a battery bell be fixed from near the Isolation Hospital to Fireman Beman's resi dence adjoining at an estimated cost of io/-."
(763) " That Chief Officer F. C. Diaper be allowed to attend the Annual Conference of the In stitution of Fire Engineers to be held in Lon don on September igth, 2oth and 2ist."
(764) " That new hydrants be fixed as under, and that the Finance Committee be asked to ap prove the required expenditure, being the actual cost to the Colne Valley Water Co. for the fix ing of the hydrants, viz. :— PINNER AREA. io hydrants on Comben and Wakeling, Ltd.'s, Estate, Hatch End Park. WEALDSTONE AREA. i in High Road, Harrow Weald, opposite Whitefriars Drive, i in Elms Road, Harrow Weald, between existing hydrant and graveyard, i in Clewer Crescent, Harrow Weald, at its junction with Windsor Road, i in Streatfield Road, Kenton, at its junction with Culver Road, i in Morley Crescent (West), Kenton, on bend. i in Morley Crescent (East), midway, i in Kingshill Avenue, Kenton, at its junction with Beaufort Avenue, i in Larkfield Avenue, Kenton, 4ooft. from Christchurch Avenue, i in Alveston Avenue, Kenton, 4ooft. from Christchurch Avenue. i in Crowshot Avenue, Stanmore, at its junc tion with Pearswood Gardens. 3ist July, 1934. 298
• i in Amhurst Gardens, Stanmore, midway. 3 hydrants on the White Gate Estate (off Elms Road. i in York Avenue, Ken ton, midway, i in Ventnor Avenue, Kenton, midway. 26."
(765) " That Councillor Champion be allowed to withdraw from membership of the Lighting Sub-Committee."
(766) " That no charge be made to residents within the Harrow Urban District for use of any Ambulance under the control of the Council."
" That a hydrant be fixed in the building at the Council. Offices, Stanmore, at an estimated cost of ^75."
Upon reaching Recommendation No. 32 of the Report, regarding the appointment of delegates to attend a Con ference of the Institution of Fire Engineers, Councillor Rust withdrew his name to permit the Chairman of the Com mittee to attend in his stead. Resolved: (768) " That Councillors Adams and Champion be appointed delegates to the Conference of the In stitution of Fire Engineers to be held in Lon don on September igth, 2oth and 2ist next, also that an additional copy of the papers and reports be obtained for the information of the Honorary Chief Officer."
(769) " That reciprocal arrangements for the Motor Ambulance Service be entered into with the Wembley Urban District Council as sug gested in the Harrow Council's letter dated i7th May, 1934."
(770) " That reciprocal arrangements for the Motor Ambulance Service be entered into with the Watford Borough Council as suggested in 3ist July, 1934. 299
the Harrow Council's letter of the i7th May, 1934, and that the Acting Clerk be instructed to prepare a form of Agreement as required by the Watford Corporation." (771) (a) " That four lamp columns with traffic signs be fixed at Belmont Circle roundabout, Ken ton Lane." (b) " That the quotation of the North Metropolitan Electric Power Supply Company, amounting to £22 155. 6d., for servicing and connecting the traffic signs each with two 60- watt lamps, be accepted." (c) " That an agreement be entered into with the North Metropolitan Electric Power Supply Co. for all-night lighting of the four traffic signs at ^3 IDS. 4d. per sign per annum, the charge to include renewal of lamps when necessary.'' Proposed by Councillor Adams, and seconded by Coun cillor Rust:— (772) " That the Report of the Lighting and Fire Protection Committee for their Meeting on 24th July, 1934, be received." Carried. Resolved: (773 (o) " That the Council utilize land already in its ownership adjoining Headstone Elemen tary School on the Pinner Road, as a site for a Central Fire Station." (b) " That Mr. C. W. Richardson, Archi tect (of the firm of Swannell and Sly) be in structed to prepare plan and specification for the suggested fire station to include space for at least three engines, ambulances, firemen's quarters, drill yard, &c., the work to be done in collaboration with the Surveyor." (c) " That the necessary proceedings be taken for the appropriation of the land in Pinner Road, owned by the Council, for fire protection purposes, if found necessary." 3 ist July, 1934. 300
(774) " That the Harrow-on-the-Hill Fire Station do remain."
(775) " That the present Pinner Fire Station do remain only until such time as a new central fire station is in being-."
(776) " That the Wealdstone Fire Station do re main until such time as the Council shall think fit to remove, alter or enlarge."
(777) " That the Little Stanmore Fire Station do remain where it is at present until such time as a site for a new fire station can be purchased and a building erected."
(778) " That the Surveyor be instructed to report as soon as possible on a suitable site for the building of a sub-fire station in the Stanmore area."
(779) " That the areas served by the present Harrow-on-the-Hill, Little Stanmore and Wealdstone Fire Stations be re-allocated."
(780) " That the staff at the central fire station shall, subject to the advice of the chief officer, consist of penmanent firemen."
(781) (a) " That applications be invited to fill seven vacancies as permanent firemen, three men to be detailed to the Little Stanmore Fire Station, two men to the Wealdstone Station and two men to the Pinner Station, the condi tions and scale of pay to be the same as at pre sent applicable to the permanent firemen now employed at the Harrow-on-the-Hill Fire Sta tion."
(b) " That the three permanent firemen to be employed at the Little Stanmore Fire Station be put on the continuous rota system." 3ist July, 1934. 301
Referring to Recommendation No. 38(0) of the Report, Councillor \Vibberley deprecated the use of the Kodak Hooter as a means of calling the Wealdstone Fire Brigade together, and sought its complete discontinuance. Councillor Cope supported. In reply the Chairman of the Committee pointed out that if, as was hoped, the Gamewell Fire Alarm System could be put in force throughout the whole District (vide Recommendation No. 40 pf the Committee's Report), the hooter would not be required, but until an effective scheme was in operation the present practice could not be wholly discontinued.
Resolved:
(782) " That the firemen at the Wealdstone Fire Station be placed on the call-bell system, and when installed the Kodak hooter be discontinued during the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m."
(783) " That the three permanent firemen at the Stanmore Fire Station be placed on the call-bell system."
(784) " That a telephone be installed at the Little Stanmore Fire Station as soon as the permanent firemen are attached to the station."
(785) " That the Standard Telephone and Cables, Ltd., be asked to submit a scheme and the cost for the installation of a complete Gamewell Fire Alarm System to cover the whole of the Urban District, linking up the present circuits operat- ing."
(786)" That the quotation of Messrs. Milns, Cart- wright, Reynolds, Ltd., of Lever Road, Poplar, E.I4, amounting to ^52 us. 6d., for the supply of forty-three articles being firemen's uniforms, as set out in the requisition book, be accepted, the goods quoted for being as follows :— 3ist July, 1934. 302
Rank. Goods. Price. Sample of Cloth. Chief Officers Caps with Badges @ 25/6 Jackets @ 43/6 B Trousers @ i9/6 B Station Boots @ 3% Station Officers D.B. Suits @ 5 2/6 D Firemen Helmets (a] 42/6 Tunics @ 39/6 C Trousers @ 19/6 C Boots @ 4 1 /6 Nelson Caps @ 4/6 Patrol Tunics @ E Patrol Trousers @ 12/11 E Caps with Badges @ 8/6 Caps without Badges @ Waterproof Leg- ings 6/6 —." (787) " That the Council approve the action of the Honorary Chief Officer in appointing Mr. A. Thompson as a Volunteer Fireman attached to the Wealdstone Station."
