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Topics Include:
1. Vice-Chairman’s report No. 39 of expenditure authorised under Resolution 4(1) of the 43rd meeting of the Commission
Committee consideration Report No.39 of expenditure. Resolution to adopt the report.
2. Tenders for constructional work to be performed in Brighton Borough Cemetery
Consideration of report from Director of Works with reference to constructional work to be carried out in Brighton Borough Cemetery. Resolution: to accept the tender of Messrs. J Rooke and Son for constructional work to be carried out in Brighton Borough Cemetery for £661.11s.1d.; to approve the expenditure of £65 for the cost of contingencies; and the expenditure of £20 for the cost of affixing a bronze sword to the War Cross.
3. Tenders for constructional work to be performed in Sutton Veney Churchyard
Consideration of report from Director of Works regarding constructional work to be carried out in Sutton Veney Churchyard. Resolution: to accept the tender of Mr E Strong for constructional work to be carried out in Sutton Veney Churchyard for the sum of £392.15s.0d.; to approve the expenditure of £40 for the cost of contingencies; and to approve the expenditure of £20 for the cost of the supply of a bronze sword to be affixed to the War Cross.
4. Tenders for constructional work to be performed in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Manchester
Consideration of report from Director of Works regarding constructional work to be carried out at St Joseph’s Cemetery, Manchester. Resolution: to accept the tender of Messrs. J & E Moores for constructional work to be carried out at St. Joseph’s Cemetery for £629.14s.2d.; to approve the expenditure of £65 for contingencies; and to approve the expenditure of £20 for the cost of the supply of a bronze sword to be affixed to the War Cross.
5. Grave of Lance Corporal G Wilson, Richmond Cemetery
Consideration of report from Director of Records regarding the erection of a War Headstone over the grave of L/Cpl Wilson in Richmond Cemetery, Surrey. Resolution to approve the erection of a war headstone.
6. Tenders for supply of Fencing for Basra Cemetery
Consideration of report from Director of Works regarding the supply of fencing for Basra Cemetery. Resolution to accept the tender of Messrs William Bain & Co for the supply of fencing for the sum of £1185, and to approve the expenditure of £305 for the cost of freight charges, dock dues, and transport.
7. Tenders for constructional work to be performed at Hooge Crater Cemetery
Consideration of report from Director of Works regarding constructional work to be carried out at Hooge Crater Cemetery. Resolution to accept the tender of Messrs. Enterprises Somerville for constructional work at Hooge Crater Cemetery, and to approve the expenditure of (Belgian) Francs.680000 for the cost of contingencies.
8. Salary of Captain Russell, Italy
Consideration of report from Principal Assistant Secretary regarding the pay of the Deputy Director of Works, Italy. Resolution to grant Captain Russell a special increment of salary of £50 per annum.
9. Compensation to Mr L H Colbran
Consideration of correspondence from Messrs. Hempsons, Mr L H Colbran’s Solicitors regarding the latter’s claim for an injury received whilst in the employ of the Commission. Resolution to adopt the recommendations of Mr F M Morris’ letter No.24/G/2/F/
10. Salaries of the Staff of the Commission
Consideration of reports from Director of Works regarding constructional work to be carried out in the Indian Cemeteries in Egypt. Resolution to accept the tender of Messrs. E. Di A. de Farro & Co for constructional work at 6 cemeteries for £E.2870.175, and to approve the expenditure of a further £300 for the cost of contingencies.
11. Salaries Paid to Commission Staff
Consideration of letter from Mr J Rae of the Treasury regarding a review of the salaries paid to Commission staff and Resolution 17 of the 48th meeting of the Commission. Resolution to adjourn the matter.
Attendees:
Major-General Sir Fabian Ware, KBE, CB, CMG, (Chairman)
Sir Robert Hudson, GBE
Vice Admiral Sir Morgan Singer, KCVO, CB
F M Morris, Esq. (representing the Treasury)
Lieutenant Colonel H Ellissen, CBE (Secretary)
There were also present:
Lt Col C P Oswald, OBE (Deputy Financial Adviser)
Lt Col H F Robinson (Deputy Director of Works)
Additional documents include: summary of tenders for construction at Brighton Borough Cemetery; summary of tenders for construction at Sutton Veney Churchyard; summary of tenders for unclimbable fencing in cemeteries in Mesopotamia.
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