1941 Minutes
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PROCEEDINGS
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Elgin County Council
Dunng the Sessions held in the
COURT HOUSE. ST. THOMAS
in the months of
January, June and November
1941
JOHN D, THOMSON,
County Clerk.
J. G, TURNBULL,
Warden,
OFFICIALS, 1941
D. C. Ross, County Judge
E, Blake Miller, Registrar
1. D. Cameron, County Court Clerk, Sheriff
E. W. Haines, Clerk of the Peace and County Crown Attorney
'Major C, P; Ermatinger, Gaoler
J. C. Smith, Public Hehaot Inspector
John D. Thompson, lona Station, County Clerk and
Inspector, House of Refuge
Benjamin B. Graham, County Treasurer
F. A. Bell, C,E., County Road Superintendent
George Powles, Assistant County Road Supt.
E. S. Livermore, County Solicitor
Douglas L. Ewin, M.D., Physician, I-louse of Refuge and Gaol
Fred H. Ingram, Keeper House of Refuge
E. Donald Smith, County Police Magistrate
Frank C, Kelly, High County Constable
SummeJ's Harper, Aylmer R,R. 1, County COrn Borer Inspector
County Auditors:
J>. M. Leitch, West Iorne; W. E. Locke, St. Thomas R.R. 8
PROCEEDINGS
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Elgin County
Council
FIRST SESSION-FIRST DAY
Tuesday, the 21st (lay of JanuaTY, 1941
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.
Thomas, as required by Statute.
The following members filed certificates and took their seats at
. the Council Board:
MUNICIPAL CLERRS AND TREASURERS
Municipality Clerk Treasw'el'
Aldborough........Mi.ss Vera Carpentel',Rodney.m....W. S. Stalker,
R. R, 1, Rodney
Dunwichnnm.A. N. McWilliam, Duttou...n...Mrs. Mildred McNeil, Dutton
Southwoldm.J. S, B. Annett, FingaL..Chas. E. Jackson, R. 2, Pt. Stanley
Yarmouth..u.ummu.....H. L. La'wton,'St. Thomas....m..__.m.mm..H. L. Lawton
Malahide..........................__E. E. M;cTaggart, Aylmermmmu.E. E. McTaggart
Bayhamm.......nmmm...........J. D. Vallee........muu.M. Stratton, Strffordville
South Dorchester.___M. S, Charlton, R. 1, SpringfieldnnM. S, Charlton
Town of Aylmer........................John S. Foy.... ...........mm.... .........John S. Foy
Village of Vienna.............__.....M. D. Berdan.....__.........................M. D. Berdan
Village of Springfield................Johu Hodgson........mm..........W. H. Cathers
Village of Duttou__m......u...Z. E. MacCallum.......... .....m ....Z.E. MacCallum
Village of Port StanleY....m.W. A. Hawkins...m..................W. A. Hawkins
Village of Rodrtey................Geo., L: Mistele......m....mm......Geo. L. Mistele
Village of West Lornc........L. W. Holland.... m... ....Mrs. Tena McGregor
J. R.Bandeen, Reeve, Aldborough.
John C. Gillies, Deputy-Reeve, Adlborough.
Alex. N. Walker, Reeve, Dunwich.
J. D. :McMillan, Deputy Reeve, Dunwich.
R. Auckland, Reeve, Southwold.
Stewart Brown, Deputy Reeve, Southwold.
Roy Tansley, Reeve, Yarmouth.
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L. Harries, Deputy Reeve, Yarmouth.
Whereas this Elgin County Council realizes the many uncontroll-
able problems confronting the farmer, such as shortage of labor, high
wages, high prices for everything he has to purchMe to equip, operate
and maintain his farm, as compared with the low prices he isfol'ced to
accept for his produce, and realizing that everything possible should
be done by our Governments at this critical time to encourage the
farmer to produce to capacity, rather than to discourage by pegging
price.s far below the cost of production,
Gordon Newell, Reeve, Malahide.
Roy Britton, Deputy Reeve, Malahide.
.J, G. Turnbull, Reeve, Bayham.
A. E. Brown, Deputy Reeve, Bayham.
THEREFORE be it resolved that we, this Elgin County Council,
request the Dominion Government and the War Time Price Fixing
Board to reconsider their action in pegging the price of butter and
thus avoid a dangerous shortage of dairy products;
H,. G. Taylor, Reeve, South Dorchester.
E. E. Atkinson, Reeve" Aylmer.
AND that copies of this resolution be sent to all County Councils.,
Honorable James Gardiner, Honorable MacKenzie .King, Wilson Mills,
M.P., and to the Agricultural Council at Toronto.
F. L. Truman, Deputy Reeve, Aylmer.
Delbert Ryan, Reeve, Vienna.
After some discus.sion the motion was carried unanimously.
GeOl'ge Craik, _Reeve, Springfield.
Mr. Wilson Mills, M.P., then addressed the Council.
Moved by H. G. Taylor,
Seconded by A. E-. Brown;
Dugald Brown, Reeve, Port Stanley.
J, D. Fraser, Reeve, Dutton.
That this Council do now adjourn to meet on Wednesday at 10 a.m.,
and that the Reeves of the different municipalities be a cpminittee to
appoint ,the -Standing Committees.
H'enry Miller, ,Reeve, West Lorne.
Ernest Lashbrook, Reeve, Radney.
-:Carded.
The Election of Warden was then proceeded with and on the
third ballot Reeve Turnbull, of Bayham, who received a majority vote
of the whole Council, was declared duly elected Warden for the
year 1941.
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The Warden made the statutory dec!aratiou; took his seat and
thanked the Council for the honour conferred;
Moved by ,H. G. Taylor,
Seconded by Stewart Brown;
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FIRST SESSION-SECOND DAY
House of Refuge
Wednes'day, the 2,2nd ,day of January, 1941
The Provincial Inspector has submitted a report on conditions at
the County Home; the'matter of installation of a fire'-alarm system
and stokers should be di,scussed. The report on management of the
Home is very satisfactory.
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.
Thomas, in accordance with adjournment.-
The Warden in the Chair.
The large decrease in the number of unemployed has resulted in
a r~duction of hospitalization costs to the County.
All the members' present.
The Warden addressed the Council:
The condition of Agriculture is rather discouraging to the farmer,
the prices of f3:rm 'products arc below cost of productiollt and' the
result of the farm conference held.in London has beep disappointing
to him. '
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The minutes of the previous day were read and confirmed.
Moved by E. E. Atkinson, . . .
At this, the opening session of 1941, I desire to again thanh: you
for the honour c.o,nferred in electing me your: presiding .officer fqr the
year 1941. I know that matters of County inte:rest".:will receive your
very best consideration and that you will forget personal interests
and preferences so that at the end of the year we may all be pleased
with the results of our labours.
Seconded by J. R. Bandeen:-
That representatives from the, Salv'a.tion. ANny,:.:and, .the' Domifiion
Fire Alarms System be now heard.'
-Carried.
!The end of the War is not in sight anct'it.willreq,uire gi'eat-per-
sonal sacrifices on the part of everyone before victory will be ours.
Owing. to, the large, increase in taxation imposed by the Federal Goy...
ernment the County CouncUshould endeavour to curtail all unneces-
sary expel)ditures toease'-the' burden placed on all taxpayers.
Major Flannigan, of the Salvation Army, addressed the Council on
th.e, A~l!lY ,VY.ork and, r9Q':1es!ed €I: ~ grant.
