Port Glasgow and Newark Town Council Minutes
Port Glasgow and Newark Town Council Minutes 1787 - 1799. PG1/1/2.
1/5/1787
The Meeting order Mr Clark also to erect, a timber shed, at the head of the dock, to join Mr J. M. McKechnays, for the purpose of lodging therein the fire engine with a slate roof. Adjourn to 28th instant.
The meeting appoint Messrs Knox, Barr and Aiken a Committee to oversee and direct the erecting of the shed for the engine.
11/9/1787
The Meeting orders the Treasurer to pay the following accounts and salaries viz. Hugh McMurtrie for overseeing the Wells, Fire Engine. Three Pounds and three shillings.
9/9/1788
The Meeting orders the Treasurer to pay off the following debts viz :- Hugh McMurtrie One pounds thirteen shillings - The said Hugh McMurtrie his salary for overseeing the well and fire engine three pounds and three shillings. Messrs. .............to get defects..................and to tar over the shade where the Fire engine is lodged.
8/9/1789
Hugh McMurtrie his salary for overseeing the wells and Fire Engines to three pounds and three shillings.
14/9/1790
Hugh McMurtrie his salary for overseeing the wells and Fire Engines to three pounds and three shillings.
5/7/1791
The old fire engine being in want of repair Messrs Hunter and Campbell are appointed to see the same done.
13/9/1791
Hugh McMurtrie for over seeing the wells and fire engines and for repairs done to wells seven pounds thirteen shillings and sixpence. James Killoch for attendances on the fire engine and assistants per account. One pound five shillings.
11/9/1792
Hugh McMurtrie his salary for overseeing the wells and Fire Engines to three pounds and three shillings.
7/5/1793
Order the Treasurer to pay Mr Fyfe Seven pounds Ten shillings as the amount of an account for water hose made by the trustees orders for those who furnished them to and lost them at the fire which took place in the public cellars the beginning of last September which and has been now laid before the meeting.
10/9/1793
Hugh McMurtrie his salary for overseeing the wells and Fire Engines to three pounds and three shillings.
James Killoch for mending and oiling the leather pipes eighteen shillings.
9/9/1794
Hugh McMurtrie his salary for overseeing the wells and Fire Engines to three pounds and three shillings.
7/4/1795
Order the Treasurer to pay Peter McKeich his account for repairs to the Fire engine made last year One pound nine shillings and five pence.
8/9/1795
Hugh McMurtrie his salary for overseeing the wells and Fire Engines to three pounds and three shillings.
2/2/1796
The Meeting agrees to allow Hugh McMurtrie in full of all charge for overseeing the wells, reservoir and the Fire Engines trying once a quarter three pounds and ten shillings he finding men necessary to work the engines.
13/9/1796
Order the Treasurer to pay the following salaries - Hugh McMurtrie for overseeing the wells and fire engines agreeable to sederent of the second of February last three pounds and ten shillings. The said Hugh McMurtrie one pound, three shillings and sixpence for repairs to the wells and fire engines per account.
12/9/1797
Order the Treasurer to pay Hugh McMurtrie for overseeing the wells and fire engines three pounds and ten shillings.
11/9/1798
Order the Treasurer to pay Hugh McMurtrie for overseeing the wells and fire engines three pounds and ten shillings.
5/2/1799
Order the Treasurer to pay Hood and Howie Seven pounds for three hides for Fire Engine pipes; James Killoch three pounds ten shillings and sixpence for making hose leather pipes
Port Glasgow and Newark Town Council Minutes 1799 - 1811. PG1/1/3. 2 books in 1.
10/9/1799
Order the Treasurer to pay Hugh McMurtrie for overseeing the wells and fire engines three pounds and ten shillings.
9/9/1800
Order the Treasurer to pay Hugh McMurtrie for overseeing the wells and fire engines three pounds and ten shillings.
22/9/1801
Order the Treasurer to pay Hugh McMurtrie for overseeing the wells and fire engine six pounds thirteen shillings and eight pence.
Port Glasgow and Newark Town Council Minutes 1812 - 1823. PG1/1/4. 2 books in 1.
(Due to the distressed state of the Town's finances the Council are making temporary reductions in the salaries of those in publick appointments.)
5/11/1817
Messrs. John Anderson & Son who have hitherto had the appointment of talking care of, keeping in order, and conducting the fire engines, having signified by letter their declining that charge, the meeting devolves this duty over in the meantime, upon Mr. Frazer whose desires to apply to Mr Anderson for and take custody of the key where the engines are lodged.
Port Glasgow and Newark Town Council Minutes 1815 - 1835 PG 1/1/5
5/11/1817 Page 33
Messrs John Anderson and Son who have had hitherto the appointment of taking care of keeping in order and conducting the fire engines having signified by letter their declining that charge the meeting devolves this duty over, in the meantime upon Mr Frazer who is desired to apply to Mr Anderson for and take custody of the key where the engines are lodged.
Page 238
Messrs J Anderson Jnr, Robert Laird and Robert Gillespie having met, this day, as a Committee of the Trustees of the Town, for the purpose of inspecting the Fire Engines, and report thereon, proceeded to the Engine house with D Ritchie, under whose care the Engines has been for these same years. Finds the two large engines No.1 and No.2 there, and in good order. They afterwards proceeded to Mr Ritchie's shop where they found the small engine, also in good repair, having been there to be cleaned and put in order. They found also eight lengths or pieces of hose, exclusive of that belonging to the small engine, the whole of which had been brought there to undergo an operation with oil, in order to keep them soft and pliable. Four of these hoses having no Screws attached to them, never have been used nor can be of any service until they are so furnished. They were made some years ago, but the then Town Treasurer having no authority to order or to fix on the kind of Screws or Joints, and it being a matter of consequence what plan to adopt, he did not chose to take it upon himself to determine. The Screws or Joints, or fastenings, at the head of the two large engines being different, as also those of their respective hoses, causes great detention in getting these engines ready for work, makes it desirable and necessary to have them all of the same form and thread. The committee will take the earliest opportunity of ascertaining the best form for these Screws and Report accordingly.
(Signed) Robt. Gillespie
Convenor of Committee
12/10/1833 Page 309
Valuation
(10) Fire Engine and Water Hoses £120.
8/11/1833
Street Committee of 5 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
5/8/1934
The meeting considering that at a late fire there was a scarcity of Buckets for carrying water, further recommend that an additional application be made to the Insurance Offices or their agents requesting them to provide Buckets.
