Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich MercuryPalmer, Frederick Danby
History
Yarmouth Notes, 1830-1872. Collated from the File of the Norwich Mercury
Palmer, Frederick Danby
Great Yarmouth (England) -- History
Jan. 27th.—The Hon. and Rev. E. Pellew had been presented with a
testimonial consisting of a teapot, coffee pot, massive silver waiter,
cream ewer, and sugar basin upon his resigning the Vicarage.
Feb. 3rd.—The Haven Commissioners had determined to oppose the proposed
Railway bridge over the Bure, the following Commissioners being present
on this occasion:—Robert Marsham, Esq. (Chairman), H. N. Burroughes,
Esq., M.P., Col. Petre, John Penrice, John F. Leathes, F. W. Farr, Geo.
Danby Palmer, T. O. Springall, John Marshall, Peter Finch, and W.
Hammond, Esqs.
The Borough Lands Committee recommended that the Rev. H. Mackenzie (the
incoming Vicar) should have the parsonage house at the yearly rent of 1s.
Feb. 10th.—John Franklin, the Southtown pedestrian, had walked from the
Duke’s Head Inn, Yarmouth, to the Shire Hall, Norwich, and back in 11½
hours for a wager of £10.
Feb. 17th.—In pursuance of the will of the late Mr. James Moyse, of
Yarmouth, the Rev. F. P. Baker and Mr. John Baker had distributed £50
amongst poor persons residing in the town, and Mr. E. C. Sharpin, of
Beccles, had distributed £10 amongst the poor there.
It was proposed to appoint a schoolmaster at the Gaol, with a salary of
£50 a year.
Feb. 24th.—A dispute having arisen between the Magistrates and the Town
Council as to the liability of the latter to furnish the Justices Court
Room, Mr. C. Austin’s opinion had been taken on the subject, which proved
to be in favour of the Justices.
March 2nd.—The electric telegraph had been laid along the railway.
March 8th.—A meeting had been held of the owners and occupiers of
property in the Market Ward, when it was proposed to oppose the Railway
Bridge scheme, and Messrs. Wm. Johnson and Richard Ferrier were appointed
a deputation to wait upon Sir E. Lacon (the only local Director) to urge
the views of the meeting upon him.
March 23rd.—The Town Council had determined to expend £500 in alterations
at the Gaol.
The Rev. R. G. Mason, “the Father Matthew of Scotland,” had held two
meetings at the Town Hall.
March 30th.—The Committee of the House of Commons sitting on the Railway
Bill had found the preamble as to the proposed Bridge over the Bure “not
proven.”
Mr. Pellew had been presented with the testimonial by Sir E. Lacon and B.
Dowson, Esq., on behalf of the subscribers.
April 6th.—Messrs. Wm. Cross, John Richmond, Wm. Burton, and J. T. Buston
had been appointed overseers.
The following gentlemen had been elected Guardians:—Messrs. G. Danby
Palmer, W. A. Burton, J. Fiddes, J. Fish, S. C. Marsh, J. Starling, J.
Tomlinson, D. A. Gourlay, J. Lawn, F. Clark, S. W. Bly, W. Smith, J. D.
Chapman, T. Hammond, J. Brightwen, and C. Pearson. There was only one
Tory candidate, who was rejected.
April 13th.—On Good Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomlinson had been thrown
from a gig at Fritton, and Mrs. Tomlinson was seriously injured, while
Mr. Tomlinson escaped with a few bruises; their little boy who was with
them was unhurt.
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