The Warden referred the matter to the Finance Committee,
Roads
Mr. Carson, of the Dominion- Fire Alal'ms System, addi'essed th~
Council re the installation of a system in the County House of Refuge.
The roads are in fair c'ondition considering the wet .summer and
fall we had" with the exception of the 'Fingal Suburban Area road.
I believe this ,road, or a portion of it should be paved as, with the
heavy traffic tathe Fingal Airport, it will be impossible to maintain
it as a gravel i'Q~dl
'The Warden referred this matteI' to' the' UOlJ,se of. Refuge Com..'
mlttee.
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From Ontario Agricultural Council re notice of annual meeting
and request for grant.-Referred to Agricultural Committee. '
From The Ontario Municipal Associatnm re appointment of dele-
gates and membershipfee.-Referred to Finance Committee.
From Ontario Education Association re appointment of delegates
and membevshipfee.-Referred to Education Committee.
From the County of Perth with three resolutions~(l) Egg Grad-
ing Station; (2) Grain Freight Assistance, and (3) Soldier farm labor.
-Referred to Agricultural Committee.
From the Salvation Army with request for grant.-Referred to
Finance Committee.
!From Ontario Good Roads Association re annual convention and
membership fee.-Referred to Roads Committee.
From County of Kent with resolution re railway transportation
for soldiers.-Refcrred to Petitions ',& Legislations Committee.
From Ontario Department of Highway.s re amendment to the Act
to provide fo\' a fund for the purpose of buying road machinery.-
Referred to Roads Committee.
From Armstrong', DeWitt and Crossin re insurance on county
employee,s.-Referred to Finance Committee.
From County of Halton re the subsidizing of agricultural cornmo-
dities.-Referred AgriculturaJ Committee.
IFrorq. Provincial In'spector of Refuges with report.---'Referr~d to
House of Refuge Committee.
'From County, of Simcoe re the problem of farm labor.-Referred
to Petitions & Legislations Committee.
,From Honourable J. G. Gardiner re setting- of prices on farm
produce.-Referred to the Agricultural Committee.
From Ontario Reforestation Association with report and request
for ,gi:ant.-Referred .to Finance Committee.
'From Wilson H. Mills, M.P., re setting of prices on farm pro-
ducts.-Refen'ed to Agricultural Committee.
From County cif Peel with resolution re price of fann products.-
~eferred to Agricultural Committee.
!From, Honourable M. F. Hepburn re ,Suburban Arearoads.-Re.
ferred to Roads' Ccmmittee.
From County of Peel with resolution re ,cost of Royal Commissions.
-Referr.ed to Petitions & Legislations COinmittee.
From ,The Canadian National Institute for the Blind with t"equest
for ,gt'ant.-Referred to Finance Committee.
From County',of Peel with resDlution re coSf~ of Adminish'ation of
.:fW3tice,-Ref~:rred to Petitions and Legis)ations Committee.
From Corpora.l I(eIly re Gaol faci1ities.-Referred to Gaol Cbm.-
ll'littee.
From County of Peel with resolution re aIlowa.nce to officers con-
nected wif:.h, the,Administra.tion of J'Ustice.-Referl:ed to Petitions and
Legislations 'Committee.
,From The- NavY League of Canada with re.que~t for grant.-,-1t"e-
l.'crred to Finance 'Committee.
From ,County of Wellan!i with re,soIution re the' price of farm. p1"O-
duc.~,~;R~f~n~~ to A~!'tQ\\ltural Committee.
From F.' S.Thomas, Agricultural, Repres!futative' for tb.e' County
of. EIg41, ie the el'adic,ation of tub'el'culosis am61ig ca.ttle.-RHe-l,"l,'eQ to.
the AgdCultur!;l.1 Co~mittee,
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'From Mrs. G,F. Pinneo and family~Card of Thanks.-Filed.
From War Savings Committee with request for 'grant,-Referred
to Finance Committee.
From Village of Dutton re the designating of certain roads
county -l'oadl;l.-Referred to Roads Committee.
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From Town of Aylmer 1'e assuming as a county road, road in the
Township of Malahide.-Referred to Roads Committee.
From Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities 1'0 annual meet~
ing and membership fee.-Refel'1'ed to Finance Committee.
From J. C. Smith, Public School Inspector, thanks for telephone.
-Filed.
From Association of' Managers of Homes for' the Aged and Infirm
re annual convention and request for membership fce.-Referred to
House of Refuge Committee.
From Ex~ Wardens' Association with resolution,-Filed.
From Dominion Fire & Burglary Alarms System with report on
cost of installat.ion of the system at the Elgin House of Refuge.-Re-
ferred to House of Refuge Committee.
Report on communications received re resolutions passed by the
Elgin Council~
From Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, with rcq:uest for grant.
~Referred to Finance Committee.
1. Setting of price of farm commodities:
No action~Middlesex, Hastings
Filed-Per~h, Brant
Endorsed-Wentworth.
From County of Hastings with l'esolution 1'e costs of Administra-
tion of Justice.-Referl'ed to Petitions and Legislations Committee.
2. Stabilizing the price of bacon:'
No action-Middlesex, Hastings
Filed-Perth, Brant
'Endorsed-Lincoln, wentworth, Norfolk.
Processing of bacon:
Not endorsed: Wentworth.
From County of VictOl'ia with resolution re fees for entrance
examinations,-Referred to Education Committee.
From County of Oxford with resolution, re ti'ansportation of the
Dominion's fighting for-ces.-Referred to Petitions and Legislations
Committee.
3. Teachers' Convention:
Concurred-Middlesex
Filed-Perth, Brant
No action-Simcoe, Hastings
Not endorsed-Wentworth.
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From County: "of Petel'borough with r,esolulion re Old Age Pen-
sions.-Referred to F'inance Committee,
'From Mil'lister of National Defence for 'Air re Fingal SU1,burban'
Area Road,....:...Refel'1'ed to Roads Committee.
Department 'Of Education-Regulations for Teachers' Institutes
sus.pended for the duration of the War.
'F'l'Cim~Livingstone ,Underfeed Stokers Ltd., ;with-feport'.re- cost 9f
instalIatioh"~of '.stdker.s at.,theCourt., House and 'GaoI.-:..Refet"l'e.d~tQ
G.aol Committee.
Mess'rs. Thomas, Williams, and Simpson of the Plowmen's Asso-
ciation then addressed the 'Council thanking them for their assistance
~nd co.-operation in holding the Plowing Mlatch in Elgin, COUl'lty last
':fear i they 8,lSO presented the County with a cheque for Five Hundred
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Dollars, balance returned to the County.
FIRST SESSION -TIDRD DAY
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Mr. Grant Mitchell, Chairman of the Agricultural Advisory Board
addressed the Council and asked for the usual grant.
Thursday, the 23rd day of January, 1941
The report of the Standing Committees was presented and on
motion of E. Lashbrook, seconded by S. Brown, it was adopted as
read.
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.
Thomas, in accordance with adjournment.
,The Warden in the chair.
Moved by H. G. "Tiiylor,
Seconded 'by F, L. Truman:
All the members present.
That this County Council do now adjourn in
funeral of the late George Stewart and to meet
morning at 9.30.
order to attend the
again on Thursday
The proceedings of the previous day were read and confirmed,
The report of the Agricultural Committee was presented and
adopted on motion of R. Auckland, seconded by R. Tansley.
-Carried.
The report'pf the Petitions and ,Legislation Committee was pre-
sented and adopted on motion of J. G. Gillies, seconded by S. Brown.
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The report from the Children's Aid Society was presented,. received
and ordered printed in the proceedings.