7/11/1834
Street Committee of 7 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
Port Glasgow and Newark Town Council Minutes 1823 - 1833. PG1/1/6. 3 books in 1.
8/10/1831
The Meeting also nominates Messrs Gillespie, Anderson and Laird as a Committee for inspecting, taking charge of, and regulating in other respects and repairing and keeping in repair the fire Engines and to report from time to time - Mr Gillespie to be convener - two a quorum.
1/11/1831
There was read to the Meeting an interim report of 29th ult by the committee on Fire Engines which was ordered to be inserted in the Sederunt Book. The Meeting continue the committee on Fire Engines named in the preceding Sederunt and remit to them to ascertain the best mode of supplying the defects mentioned in the Interim report and then to report.
11/10/1832
Committee of 6 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1835 -1837
6/11/1835
4 off to form Committee to look after Fire Engines and other things
3/11/1836
3 off to form Committee to look after Fire Engines and other things
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1837 - 1840. PG1/1/8. 1 volume.
18/1/1838
Committee of 4 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
9/11/1838
Committee of 4 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
12/11/1839
Committee of 3 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1840 - 1846. PG1/1/9.
31/8/1840 Page 19
Fire Engines
The Committee authorise Mr Cullen to see Mr Daniel Ritche and ascertain from him the state in which the Fire Engines are and also the terms on which he will be willing to take charge of the Engines, and work same in the event of Fire - Mr Cullen (Councillor and Committee Member) to report to a future meeting.
6/11/1840 Page 30
Street Committee of 4 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
5/11/1841 Page 94
Street Committee of 5 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
4/11/1842 Page 135
Streets Committee of 5 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
16/11/1943
Street Committee of 5 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
A considerable expense having lately been incurred in repairing the Fire Engines, the Clerk was instructed to apply to the different Agents for the Fire Insurance Companies having branches here, to see if they would contribute an annual sum towards the expense of keeping up the Engines.
8/11/1844
4 people appointed to Street's Committee. (look after Fire Engines and other things)
7/11/1845
4 people appointed to Street's Committee. (look after Fire Engines and other things)
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1846 - 1850 PG 1/1/10
7/10/1846
The Council remit to the Street Committee an Account furnished by the Town of Greenock in relation to late fire at the harbour here, and to report.
6/11/1846
Street Committee of 4 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
6/7/1847
The Council authorise estimates to be taken from Messrs John Laird & Sons and Mr John Cullen for the rebuilding of the Engine Shed and Fishmarket at the Head of the Quay, that the completion of these Works may be proceeded with as speedily as possible.
5/11/1847
Street Committee of 3 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
7/12/1847
The Council considering that the Fire Engines were in an efficient condition at present with the exception of the hose which is in a very bad and insufficient state, the Council instruct the Treasurer to enquire whether the new substance now in use by the Gourock Ropework Company to their Fire Engine is of preferable quality and cheaper than the hose hitherto used, and if so they authorise him to procure a sufficient quantity for the two engines as early as possible. And the Committee further instruct the Clerk to make another application to the Agents of the several fire offices here to endeavour to get them to contribute a small sum towards the expense of the above hose.
14/3/1848
The Council appoint John McLaggan to take charge of, and superintend the Fire Engines belonging to the Town during the pleasure of the Council, with an annual salary of Five Pounds.
10/11/1848
Street Committee of 6 formed to look after the Fire Engines and other things.
6/2/1849
Fire Plug
New main to be laid and two Fire Plugs be attached, One in Bay Street, the other at the head of Mid Quay.
9/11/1849
7 as Street Committee, same powers and duties as before.
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1850 - 1855 PG 1/1/11
Nothing
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1855 - 1866 PG 1/1/13
4/8/1857
Town Council of Port Glasgow nominated Local Authority for whole Parish. Approved 24/12/1857.
3/7/1860
The Meeting considering that the Dry Dock is presently useless, they agree to reduce John McLaggans' Salary for the current year from £5 to £2. They also agree to discontinue his Salary of £2 for Superintending the Fire Engines, and remit to the two Bailies to make an arrangement with some practical person for their superintendence.
9/8/1860
The Bailies reported that they had appointed Mr McCammond to take charge of the Fire Engines in the place of John McLaggan, at the same salary.
20/1/1862
A Letter from Mr Gray, Town Clerk of Greenock relative to the Greenock Fire Engines assisting at fires at Port Glasgow was laid before the Meeting and appointed to lie on the Table, and in the meantime the clerk was instructed to communicate the same to the Agents of the different Insurance Companies in Port Glasgow and to report.
On the 10th January the Town Steeple and Town Buildings were struck by Lightning and much damage was done. A claim was made on the Sun Fire Office Port Glasgow. £597 15s 11d.
4/9/1866
The meeting instruct Mr Gate to procure such Fire Plugs and Castings as are required and to place them in such positions as are necessary.
A Report on the state of the Fire Engines was read when the Meeting instruct the Water Committee to get the Old Engines repaired as per Mr Hunter's report at the cost of say £30 and to provide a suitable quantity of hose.
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1878 - 1885 PG 1/1/15
10/4/1882 Page 252
A Letter from Mr James Lambie Superintendent of the Fire Brigade asking for new coats and Helmets for the Members of the Brigade and for a Reel to be placed on their Barrow, was read and remitted to the Magistrates with full powers.
Port Glasgow and Newark Town Council Minutes 12/9/1899 - 18/8/1908. PG 1/1/18.
10/10/1899 Page 20
Water Committee including Reservoirs, Wells and Fire Brigade Five members
Sub-committee on Fire Brigade Apparatus re-appointed, Bailie Leitch and Councillor Houston.
16/1/1900 Page 27
Minutes of the following meetings approved and signed:-
(4) Water Committee held on 19th inst and the recommendation of the Committee for having the Fire Brigade increased by two members was adopted.
(5) Water Committee held on 10th inst. The recommendation of the Committee to accept the offers for providing the Fire Brigade apparatus as specified in the minute of said meeting was adopted.
14/8/1900 Page 41
Following minutes approved:-
(8) Law and Finance Committee held 8th August. The recommendation of the Committee as to the erection of a new Slaughter House, Stables, Offices, Fire Station and public convience on the site of the Bay Warehouses. After a vote the motion was carried.
9/11/1900 Page 60
The following Committees were then appointed:- Water including Reservoirs, Wells and Fire Brigade, five members.