(142) PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE.—Proposed by Councillor Forbes, and seconded by Councillor Webb:— (788) " That the Report of the Public Health Com mittee for their Meeting on i6th July, 1934, be received.'' Carried. Resolved: (789) " That instructions be given for four further samples of milk to be taken from the source re ferred to in the Medical Officer's Report (Harrow-on-the-Hill area), for bacteriological examination, and that a report be submitted in due course." (790) " That Dr. McArthur, 2, Hindes Road, Harrow, be appointed Medical attendant to Cynthia Chapman and Rosemary Phipps, patients in the Harrow Isolation Hospital, in accordance with the Hospital Rules in force in the Harrow-on-the-Hill area." 3.ist July, 1934. 303
(791) (a) " That the account amounting to £21 for the services of Mr. Wilson Chaimings in perform ing an operation for mastoid upon Cynthia Edridge, a patient in Harrow Isolation Hos pital, be passed to the Finance Committee for payment." (b) " That the offer of Mr. W. Edridge to contribute the sum of ^7 75. towards the Specialist's fee for this operation, be accepted, and that payment of the account be made by two instalments." (792) " That a further month's leave of absence be granted Nurse Cattanach, together with Board allowance of £i per week, such leave to expire on 3ist July, 1934."
(793) " That communications be addressed to, the Boroughs of Hendon and Willesden, to as certain whether they would be prepared to enter into a temporary agreement for the reception of infectious disease cases from Harrow Urban District, until such time as the Medical Officer of Health takes up his duties." (794) " That authority be given the Acting Medical Officer of Health (Harrow-on-the- Hill area) to engage extra nurses for Harrow Isolation Hospital if and when this is found to be necessary."
Concerning Recommendation No. 39 (g) of the Report, Councillor Coles enquired the hours of employment of Miss .\tkinson, and in the absence of any information moved :— " That the Recommendation be referred back." Councillor Pratt seconded the Motion, which was then put to the Meeting and declared lost. Resolved : (795) " That employment of Rose Atkinson, 3, Wellington Terrace, Harrow, as temporary holiday help at Harrow Isolation Hospital, from roth July, 1934, at a wage of 5/- per day, be approved and confirmed." 3ist July, 1934. 304
(796) " That any offer as to the carrying out of works or the future user of Nos. i and 2, Farm Cottages, Headstone Lane, Hatch End, be con sidered by the Public Health Committee at their meeting to be held on i7th September, 1934, and that the Acting Clerk serve all requisite notices of the time and place at which the con dition of the property will be considered."
(797) " That notices be served under section 94 of the Public Health Act, 1875, on the person or persons by whose act, default or sufferance nuisances arise at the under-mentioned pre mises, requiring abatement within the time specified :—
46, Roxeth Grove, Harrow ... 28 days. 77, Parkfield Road, Harrow ... 14 ,, 14, Valentine Road, Harrow ... 14 ,, 16, Valentine Road, Harrow ... 14 ,, 7, Victoria Terrace, Harrow ... 14 ,, 3a, Alma Crescent, Harrow ... 14 ,, 148, Butler Road, Harrow ... 14 ,, 21, West Street, Harrow ... 14 ,, 305, Station Road, Harrow ... 14 ,, i, Roxeth Grove, Harrow ... 14 ,, 20, Cornwall Road, Hatch End ... 21 ,, 10, Love Lane, Pinner ... 21
(798) " That notices be served under Section 46 of the Public Health Act, 1925, upon the owners and occupiers of the following premises, to abate within the time specified nuisances aris ing fix on the verminous condition of the property :—
113, Weald Lane, Harrow Weald 28 days. 34, Eastcote Road, Harrow ... 28 ,, .'
(799) " That a notice be served upon the owners requesting them to fence in a portion of land enclosing the water-course at Cecil Road, Wealdstone." 3ist July, 1934. 305
(800) " That final warnings be sent the under mentioned traders, informing- them that in the event of further contravention of the shops Acts, 1912-28, proceedings will be instituted to enforce compliance therewith :— Mrs. Marchini, 28, Clarendon Road, Harrow. Mrs. E. Temple, Burnt Oak, Little Stanmore. Messrs. Gentry, Church Road, Stanmore." (801) " That in order to bring the areas of Harrow-on-the-Hill and Hendon Rural into conformity with the Order made under Sec tion 4 (6) and (2) of the Shops Act, 1912, at present in force in the Wealdstone area, it be an instruction to the Acting Clerk to publish notices in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 4 (2) of the Shops Regulation, 1912, of the Council's intention to make an Order fixing the weekly half-holiday in these areas for persons carrying on the trade of Fruiterer and Greengrocer, and the trade of fishmonger, as under :— Fruiterers and Greengrocers—Wednesday, i p.m. Fishmongers—Monday, i p.m." (802) " That it be an instruction to the Acting Clerk to publish notices in accordance with Paragraph 4 (2) of the Shops Regulation, 1912, of the Council's intention to make an Order (a) fixing the weekly half-holiday in re spect of persons carrying on the trade of Butcher and Pork Butcher in Hendon Rural area as follows :— Former parishes of Pinner and Harrow Weald- Wednesday, i p.m.; Ditto, ditto, Great and Little Stanmore— Thursday, i p.m. ; and (b) bringing the hours of closing in the evenings into line with those at present opera tive in Harrow-on-the-Hill and Wealdstone areas." 3ist July, 1934. 306
(803) " That it be an instruction to the Acting Clerk to publish notices in accordance with Paragraphs 23 and 4 (2) of the Shops Regula tion, 1912, of the Council's intention to revoke the Orders at present in force in Harrow-on- the-Hill and Wealdstone areas exempting per sons carrying on the trade of Wardrobe, Toy and Fancy Dealers from the obligation to close for the weekly half-holiday."
(804) " That consideration of the question of ex tending the hours of closing in respect of per sons carrying on the sale of Tobacco and Smokers' Requisites in the Wealdstone and Hendon Rural areas, and the question of fixing the weekly half-holiday in respect of persons carrying on the trade of Hairdressers in Harrow-on-the-Hill and Hendon Rural areas, be deferred until our next meeting."
(805) " That it be an instruction to the Acting Clerk to publish notices in accordance with Paragraph 4 (2) of the Shops Regulation, 1912, oi the Council's intention to make an Order fixing (a) Wednesday as the weekly half-holiday for all non-exempted trades throughout the district (with the exception of the former parishes of Great and Little Stan- more), and (b) Thursday as the weekly half- holiday for all non-exempted trades in the former parishes of Great and Little Stanimore."
(806) " That the under-mentioned names be entered in the Milk Traders' Register, and the necessary Certificates issued :—
Name. Address. Description of Registra tion. H. Holmes. 28, Clarendon Road, Retail Purveyor of Milk, Harrow. C. V. Coleman. 34, Peel Road, Weald ditto. stone. G. L. Haverty (Mrs. 9, Peel Road, Weald ditto/' stone. 3ist July, 1934. 307
(807) (a) " That the under-mentioned licences be granted, subject to payment of the usual fee in each case:—
No. of Name of Licensee. Address of Premises. Licence. 11 H. B. Riches. 21, High Street, Harrow-on- the Hill. 12 ditto. 25, Springfield Road, Harrow. 13 J. Sainsbury, Ltd. 142/144, Kenton Road, Ken- ton. 14 ditto. 30, High. Street, Wealdstone."