Moved by J. R. Bandeen,
Seconded by H. G. Taylor:
That John C. Gillies be appointed a member of the Board of Audit
of Administration of Justice accounts for 1941.
-Carried.
Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Seconded by H. Miller:
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That A. N. Walker and J. D. Fraser be appointed to the Road
Committee as advisory members.
-Carried.
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Moved by A. E. Brown,
Moved by J. C. Gillies,
Seconded by George Craik:
Seconded by J. R. Bandeeu:
That the usual grants to Public Libraries be paid, i.e., $50.00 each,
to Rodney, West Lorne, Dutton, Aylmer, Port Stanley, Vienna, SpringM
field, Sparta, Bayham, Shedden and' Port Burwell.- $25,00 each to
Wurdsville and Belmont.
That this Council do now adjourn to meet at two o'clock this
afternoon.
-Carried.
-Carried.
The Council resumed.
Moved by D. Ryan,
Moved by F. L. Truman,
Seconded by R. Auckland:
Seconded by E. E. Atkinson:
That Merton Chute be appointed a trustee of the Vienna High
School for a term of two years.
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That this Council do now hear Mjl'. Frank Evans, Engineer with
the British Commonwealth Air Training Scheme.
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-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by H. G. Taylor,
Mr. Evans then addressed the Council re the road to the airport
north of Aylmer, and the matter was referred to the Road Committee.
Seconded by L, N: Harries:
That the usual grant of $50.00 be given to the Elgin Trustees and
Ratepayers' Association.
_Mr, Whitlock addressed the Councilre a grant to the Greek
Relief Fund, and the request was referred to the War 'Purposes Com~
mittee,
-Carried.
Communication from Mr. Livermore re monies received for in-
mates in the House of Refuge was referred to' the Finance Com-
mittee.
Moved by H. G. Taylor,
Seconded by E. E. Atkinson:
The County Auditors' report was l:eceived and referred to the
Finance Committee.
That the usual grants to the Women's Institutes in the County
be paid: $10.00 to each Institute, and $25,00 to the East and West Dis-
tl'ict Institutes, and $5.00 to each Institute where public oratory con-
tests are held, Every Institute wishing to take advantage of this addi-
tional $5.00 grant must satisfy the Clerk and Treasurer a~ to their
qualification for applying for the grant.
'The County Treasurer's report was received and referred to the
Finance Committee.
Moved by R. Britton,
-Ca."'ried.
Seconded by L. N. Harries:
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That grants to Agricultural and Horticultural Societies be the
same as last year, Le. Agricultural Societies. equivalent to .the govern-
ment grant for 1941~Aldborough. Aylmer, Shedden, West Elgin, Yar-
mouth and Springfield.
FIRST SESSION - FOURTH DAY
Friday, 24th day of January, 1941
Horticultural Societies, 25% of the government grant for 1941-
Aylmer, Dutton, Springfielld, Shedden, Rodney, West Larue and
Belmont,
The Elgin County Council met this, day at the Court House in
st. Thomas, in accordance with adjournment.
The Warden in the chair.
-Carried.
Moved by E. E.Atkinson,
All the members present.
Seconded by .T. C. Gillies:
The proceedings of the previous day were read and confirmed.
That under present conditions we recommend that the Elgin
Municipal Association be ca:vcelled for the dUl';lti<JU of the war.
Mr, F. S, Thomas addressed the Council re farm labor.
....-.car'.:'~t.d,
The report of the Roads Committee was presented and the Council
went into a Committee of the whole. After considerable discussion the
report was adopted as amended, on motion of Mr. Craik, and seconded
by Mr. Fraser.
Moved by G. Newell,
Seconded by A. N. Walker:
The first report of the Finance Committee was presented and
adopted on motion of Mr. Tansley, seconded by Mr. Bandeen.
That the Department of National Defence be requested to refrain
from calling to service those young men whose presence is nece.ssary
to the production of food, and that a copy of this resolution be for-
warded to the Department of Defence, Wilson Mills, The Ontario
Agricultural Council, and all County Councils.
The second report of the Finance Committee was presented, and
adopted on motion of Mr.. Tansley, seconded by Mr. Lashbrook.
-Carried.
The ,third report of the Finance Committee was presented and
adopted on motion of Mr. Tansley, seconded by Mr. Fraser.
Moved'" A. E. Brown,
Seconded by George Craik:
'That this Council do now adjourn to meet again at 9.30 on Friday
morning.
The report of the Gaol Committee was .presented and adopted on
motion of ,Mr. Truman, seconded by Mr. Craik.
-Carried.
'The report of the House of Refuge Comrriittee was presented and
adopted on mOtion of Mr. Atkinson, seconded by Mr. Harries,
--J. G. TURNBULL, Warden.
The report of the Education Committee was presented and
adopted on motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr, Gillies.
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Moved by George Craik,
Moved by R. Auckland,
Seconded by L. N. Harries:
Seconded by S. Brown:
"I'hat the Warden and Clerk be authorized to submit to the Min-
ister of Highways of the Province of Ontario, the petition of the Cor-
poration of the County of Elgin showing that from the first of Jan-
uary 1940, to the thirty-first of December 1940, there' has been expended
on the County Highway System the sum of $111,297.14.
That we allow F. H. Miller and J. H. Burke, or their successors the
sum of Three Dollars a meeting, without mileage, for attending Chil~
dren's Aid meetings.
-Carried.
Moved by G. Newell,
-Canicd.
Moved by Dugald Brown,
Seconded by R. Tansley:
That this Council danow adjourn to meet again at 2.00 p,m.
That the Elgin County Road Committee be appointed to meet the
Councils of the Town of Aylmer, Township of Malahide, and, Village
of Springfield, to consider the Airport road and that this committee
shall have power to act.
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Seconded by G. Newell:
-Carried..
Moved by G. Newell,
The Council resumed,
Seconded by D. G; Brown:
Moved by J. R. Bandeen,
That the Department of Transport
National Defence be requested to assist
roads adjacent to the Aylmer Airport.
and the Department of
in the improvement of the
Seconded by S. Brown:
That this Council set aside the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars for
,war cnarity purposes and the Warden appoint a committee of the
Warden and four members with power to administer the same.
-C8,1'ried.
-Carried.
The Council went into a committee of the whole to consider the
question of farm labor with Reeve Fraser in the chair. After consId-
erable discussion, the committee rose.
Moved by J. D. Fraser,
Moved by L. N. Harries,
Seconded by E. Lashbrook:
Seconded by George Craik:
That the usual grants for lock-ups be paid after the same have
been approved by the Pl'ovincial Police.
That By-law No. 1352 "To Appoint a Count.y Road Superintendent,"
be read a first time.
-CfJ.::'l'icd.
-Carried.
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Moved by Geo. Craik,
Moved by George Craik,
Seconded by R. Tansley;
Seconded by L. N, Harries:
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'That by-law No. 1354 "To Appoint a County Road Committee" be
read a fi'l'st time.
That bYRlaw No. 1352 be read a second time.
M6v~d 'by Roy Britto!),
-Carried.
Moved by L. N. Harries,
Seconded by L. N. Harries:
Seconded by George Craik:
That by-law No. 1352 be read a ~hird time and finally passed.
That by-IB:w No. 1354 be read a second time.
---Ca-..:'ried.
-Carl'fed.
Moved by J. C. ail"lies,
Moved by Frank Truman,
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Seconded by J. R. Bandeen:
Seconded by A. E Brown:
That by-law No. 1353 "To Provide for the Total Expenditure on
the System of County Roads in the County of Elgin during the Year
1941," be read a first time.