8/11/1901 Page 109
The following Committees were then appointed:- Water and Fire Brigade three members.
7/11/1902 Page 166
The following Committees were then appointed:- Water and Fire Brigade four members.
20/1/1903 Page 175
By Bailie Houston "I hearby give notice that at the next Monthly Meeting I will move that the Council resolve to provide a new Slaughter House, and that it be remitted to a Sub-Committee to report as to a probable site therefor and the extent of the accommodation proposed to be provided.
"I hearby give notice that at the next Monthly Meeting I will move that the Council resolve to provide Stables for the Cleansing Department, Sheds for the Fever Van and Fire Brigade Wagon & apparatus, a mortuary and a room for post mortum examinations all on the same site as the Destructor buildings, and that it be remitted to a Sub-Committee to report on the buildings proposed to be provided.
13/2/1903 Page 178
Bailie Houston in terms of notice of motion also given at said meeting moved that the Council resolve to provide Stables for the Cleansing Department, Sheds for the Fever Van and Fire Brigade Wagon and apparatus, a mortuary and a room for post morton examinations all on the same site as the Destructor buildings, and that it be remitted to a Sub-Committee to report on the buildings proposed to be provided. After some discussion he agreed to allow consideration of the motion to be continued for three months, and the Council decided accordingly.
16/6/1903 Page 189
Bailie Houston asked permission to postpone for two months the motion he intended to propose as to providing stables for the Cleansing Department & etc. This was agreed to.
18/8/1903 Page 197
Bailie Houston in terms of the notice of motion given by him at the meeting of Council held on 20th January last and as amended at this meeting, moved that the Council remit to a Sub-Committee to consider the question of providing Stables for the Cleansing Department, Sheds for the Fever Van and Fire Brigade Wagon and apparatus, a Mortuary and a room for post morton examinations all on the same site as the Destructor buildings, and to report. The motion was seconded by Bailie Buchanan. Councillor Campbell moved as an amendment the previous question which was seconded by............There being a majority of votes for the amendment, it was declared carried.
6/11/1903 Page 212
The following committees were appointed:- Water Works and Fire Brigade four members.
Note:- Destructor opening ceremony Thursday 24th March 1904.
15/3/1904 Page 233
Bailie Houston gave notice that at the next monthly meeting he will move that the Council resolve to provide Stables for the Cleansing Department, Sheds for the Fever Van and Fire Brigade Wagon and apparatus and a room for post morton examinations all on the same site as the Destructor buildings, and that it be remitted to a Sub-Committee to report on the buildings proposed to be provided.
19/4/1904 Page 235
Bailie Houston then submitted the motion notice of which he had given at last meeting. The motion having amended he moved that the Council remit to the Cleansing Committee to consider and report as to providing Stables for the Cleansing Department, Sheds for the Fever Van and Fire Brigade Wagon and apparatus, a mortuary and a room for post morton examinations all on the same site as the Destructor buildings. The motion was seconded by Bailie Buchanan. Councillor Fyfe moved as an amendment that the motion be delayed until a Report is submitted by the Sub-Committee on the question of introducing Electric Light........ The Motion was carried by a majority.
23/8/1904 Page 261
The question of the preparation of the plans for the proposed new stables & Etc. was next considered. (Summary The Burgh Surveyor said he had too much other work to do this and it was moved the Cleansing Committee appoint an Architect for the job. An amendment was raised that no architect be appointed and after a vote the motion was carried.)
11/10/1904 Page 266
Before proceeding with the business of the meeting the Provost moved that the Council record in their minutes an expression of regret at the death of Mr James Lambie who had acted as Firemaster in the Burgh for 27 years and of their sympathy with his family and relations in their bereavement. The motion was unanimously agreed to and the Town Clerk was instructed to send an Excerpt from the minute to Mr William Lambie Junior.
18/10/1904 Page 269
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(14) Law and Finance Committee held 11th inst. It was decided to take up the question of fixing a site for the new stables & etc. at the meeting of the Finance Committee to be held after this meeting.
4/11/1904 Page 277
The following Committees were appointed:- Waterworks & Fire Brigade four members.
17/1/1905 Page 283
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(2) Water Committee held 27th December 1904 and the recommendation of the committee to provide Uniform for the Fire Brigade was adopted.
17/1/1905 Page 284
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(9) Law and Finance Committee held 10th inst. This minute was corrected by the deletion of certain words, then the Provost moved the adoption of the minute. Bailie Houston moved as an amendment that the portion of the minute in regard to fixing the site for the new stables & etc. be not adopted and that the proposed building be erected according to the plan already approved and on the site for which the plan has been prepared.
After a vote the motion was carried and minute as corrected was approved of.
18/4/1905 Page 298
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(16) Law and Finance Committee held 28th ulto. The recommendation of this Committee as to adopting the amended plan of the new Stables & etc. was approved of, Bailie Houston dissenting. It was remitted to the Cleansing Committee to adjust the Specifications and take offers for the erection of the buildings and report.
20/6/1905 Page 313
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(8) Water Committee held 12th inst. and recommendation of the Committee to appoint Mr John Smith as Firemaster was adopted, the appointment being during the pleasure of the Council and to be terminated on one month's notice on either side.
27/6/1905 Page 317
Bailie Houston, Convener of the Cleansing Committee reported that at a meeting of this Committee held tonight the offers received for the erection of the new Stables & etc. had been opened, and a List of the offers was read. It was remitted to the Cleansing Committee to accept the cheapest offers after they have been checked by the measurer.
10/11/1905 Page 343
The following Committees were appointed:- Waterworks & Fire Brigade four members.
20/2/1906 Page 357
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(10) Water Committee held 12th inst., and the recommendation to increase the allowance to the members of the Fire Brigade was adopted.
9/11/1906 Page 404
The following Committees were appointed:- Water Committee & Fire Brigade four members.
15/1/1907 Page 410
The Minute was adopted with the following addition viz:- "On the motion of Councillor Houston it was remitted to the Water Committee to enquire into and report as to the operations of the Fire Brigade at the recent fire in Ardgowan Street.
19/2/1907 Page 414
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(9) Water Committee held 5th inst. The question of providing a new machine and additional hose for the Fire Brigade and trousers for the Members of the Brigade was remitted to the Law and Finance Committee to be considered.