(b) " That the Common Seal of the Coun cil be affixed to the foregoing Game Licences."
(808) " That the action of the Acting Clerk in arranging for the admission of George Williams, suffering from Diphtheria, to Acton Isolation Hospital, at a charge of g/- per day, plus the cost of any operative treatment or con sultation, be approved and confirmed."
(809) " That the action of the Medical Officer of Health (Wealdstone area), in arranging for the admission of Mrs. Maynard, suffering from para-typhoid fever (B), to the London County Council's North-Western Hospital, at the usual charge for accommodation of such cases, be approved and confirmed."
(810) (i) " That provided the consent of the Charity Commissioners is forthcoming, a Public Convenience be erected at Harrow Weald Recreation Ground, at an estimated cost of ^980, to provide entry both from the Recreation Ground and the High Road ; (ii) " That application be made to the Ministry of Health for sanction to raise the necessary loan."
(8n) " That the Surveyor be instructed to make an inspection of all existing Public Conveniences in the district, and to report to the Com mittee as to what improvements (if any) re quire to be effected." 3ist July, 1934. 308
(812) " That it be an instruction to the Acting Clerk to communicate with Wembley Urban District Council, enquiring whether they con template taking action with regard to the erec tion of a Public Convenience in that part of the Kenton Ward under their jurisdiction."
(813) " That it be an instruction to the Surveyor to explore the possibility of obtaining suitable sites for the erection of Public Conveniences at Pinner and Pinner Green."
(814) " That the Chairman of the Public Health Committee and the Medical Officer of Health be appointed delegates to attend the Fourth Public Health Congress to be held in London during the week commencing igth November, I934-"
(815) " That a notice under Section 17 of Part II. of the Housing Act, 1930, be served on the owner and/or the person having control of Kirby's Cottage, Church Road, Stanmore, re quiring the execution of certain repairs at these premises within a period of six weeks."
(816) " That Requisitions as appearing in the Stanimore and Harrow Isolation Hospital Books for the period ending 22nd September, 1934, be granted."
(143) CLEAXSIXC, CO.MMITTRK.—Proposed by Councillor Ellis and seconded by Councillor Cowan :—
(817) " That the Report of the Cleansing Com mittee for their Meeting on i6th July, 1934, be received." Carried. Resolved : (818) " That the Finance Committee be asked to approve a Car Allowance of ^100 per annum, payable quarterly in arrear, for the Cleansing Superintendent." 3ist July, 1934. 309
(819) " That application be made to the Ministry of Health for consent to borrow such amount as may be necessary to purchase six 15 cube yard end-loading, moveable floor type, refuse collec tion vehicles." In regard to Recommendation No. 9 of the Report, it was agreed that ' and cream ' should be substituted for ' with a cream line." Resolved: (820) " That the whole of the house refuse collec tion vehicles owned by the Council be painted privet green and cream." (821) " That the contract with Messrs. A. Pannell, Ltd., for the collection of house refuse in the rural portion of the Harrow Urban District, ex piring on 30th September, 1934, be extended to 3ist December, 1934, upon the present tenms and conditions." (822) " That the London Passenger Transport Board be informed the Council will collect up to 4 bins of refuse weekly from the Harrow Sta tion, 2 bins from the College Road entrance, and 2 bins from the Lowlands Road entrance, free of charge, until their future policy is decided upon."
(144) MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE COMMITTEE.—Proposed by Councillor Wilkins, and seconded by Councillor Ellis :— (823) " That the Report of the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee for their Meeting on i7th July, 1934, be received." Carried. Resolved : (824) " That the application for Maternity Assis tance numbered n in the Maternity Assistance Register, details of \vhich are set out below, be not acceded to :— Husband's Weekly No. of No. of Occupation. Income. Rooms. Children. Bus Conductor £4 6 3." 3ist July, 1934. 310
(825) " That consideration of application No. 12 in the Maternity Assistance Register be de ferred until the next meeting of the Sub-Com mittee, pending receipt of additional informa tion."
(826) " That application No. 13 in the Maternity Assistance Register, details of which are set out below, be acceded to, the Council to make arrangements for hospitalisation of the case, and that the offer of the applicant to pay £2 towards the cost of treatment be accepted :—
Husband's Weekly No. of No. of Occupation. Income. Rooms. Children. £ s. d. Labourer 2 n 2 3 i."
(827) " That applications for Milk Grants, as ap pearing in the Milk Grants Register for the period ending i2th July, 1934, be acceded to."
(828) " That the quantity of milk allowed Mrs. Walsh, Harrow, be increased from 7 to 10^ pints weekly, the matter to be reconsidered at our next meeting."
(289) " That Mrs. J. Dalton be appointed a mem ber of the Maternity and Child Welfare Sub- Committee for the period ending i5th April, I935-"
(830) " That terms quoted by the under-mentioned Hospitals be accepted for the reception and treatment of Maternity cases from the Coun cil's area, and arrangements made for utilizing the accommodation as occasion may require :—
City of Londoa Maternity Hospital. University College Hospital. East End Maternity Hospital. Salvation Army Maternity Hospital. Redhill Hospital. Central Middlesex Hospital. Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital." 3ist July, 1934. 311
(831) " That the application for registration as a foster-mother under the Children Act, 1908, • and the Children and Young Persons Acts, 1932—33, from Mrs. L. A. Muskett, of 21, The Broadway, Wealdstone, be granted, and that the necessary particulars be entered in the Official Register." (832) " That requisitions as appearing in the Order Books for Maternity and Child Welfare Centres (Harrow-on-the-Hill and Wealdstone areas) for the period ending 22nd September, 1934, be granted." Councillor Cowan raised the question of providing a further child welfare centre, in the Pinner South Ward. In reply, Councillor Forbes indicated that the establish ment of Maternity and Child Welfare Centres in this and other parts of the District was under consideration.
(145) GENERAL PURPOSES,_ESTABLISHMK\T AND LEGAL COMMITTEE. —Proposed by Councillor Forbes, and Seconded by Coun cillor Ellis :— (833) " That the Report of the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee for their Meeting on i7th July, 1934, be received." Carried. Councillor Alien spoke in opposition to the Committee's Recommendation No. 72 (a), providing for the post of Deputy Treasurer to be advertised, expressing the opinion that the Report which had been before the Committee had been pre pared without a sufficient knowledge of the capabilities of existing staff. He accordingly proposed :— " That the Recommendation be referred back." The proposition was seconded by Councillor Cope, and Councillor Smith supported. The Chairman and other Members of the Committee in dicated that careful consideration had been given to the question of this appointment, and on the advice received the Committee were satisfied that the advertisement should be issued. At the same time applications from existing staff would be considered. 3ist July, 1934. 312
Upon receiving Councillor Forbes' assurance that the Council's Officers would be notified that they could apply for the post of Deputy Treasurer, the proposition before the Meeting was withdrawn.
Resolved:
(834) " That the Council do advertise forthwith for a qualified Deputy Treasurer at a salary of ^550 per annum;
(835) " That it be an instruction to the Treasurer and Accountant to bring forward to the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee such suggestions as he may have to make for exercising the powers contained in Article 80 of the Middlesex Review Order, 1934, in regard to Rating Officers."
