Wed 19 Mar 1941
South-Western Regional (Defence) Advisory Committee requested representation of Navigation on the Birmingham Committee.
[1941 Feby*] Committee Meeting held at Wallbridge on Wednesday the 19^th day of March @ 3 o'clock pm
Present: W R Bloxam, Henry R Hooper, G A Evans.
There being only three Members of the Committee present there was no quorum but there being some matters requiring immediate attention it was decided to proceed with them subject to confirmation by the next Committee.
Bristol Road Bridge, Repairs, M^R Hopson
It was reported that M^r Hopson hoped to be able to proceed with the repairs shortly.
M^r Cookley, Water service pipe to his premises at Framilode
It was noted that M^r Cookley had agreed to the 10/- annual way leave rent, first payment to be made to the commencement of the work.
Ministry of Transport
The Chairman read correspondence with the Ministry re Fire-watching, Anti-Gas Measures and carriage of traffic on Canals, and condition of the Stroudwater Canal.
Canal, South-Western Regional (Defence) Advisory Committee - Birmingham
The Chairman read correspondence with the Committee re representation of this Navigation on the Birmingham Committee.
Messrs Sperry Gyroscope C^o Ltd, Telephone Wire to Block House
There was nothing further to report.
Cheque drawn:
Committee fees; £1..12..6.
Tonnage £ s d
January 1^st 1941 to March 19^th 1941: 4..8..2
January 1^St 1940 to March 19^th 1940: 4..8..0.
Month of February 1941: nil
Month of February 1940: nil.
Cash
1941 In credit: 35..19..9
1940 Overdrawn: 81..14..1
* Feby should be Mar