16/4/1907 Page 422
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(6) Water Committee held 2nd inst and the recommendations of the committee.........and to accept the offer of Messrs William Hume & Co. for providing additional hose for the Fire Brigade were adopted.
6/5/1907 Page 425
The Council next had under consideration the minute of the meeting of the Water Committee held on 3rd inst. recommending the appointment of Mr William Lambie as Firemaster. Bailie Crighton moved the adoption of the recommendation which was seconded by the Provost. Bailie Fyfe moved as an amendment that the appointment be delayed in the meantime and that one of the present staff be asked to take charge until the appointment is made, which was seconded by Councillor Houston. The votes having been taken four for the motion and four for the amendment, the Provost gave his casting vote for the motion which was declared carried and the Council resolved accordingly.
17/9/1907 Page 444
The following minutes were read and approved:-
(10) Water Committee held 3rd inst. The recommendation of the Committee in regard to providing additional apparatus for the Fire Brigade was also adopted.
8/11/1907 Page 457
The following Committees were appointed:- Waterworks & Fire Brigade four members.
19/11/1907 Page 462
New Slaughter House to be opened Friday 29th curt. at 12 o'clock noon.
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1895 - 1897 PG 1/1/20
7/8/1895 Page 24
The Treasurer reported that a Fire had occurred on Saturday last in a portion of the Bay Warehouses, tenanted by Daniel Quinn, and that he had made a claim on the Alliance Assurance Company for payment of the amount insured, being Twenty pounds.
A report was also read from Mr James Lambie, Firemaster, in regard to this fire, stating that the cost of the services of the Brigade and assistance at the fire was £4 10s 6d, and reporting that very unfortunately a man named Patrick Duffy was burned to death, he having been lying asleep in the back premises, and that in the excitement he had been forgotten by Mrs Quinn until it was later, and that by the time the Brigade arrived the fire was through the roof. Mr Chalmers was instructed to get the details of the charge of £4 10s 6d and submit them to next meeting of Committee.
4/9/1895 Page 32
A report by the Firemaster as to a fire which occurred at Chapelton Farm on 14th ulto. was submitted, the sum paid to the Fire Brigade and assistants being £3 18s 6d.
9/10/1895 Page 41
A Report was submitted by the Firemaster in regard to a fire which occurred at Clydeside Cottage on 1st inst., the expenses of the Brigade being £3 10s 9d
21/10/1895 Page 48
A Report dated 18th inst was submitted from the Firemaster in regard to a fire which had occurred at No. 28 Ropework Lane, the sums paid to the Brigade amounting to £1 2s 6d.
8/11/1895 Page 54
The following Committees were then appointed:- Water (including Reservoirs, Wells and Fire Brigade) four members.
3/6/1896 Page 114
A report by the Firemaster in regard to a fire at the Gourock Ropework Store, Robert Street, on 17th ulto., was submitted, the cost of extinguishing the fire being £4 4s.
A Report by the Firemaster in regard to a fire at Messrs. P. Macfarlane and Company's workshop on 22nd ulto. was also submitted, the cost being £1 2s 6d.
5/8/1896 Page 123
A Report by the Firemaster on the fire that had taken place on 22nd ulto. at Benclutha was submitted, and read, the expense of the Fire Brigade being £7 16s. It was agreed to call the attention of the Water Committee to the want of Fire Plugs on Clune Brae, as pointed out by the Firemaster.
12/10/1896 Page 155
A Report by the Firemaster of a fire at Hamilton Place, Chapel Lane, on the 8th inst., was submitted-the charges for the Fire Brigade being £5 4s 3d.
11/11/1896 Page 160
The following Committees were then appointed:- Water (including Reservoirs, Wells and Fire Brigade) five members.
8/12/1896 Page 177
Agreed meantime Ambulance to be housed in portion of Bay Warehouse. (It was in fact housed in a shed built ??????)
8/12/1896 Page 178
Reports by the Firemaster of fires at the head of Guthrie's Close on 30th October last, and at McCormick's Property, Fore Street, and foot of Lyon's Lane on 28th ulto., were submitted-the expenses of the Fire Brigade at the fire in Guthrie's Close being 12/6, and at the fire at the Fore Street Property, £1 7s 6s
3/2/1897 Page 188
A Report by the Firemaster on a fire which occurred at Messrs. William Hamilton and Company's shipbuilding yard on the 13th ulto., was submitted, and read-the expenses of the Brigade and Assistants being £14 9s.
A Report was also submitted and read from the Firemaster in regard to a fire which had occurred at Mr D B M'Geoch's house at Lilybank on 23rd ulto.-the charges of the Fire Brigade being 12/6, which the Treasurer reported had been paid by Mr M'Geoch.
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1897 - 1898 PG 1/1/21
22/6/1897 Page 8
A Report by the Firemaster on the fire at Mr Robert Rodger's premises at Ardgowan Street on 26th inst., was submitted, the expense of extinguishing the fire being £2 18s 0d.
6/10/1897 Page 53
Reports by the Firemaster in regard to fires at Holm's Land, Chapel Lane, and the Newark Sailcloth Co.'s works were submitted, the expenses being 5/- and £3 1s 6d respectively.
5/11/1897 Page 71
The following Committees were then appointed:- Water (including Reservoirs, Wells and Fire Brigade) five members.
2/3/1898 Page 117
Reports by the Firemaster in regard to fires in Water Street on 11th ulto. and at Messrs. Russell and Co.'s Shipbuilding Yard on 19th ulto. were submitted and read.
6/4/1898 Page 131
Reports by the Firemaster on fires at a wooden ashpit in Lilybank and at a house at No. 44 Church Street, were submitted.
Page 137 Accounts
Attendance at fire in Lilybank £1 - 11 - 6. Attendance at house in Church Street 7/6.
4/5/1898 Page 147
A Report by the Firemaster on a fire at Parker's Court on 29 ulto was submitted and read.
7/9/1898 Page 198
A Report was also submitted by the Firemaster in regard to the condition of the fire service, hose, etc. Consideration of this Report was deferred.
7/9/1898 Page 204
A Report by the Firemaster in regard to a fire at Balclutha on 26th ulto. was submitted and read. Cost £2 - 9 - 6.
1895-96 1896-97 1897-98 1898-99(Estimate)
REVENUE
(10) Fire Brigade 3-15-6 12/6 - -
EXPENDITURE
(7) Fire Brigade 45-10-10 63-6-2 52-2-2 55-10-0
Statement Revenue and Expenditure for past three years and estimate year ended 15-5-1899.