(836) " That the Articled Pupil of the Treasurer and Accountant continue with his present tutor with the approval of the Council, it being understood that a premium or fees will not be receivable by the Treasurer in respect of the pupilage."
(837) (a) " That an advertisement be published in suitable service papers, inviting applications for the post of Chief Officer of the Fire Bri gades, at a commencing salary of ^400 per annum, quarters to be provided by the Council; (b) " That the form of advertisement be drawn up by the Acting Clerk in collaboration with the Chairman of the Lighting and Fire Protection Committeee; • (c) " That the Chairman of the Lighting and Fire Protection Committee, and one other Member of that Committee, be invited to act with the Appointments Sub-Committee when considering applications for this appointment.
(838) " That Mr. L. C. Hall be appointed Town Planning Officer, at the salary he is at present receiving, namely ^365 per annum." 3ist July, 1934. 313
(839) (a) " That the application of Resolution Xo. 403 be suspended until full enquiries have been made into the case of Mr. S. Higham, Assis tant Porter Harrow Isolation Hospital; (b) " That machinery be set up on the lines of the Whitley Council so that any employee of the Council shall have the right to appear and/or be represented before the Council, through its Establishment Committee, in any case where an adverse report has been made on such employee, and where any employee de sires to place before the Council, through such Committee, any question dealing with his relationship with the Council; further in the case where an Officer of the Council had made a complaint against any employee, he should also be present at any investigation; (c) " That in setting up the machinery as in (b) above, Sectional Councils be organised for technical officers, lay officers and workmen."
(840) (a) " That each of the four transferred Valua tion Officers (viz., Messrs. Bryan, Burge, Peace and Roe) be invited to submit an appli cation for the post of Valuation Officer by 3ist August next, using a form to be supplied by the Acting Clerk, testimonials not being re quired, and the salary for the appointment to be the same as the successful candidate is now receiving; (b) " That the four Transferred Valuation Officers attend before the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee on i8th September, the Acting Clerk to circulate among Councillors copies of the applications prior to the Meeting." (841) " That the application of J. C. Eames (Lorry Driver) for permission to clean and look after two motor cars in his spare time be not acceded to." (842) "That consent be given to T. Fountain (Road Sweeper) to undertake duties at Pinner Gospel 3ist July, 1934. 314
Hall, for the sum of 55. per week, and to give music lessons to five pupils, at a fee of 6d. per week per pupil. (843) " That Mr. H. R. Ralph (Treasurer and Ac countant) be permitted to continue as an Honorary Examiner of the Institute of Muni cipal Treasurers and Accountants." (844) " That the employees at the Refuse Destruc tor be informed, in reply to their application of the 22nd June, 1934, that the matter will have consideration at a general review of the remu neration paid to Council employees." (845) " That the Acting Clerk be instructed to pre pare and circulate to Members of the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee a statement shewing the various grades of workmen employed in the three sections of the Area, together with the wages paid them." (846) " That Messrs. Pierron & Morley be informed the Council are not prepared to dispose of land having a, frontage to the Pinner Road and ad joining the Headstone Elementary School." (847) " That Mr. J. R. Heather (Superintendent, Harrow Cemetery) be informed in reply to his letter of 7th July, 1934, that no more than two weeks' leave of absence is to be allowed him annually."
(848) (a) " That Miss W. E. Horton's appointment as Cook-General at Harrow Isolation Hospital be terminated by one month's notice; (b) " That advertisements be issued, inviting applications for the post of Cook-General at the Harrow Isolation Hospital, with remuneration at the rate of ^55 per annum, subject to deduc tions at 5% f°r superannuation. (8*49) " That an Establishment and Organisation Sub-Committee of the General Purposes, Estab lishment and Legal Committee be constituted by Councillors Brady, Coles, Cowan, Ellis, Forbes and Telfer to examine and submit 3ist July, 1934. 315
recommendations upon all matters covered by the Report of the Departmental Committee on Qualifications, Recruitment, Training and Pro motion of Local Government Officers (com monly known as the Hadow Report), including the preparation of a Scale of Salaries and Office Regulations for the Subordinate Technical Ad ministrative and General Clerical Staffs."
(850) " That the under-mentioned amendment be made in Standing Orders as passed at the Meeting of the Council on June 5th (vide Reso lution No. 376, Vol. i, No. 4, page 136) :— .Standing Order No. 17.—Second paragraph, third line, after the words ' original motion ' insert ' or amend ment ' before ' shall.' " Councillor Wibberley, enquiring the position in regard to the Council's Year Book, was informed that a proof had been before the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee, and their revision had necessitated the type being reset. Councillor Forbes reported verbally that a Meeting of the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee had been held immediately prior to the Council Meeting (Councillors Alien, Buttle, Charles, Cowan, Crosby, Ellis, Telfer, Weston and himself attending) for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Appointments Sub-Committee for their Meeting on 28th July, when they dealt with over one hundred applications received for the post of Cleansing Superintendent, and selected eight candidates for interview. The appointment required to be filled without delay, and in view of the fact that the Council would not meet again until 2nd October, the Committee desired authority to proceed with and imake the appointment during the Vacation. The following proposition, in the terms of the Com mittee's Recommendation, was put to the Meeting:—
(851) " That the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Committee be given power to ap point the Cleansing Superintendent from among the e-ight candidates selected by the Appoint ments Sub-Committee for interview, in order to 3ist July, 1934. 316
avoid the delay which would occur if the ap pointment were left over until after the Vaca tion." Carried.
(146) SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE.—Proposed by Councillor Rust and seconded by Councillor Alien :— (852) " That the Report of the Superannuation Committee for their Meeting on igth July, 1934, be received." Carried. Resolved: (853) " That particulars showing the basis of cal culation upon which pensions have been awarded to Superannuitants of the late Harrow-on-the-Hill and Wealdstone Urban District Councils and Hendon Rural District Council be submitted to the Minister of Health in order to ascertain :— (a) Whether there is any right to review in the circumstances, and (b) Whether there is any alternative method of remedying the existing anomaly by way of gratuitous pay ments or otherwise." (854) " That a Gratuity of 25/- per week be awarded Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Rathbone during their joint lives, but such gratuity to be reduced to 2o/- per week on the decease of either Mr. or Mrs. Rathbone." (855) " That in pursuance of Section 4 of the Local Government and Other Officers' Superannua tion Act, 1922, the following further appoint ments be and are hereby designated by the Council Established Posts for the purposes of the said Act :— Description. No. Appointed Day with respect to the Officer occupying the post. Treasurer and Accountant i \ The date of com- Medical Officer of Health i f mencement of service Cleansing Superintendent i in each case." 3ist July, 1934. 317
(147) FINANCE COMMITTEE.—Proposed by Councillor Teller and seconded by Councillor Cowan :—
(856) " That the Report of the Finance Committee for their Meeting on i9th July, 1934, be received after renumbering as 34—41 (inclu sive) the recommendations No. 35—42 (in clusive)." Carried. Resolved:
(857) " That accounts outstanding against the under-mentioned Debtors be and are hereby written off :—
Bill Book No. Debtor's Name. Amount, (where any). £ s. d. 3910 Steel, S...... o 10 o — Neal, R. G...... o 15 6 3915 Harvey, J. M...... 55° — Anderson, J...... i 8 o."
