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Mountain Ash District Council | On Tuesday, Mr. E. Morris, J.P., in ) the chair. The other members pres- ent were: Messrs. John Powell, Wm. Davies, W. Lanfburn, James Evans, i Wm. Evans, T. W. Jones, Noah Bowles, Griffith Evans, William Millar, Bruce Jones, D. Rogers, Thos. Jones, Major F. N. Gray, J.P., Dr. R. D. Morgan, ] Rev. E. V. Tidman, with Mr. J. M. Linton (clerk), Mr. F. Stock (account- ant), and Mr. W. G. Thomas (surveyor). Llandrindod Conference. A special meeting of the Council was held on July 15, and the minutes there- of read as follows :—Proposed by Mr. D. Rogers, seconded by Mr. William Evans, that, as Mr. J. M. Linton has informed the chairman that he cannot attend the conference of District Coun- cils at Llandrindod Wells, the Council hereby instruct Mr. Griffith Evans (the vice-chairman) to attend in his stead. Mr. Wm. Evans Has that conference been held ? Chairman: Yes, last week, and we had very- nice weather, too. (Laugh- ter.) Dr. Morgan I was told you were performing the Turkey trot there. (Renewed laughter.) Mr. D. Rogers: Dr. Morgan should explain what he means by Turkey trot. Chairman: No, no. Dr. Morgan is well satisfied. Private Street Works. Mr. J. Powell submitted a motion re proposed contribution to the cost of private street works in Oakland Street. —Carried. Coal and Water. There was a letter from Messrs. Nixon's Navigation Co., Ltd.. giving notice of their intention to work the nine feet and 7 ft. seams under the Darrenlas Reservoir. Mr. Thomas Jones said the Council usually referred matters of this nature to committee. Mr. W. Davies asked what was the distance between the two seams. Mr. Thos. Jones All details can be gone into in committee. Mr. Lamburn moved that the letter be referred to the Perthcelyn Reservoir Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Medical Officer. The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the temporary appointment of Dr. R. Llewelyn Williams as medical officer of health, and wished the Coun- cil to answer various questions on a form. Major Gray moved that Dr. Williams be paid the full salary from the date he commenced his new duties. Mr. W. Millar seconded, and the motion was adopted. Miskin Recreation Ground. The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the loan of £1,734 for the purchase of land at York Street, Mis- kin, for recreation ground. Mountain Ash Chapel Flooded. The Clerk read his report on the flooding of Noddfa C.M. Chapel, Mountain Ash. He stated that an old culvert was broken, and that in con- sequence the water rushed into one of the chapel rooms. He was of opinion that the Council were not responsible for the damage. It was decided to send a letter to this effect. Left on the Table. The National Association for the Prevention of Infant Mortality and for the Welfare of Infancy invited the Council to appoint representatives to a conference in London. The L.G. Board were prepared to consider applications for sanction for delegates to attend. On the motion of Dr. Morgan the letter was left on the table. Widow's Mite." Mrs. E. Williams, '1 Rock Villa, Quarry Road, Mountain Ash, wrote stating that she could not pay the tl9 3s. 7d. claimed from her in connec- tion with the Quarry Place Private Street Works. She added that she was a widow 75 years of age, and in receipt of old age pension. The Clerk said the Council had no option in the matter. The money, if not paid, would remain a charge on the premises. Mr. W. Davies said that this was a very hard case. The fact that she was in receipt of old age pension proved that her income must be very small. He had drawn attention to the case some time ago. Major Gray said that if any member proposed that the sum be allowed, he was liable to be surcharged. Mr. Noah Bowles moved that a letter of explanation be sent to Mrs. Williams. —Carried. Cates Over Level Crossing. The Mynachdy Colliery Co., Ltd., were ordered to erect ghtes across a road where they had a level crossing. Carnetown Water Supply. Flush Tanks Disconnected for Years.— Serious Situation. The Clerk proceeded to read his re- port on the Council's rights and powers re the alleged inadequate water supply at Carnetown. He asked the Press not to report his statement. Dr. Morgan: What about Mr. Keir SizdieP He wants information. (Laughter.) There was a letter from Mr. E. Wil- liams, secretary of the Carnetown Cot- tage Co., stating that they were cover- ing over a brook, and attending to the gathering ground. The L.G. Board wrote stating that Mr. Keir Hardie was asking a question in the House on Carnetown Water Sup- ply and desired to have the observations of the Council thereon. Mr. Bruce Jones: Where is Mr. Clem Edwards? (Laughter.) Chairman: He is taking his holidays. Mr. Bruce Jones said he understood that a large number of w.c.'s in that district had not been flushed for two or three years. Where was the sanitary inspector that he would not have re- ported this long ago? Major Gray said that perhaps if