That by-law No. 1354 be read a third time and finally passed.
-~Carried.
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Moved by J. R. Bandeen,
Moved by D. Ryan,
Seconded by J. C. Gillies:
Seconded by R. Aucldand:
That by-law No. 1353 'be 'read- a .second lime.
Tha.tby-!a\v No. 1355 '-'To APP0i11t, a Trustee of the Vienna High
School" be read a" 1J"rst, time.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by J, R. Bandeeu,
MoVed by D. Ryan,.
Seconded by H., Miner:
Seconded by S. Brown:
That by-~aw No. 1353 be read a third time and finally passed.
That by-law NQ.. -l~~Q 'Qe".l'ea(f a."~~ciQ'nO, tiWe,.
-::-Carried.
-Car1.'-l,ed.
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Moved by R. Auckland,
Moved by G. Newell,
Seconded by D. Ryan:
Seconded by R. Britton:
That by-law No. 1355 be read a third time and finally pa.ssed.
That by-law No. 1357 be read a second time.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by E. Lashbrook,
Moved by G. Newell,
Seconded by J. D. F~'aser:
Seconded by R. Britton:
'That by-law No. 1356 "To Authorize the Warden, and Treasurer to
Borrow the Sum of Qne Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand D61lars"
be read, a first time.
That by-law No. 1357 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by A. N. Walker,
Moved by J. D. Fraser,
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Seconded by J. D, McMillan:
Seconded by E. Lashbrook:
'That by-law No. 1356 be_ read a second time.
That by-law No. 1358 "To Appoint an Advisory Agricultural
Council" be read a first time. '
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by E, Lashbl'ook,
Moved by J. D, McMillan,
Seconded by J. D. Fraser:
Seconded by A. N. Walker:
That by-law No. 1356, he 'read.a :third time and firi:"a.lly passed.
That by-law No. 1358 be read 'a second time.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by A. N. Walker,
Moved by G. Newell,
Seconded by R. Britton:
Seconded by J. D. McMillan:
That by-law No. 1357 "To Appoint an Inspector for the Purpos~, of
Era.c1iQ~ting' t4~_ Q'Qrn 1?Qrer" be read a-' 'flrst tillie.
'Thatby"ltw'( NQ. 1358 be r~a,ct a. th)rcl time and finally passed.
_Can'led.
-Carl'lC,d.
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Moved by F. L. Truman,
Seconded by E. E. Atkinson:
That by-law Nb. 1359 "'To Appoint a Board of Audit in the County
of Elgin for the year 1941" be read a first time.
-Carried.
Moved by F. L. Truman,
Seconded by E. 'E. Atkinson:
That by-law No. 1359 be read a .second time.
-Carried;
Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Seconded by F. L. Truman:
That by-law No. 1359 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
Moved by R. Auckland:
Seconded by S. Brown:
That by-law Nb. 1360 'To Confirm the Equalization of the Assess-
ment Rolls of the 'County of E~gin... f'or the year 1941" be .read a first
time.
-~Carried,
Moved by S. Brown,
Seconded by D. Rya'u:
That by~law NQ, ~3G(i ,,!?o read a second time.
-.:..Carried.
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Moved by S. Brown,
Seconded by R. Auckland:
That by-law No. 1360 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
Moved by G. Newell,
Sec,onded by D. G. Brown:
'That by-law No. 1361 "To Appoint a Membel' of the Aylmer Board
of Education," be read a f..'rst time.
-CantEd.
Moved by G. Newell,
'~'V
Seconded by D. G. Brown:
That by~law No, 1361 be read a second time._
--Carried.
Moved by G. Newell,
Seconded -by D. G. Brown:
'That by-Jaw No. 136! be -read a third time and finallw passed.
--Carried.
The Warden appointed the fonowing members of the' War Purpose
Co'mmittee: Mes,srs. Walker, D, ,Brown, 'I'ansley and Taylor.
'The followil1g were appointed delegates to the Good Roads Con.'
vention: Messrs. Bandeen, Gillies, Walkel'; Auckland, Brown,Tansley,
Ha1"l'ies, Newell, Britton, Browr)" Taylor\ Atkinsonf Truman;' Ryan,
CraiI{" Brown, Fl"Met' , and_ ~ilIer~
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Messrs. Lashbrook and McMillan were appointed delegates to
attend the Ontario Municipal Association.
M.oved by D. G. Brown,
Seconded by G. Newell:
'That the County Council now adjourn to meet on June the 10th
at 2 p.m.
-Carried,
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SECOND SESSION - FIRST DAJ;
Tuesday, the 10th day of June, 1941
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.
Thomas, in accordance with adjournment.
The Warden in the chair.
All the members present.
The Warden addressed the Council:
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
,~",
In opening the June Session, the most important of the year, the
prosecution of the War should be given our most serious attention.
We shall be caned 'upon to make great sacrifices and we should do so
most willingly.
The new taxes imposed by the, Federal Government now apply to
nearly every person and it should be the duty of this Council to econ-
omize in our municipal expenditures so that the burden of taxation
will not prove too heavy' for the taxpayer.
'The agricultural prospects look bright and crops are very promis~
ing. With, increased prices for farm products,-the farmer sho,uld be iu a
better position this fall than, he has been far a- humber of yea,rS.
Some of the new legislation passed at the last sessicin of the Pro~
vine-iaL Gov:ernmeu_t-, wi.l1 affect.. municipalities and ,School ,Boards:
Amendments to the Municipa.l Actaut'ho:rJZG' the' Department "to'
license municipal auditors and require evel'N municipal council to
appoint~u( au;dttQl" a, pel'$Qn,whO has such a jjs:ense.
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An amendment to subsection one of section fifty-three of the
Municipal Act disqualifies from being a member of a township council
any person who has an interest in a contract with a school board.
Act increases from $500,00 to $600.00 the amount of the teacher's salary
that entitles a school board to receive a township grant in respect of
that salary.
An am.endment to section 70 of the Ontario Municipal Board Act
requires that every municipal project involving financial expenditure
that is not provided for in the estimates for the current year, be
submitted to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval, and that no
action be taken to proceed until that approval is given.
Section 39, of the Public Schools Act has been amended to permit
an equalization of assessment to be made in any year in a union
section where the Assessors so recommend ,and the Minister of Educa-
tion approves.
A new paragraph, 16, section 404 of the Municipal Act empowers
municipal councils to enter into agreements fOl' the use of fire bri~
gades outside the municipality, and an amendment to section 405 em~
powers the council of any local municipality to prescribe the times and
precautions for setting out fires in the whole 01' any pal't of the muni-
cipality,
The Vctory -Loan Committee are asking permission to present a
request for a subscription to the Loan.
Roa~ls
A new subsection, 3 of section 2.0 of the Public Hospitals Act,
requires that the Superintendent of a public hospital when notifying
a county 'clerk of the admission of an indigent patient, must also notify
the clerk of the local municipality.
The s'erious breakup in the roads this spring, which was general
throughout the Province, has cost the County a considerable amount
to put in repair, but this has been accomplished, and the Roads Com-
mittee are p~anning on the construction of several miles of perma~
nent highway,
The proceedings of the last day of the January Session were read
and confirmed.
An amendment to Section 404-A of the Municipal Act
municipal grants to local civilian defence and war savings
tees.
permits
commit-
The following communications wore read:
Schools
From O. E. A. County Council Section, with report of annual con-
vention.-Referred to Education Committee.