(858) " That further particulars be obtained with reference to an amount of i7/- owing by Mr. James (Bill Book No. 3776) and submitted to the next meeting."
(859) " That the Council do press for payment of the sum of ^5 os. od. due from Mr. Angus Keen, being expenses incurred by the Weald- stone Fire Brigade in attending a hayrick fire at Mr. Keen's Farm, Stanmore, on the 2gth March, 1934."
(860) " That the cheques quoted below be and are hereby cancelled :—
No. Date Drawn. Payee. Amount. £ s. d. 17504 5-6-34 Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society ...... 526 6 6 I 75 I 3 5-6-34 Greenhalgh, R...... 500 & Co. (Hammer 17666 5-6-34 Wiggins > > smith) Ltd...... 14 13 o. 3ist July, 1934. 318
(861) " That the Council agree to accept one half of the rates due from Mr. Jabelman in respect of " Bosworth," Kenton Lane, Harrow Weald, for the current rate period (i.e., 50% of ^'3 us. ad., namely ;£i 155. 7cl.), but that no refund be made on the amount already paid by him."
(862) " That the application from Mr. J. S. Wise, for abatement of Rates in consequence of his occupation of No. 195, Byron Road, Weald- stone, during the winter months only, be not acceded to."
(863) " That the Council contribute the sum of ^"133 155. i id. in respect of Apportionments Nos. 9 and 10 for Eastcote Avenue, Roxeth Ward."
Concerning Minute No. LXI.L, dealing with Recom mendations of Standing Committees, it was agreed Section (a) of Recommendation No. 85 of the Highways Report of their Meeting on loth July, 1934, could not be accepted by the Committee. Resolved:
(864) " That the outstanding Allotment Rents as set out below be and are hereby written off as irrecoverable. HARROW-ON-THE-HILL AREA.
Amount to be Situation. Plot No. Cause. written off. £ s. d. West Harrow. 159 Late occupier " gone 5 0 away." Present address unknown. Allotment un cultivated. do. 179 Tenant out of work, giv 10 0 ing up allotment. do. 253 Tenant out of work. 5 0
£100 Greenhill. 67 Late occupier " gone 5 3 away." Present address unknown. Allotment un cultivated. 3ist July, 1934. 319
HENDON RURAL AREA.
Amount to be Situation. Plot No. Cause. written off. £ s. d. Chandos Crescent, 16 Charge disputed — repeated 10 5 Edgware. applications made, re fers to year ended 31*t March, 1928. do. 18 Vacant Plot. 10 0 do. 19 do. 10 0 do. 7 Late Tenant deceased. Re 10 0 fers to year 31/3/32. Wolverton Road, 2 Late Occupier — " gone 10 0 Stanmore. away." Refers to year ended 31/3/31. Rear of The Close, 1 Vacant Plot. 10 0 Pinner. do. 2 do. 10 0 do. 2 Late Occupier. 1 2 do. 3 do. 8 9 do. 3 Vacant Plot. 10 0 do. 5 do. 10 0 do. 6 do. 10 0 do. 11 do. 10 0 do. 12 do. 10 0 Plot Nos. 15 to 23 inclusive 4 10 0 all vacant — (9 plots)
£11 04"
(865) (a) " That it be an instruction to the Acting Clerk to proceed with the purchase of approxi mately 12.2 acres of land from Messrs. J. Laing £ Sons, Ltd., and approximately 15 acres from Messrs. P. H. Edwards, Ltd., in each case at the price referred to by the Dis trict Valuer in reports dated 6lh July, 1934 (Ref. No. ¥8/53464); and (b) " That application be made to the Minis ter of Health for the requisite Consents to bor rowing and to the Middlesex County Council for a contribution of 25% of the cost."
(866) " That the sum of 25/- be refunded to Mr. J. Humphrey for additional cleansing assistance at the Wealdstone Offices, from 3Oth June to 12th July, 1934." 3ist July, 1934. 320
(867) " That four weeks' salary, in lieu of annual leave, be granted to Mrs. Fitzsimmons (late nurse at the Stanmore Isolation Hospital)."
(868) " That the account amounting to £7 195. od. due from Mr. R. Tucker (Bill Book No. 3937), for Hospital Maintenance, be and is hereby written off."
(869) " That Orders on Bankers be given respect ing Accounts amounting to ^148,946 us. id. set out on Folios 48 to 66 (inclusive) of the Schedule of Accounts, to be charged against the General Account;
(870) "That authority be and is hereby given for transfer of the sum of ^19,300 from General Account to the Petty Cash Account."
(148) DEPUTY-CIIA'RMAX OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.—Reference was made by Councillor Telfer to the appointment of a Treasurer and to the imminent expansion of the Finance De partment. He pointed out that whereas the Finance Com mittee up to the present had been able to watch only the ordinary expenditure of the Council, they would be expected now to formulate an accountancy policy, adopt costing, &c. : already draft financial regulations had been prepared. He had presented, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, the Council's Budget for the current year, and was of opinion, with regard to the Budget for the year following, that the person to be responsible for it should have an opportunity to become well-acquainted with its preparation. His own business interests, frequently taking him out of Town, would prevent his giving the attention required, and in the circum stances he asked to be relieved of the Chairmanship of the Committee.
Councillor Charles referred to Councillor Telfer's abilities, as Chairman of the Committee, and urged him not to press his intention and desire to vacate the Chair during the current year. Councillor Forbes endorsed the Chainman's remarks and proposed :— 3ist July, 1934. 321
(871) " That the Finance Committee be asked to appoint at their next Meeting a Deputy-Chair man to relieve their present Chairman of some of his duties." Councillor Cowan seconded the proposition. Councillor Telfer indicated that with a Vice-Chairman's assistance it would be possible for him to continue for a few months as the Committee's Chairman.
The Proposition was thereupon put to the Meeting and carried.
(149) REPORTS or REPRESENTATIVES.—The Cha'rman ve bally reported his attendance at a Meeting of the Greater London Regional Planning Committee on 26th July. Written Reports, as tabulated below, were received from Representatives of the Council on outside Bodies :—
Report Submitted by. Name of Body. Date of Mtg. Reported, 1934. Councillor Rust Harrow Local Educa- 17th July tion Committee.
Councillor Walker \ Royal Sanitary Insti- 9th-14th Sanitary Inspector I tute Health Congress July. Harrow-on-the-Hill j Area). '
Councillor Webb reported attending at Birmingham, from 3rd—5th July, the Conference of the National Associa tion for the Prevention of Infantile Mortality, and expressed the hope that at a future date the Urban District would be served by clinics similar to those visited at Birmingham : papers giving information as to the working of the clinics, &c., were in her hands, and these would be passed to the Council's newly-appointed Medical Officer of Health.
(150) REPRESENTATIVES.—Writing to the Chairman under date 4th July, 1934, the Revd. J. F. Hitchcock sought the ap pointment of a Representative on the Board of Managers of St. Anselm's Catholic School, Roxborough Park, to take the place of Mr. Dempster. 3 ist July, 1934. 322
Resolved : (872) " That Councillor Cornish be elected to serve on this Board of Managers for the period ending isth April, 1.935."