en- [uiries were made the period would be inly 2 or 3 weeks. The Chairman asked for information 1 rom the sanitary inspector. t fr. H. T. Jones (sanitary in- ;pector) said that he had examined the i louses recently. In 13 houses the 1 vater had been cut off from the flush- 1 ;anks, and the w.c's were choked. The i lush-tanks had not been in use since his 1 ulvent to the district. A similar state )f affairs prevailed in other parts of the < listrict. fr. William Evans: Then the tanks ire simply ornaments. Mr. W. Davies: The majority of houses in the district are without flush- [ner tanks. Inspector: They have got flushing tanks in Carnetown but no water. Mr. Lamburn: How long have these places been choked? Inspector: They have not notified me at all. Mr. Millar: What is the reason, in your opinion, that these w.c.'s are choked ? Inspector: Neglecting to throw water regularly. Mr. Lamburn proposed that the Clerk, Surveyor, Medical Officer, and Inspector prepare a report to be sent to the L.G.B. Mr. W. Davies seconded.—Carried. The Inspector said he had served notices on the owners of the houses to put them in order in seven days. The Surveyor said he had sent sam- ples of the water to the public analyst. Mr. B. Jones: A letter should be sent to the Carnetown Cottage Co. telling them to remove the nuisance from the site of the gathering area. I should imagine that they would attend to that at once. It was stated that there was only one man attending to the work promised to be executed by the Company, and Mr. Lamburn declared that a few more men ought to be engaged without delay. Mr. T. W. Jones thought there were more than one. Dr. Morgan: Any enteric fever in the district, yet? Inspector: No. Major Gray: Who would be liable if enteric broke out? Dr. Morgan Who are the directors of this Company? There was no response to either of these queries. Major Gray asked the Inspector to visit the ground daily until the work had been completed. insurance Committees. The Glamorgan Insurance Commis- sioners wrote that arrangements were being made for the formation of district committees, and it was proposed to form one committee for Aberdare and Moun- tain Ash urban areas. Rev. E. V. Tidman suggested that they ask the Commissioners to form a separate committee for Mountain Ash. —Adopted. Wanted.-A Separate Assize Court. Cardiff Corporation asked Mountain Ash to support them in a movement tc have a separate Sheriff and Assize for the eastern division of the county, the Assize to be held at Cardiff. Major F. N. Gray said that Mountain Ash was somewhere near the centre, and it did not matter very much whether they were sent to Cardiff Goal or Swansea Gaol. (Laughter.) If the idea were carried it would mean an ex- tra expense to get a new judge, etc. Dr. Morgan There would be a chance for some of you to become sheriffs. Mr. Thomas Jones said it was very hard for jurymen to go from one end of the county to another. Mr. Bruce Jones: Why not get an Assize Court at Mountain Ash? Mr. W. Lamburn: We would require a big hall. Major Gray: Just a billiard room. Mr. Thomas Jones moved that they support Cardiff. Mr. Wm. Evans seconded. Mr. Millar asked whether the pro- posed division would incur any extra expenditure. Mr. Thos. Jones 8aid he was prepared to let the matter lie in abeyance until they obtained further information. Dr. Morgan agreed, and this sugges- tion was carried. Major Gray: The doctor would like to become sheriff. (Laughter.) Dr. Morgan: I would give you a din- ner all round, then. New Abercynon Empire. Mr. W. Thomas, solicitor, Aberdare, applied on behalf of the manager of a r.ew Empire at Abercynon, for a pro- visional licence pending the Surveyor's report of the building, to enable the house to be opened over August Bank Holiday. A long discussion ensued, in cue course of which some members opposed the granting of a licence at all, inas- much as the Workmen's Hall provided sufficient accommodation for amuse- ment seekers at Abercynon. Major Gray deprecated any attempt at securing a monopoly. The workmen as a rule were "down" on monopoly. Chairman There is nothing like com- petition. By a large majority it was carried that no provisional licence be granted. King's Signature Wanted. A typewritten letter bearing the Royal Arms was received thanking the Council for the loyal address presented to the King and Queen some time ago. The Clerk said there was no signature to it. Mr. Bruce Jones Put it in a safe so that future generations may see it. Some members wanted to send it back to Lord Stamfordham for the king's signature, and a motion to this effect was carried. To Camp. An application from the medical offi. cer for leave of absence to attend camp was granted. Ynysybwl Water Supply. The Surveyor reported that it would necessary soon to curtail the water supply of Ynysybwl. Fire Brigades. It was stated that Voluntary Fire Brigades had been started at Mountain Ash and Abercynon, and that one would be formed at Ynysybwl next week.

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