Treasurer's Office 12/8/1898
26/10/1898 Page
A Report was read from the Firemaster on the cost of extinguishing a fire which occurred at the cottage in Glen Avenue occupied by Mr James M'Harg, on the 15th inst. Cost £3 - 1 - 3. (James Lambie and others)
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1898 - 1900 PG 1/1/22
4/11/1898 Page 2
The following Committees were appointed:- Water (including Reservoirs, Wells and Fire Brigade) five members.
7/12/1898 Page 12
A Report was read from the Firemaster, in regard to a fire which occurred at the Oakum Factory on 30th ulto., the cost of extinguishing it being £2. (Oakum Factory is in Clune Brae)
4/1/1899 Page 19
The Report by the Firemaster on the condition of the Fire Station, hose, etc., was again considered, and it was agreed that Bailie Leitch and Councillor Houston should go into the whole question of equipping the Fire Brigade and the appliances required, and report.
4/1/1899 Page 22
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred at Adamston Buildings on 20th ulto., the cost of extinguishing it being £7 7s 9d. It was agreed that the Sub-Committee appointed at the meeting of the Water Committee held tonight, to report on the appliances required to properly equip the Fire brigade should also communicate with the Greenock Town Council to ascertain if they are agreeable to give the services of their Brigade when required, and on what terms.
8/2/1899 Page 36
Three Reports by the Firemaster on fires which occurred as follows were read viz.:- At Messrs. Semple & Smart's premises (Chemist's Shop), King Street, on 21st ulto., the expenses being 11s; at the Oakum Factory, Clune Braefoot, on 17th ulto., the expenses being £1 2s 6d; and at Laird Street (Accounts show property, 1 & 3 Shore Street) on 6th inst., the expenses being £1 10s 6d.
The Treasurer was instructed to insure the members of the Fire Brigade against claims under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
8/3/1899 Page 5 ?
The Report by the Sub-Committee on the Fire Brigade Service in the Burgh was then taken up, and it was agreed to postpone consideration of it until the Meeting of Committee on 14th curt.
14/3/1899 Page 54
Accounts
Port Glasgow Fire Brigade Fire at A Rodger & Co.'s Paint Store £0-17-6
Port Glasgow Fire Brigade Fire at Messrs. James Campbell & Co.'s Office, Dockhead Street £3-6-6
Report by the Sub-Committee as to the Fire Brigade Service in Port Glasgow
The Members of the Sub-Committee, Bailie Leitch and Councillor Houston, visited the Fire Stations at Paisley and Greenock, and made an inspection of the appliances in use there.
Negotiations were also opened up with the Greenock Police Board on the question of arranging for the services of the Greenock Fire Brigade at fires in Port Glasgow, and the Committee had an interview with a Sub-Committee of the Greenock Police Board on the subject and the terms for such a service. After discussion it was stated that the Greenock Police Board could not station any of their appliances at Port Glasgow, but they would favourably consider an offer for the services of their Brigade on the following terms:- (1) That the Commissioners should pay the usual charges for the attendance of the Brigade at fires, with an addition of fifty per cent; and (2) that the Commissioners will free the Greenock Police Board of all claims under the Workman's Compensation Act or otherwise for any accident that may happen to the Members of the Brigade while away from their Station attending a fire in Port-Glasgow.
The Brigade when called to a fire in Port Glasgow will consist of the Superintendent, seven men, and a driver. The Superintendent states that they can be in attendance within fifteen minutes from the call. It is estimated that a fire in Greenock of one hour's duration will cost £3, so that with the addition of fifty per cent. the charge to the Commissioners will be £4 10s. for one hour.
In regard to freeing the Greenock Police Board of claims for accidents to the Brigade enquiries have been made at several Insurance Companies for a rate for covering such a risk. The Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association are prepared to take such a risk at 14s per cent. It is estimated that the wages paid for the nine members of the Brigade will amount to £400, so that at the above rate the annual cost of insuring against such claims will be £2 16s.
To equip the Local Brigade the Committee consider the following apparatus is required :-
Hose and Implement Carriage, say £90
1000 feet Hose, Couplings, etc., say £70
Ladders, etc., say £40
Shed for Carriage, say £100
which will involve an outlay of £300
It is estimated that the annual cost of keeping up the local Brigade will be as follows :-
Wages as paid last year, £47
Accident Insurance Premium, £ 1
Horse Hires, say £10
Interest on Capital Outlay, £ 9
£67
There were seven fires last year, and taking this number it will make an average cost of £9 12s per fire.
To enter into the proposed arrangement with the Greenock Police Board it is estimated the cost will be as follows :-Taking seven as the number of fires, and say each fire is of two hours' duration, this at £4 10 per hour
will amount to £63 0
Accident Insurance Premium, say £ 2 16
£65 16
making an average cost per fire of £9 8s.
During the past three years there have been nineteen fires, and the amount of wages paid was £145, or an average cost of £7 12s per fire.
The Sub-Committee have therefore to make the following recommendations :-
(1) The present arrangements with the members of the local Fire Brigade should be discontinued.
(2) An offer should be made to the Greenock Police Board for the services of their Brigade at all fires in the Burgh on the terms suggested by them, but with this exception, that they should be asked to accept a Policy with an Insurance Company covering wages to the extent of £400, the premium being paid by the Commissioners.
The Sub-Committee take this opportunity of acknowledging the kind hospitality which was extended to them by the Town Council of Paisley when they visited the Fire Brigade Station there.
PORT GLASGOW, 7th March, 1899.
14/3/1899 Page 65
A Report by the Firemaster in regard to fires which occurred at the premises of Messrs. Blake & Co., Dockhead Street, and Messrs. A. Rodger & Co., shipbuilders, on the morning of 20th ulto. was submitted, the expense of extinguishing these fires being £6 6s 6d and 17s 6d respectively.
The Report by the Sub-Committee on the Fire Brigade service, consideration of which had been postponed from the meeting on 8th inst., was submitted, and it was agreed to again postpone consideration until next meeting.
5/4/1899 Page 66
A Report by the Firemaster on a fire (chimney fire) which occurred at the Post Office Buildings on 20th ulto. was read, the expenses of extinguishing being 7s 6d, which the Treasurer stated had been paid by the Postmaster.