(151) NOTICES OF MOTION. — Referring to the proposed Motion relating to the adoption of the Private Street Works Act, 1892, set out under item No. 18 of the Agenda for the Meet ing, the Acting Clerk reported that in consequence of the existing provisions of the Harrow-on-the-Hill Town Plan ning Scheme, 1933, for construction of streets under Section 150 of the Public Health Act, 1875, it would be impossible for the Council, without an Order of the Minister of Health, to put into force in the area of the Scheme the provisions of the Private Street Works Act, 1892. He had in the circum stances communicated with the Ministry of Health, and had received an intimation over the telephone that the point was one which had never been raised before, and it had accord ingly been referred to the Department's Legal Advisers for thorough investigation. The Council ought therefore to defer passing any Resolution in the matter. Whilst deprecating the delay which must follow in the matter of making-up streets not the subject of any resolution to construct passed by either of the late Councils, they agreed that consideration of the Motion appearing on the Agenda must be de ferred, pending receipt of a reply from the Ministry of Health. Proposed by Councillor Forbes, and seconded by Coun cillor Brown : —
(873) " That Standing Order No. 8 be suspended to permit further business to be transacted." Carried. Councillor Brady being absent, the second Motion quoted in Agenda Item No. 18 was not put. Acting Clerk reported that in giving notice of the in tended Motion Councillor Brady had indicated that in the event of his not being present at the Meeting he desired to put it to the Council at their next succeeding ordinary Meet ing. 3ist July, 1934. 323
Directions were accordingly given for the matter to be placed on the Agenda for the Meeting to be held on 2nd October, 1934.
(152) BUSINESS ' IN COMMITTEE.'— Resolved: (874) " That the Council do resolve itself ' into Committee ' for consideration of the matters referred to in Agenda Items 3 and 19."
(153) WEST HOUSE ESTATE, PINNER.— A Petition containing the signatures of 1033 persons in favour of the acquisition of the West House Estate for open space purposes, and a letter (dated 2oth July, 1934) from the North Harrow Dis tricts Association, supporting such project or, failing that, the purchase of at least 5 acres of the Estate, received, to gether with Recommendation No. 33 of the Report of the Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Allotments Committee for their Meeting on i2th June.
Eventually in open Council, it was Resolved.:—
(875) (a) " That the Council do purchase, at a price to be negotiated, approximately 5 acres of land, part of the West House Estate at Pinner." (b) " That a report of the District Valuer upon the present market value of the site be obtained for submission to the Ministry of Health." 3ist July, 1934. 324, (154) PRIVATE STREET WORKS.—Tenders, as follow, received for making-up under the Public Health Act, 1875, lne under mentioned Private Streets :—
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Eventually in open Council it was Resolved : (876) (i) " That Tenders Nod. 6, as set out below, submitted by Messrs. Constable, Hart & Co., Ltd., for making-up the under-mentioned roads, be provisionally accepted, subject to the Firm's executing the usual Form of Contract and providing a Bond with an Approved Guarantee Society." Name of Street. Amount of Tender. £ s- d Clifton Road 1265 8 8 Cowbridge Road 705 10 10 Malvern Gardens ... 3005 8 2 Newnham Way ... 977 o 10 Radley Gardens ... 978 16 10 Repton Road 852 17 2 Ruskin Gardens 2363 12 2 St. Paul's Avenue 3318 2 10." (ii) " That the Common Seal of the Council be affixed out of Meeting to the above-men tioned Contract." Tenders submitted for making-up under the Private Street Works Act, 1892, the roads mentioned below : —
Bcngiirth Brmsley Cypress Cypress Blenheim Ref. Name of Drive. Road. Road. Road. Road. No. Contractor. (Sec. 1) (Sec. 2) (Sec. 2) £ ?. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1 Old, Ltd., Wm. ... 413 6 8 184 17 10 324 19 0 213 2 11 261 4 2 2 Ball, C. 635 14 8 235 15 4 387 19 11 340 11 6 294 14 8 3 Evans, T. .. 517 18 2 223 16 1 446 10 3 265 9 6 393 5 6 4 • Hadfephaltic Con • struction Co., Ltd. 519 1 11 236 2 9 410 1 9 272 18 3 370 1 11 Powis, Ltd., R. H. 392 9 8 194 6 0 441 1 10 241 13 6 387 9 5 6 Constable, Hart and Co., Ltd. ... 486 16 9 203 14 8 408 0 6 253 6 11 312 6 6 7 Gaze & Sons, W. H. ... 465 14 7 206 8 2 379 14 3 239 10 0 | 286 4 11 8 Wimpey & Co., Ltd., George 447 7 0 193 10 10 343 3 3 218 13 1 272 13 8 9 Tarslag (1923), Ltd. 424 0 0 168 3 0 340 16 5 213 7 0 273 0 0 10 Bilton (Roadways), 1 Ltd., Percy 499 7 4 219 2 8 426 10 6 259 6 2 | 364 4 1 11 Mowlem & Co., 1 Ltd., John 475 12 7 204 1 0 343 15 4 233 1 9 | 307 16 0 12 Fitzpatrick & Son 435 8 3 191 5 2 365 10 11 222 10 7 | 298 7 9 13 Ruddock and1 1 Meighan 456 14 11 191 16 6 379 13 8 239 13 3 | 322 2 0 1 3 ist July, 1934. 326
In open Council it was Resolved :
(877) (i) " That Tender Nod. 5, amounting to £392 gs. 8d., submitted by Messrs. R. H. Powis, Ltd., for making-up Bengarth Drive, be provisionally accepted, subject to the Firm's executing the usual Form of Contract and pro viding a Bond with an Approved Guarantee Society."
(ii) " That Tender Nod. 9, amounting to £168 35. od., submitted by Messrs. Tarslag (1923), Ltd., for making-up Brinsley Road, be provisionally accepted, subject to the Firm's executing the usual Form of Contract' and pro viding a Bond with an Approved Guarantee Society."
(iii) " That Tenders Nod. i, amounting to ^324 195., ^213 2S. nd. and ^261 45. 2d., submitted by Messrs. William Old, Ltd., for making-up Cypress Road (Sections i and 2) and Blenheim Road (Section 2) respectively, be provisionally accepted, subject to the Firm's executing the usual Form of Contract and pro viding a Bond with an Approved Guarantee Society."
(iv) " That the Common Seal of the Council be affixed out of Meeting to the afore-men tioned Contracts with Messrs. R. H. Powis, Ltd., Tarslag (1923), Ltd., and William Old, Ltd."
(155) IMPROVEMENT WORKS, OXBRIDGE ROAD, HATCH END.— The following Tenders for Surface Water Drainage and Improvement Works at Uxbridge Road, between The Avenue and Headstone Lane, Hatch End, received and con sidered :— 3ist July, 1934. 327
Ref. No. Name of Contractor. Amount of Tender. £ s. d. 1. Howard Farrow, Ltd. 11-22 II 2 2. Old, Ltd., Wm 11060 18 ii 3. Wimpey £ Co., Ltd., George 10612 8 10 4. Powis, Ltd., R. H. 12929 19 8 5. Anderson, G. J. ••• 12365 10 5 6. Robinson, A. 12857 18 o 7. Gaze £ Sons, Ltd., W. H. ... 13102 9 2 8. Constable, Hart £ Co., Ltd. 12144 12 I 9. Mowlem £ Co. Ltd., John 12047 7 9 10. Bilton (Roadways), Ltd., Percy ... 11245 18 9 11. The Limmer £ Trinidad Lake Asphalt Co., Ltd. 12854 15 4 12. Jackaman £ Son, Ltd., A. ... !3589 i 4 13. Griffiths £ Co., Ltd., Wm. 14. Tarslag (1923), Ltd. 11970 o o 15. Northen £ Hussey ... 13780 I I 16. Ruddock £ Meighan 13236 7 o 17. Fitzpatrick £ Son ... 11781 10 10
In open Council it was Resolved :—
(878) (i) " That Tender N-od. 3, amounting to ;£io,6i2 8s. iod., submitted bv Messrs. George Wimpey & Co., Ltd., be provisionally accepted, subject to the County Council's ap proval and to the Firm's executing the usual Form of Contract and providing a Bond with an Approved Guarantee Society."