Continuation s'C11001 boards, will l').OW have the. same pOWers as a
High School Board to proVid~ for the transportation ,of rest'dent. and
county pupils.
From Kent County Swine Producers Association, with resolution
re community auction sales and hauling of live stock-Referred to
Petitions and Legislation Committee.
A l1.eW sect jon, 39 of the High Schools Act, de,scribes how to. calcu-
late the amount of the deduction to which a county is entitled il'l., re-
spect of the cost "Of county pupils.
on
From Sheriff I. D. Cameron, with the Provindal Inspector's report
the C.oUhty Gaol.-Referred to the Gaol Committe:e.
:An amendme'nt, to',~ubaectIon 3 Qlseetion.86 of the P_'UbliG ~chQo_!~
'From the Chatham War Chest Committee, with request for grant.
~Referred to War Purposes Committee.
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,From the Department of Public Welfare re annual convention of
Superintendents and Matrons of Houses of Refuge;-Referred to House
of Refuge Committee.
Fl'om the Council of the County of Middlesex, with resolution re-
questing permission to manufacture in Canada calfhood vaccine,.:...-R'e
ferred to Agricultural Committee.
From the Council of the County of Perth with resolution re
amendment to the Municipal Drainage Act.~Referred to Petitions and
Legislations Committee.
From Sheriff Cameron, with report of the Grand Jury, on the
Court house and House of Refuge,-Referred to House of Refuge and
Gaol Committees.
From the Council of the County of Huron, with resolution re a
municipal-controlled medical sel'vice.-Referred to Petitions and Legis-
lations Committee.
From the Tl'ustees of Scl1nol Section No, 13, of t:be 'T'nwnsbh! of
Dunwich with appeal against by-law No. 1285 of the Township of Dun-
wich,-Refel'l'ed to Education Committee.
The Council 'of the County of Norfolk with resolution re prices of
agricultural products.-Referred to Agricultural Committee.
From the Department of Municipal Affairs with request for by-
law for War Purpo.ses Fund.-Referred to War Purposes Committee.
From the Council of the County 'of WeIland, with resolution re
compulsory insurance on motor vehicles,-Referred to Petitions and
Legislation Committee.
From the D€lR.artment of Highways re revision of a portion of the
King's Highway ~ in the Township of Bayham.-Referl'ed to Roads
Committee.
From the Council of the County of Peel, with resolution objecting
to .setting of prices on hogs and 'cheese.-Referred to Agrioultural
Committee.
From the Royal Canadian Air Force with expression of apprecia-
tion of the 'condition of roads in the County.-Filed.
From the Council of the County of Lambton, withresolutioh re-
questing an a'mendment to the Ftospitals Act re indigent patients.-
Referred to Petitions and Legislation Committee.
From the Council of the County of WeIland with resolution re-
questing larger provincial grants to education,-Referred to Education
Committee.
From the C, R. Clapp & Company, with request re road liability
1nsurance.-Referred to Roads Committee.
From the Navy League of Canada with acknowledgment of grant
to war fund.-Filed.
From the Council of the County of Kent, with resolution request-
ing the deferrment of the taking of the Dominion Census.-Referred
to Petitions and Legislation Committee.
From Vacu-Draft Limited with report on device for improvement
of furnaces.-Referred to House of Refuge Committee.
From The, Ontario Municipal Association, re the filing of resolu-
tions for annual convention.-Filed,
From the Council of the CQunty of K!ent with resolution re adjust-
ment of freight l'ates on live stock,-'-:'Referred to Agricultural Com-
mittee.
From The Village of Springfield, with request for grant.--'Referred
to the Finance Committee.
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From The London, Board' of, Education 'l"e renewal, of contract for
payment of Elgin County. p:upils,-,-Referred.to.Education Committee.
From the Council of the County of Middlesex, with resolution re-
questing permission to manufacture in Canada calfhood vaccine.-Rc
ferred to Agricultural Committee.
Report on County of Elgin Resolutions-
1. Re service for young men necessary to the producUon of -food:
Filed-WeIland, Perth.
From Sheriff Cameron, with report of the Grand Jury, on tho
Court house and House of Refuge.-Referred to House of Refuge and
Gaol Committees.
Endo1'sed~Lennox &. Addington, Middlesex, Brant.
From the Trustees of Sch001 Section No. 1~, of t.be 'T'nwn.shiv 01'
Dunwich with appeal against by~law No. 1285 of the Township of Dun~
wich.-Referred to Education Committee,
No Action-Wentworth,
Acknowledgments-Minister of National Defence, Wilson H.
Mills.
From the Department of Municipal Affairs with request for by-
law for War Purposes Fund.-Referred to War Purposes Committee.
2. Re pegging of' price of butter,etc,:
Endorsed-Brant, Nol'folk, Lennox & Addington, Grey,'Hast-
ings, Weiland, Lincoln, Carleton, Victoria,
Fl'om the Dep{;\r:tment of Highways 1'e revision of a portion of the
King's Highway in the Township of Bayham.-Referred to Roads
Committee,
No action..-..---.:.Wentworth.
From the Royal Canadian Air Force with expression of apprecia-
tion of the condition of roads in the County.~-Fi1ed,
Not approved-Bruce.
From- the Council of the County of WeIland with resolution re-
questing larger provincial grants to education.-Referred to Education
Committee,
3. Re setting of price of farm commodities:
Endorsed-Simcoe, Lennox & Addington, Grey, Huron.
Not approved-Bruce.
From the Navy League of Canada with acknowledgment of grant
to war fund,-Filed.
No' Action--'Victoria.
From Vacu-Draft Limited with report on device for improvement
of furnaces.-Referred to House of Refuge Committee.
4, Re stabilizing the, price of bacon:
From The Ontario Municipal Association, re the filing of resolu-
tions for annual convention.-Filed.
Endorsed-Simcoe, Bruce, Lennox & Addington, Huron.
No Action-Victoria, Grey.
From The Village of Springfield, with request fol' grant.----Refel'red
to the Finance Committee.
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From,;The Lo.ndonBoard'of, Education re renewal. _of contract for
payment of Elgin County_pupUs..,....,...Referred,.to,EducationCommittee,
5. Re Teachers' Conventions:
Not approved--:-Bruce, Grey.
Report on County of Elgin Resolutions-
Filed-Lennox & Addington.
r. He service. for young men necessary'to the production - of, food:
Filed-WeIland, Perth.
Endorsed-Huron.
No Action-Nictoria.
Eiiddrsed..c...-.Lennox & Addington;' Middlesex, Brant.
No Action-Wentworth.
Moved by J. R. Bandeen,
Acknowledgments-,--Mini,ster of National Defence, Wilson H.
Mills.
Seconded by J. C. Gillies:
2,'! Re,'pegging;':of price 'of" butter',' etc.:
iTha,t this Council do now adjourn to meet at 10 a,m., Wednesday,
June 11th.
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-Carried.
Endorsed-Brant, Norfolk, Lennox & Addington, Gr,ey,' Hast'"
ings, WeIland, Lincoln, Carleton, Victoria,
-.:...J. G. TURNBULL, Warden.
No action-Wentworth;
N.ot approved-Bruce.
3. Re setting of price of farm commodities:
Endorsed-Simcoe, Lennox & Addington, Grey, Huron.
Not approved-Bruce.
No Action'-----Victoria.'
4. Re :'stabilizing the price of-bacon:
Endorsed~Simcoe, Bruce, Lennox & Addington, Huron.
No Action-Victoria, Grey.
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SECOND SESSION -SECOND DAY
The council resumed.
