Tue 23 Apr 1844
Contractor for removal of mud from Basin at Brimscombe miscalculated quantity. Out of pocket.
Mr Jones to make weekly return to Mr Willson of description and quantity of labour of the workmen and operatives. To pay wages weekly afternoon of Saturday.
Death of Edward Packer, lockkeeper at Inglesham Lock. Appointment of successor, salary not exceeding 12s per week.
Embankment made by Railway Co above Griffins Mill affected lock there by contracting south side wall. Mr Willson to survey and report.
Wharfinger at Cricklade very inefficient. To leave at end of 3 months. Better qualified person to conduct sale of Forest coal. To be paid £10 per annum on a sale of 800 tons or £20 should sale exceed 1000 tons per annum for keeping the books.
House occupied by Mr George at Brimscombe much dilapidated. £25 for internal repairs.
External woodwork about the house, outbuildings, cranes etc at Brimscombe to be painted where requisite.
Turning place below Puck Mill adjoining Mr Playne’s land be made and that a wall be put up to uphold same.
Masonry of the new weighing machine at Brimscombe having progressed, a further £100 to be paid to contractor.
Half-yearly accounts to 1 April 1844.
