Tue 27 Oct 1868
In consequence of the introduction into this neighbourhood of a new steam coal from the Forest of Dean by means of the recently opened Forest of Dean Central Railway, it has become most necessary to consider the tonnage on our own Canal, and also those in connection with the Thames and Severn Canal. Resolved that a committee be formed consisting Messrs Kearsey, Beard & Fisher, or any two of them; that they be empowered to deal therewith fully and make such alterations and arrangements with the Thames and Severn Canal Co or any other person as they think best.
The Surveyor was requested to see Mr Clegram and procure from him the written assent of his company to the resolution of the company dated the 18 August 1868.
Messrs Robert Davies were granted permission to unload their wool at the bridge end crossing and to cart the same across this Company’s wharf at Stonehouse to the siding.
At a Meeting of the Committee of the Stroudwater Navigation held at the Committee Room at Wallbridge on Tuesday the 27^th day of October 1868
Present: M^r F S Thornton, Capt^n C H Fisher Chairman, J C Hallewell, W W Kearsey G H A Beard, J T Fisher, S Phipps.
The various Accounts Books and Vouchers signed by M^r Coley and certified to be correct were produced examined and passed.
The Treasurers Book was produced examined and signed.
In consequence of the introduction into this neighborhood of a new Steam coal from the Forest of Dean, by means of the recently opened Forest of Dean Central Railway, it has become most necessary to consider the Tonnages on our own Canal, and also those in connection with the Thames and Severn Canal.
Resolved that the following gentlemen be a Committee for the above mentioned purpose, and that they be empowered to deal therewith fully -- and make such alterations and such arrangements with the Thames & Severn Canal Company and any other person or persons, as they may think best, viz:
M^R W W Kearsey, M^r G H A Beard & M^r J T Fisher Jun^r or any two of them, and that they do enter upon their duties forthwith.
Resolved that the Surveyor be requested to see M^r Clegram & procure from him the written assent of his Company to the resolution of the Co^y dated the 18^th of August 1868.
Mess^rs Robert Davies & Sons having applied for permission to unload their wool at the Bridge end crossing & to cast the same across this Coy's Wharf at Stonehouse to the siding.
Resolved that this permission be granted until withdrawn.