Wednesday, the 11th day of June, 1941
A communication from High Constable Kelly~ re the Port Burwell
lock-up was referred to the Finance Committee.
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.
Thomas, in accordance with adjournment.
The report of the House of Refuge Committee was presented and
adopted on motion of Mr. Atkinson, seconded by Mr. MklMillan.
The Warden in the chair.
Moved by G. Newell,
All the mcmbers present.
Seconded by R. Tansley:
'I'he minutes of the preceding day were read and confirmed.
The following communication was read:
That the Ontario Milk Board be requested to set the price of milk
paid farmer.s at the manufacturing plants' and that in view of the
demand for milk by Britain, that the Provincial and Dominion Gov-
ernments be request to bonus this product to the farmers on a comw
parative basis as 'cheese ,is bonused.
From the County' Treasurer, with report. -Report referred to
Finance' Committee.
-Carried.
Reeve Gordon N'ewell gave notice of a motion to be presented at
the November Session:
Moved by J. R. Bandeen.
Secon'ded by J. C. Gillies:
That the Elgin County Council meet six times in the year 1942;
namely in January, March, May, July, September and November and
that each session shall occupy the space of two days beginning at ten
o'clock the first morning of each session.
That we do now adjourn to meet on Thursday, June 12th, at
10 a.m.
-Carried.
Reeve Taylor gave notice re a deputation from the Victory Loan
Committee to meet the Council on Thursday morning.
J. G. TURNBULL, Warden.
Moved by D. G. Brown,
Seconded by G. Newell:
That we do now adjourn to meet at 3 p.m.
-Carried.
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SECOND SESSION-THIRD DAY
Thursday, the 12th day of Jrme, 1941
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House in St.
Thomas in accordance with adjournment.
"l'hc Warden in the chair.
All ,the members present.
The minutes of the preceding day were read and confirmed.
Moved, by A. N. Walker,
Seconded by J. C. Gillies:
vrhat we now heal' the delegation from the Victory Loan Com-
mittee.
-Carried.
Mr Horton, Mr. Robertson and Mr. Spencer McConnell then ad-
dressed the council re purchase of Victory Loan Bonds by the County.
After considerable discussion the following resolution was passed:
M.oved by J. R. Bandeen,
Seconded by J. C. Gillies:
That a committee ,composed of Messrs. S. Brown, H. G. Taylor and
the Warden be appointed to look into the County's legal position re the
buying of Victory Loan Bonds, said 'committee to interview the Bank
Manager as to ways and means of purchase and to report to the
Council tomorrow.
-Carried.
A communication from Mr. E. S. Livermore, County Solicitor, re
the purchase of Victory Loan Bonds was read.
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The report of the Gaol Committee was presented, and adopted on
motiori of Mr. Truman; seconded by Mr. Craik.
The first report of the Finance Committee was ,presented and
adopted on motion of Mil'. Tansley, seconded by Mr. Taylor.
The report of the Petitions and Legislation Committee was pre~
sented, and adopted on motion of Mr. Gillies, seconded by Mr. Mc-
Millan.
Moved by A. N. Walker,
Seconded by J. D. McMillan:
That this Coun,eil do now adjourn to meet at two o'clock this
afternoon.
-Carried.
The, Council resUJ,ned.
Moved by J. R. Bandeen,
Seconded by Henry Miller:
That we now heal' Mr. Liivermore.
-Carried.
. Mr. Livermore then" addressed. the CounciL on matters pel'taining
to the Childre11'S 'Aid So-ciety.
The Agl"icultural report was presented, and adopted on m.otion of
Mr.- Auckland, seconded by Mr. Newell.
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iThe report of the War Purposes Committee was presented and.
adopted on mQtlquqf MJ,'. WaU,,~r,. .;i~cQnd~Q, by Mt.. 'faMley.
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The report of the Roads Committee was presented and adopted,
on motion of Mr. Bandeen, seconded by Mr. Newell.
SECOND SESSION-:FOURTH DAY
The report of the, Education Committee was presented and adopted
on motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Lashbrook.
Friday, the 13th day of June, 1941
Moved by R. Tansley,
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.
Thomas, in accordance with adjournment.
Seconded by L. N. Harl'ies~
The Warden in the chair.
'That George Cross be re-appointed 'R membl'!r of the Suburban
Area Commission for five years, and that the necessary by-law be
prepared.
All the members present.
The Minute,s of the preceding day were read and confirmed.
-Carried.
Moved by D. Ryan,
A communication from the County of Victoria was read and
ordered filed.
Seconded by R. Auckland:
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The second report of the House of Refuge committee was pre-
sented, and adopted on motion of Mr. Atkinson, seconded by Mr. Mc-
Millan.
That Mr. Lloyd Chute be appointed trustee of the Vienna High
School for three years, and that by-law No. 1355 be repealed.
-Carried.
The second report of. the Finance Committee was presented and
adopted on motiol,1 of Mr. Tansley, seconded by Mr. Fraser.
Moved by D. G. Brown,
The third report of the Finance Committee .was presented and
adopted on motion of Mr. Tansley, seconded by Mr. Britton.
Seconded by G. Newell:
-Carrhd.
Mr. Stewart Brown gave the report of the special committee ap-
pointed re Victory Loan suhscription, and it was moved by Mr. Tansley,
and, .seconded by'Mr... Fraser, that the committee continue to act until
official word from tthe Ontario Municipal Board is received.
. That this Council adjourn untn 10 a.m. tomorrow morning.
J. G. TURNBULL, Warden.
Moved by J. C. Gillies,
Seconded by Henry Miller:
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That we dQ nQ~ ~d~o1J.rn to :m,ee~ ~~ ~, o'clock,
.-Carried,
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The Council resumed.
Moved by A. N. Walker,
Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Seconded by J. D. McMillan:
Seconded by J. D. Fraser:
That by-law No. 1362 be read a second time.
--CarrIed.
That the customary grant now given for repairing and decorating
lock-ups be extended to include Court rooms in the County where
Police Court is held, upon approval of the High County Constable.
Moved by J. a.Gillies,
Seconded by J. R.Bandeen:
-Carried.
That by-law No. 1362 be read 'a third time and finally passed.
Moved by E. Lashbrook,
-Cat ried.
Seconded by Geo. Craik:
Moved by E. Lashbrook,
Be it resolved that the Elgin County Council express their appre-
ciation to the Rt.Honoul'able M. F~ Hepburn, and the Provincial
Legislature, for the financial assistance that has been rendered to the
ratepayers of the County and Province throughout the years of their
administration; referring particularly to taking over the highway
costs, taking county roads into the highway system, assuming the
municipalities' share of Mothers' Allowances and Old Age ,Pensions,
the one mill sub.sidy to municipalities, ba'con and cheese bonuses, .,and
many other means of assistance, and that a copy of this resolution be
sent to; Premier Hepburn.
Seconded by R. Auckland:
That by-law No. 1363 "To Designate a Thl'ough Highway" be read
a first time.
-Carried.
Moved by R. Auckland,
Seconded by K Lashbrook:
-Carried.
'That by~law No. 1363 be read a second time.
Moved by' J. D. Frasei:',
-Carried.
Moved"by E. Lashbrook,
Seconded by Hel'l.l'Y Miller:
Seconded by R Auckland:
That by-law No. 1362 "To Raise Amounts for County Rates during
the yea,r 1$41/,' 1:?~, r~~g ~ fi'fst ti~E.)~
That by-law No. 1363 be l'ead a thit'd time and finally passed.
~artied.
-Carried.
