Thu 22 Apr 1875
Clerk reported that Joseph Butt drew up the top paddles at Bristol Road Lock with the bottom gates open thereby wasting the water. Ordered that he pay a fine of 5s or a summons to be taken out.
Committee Meeting held at Wallbridge on Thursday the 22^nd day of April 1875 at 3,o,clock pm
Present: M^r T M Croome Chairman, M^r C H Hooper, M^r J T Fisher, M^r T Marling, M^r E C Little, M^r J T Stanton.
The various accounts, books and vouchers signed by Mr W Coley the Auditor and certified to be correct were produced examined and passed.
The Treasurers book was produced examined and signed.
[18] It was reported by the Clerk that Joseph Butt drew up the top paddles of Bristol Road Lock with the bottom gates open thereby wasting water.
Ordered that he pay a fine of 5/- (without prejudice) or a summons to be taken out.
Cheques drawn: £ s d
W J Snape for Wages, etc: 40..0..0
A James Cottage reprs: 5..0..0
[Total] £45..0..0