(ii) " That the Common Seal of the Council be affixed out of Meeting to the above-men tioned Contract."
(156) CONSTRUCTION OF CAR PARK, STATION ROAD, HARROW.— Tenders submitted, as set out below, for the construction of a Car Park at Station Road, Harrow, and for the erec tion there of Attendant's Office and Conveniences :— 3ist July, '934- 328
Ref. No. Name of Contractor. Car Park Attendants' Office and Conveniences. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1. Edwardson, Ltd. 519 17 o 2. Old, Ltd., Wm. 1990 15 4 51° i5 ii 4. Anderson, G. J. 2006 13 2 5. Northen & Hussey ... 2117 5 6. Powis, Ltd., R. H. ... 2146 6 4 7. Thomson & Co. (Lon don), Ltd., Alex ander 2515 18 8 600 IO 2 8. Ball. C. 2373 3 9 9. Tarmac, Ltd. 2188 10 o 10. Wimpey & Co., Ltd., George 1836 10 I 11. Mowlem & Co., Ltd., John 2039 15 2 12. Gaze & Sons, Ltd., W. H. ... 1903 ii 6 546 3 6 14. Bilton (Roadways), Ltd., Percy 1886 19 2 15. The Granite Paving Co., Ltd. 3i°3 9 6 16. Evans, T. 2242 19 8 18. Lees of Enfield 2868 5 o 731 17 i 19. Fitzpatrick & Son 1993 12 ii 20. South-Eastern Con tractors, Ltd. 2323 18 5 641 5 4 22. Payne Bros. ... 2884 0 o 453 23. Ruddock & Meighan 2503 1 1 4 542 J 5 T In open Council it was Resolved : (879) (i) " That Tender Nod. 10, amounting to ,£1,836 los. id., submitted by Messrs. George Wimpey & Co., Ltd., for construction of the new Car Park, be provisionally accepted, sub ject to the Firm's executing the usual Form of Contract and providing a Bond with an Approved Guarantee Society." (ii) " That Tender Nod. 22, amounting to ^"453, submitted by Messrs. Payne Bros, for the erection of Attendant's Office and Con veniences at the Car Park, be provisionally accepted, subject to the Firm's executing the 3ist July, 1934. 329
usual Form of Contract and providing a Bond with an Approved Guarantee Society." (iii) " That the Common Seal of the Coun cil be affixed out of Meeting to the above Con tracts."
) FENCING, ETC., CANONS PARK, STANMORE.—Consideration given to the following Tenders for the erection of wrought iron railings, gates, chain link fencing, etc., at Canons Park Open Space :—
Ref. No. Name of Contractor. Amount of Tender. £ s. d. 1. East & Son, Ltd...... 1601 18 o 2. Palmer & Co., T. W...... 1247 o o 3. Groggon cS; Co., Ltd...... 1515 5 o 4. Bayliss, Jones &• Bayliss, Ltd. ... 1405 16 4 5. Gratrix & Sons, Ltd., Wm...... 1258 4 2 6. Dobbin & Co...... 1916 17 6 7. Foster, T. W...... 1185 o 6 8. Burn & Co., Ltd. Henry ...... 1493 17 6 9. Staveleys, Ltd...... 1428 17 3
In open Council it was Resolved :
(880) (i) " That Tender Nod. 7, amounting to .£1,185 os. 6d., submitted by Mr. T. W. Foster, be provisionally accepted, subject to (a) enquiries to be made by the Surveyor proving satisfactory and (b) the Firm's executing the usual Form of Contract and providing a Pond with an Approved Guaran tee Society." (ii) " That the Common Seal of the Council be affixed out of Meeting- to the above Con tract."
(158) PUBLIC OPEN SPACE No. 15.—The Acting Clerk reported that in accordance with the Council's instructions (vide Resolution No. 105, Minute No. 45, Vol. I, No. 3) he com municated with the District Valuer in regard to the pro posed acquisition of land at Pinner Green comprised in the site of the proposed Open Space No. 15 and the latter in 3ist July, 1934. 330
submitting his Reports so strongly urged the necessity for proceeding with the purchase without delay that on 23rd July he (the Acting Clerk) had instructed Messrs. Vyvyan Wells & Son to prepare the necessary Contracts to Pur chase.
The District Valuer's letters (two) of 2ist July, 1934, submitted, together with draft Contract to Pur chase relating to the parcel of land in the ownership of Mr. J. S. Hogg, J.P.
Resolved :
(881) (a) " That the action taken by the Acting Clerk in proceeding with the purchase of ap proximately 10 acres of land from Mr. E. Wood, and approximately 9 acres from Mr. J. S. Hogg, J.P., in each case at the price referred to by the District Valuer in Reports dated 2ist July, 1934 (Ref. Nos. V8/534.65 and 53466), be and is hereby approved and con firmed ; and
(b] " That application be made to the Minis ter of Health for the requisite Consents to Borrowing and to the M'ddlesex County Coun cil for a contribution of 25 per cent, of the cost."
(159) ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1930.—Circular letter (dated i6th July, 1934) received from the Middlesex County Council, enquiring whether the District Council propose to set up under Section 27 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, an organisa tion to deal with the weighing of motor vehicles, and sug gesting that, if not, they agree to co-operate with the County Council and contribute towards the expense involved.
The Acting Clerk reported that he had been in touch with the Surveyor and he advised the Council to decline the suggestion made by the County Council. No action taken. 3ist July, 1934. 331
(160) USE OF PUBLIC SWIMMING BATHS.—Communication (dated 24th July, 1934, received from the North Harrow Districts Association asking the Council to take steps to rectify the position which has arisen-through the letting of the Harrow and Wealdstone Swimming Baths to certain Clubs, to the exclusion of the general public.