The Committee again had under consideration the report by the Sub-Committee on the services of the Fire Brigade, when they approved of the recommendation that an offer should be made to the Greenock Police Board for the services of their Brigade at fires in Port Glasgow on the following terms:- (1) That the Commissioners will pay the usual charges for the attendance of the Brigade at fires, with an addition of 50 per cent.; (2) That the Police Board be asked to accept a Policy with an Insurance Company against all claims for accidents that may happen to members of the Brigade while away from their station attending a fire in Port Glasgow, this policy to cover wages to the extent of £400, which is the estimated annual wages paid for nine members of their Brigade and the premium being paid by the Commissioners; and (3) That the call for the Brigade be made from the Police Office. Bailie Niven dissented from this arrangement. It was further agreed that it be remitted back to the Sub-Committee to report as to forming a local Brigade from the officials and as to the apparatus which they would suggest should be provided.
4/7/1899 Page 109
Reports were read from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred on 12th ulto., in a house at 44 King Street belonging to Birkmyres' Trustees, the cost of extinguishing being 5s, and on a fire which occurred on 24th ulto., at the Plumber's Workshop in Princes Street, occupied by Messrs. W. Wilson & Son, the cost of extinguishing being 17s 6d.
2/8/1899 Page 119
A Report was read from the Firemaster, dated 29th ulto., on a fire which occurred in the Gourock Ropework Company's premises on that date, the expense being 18s 6d.
Councillor Houston gave notice that at the Monthly Meeting on 8th inst. he would ask the following questions:- (2) If any reply has been received from the Greenock Police Board as to the offer of terms for an arrangement for the services of their Fire Brigade in Port Glasgow.
8/8/1899 Page 124
The Provost, in answer to Councillor Houston, stated:- (2) That no reply had been given by the Greenock Police Board in regard to the offer for terms for the services of their Brigade in Port Glasgow, further than that a telephone message had been received this afternoon from the Town Clerk, Greenock, stating that the terms of the proposed arrangement are considered not quite sufficient. It was agreed to take the matter up in Committee as soon as a reply is received.
8/8/1899 Page 131
A Report by the Firemaster on a fire which occurred at Inglis' property, 1 Belhaven Street, on 5th inst. was read, the expenses incurred being 12s 6d.
12/9/1899 Page 143
A letter, dated 9th inst., was read from the Town Clerk, Greenock, stating that the terms of the proposed arrangement for the Greenock Fire Brigade attending fires in Port Glasgow, have been considered, and it has been agreed to give the services of the Brigade provided the Commissioners accept full and complete responsibility for all accidents and injuries while the Greenock Brigade is going to, attending at, and coming from fires in the Burgh. It was remitted to the Town Clerk and Town Treasurer to make some enquiries as to insuring the Commissioners against all accidents to the Brigade.
4/10/1899 Page 146
The Committee again had under consideration the terms of the proposed arrangement for the Greenock Fire Brigade attending fires in Port Glasgow, when it was remitted to Bailie Leitch and Councillor Houston to report as to the apparatus required to equip the Brigade here, and the cost thereof, for consideration at the next meeting of Committee.
12/11/1899 Page 168
The following Committees were appointed:- Water (including Reservoirs, Wells and Fire Brigade) five members.
Sub-Committee on the following matters were re-appointed:- Fire Brigade Apparatus, two members.
6/12/1899 Page 174
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred at Rosevale on 28th ulto. the cost of extinguishing being 12s 6d, which was paid by the tenant.
19/12/1899 Page 183
The Firemaster was in attendance, and a list of appliances required for the Brigade was adjusted, and instructions given to the Town Clerk to obtain offers therefor, and submit them to next meeting. He was also instructed to obtain offers from the Tailors in town for providing Tunics for the Brigade.
It was agreed to recommend that the Fire Brigade should be increased by two Members, and that the Firemaster should have power to change the members from time to time as he finds this is required.
10/1/1900 Page 184
The Committee next had under consideration the offers for the Fire Brigade Apparatus, and it was agreed to recommend the Commissioners to accept the following :-
1. David M'Geoch & Son, Paisley, for a one horse hose and implement cart, suitable for carrying 1,500 feet of canvas hose, filled with tool boxes, four ladders and lamps, and seated for three firemen and driver; the cart to be constructed with oak frames, birch and mahogany panels, and lancewood shafts at a cost of £30.
2. M'Gregor & Co., Dundee, for 8 50 feet lengths, and 4 100 feet lengths of Rob Roy brand extra quality 2 1/2" hose, burnettized and fitted with couplings, £34 7s 4d.
Two spreading nozzles and branch pipe, one stand pipe, 18 coupling keys, pair of hand lamps, 9 waistbelts, and two helmets, £13 19s.
3. James Lang, Joiner, and A. Paton, Painter, for repairing and painting hand barrow, £2 9s 6d.
4. J. Purdon & Sons, Tailors, for nine Blue Pilot Cloth Jackets, lined with waterproof tweed, similar to those at present worm by the Brigade, @ 30s, £13 10s.
The total cost of equipping the Brigade as above being £94 5s 10d.
It was also agreed that the hose cart should be built under Councillor Houston's superintendence.
12/12/1899 Page 187
The Report by the Sub-Committee on the apparatus required to equip the Fire Brigade was then considered, and it was agreed that a one horse carriage, a hand hose and implement barrow, 800 feet of canvas hose, ladders, and other appliances recommended in this Report, should be provided. It was remitted to the Water Committee with full powers to contract for providing the appliances. It was also remitted to the Water Committee to meet with the Firemaster in regard to properly organising the Brigade, and report any change they propose to make.
10/1/1900 Page 188
Two Reports by the Firemaster were read, one on a fire at Miramichi Buildings on 23rd ulto., which was extinguished at a cost of 12s 6d, and the other on a fire at 56 Bay Street on 26th ulto., which was extinguished at a cost of £2 2s 3d.
7/2/1900 Page 198
The Treasurer reported that he had forwarded to the Insurance Company with which the Commissioners are insured against claims by the members of the Fire Brigade for accident, the particulars of the accident to Mr Joseph Lambie, and that the Company had replied that as the particular occupation in which Mr Lambie was engaged is not brought within the scope of the Workman's Compensation Act, there is no liability on the part of the Commissioners to make him any payment. It was agreed to ask the Law and Finance Committee to take into consideration the question of insuring the members of the Fire Brigade, so as to give them some compensation in the event of injury.
