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Parish of Instow
Pursuant to an order from the Local Government Board a "parish meeting" was
held on Tuesday the 4th day of December 1894 in the Jubilee Hall to elect
Parish Councillors for the parish of Instow.
Meeting was opened at 6 - 30 pm by Mr L Molland, Overseer, the Rev S. C.
Haines proposed and Mr Walter Turner seconded that Capt. Chichester R.N. of
Rose Cottage, Instow be the chairman of the meeting carried unanimously. Capt.
Chichester taking the chair and commencing business by asking for nominations
papers at 6-44 o'clock.
The following were then duly nominated.
Bellew, William - Orchard Farm - Farmer
Easterbrook, John - Railway Cottage - Platelayer
Haines, Sidney Charles - Instow Rectory - Rector
Easterbrook, William Atwell - Sailors Inn - Gardener
Fulton, Coard - Little Hill - Gentleman
Joslin, James - Raddy Farm - Farmer
Lock, Thomas - Instow Town - Boat and Shoe Maker
Lock, William Henry - Springfield - Land Agent
Mill, John - Crowbarn Farm - Farmer
Molland, Thomas Jnr. - Post Office - Postmaster
Nation, William - Venn Farm - Butcher
Pidler, Alexander - Down Water - Bailiff
Pidler, Christopher - Lane End - Merchant
Pidler, John Fishley - Lane End - Ferryman
Pidler, William Henry Fishley - Sea View - Coal Merchant
Robertson, George Souchet - Instow House - Gentleman
Turner, Walter - Lane End - Postman
The Rev S C Haines withdrew, the nomination papers were all carefully examined
by the Chairman and numbered as received, read to the meeting in alphabetical
order and questions invited. Mr Gaston asked Mr Fulton what was his opinion in
regard to Mr L Lock's drainage. Mr Fulton had not formed an opinion, was in
favour of Allotments if there was not sufficient demand. The voting was then
proceeded with at the close of which a poll was demanded by Mr L. Molland Junr.
postmaster. Poll was held by Mr Bromham deputy Returning Officer at the
Jubilee Hall Dec. 18th. The following is the particulars of the voting of the
meeting and poll.
Meeting Poll
Bellew, William 41 52 (6)
Dark, William Peter Marshall 7 20
Easterbrook, John 30 70 (1)
Easterbrook, William Atwell 35 58 (5)
Fulton, Coard 37 59 (4)
Joslin, James 32 64 (2)
Lock, Thomas 21 39
Lock, William Henry 28 46 (8)
Mill, John 19 25
Molland, Thomas Jnr. 20 26
Nation, William 35 60 (3)
Pidler, Alexander 11 34
Pidler, Christopher 14 37
Pidler, John Fishley 10 30
Pidler, William Henry Fishley 9 46 (9)
Robertson, George Souchet 23 47 (7)
Turner, Walter 6 28
Nine members numbered to be the full Council
E. Chichester
Chairman of 1st Parish Meeting |