(161) DOCUMENTS FOR SEALING.— Resolved :
(882) " That the Common Seal of the Council be affixed to the following documents :—
(a) Combined Drainage Agreements duly executed by the under-mentioned persons :—
Messrs. Lambert & Cooke Properties, Ltd., in respect of Flats at corner of Sheepcote and Gayton Roads, Harrow (Plan No. 54). Messrs. Halliday & Greenwood, Ltd., in respect of 10 shops, corner of Long Elmes, High Road, Harrow Weald (Plan No. 220). Mr. J. Buckley in respect of 13 houses, Rochester Drive, Pinner (Plan No. 2993). Mr. H. J. Clare, in respect of 45 houses, Abercorn Road and Belmont Lane, Stanmore (Plan No. 350). Mr. A. J. King, in respect of 16 houses, Sefton Avenue, Harrow Weald (Plan No. 359). Mr. G. C. Swanson, in respect of 10 houses in a new Close, Sherwood Estate, Harrow Weald (Plan No. 363). Messrs. Davis Estates (Kingsbury), Ltd., in respect of 442 houses, Kenton Lane, Harrow Weald (Plan No. 366a). Mr. R. J. Lindsay, in respect of 6 houses off Cuckoo Hill Drive, Pinner (Plan No. 379). Messrs. R. Lancaster & Sons, in respect of 53 houses, Harley Crescent, Headstone Drive, Wealdstone (Plan No. 388). Messrs. A. Watson, Ltd., in respect of 7 houses, Walton Drive, Pinner (Plan No. 392). 3ist July, 1934. 332
Mr. H. Moon, in respect of 12 houses, St. Thomas's Drive, Hatch End (Plan No. 403). Mr. M. Harris, in respect of 32 houses, Prescelly Place, Little Stanmore (Plan No. 406). Messrs. Standard Estates, Ltd., in respect of 46 houses, The Highway, Kenton Lane, Harrow Weald (Plan No. 417). Messrs. Hardings (London), Ltd., in respect of 30 houses, Weston Drive, Kenton (Plan No. 419). Messrs. Garnetts, Ltd., in respect of 20 houses, Fernbrook Drive, North Harrow (Plan No. 427). Mr. D. S. Farmer, in respect of 4 houses, Stan more Hill, Stanmore (Plan No. 450). Messrs. B. D. Bird & Sons, Ltd., in respect of 38 houses, Derwent Avenue, Hatch End (Plan No. 465). Messrs. A. R. Thomas, Ltd., in respect of 79 houses, Eastcote Road, Pinner (Plan No. 466). Mr. R. Gary, in respect of 6 houses, Chestnut Drive, Pinner (Plan No. 487). Mr. R. Gary, in respect of 8 houses, Chestnut Drive, Pinner (Plan No. 487). Mr. E. A. Lewis, in respect of 4 houses, WTest End Avenue, Pinner (Plan No. 495). Messrs. Hart & Hardaker, Ltd., in respect of 57 houses, York Avenue, Kenton Lane, Harrow Weald (Plan No. 501). (&) Deed of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in Grave Space Nod. 274 at the Cemetery, Eastcote Lane, Harrow. (To Mrs. A. S. Mitcham.) (c) Deeds of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in the under-mentioned Grave Spaces at the old Cemetery, Pinner Road :— 3579—Mrs. A. F. Peradon. 2737—Mr. J. Pearce. 1580—Mrs. C. P. Miles. (d) Deeds of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in the under-mentioned Grave Spaces at Wealdstone Ceme tery :— 3ist July, 1934. 333
A.C./230I—Miss U. A. Pratt. C.C./2I44—Mr. H. Bushell. C.A./46o —Miss D. E. Smith. A.A./I26 —Mrs. M. Sutherland. (e) Deeds of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in Grave Spaces at the new Cemetery, Pinner Road, Pinner :— 0.2/15 —Mrs. O. H. Jones. C.4/I3 —The Revel. S. B. Drake. £.4/16 —Mr. J. E. D. Ostrehan. D.6/6o —Mr. \V. J. A. Lewis. F.6/I45—Mr. C. W. Collyer. F.7/26 —Mr. J. W. Wisdom. D-7/3 1 —Mr. W. G. Titmas. (/) Deed of Conveyance of land at junction of Blenheim Road and Vaughan Road. (A. O'Loughlin and Others to the Council.) (g) Deed of Conveyance of land off Station Road, Harrow, for use as a Car Park. (Central Commercial Proper ties, Ltd., to the Council.) (h) Life Certificate—Bernard Seally. (i) Order to Treasurer and Accountant to sign cheques drawn on the Council's Petty Cash Account on and after i3th August, 1934."
(162) PAYMENTS AUTHORISED.—
Resolved : (883) " That accounts on folio Xo. 67 of the Schedule of Accounts, set out in the Appendix hereto, be approved for payment and authority given the Acting Clerk, Mr. J. B. Willis, for issue of Orders on Westminster Bank, Ltd., amounting to ^8,725 155. nd. on the General Account and ;£ 1,938 8s. lod. on the Loan Account."
(163) REMOVAL OF RAILING FROM CHESTERFIELD HorsE.—Letter (dated gth July, 1934) received from Lord Harewood stating " that he cannot see his way to comply with the Council's request for a repository to be found in their District for 3ist July, 1934. 331
the railing- from Chesterfield House which was previously at Canons. It is claimed that the railing- was for so short a time at Canons that it is scarcely possible to consider it as having any local association.
(164) WEALDSTONE SWIMMING BATH.—Under date 27th July, 1934, the Wealdstone Swimming Club applied for an exten sion of the hours of their use of the Public Swimming Bath at Wealdstone on 28th August, with flood-lighting, etc., for the purpose of holding a swimming gala, a charge for admission to be made to the public. Resolved : (884) " That the application be not acceded to."
(165) INVESTMENTS—DIVIDEND AND INTEREST WARRANTS.—The Acting Clerk reported having received from time to time Dividend and Interest Warrants, as set out below, which he had been obliged to hold pending- transfer of the Stock to the Council's name, and although he had hoped to be able to present Transfers owing to pressure of other urgent busi ness he had been unable to proceed in the matter and the Warrants would accordingly be passed to the Treasurer for attention : — Amount. £ s. d. HOUSING (ASSISTED SCHEME) ACCOUNT :— 3i% War Stock (£2,800) ...... 49 o o SUPERANNUATION FUND :— India 3^% Stock (^1,700) ...... n 10 7 India 3 % Stock (^"4,649 gs. ud.) ... 27 o 6 Australia 3!% Stock, 1948-—53 ...... 14 10 8 India 5% Stock (^1,000) ...... 19 7 6 India 4% Stock (^"500) ...... 7150 Western Australia 5% Inscribed Stock ... =; 16 3 *Irish Free State 41% Bonds (£6,419) ... ni 18 8 Belfast Corporation 5% Stock (£600} ... n 12 6 Victorian Government 5% Inscribed Stock 347 New South Wales 5% Ihscribed Stock ... 5 16 3 Australia 5% Stock ...... 913 9 3ist July, 1934. 335 I India 41% Stock (^2,720) ...... 47 8 8 Queensland 5^% Stock ...... 20 19 2 Australia 3$% Loan, 1954—59 ••• ••• 33 o o Australia 3^% Loan, 1954—59 ...... 15 o o South Australian 5% Stock, 1945—75 ... 15 10 o New South Wales 5-}% Inscribed Stock ... 68 o 3 Union of South Africa 5% Inscribed Stock 5 16 3 Victorian Government 5% Inscribed Stock 9 13 9 Bengal-Nagpur Railway Co., Ltd. (^500) 7 15 o L. & N.E. Railway 4% Debenture Stock (;£ioo) ...... 15 10 o GENERAL ACCOUNT :— L. & N.E. Railway 3% Debenture Stock (^•4,902) ...... 56 19 8 *Irish Free State 41% Bonds (^"505) ... 8 16 i * Warrant for £120 145. gd.
(166) DIVERSION OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH.—In reply to enquiries the Acting Clerk stated that a letter had been received from the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital follow ing the interview between representatives of the Council and the Hospital in regard to the latter's application for diversion of a public footpath running from Stanmore towards Elstree but it did not appear that its production direct to the Council would advance the matter, as build ing could not in any event take place on the site of the path without an Order of Quarter Sessions.