7/2/1900 Page 203
Two Reports by the Firemaster were read, one on a fire in Messrs A. Rodger & Co.'s Shipbuilding Yard (Joiner shop), Bay Street, which was extinguished at a cost of £18 1s 3d, and the other on a fire at the Gourock Ropework Co.'s premises in Bay Street, which was extinguished at a cost of £1 19s 6d.
A letter was read from the Town Clerk, Greenock, enquiring if the Town Council have come to a decision on the subject of terms on which the services of the Greenock Fire Brigade would be available for extinguishing fires in Port Glasgow, or if the negotiations may now be considered to be at an end. The Town Clerk was instructed to reply that the Committee consider the terms proposed by the Greenock Police Board to be too onerous, and that the Commissioners are equipping the local Brigade.
13/2/1900 Page 211
The Committee had under consideration the question of insuring the members of the Fire Brigade, in order that they may have some compensation in the event of an accident occurring to them while attending a fire. The Treasurer submitted proposals from two Insurance Companies, and, after consideration, it was agreed to take out a Policy, with the Manchester Assurance Company, which will cover the members of the Brigade against all risk of accident while at a fire, or drill, or proceeding to or from a fire, or drill, at an annual premium of 9s 6d per man. It was also agreed to continue the Insurance against claims by persons engaged by the Firemaster to assist the Brigade.
12/3/1900
Accounts include:- Fire Brigade Painting and varnishing barrow £1 - 5 - 0
4/4/1900 Page 221
A Report was submitted from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred on 17th ulto. at 23 Lyons Lane, the cost of extinguishing being 12s 6d.
10/4/1900 ACCOUNTS
(5)Fire Brigade M'Gregor & Co. . - Canvas Hose, standpipes, helmets etc. £49 - 9 - 4
J. Purdon & Son - Eight jackets for firemen £12 - 0 - 0
2/5/1900 Page 234
A Report was submitted from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred at 71 Princes Street(Shop) on 14th ulto., the cost of extinguishing being £1 8s.
3/7/1900 Page 257
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred on 14th ulto., in the shop of Mr John Rose(Grocer), 11 Shore Street, the cost of extinguishing being £2 9s 11d.
8/8/1900 Page 266
The Committee had under consideration the Report by the Sub-Committee on the Slaughter house, Stables, Offices, Fire Station, and Public Conveniences proposed to be erected on the site of the Bay Warehouses, along with the relative plans; and after some discussion Bailie Niven moved that the Committee recommended the Commissioners to adopt the Report. Bailie M'Laughlan moved as an amendment that the adoption of the Scheme proposed in the Report be delayed for further consideration. There being a majority of votes for the motion it was declared carried.
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred on 12th ulto., in the shop of Mr Robert Ross, 48 King Street and on another fire which occurred on 19th ulto., in the shop of Messrs. John Blake & Co., Dockhead Street, the cost of extinguishing being 10/- and 7/6 respectively.
14/8/1900 ACCOUNTS
Fire Brigade David M'Geoch & Son:- One hose and Implement Cart £42 - 10 - 0
11/9/1900 Page 288
A letter was read from Mr Joseph Lambie, formerly a Member of the Fire Brigade stating that as a result of his accident at the fire at Messrs. A Rodger & Co.'s yard he is practically disabled for life, and asking if anything is to be done for him. It was agreed that in the meantime his case should be put before the Insurance Companies interested, and the Town Clerk was instructed accordingly.
31/10/1900 Page 300
Law and Finance Committee
Two Reports by the Firemaster were read, one on a fire at 31 Church Street, on 18th inst., the cost of extinguishing being 7/6, and the other on a fire at the Clyde Oakum Factory, Clune Brae-foot, on 24th inst., the cost of extinguishing being £3 16s 6d.
Port Glasgow Town Council Minutes 1900 - 1902 PG 1/1/23
9/11/1900 Page 2
The following Committees were then appointed:- Water(Including Reservoirs, Wells and Fire Brigade) Five members
5/12/1900 Page ?
He (the Treasurer) also stated that an application had been made by the members of the Fire Brigade for a free hot bath after attending fires. It was remitted to the Baths Committee to consider the matter.
Page 10
Two Reports by the Firemaster were read, one on a fire which occurred at No. 9 Princes Street(a shop) on 19th ult., the expenses being £5, and the other on a fire at the Gourock Ropework Company's premises (Robert Street) on 21st ulto., the expenses being £9 17s. In the last Report the Firemaster states that another standpipe. It was remitted to the Convener of the Water Committee to authorise the providing of the pipe.
20/12/1900 Page 21
The Committee then took up the remit from the Finance Committee to consider the application by the members of the Fire Brigade for a free hot bath after attending fires. It was agreed to grant the application.
9/1/1901 Page 27
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire at No. 10 William Street, the expenses being £1 7s 6d.
6/2/1901 Page 37
A Report was submitted from the Firemaster on a fire at Messrs. Wm. Hamilton & Co.'s Glen yard on 26th ulto., the cost of extinguishing being 5/-.
6/3/1901 Page 48
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire at No. 22 Lyons Lane (a house), on 11th February, the cost of extinguishing being 7/6.
3/4/1901 Page 58
A letter was read from the Firemaster, stating that three new nozzles for the hose are required, and submitting an offer from Messrs. Wm. Hume & Co., for providing them at 15/- each. The offer was accepted.
17/4/1901 Page 73
The Provost submitted a letter from Mr Joseph Lambie, asking an answer to his application for compensation for injuries received while attending a fire at Messrs. A. Rodger & Co.'s yard last year. He also reported that he had seen Mr Rodger on the subject, with the result that Mr Lambie had been paid a sum. It was agreed Mr Lambie should be informed that the Council are not in a position to make any payment to him.
3/10/1901 Page 143
The Treasurer reported that the Firemaster has asked for a Gas Stove for use at the Fire Station to keep the hose dry. The matter was remitted to the Water Committee.
8/11/1901 Page 156
The following Committees were formed:- Water and Fire Brigade, three members.
8/1/1902 Page 178
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred in Customhouse Lane (a shop) on 3rd inst., the cost of extinguishing being £2 14s 4d.
5/2/1902 Page 192
A report by the Firemaster on a fire at No. 2 Crawford Street (a house) on 17th ult., was read, the expense of extinguishing being £1 10s.
5/3/1902 Page 204
In this report the Inspector stated that fire plug covers at Langbank have been covered up, and he asked instructions to have them raised and causeway setts put round them. He was instructed accordingly.