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Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Moved by R. Britton,
Seconded by R. Tansley:
Seconded by F. L. Truman:
'That hy-1aw No. 1364 "To' Appoint a Trustee of the Vienna High
School", be l'ead a first time.
That by'-law No. 1365 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
--<Carried.
Moved by Geo. Craik,
Moved by A. E. Brown,
Seconded by A, E. Brown;
Seconded by D. Ryan:
That by-law No. 1364 be read a second time.
That by-law No, 1366 "To Revert a Road in the Township of Bay-
ham" be read a first time.
--:Jal'l'ied.
-Carried.
Moved by D. Ryan,
Moved by L. N. H:arries,
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Seconded by A. E. Brown:
Seconded by' Geo. Craik:
That by-law No. 1364 be read a third time and finally pas.sed.
That by-law No. 1366 be read a second Hme.
-Carried,
-Carried.
Moved by A. E. Brown,'"
Moved by R. Tausley,
Seconded by R. Britton:
Seconded by L. N. Harries:
That by-law No. 1365 "To Re-appoint a Member of the St. Thomas
Suburban Area Commission," be read a first time.
That by~law No. 1366 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by D. G. 13rO\vn,
Moved by L. N. Harries,
Seconded by R. Britton:
Second~d by' R. Tansley:
Thatby-1aw No. 1365 be read a second,time.
That by-law No. 1367, "A by-law for Gmuting Aid to Certain
Patriotic Organizations within the County of EIg:in" be read a first
time.,
--Carded,
. -Carried.
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Moved by D. G. Brown,
Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Seconded by F. L. Truman:
Seconded by R. Sritton:
That by-law No. 1367 be l'ead a second time.
That by-law No. 1369 "To _Extend Time for Tax Sale" he read a
fl!rst time.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by A. E. Brown,
Moved by D. G. Brown,
Seconded by E. E. Atkinson:
Seconded by R.Britton:
That by..law No. 1369 be read a second time.
That ,bYRlaw No. 1367 bel'ead a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
---,Cal'ried,
Moved by Geo. Craik;
Moved by J. R. Bandeen,
'~'i'
Seconded byE. E. Atkinson:
Seconded by A. N. Walker:
That by-law No. 1369 be read a third time and finally passed.
That by-law No. 1368 "To Provide for Additional Expenditure on
County Roada in the County of Elgin" be read a first time.
-Carried.
--Carried.
Moved by G. Newell,
M.oved by J. C. Gillies,
Seconded by D. G. Brown:
Seconded ,by -J. R. Bandeen:
'That the ,County Council npw adjourn - until the fourth Monday
of November 1941.
That by~law No. 1368 be read a secol'ld time.
-----Carried.
~arried.
~oved by J. R. :Sandeen,
S,~con.ded by J. C. Gillies:
'That by-Iaw,N? 1368 be rea~,a third tUne and finally passed.
---()M'r\e~,
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THIRD SESSION - FIRST DAY
The matter of Unemployment Insurance and cost of living bonus
should be discussed and a decision arrived at as to the County's
liability.
Monday, the '24th day of November, 1941
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.
Thomas, in accordance with adjournment.
The minutes of the last day of the June !Session were read and
approved.
The Warden in the chair.
The following communications were read:
All the members present.
From the Department of Municipal Affairs with regulations 1'6
licen.scd auditors.-.,..-Referred to the Finance Committee.
The Warden addresSed the Council:-
!From the Department of Highways with approval of by~laws rc
assumption of County Roads.-Referred to County Roads Committee.
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
From The Children's Aid Society with request to explain plan re
securing more foster homes for wards of the Society.-Referred to
the Finance Committee.
In opening the closing session of the year I have to say that since
our last meeting the county !,oad improvements have been completed.
The cost of preparing and laying the permanent suburban area road to
Fingal ,exceeded the estimate and it will be necessary to pass a supple-
mentary bYRlaw for this increased expenditure.
'From The Children's Aid Society with request for grant.-Referred
to the Finance Committee.
for
From The Children's Aid Society re the Boyd family with request
clothing.-Referred to ,the Finance Committee.
Owing to the heavy traffic on this road it 'Was thought necessary
to lay a heavier type of permanent highway than required on the
ordinary county road.
From W. S. McKay with letter of appreciation.-Filed.
The report of the Grand Jury was rather critical of the interior of
the House of Refuge and I believe the County Council should make
an inspection of the Institution during this session a,nd they could
make some recommendations fa!, any necessary improvements, to the
1942 Council.
Froin Deputy Provincial Secretary re appointment of gaol
and sil.laries.-Referred to the Gaol Committee.
officials
From The Department of Highways with
1363.-Referred to County Roads Committee.
report re by-law No.
'rhe ceilings' in the lower corridors of the Gaol and all the cells
have been replastered and painted and this makes a big improvement
to the interior.
From the Grand Jury with report re county buildings.-Referred
to the House of Refuge Committee;
Hospitalization costs have decreased $3000.00 from last year,
From the Ontario
convention.-Filed.
Municipal Association re resolutions for annual
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From the Provincial corn borer inspector with re.port.-Referred
to Agricultural Committee.
/From the County of Huron with resolution requesting a flat rate
for Hydro.-Referred to Petitions ,and Legislation Committee.
lFrom the Honorable M. F. Hepburn with letter of appreciation.-
Filed.
From the Honourable J. G. Gardiner 1'0 resolution on parity of
prices re.., manufactured milk.-Referred to Agricultural Committee.
From Dr. D. L. Ewin with Physician's roport on I-louse of Refuge
-Referred to the House of Refuge Committee.
From the County Clerk with report on Old Age Pensions.
'From the County Clerk with report on Mother's Allowances.
From the County Clerk with report on licenses.
From' the County Clerk with report on the House of Refuge.-
Referred to the House of Refuge Committee.
Resolutions
1. Re the calling formiHtary service young men whose presence
is necessary to the production of food:
No action---'Bruce.
Not endor.sed-Huron, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
Received and filed-Hastings.
The Council stood and observed one minutes' silence in respect of
the late K. W... McKay, County Clerk for so many years.
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Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Seconded' "by L. Harries:
IThat this Council visit the County House of Refuge on Tuesday
afternoon at 1.30 p.m.
-Carried.
Moved by iD. G. Brown,
Seconded by G. Newell:
That this
10 a.m.
'Council do now adjourn to meet on Tuesday morning at
-Carried.
'~'>
:T. G. TURNBULL, Warden.
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THIRD SESSION - SECOND DAY
The Council resumed.
Tuesday, Novembcl' 25th, 1941
The report of the House of Refuge Committee was presented and
adopted on motionofE. E. Atkinson, seconded by L. Harries.
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House in
accordance with adjournment.
Moved by H. G. Taylor,
Seconded by F. L., Truman:
r.rhc Warden in the chair.
The minutes of the previous day were read and confirmed.
That the Elgin County Council petition the !Department of Educa-
tion to make no chaqge -in text books fOr schools until the end of the
war and that a copy of this resolution he sent to the Hon. M. F.
Hepburn, Deputy Minister of 'Education, County Council Section of
the O. E. A., the Ont. Agricultural Council and -all County Councils.
All the members present.
The report of the Petitions and Legislation 'Committee was pre-
sented and adopted on motion of J. C. Gillies, seconded by S. Brown.
Moved by R. Bt,!,tton,
-Carried.
The report of the Gaol Committee was presented and ,adopted on
motion of F. L. Truman, seconded QY Geo. Craik.
Seconded by G. Newell:
Moved by S. Brown,
That two copies of the London Free Press and one copy of the St.