5/3/1902 Page 209
A Report by the Firemaster on a Fire which occurred on 8th ulto. at Highholm Street (Accounts say Balfour Street) was submitted, the expense incurred being 7s 6d.
2/4/1902 Page 224
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire at No. 29 Shore Street (a shop) on 15th ulto., the cost of extinguishing being £1 14s 3d.
7/5/1902 Page 243
Reports were read from the Firemaster on fires which had occurred in premises occupied by Semple & Smart, King Street, and Dr Kydd, Church Street, on 11th ulto., and on board the s.s. "Bellanoch" in the Graving Dock on 6th inst, the cost of extinguishing being respectively 10s, £1 13s, and £4 12s 9d. The Treasurer was instructed to recover the expenses of the fire on board the steamer.
4/6/1902 Page 258
Reports were read from the Firemaster on fires which occurred at 22 Church street (shop) on 11th ulto. and at 1 Bellhaven Street (house) on 28th ulto., the cost of extinguishing being £2 19s 9d and 15s respectively.
10/6/1902 Page 276
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire at Lilybank today, the cost of extinguishing being £1 4s 6d.
6/8/1902 Page 278
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred at No.1 Lyon's Lane on 27th June, the cost of extinguishing being 14s 6d.
3/9/1902 Page 291
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire at Dockhead Street (shop) on 24th inst., the cost of extinguishing being 13/6.
29/10/1902 Page 317
A Report was submitted from the Firemaster on a fire which occurred on 8th inst. at 11 Argyle Street, the cost of extinguishing being 13s 3d.
7/11/1902 Page 2
The following Committees were then appointed:- Water Work and fire Brigade, four members.
9/12/1902 Page 11
Two Reports were read from the Firemaster on fires at the works of the Clyde Shipbuilding and Engineering Company and a Dwelling House at No. 5 Octavia Street, the expenses of extinguishing being respectively £1 15s and £1 15s 6d.
From Police Report for Year ended 31/12/1902
FIRES
Five Fires occurred during the year, causing an estimated loss of property of £1196.
13/1/1903 Page 30
Reports were read from the Firemaster on a fire at No. 43 Church Street(shops) on 17th ulto. and on another fire at No.16 Church Street(shop) on 8th inst. the expense of extinguishing being £3 10s and £2 5s 9d respectively.
20/1/1903 Page 36
By Bailie Houston, "I hereby give notice that at next Monthly Meeting I will also move that the Council resolve to provide Stables for the Cleansing Department, Sheds for the Fever Van and Fire Brigade Wagon and apparatus, a mortuary and a room for post mortem examinations, all on the same site as the Destructor buildings, and that it be remitted to a Sub-Committee to report on the buildings proposed to be provided.
17/2/1903 Page 53
Bailie Houston, in terms of notice of motion also given at said Meeting, (last Monthly Meeting) moved that the Council resolve to provide Stables for the Cleansing Department, Sheds for the Fever Van and Fire Brigade Wagon and apparatus, a mortuary and a room for post mortem examinations, all on the same site as the Destructor buildings, and that it be remitted to a Sub-Committee to report on the buildings proposed to be provided. After some discussion he agreed to allow consideration of the motion to be continued for three months, and the Council resolved accordingly.
The Destructor buildings are in Anderson Street(Page 64)
The new Slaughter House is to be erected in Bay Street(Page 66)
14/4/1903 Page 82
A Report was read from the Firemaster on fires at Fore Street(Port Glasgow Co-operative store) and at 28 Lyon's Lane(shop) on 30th ulto, the cost of extinguishing being £1 9s 6d, and £2 6s 3d respectively.
12/5/1903 Page 100
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire at the Clyde Shipping and Engineering Company's yard on 25th ulto., the cost of extinguishing being £2 7s 9d. The Town Clerk was instructed to call the attention of the Company to the complaint made by the Firemaster as to the condition of the Fireplug in their yard.
15/7/1903 Page 129
A letter dated 16th ulto. was read from the Town Clerk, Greenock, conveying the thanks of the Greenock Corporation to the Port Glasgow Fire Brigade, for turning out on 12th ulto., to assist the Greenock Brigade in their efforts to cope with the terrible fire at the Ardgowan Distillery and other places.
ACCOUNTS 18/8/1903
(6) Fire Brigade 10/8/1903
James Lambie Removing Hose Van £0 - 6 - 0
(9) Finance Committee 11/8/1903
Port Glasgow Fire Brigade Attendance and work at Fire at 18 Clune Braefoot £0 - 7 - 18/8/1903 Page 147
Bailie Houston then in terms of the notice of motion given by him at the Meeting of Council held on 20th January last, and as amended at this Meeting,, moved that the Council remit to a Sub-Committee the question of providing Stables for the Cleansing Department, Sheds for the Fever Van and Fire Brigade Wagon and apparatus, a mortuary and a room for post mortem examinations, all on the same site as the Destructor buildings, and to report. The motion was seconded by Bailie Buchanan. Councillor Campbell moved as an amendment the previous question which was seconded by Bailie Jamieson. The votes having been taken, the Provost, Bailie Buchanan, and Bailie Houston voted for the motion, and Bailie Jamieson, Councillor Fyfe, Councillor Campbell, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Hamilton voted for the amendment. There being a majority of votes for the amendment, it was declared carried.
8/9/1903 Page 153
A Report was read from the Firemaster on a fire at the Workmen's Homes on the 18th ulto., and also on a fire at Alderwood on 27th ulto., the expenses of extinguishing being respectively £1 18s 6d and £1 1s 0d.
ACCOUNTS Page 155
(7) Fire Brigade 7/9/1903
P. B. Wright and Sons, Hire of Horse and Man £0 - 10 - 0
ACCOUNTS Page 169
(9) Finance Committee 13/10/1903
D. Houston and Sons, Fitting up new Bracket at Fire Brigade station £0 - 6 - 0
Fire Brigade, Attendance and work at fire at Mid Quay Shed £0 - 12 - 6
ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 15th MAY, 1903
Page 11 Payments
(5) Fire Department
Pay £48 15 9
Hire of Horse 0 15 6
Maintanance of Fire Station 0 8 6
Rent and Taxes 3 10 3
Insurance of Firemen 4 15 6
Loans:-
Paid to Sinking Fund £3 0 0
Interest 1 10 0 4 10 0 £62-15-6
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