Thomas Times-Journal shall be furnished to the inmates of the House
of Refuge. Also that checker boards shall be ,furnished for theil'
amusement.
Seconded by J. C. Gillies:
'That the Elgin County Council ask the Federal and Provincial
Governments to permit the installation of Hydro in rural homes, and
that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Federal Government, Hon.
M. F. Hepburn and all County Councils.
Moved by H. G. Taylor,
-Carried:
Seconded by R. Auckland:
-Carried.
That the Elgin County Council petition the Department of Educa-
tion to revise the regulations and modify the requirements for manual
training and home economics courses in rural Continuation B:igh
Schools and that a COpy of this resolution be sent to the Prime MiniM
ster, the Honourable M. 'F. Hepburn, the Minister of Education, Dr.
Rutherford of the Department of Education, all County Councils, the
Ontario Agricultural Council aud the County Council Section of the
O. E.. A.
Moved by Gordon Newell,
Seconded by D. G. Brown:
That the Council adjourn until 3 p;m.
-Carried.
-Carried.
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Moved by J. R. 'Bandeen,
THIRD SESSION - THIRD DAY
Seconded by J. C. Gillies:
'That this Council do now adjourn to meet on Wednesday, at
10 a.m.
\Vedn'esday, November 26th, 19i1
----,Carried.
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, St.
Thomas in accordance with adjournment.
J. G. TURNBULL, Warden.
The Warden in the chair.
All the members present.
The minutes of the preceding day were read and confirmed. The
first report of the 'Finance Committee was presented and adopted on
motion of R. Tansley, seconded by R. Auckland.
'~'"
'The second report of the H'ouse of Refuge Committee was pre~
sented and adopted on motion of Mr. Atkinson, seconded by Mr.
McMillan, and was confit'med unanimously by a standing vote of the
whole Council.
Moved by G. Newell,
Seconded by D. G. Brown:
That the Elgin County Council express their fullest confidence in
tJ.:le work of the House of Refuge Committee.
'This re,Solution was approved by an unanimous standing vote' bf'
tl?~ whole C!Juncil.
Moved by G. .Newell,
..
Seconded by D. G. Brown:
:.
,
That-thi~ 'QQW1,9il,dQ,no~ adjQ1.<H'U .1J.ntil Z:p.lU,
-Carded"
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The Council resumed.
Moved-by R. Auckland,
Seconded by H. G. Taylor:
Moved by J. R. Bandeen,
That we now -hear Mr. Summers Harper and that the Corn Borer
report be received and printed in the Proceedings.
'Seconded by J. C. Gillies:
-Carried.
That all County Officials appointed by by-law are pel'manent and
we herebyauthortze the County Clerk and Treasurer to sign the
official certificate 1'e Unemployment Insurance.
Mooved by F. L. Truman,
-Carried.
. Seconded by H. G. Taylor:
That this County Council petition the Department of Education to
make Manual Training and Domestic IScience compulsory for two
years in High Schools and also, where possible, make the same subjects
available to Public School students where it is possible for students to
attend.
Moved ,by J. R. Bandeen,
Seconded by J. C. Gillies:
-l'-Ca1'1'ied.
Moved by H. G. Taylor,
That we now hear Mr. Livermore.
Seconded by J. R. Bandeeu:
-Carried.
'That this County Council recommend that where the Dominion
Government has seen' fit to appropriate land for Airports, Military.
Schools or any other purpose for carrying out the prosecution of the
War, refunds of any and all loss of taxation monies be made to the
municipalities thus afflicted.
That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Federal Government
at Ottawa and to all County Councils.
And that the Warden appoint a Committee to deal with this
matter.
Mr. L,ivermore addressed the Council re the Children's Aid Society.
The report of the Children's Aid Committee was presented and
adopted on motion of S. Brown, seconded by R. Auckland.
The second report of the Finance Committee was presented and
adopted on motion of R. Tansley, seconded by G. Newell.
-Carried.
The report of the County Roads Committee w.as presented and on
motion of Mr. Lashbrook, the Council went into a Committe of the
whole. After considerable discussion the Committee rose 'and the
report was adopted without amendment on motion of J. R. Bandeen,
seconded by R. Tansley.
Mr. J. P. Coombe then addressed the Council.
The report of the War Purposes Committee was presented
adopteq QP. nwUQTI Q! Al N, Walker, seconded by H. G.Taylor.
and
Mooved by J. C. Gillies,
Seconded by Henry Miller:
That this Coumm QQ nQw adjourn to me~t tQ-tn.Q:r:rQW morning at
10 o'clock.
.-Cal'l'ied.
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THIRD SESSION-FOURTH DAY
Thursday, November 27th, 1941
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Court House, st.
Thomas, in accordance withadjoUl'ument.
The Warden in the chair.
All the membel's present.
'The proceedings of the previous day were read and confirmed.
The second report of the Road Committee was presented
adopted on motion of J. R. Bandeeu, seconded by G. Newell.
and
The report of the Agricultural Committee was presented and
adopted tm motion of R. Auckland, seconded by A. N. Walker.
The third report of the Firtance, Committee was presented
adopted on motion of R. Tansley, seconded by J. D. Fraser.
and
Moved by' R. Auckland,
Seconded by R. Britton:
That the usual grant of One Hundred Dollars be given to the
Warden.
-Carried.
Moved by E.E. Atkinson,
Seconded by J. D. Fraser:
That tbe usual grant of Twenty-five Dollars be given to Mr. Bird-
sall for hi~ f?~rvic(E;lf?, fQr reporting during the year 1941.
---Carried.
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Moved_ by J. C. Gillies,
Seconded by J. R. Bandeen:
That thhis Council do now adjourn until two o'clock.
-Carl'led.
The Council resumed.
Moved by H. G. Taylor,
Seconded by J. D. Fraser:
'~"\'
'That this County Council recommend that amendments be made
to Section 38 of the Assessment Act to take care of assessments of
squatters, trailers or any tenants on Crown lands or other property
who mayor may not be employed by the Crown, and that a copy of
this resolution be sent to the Department of Municipal Affairs at
Toronto, the Ontario Agricultural Council and all County Councils.
-Carried.
Moved by A. N. Walker,
Seconded by J. D. McMillan:
That the Minister of Agriculture at . Ottawa be ',requested to-take
due care in setting the ceillng on farm prices in order that production
may not be seriously curtailed, and that a ,copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Federal Minister of Agriculture.
-CarrIed.
Mr. Wilson Mills, M.P., addressed the Council in reference to
~xemption of farmers' sons 'from military .service and ceiling prices
plac~d' _on ,farm products.
o
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Moved by H. _G. Taylor,
Moved by Geo. Craik,
IHeconded by Geo. Cl'aik:
Seconded by A. Brown:
That this County Council recommend the Children's Aid Society to
investigate and consider the advisability of the Hospitalization Insur-
anc'e plan for wards of the Children's Aid Society.
That by-law No. 1371 "To Grant Certain Privileges to the Dominion
Natural Gas Co. Ltd." be read a f.'rst time.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by At Brown,
Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Seconded by Geo. Craik:
.s'econded by H. G. Taylor:
That by-law No. 1371 be read a second time.
'That a vote of appreciation be extended to Mr. Mills for his
address.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by A. Brown,
Moved by J. D. McMillan,
Seconded by E. E. Atkinson:
Seconded by A. N. Walker:
'That by-law No. 1370 "To Amend by-law No. 1347" be read a first
time.
That by-law No. 1371 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by D. G. Brown,
Moved by A. N. Walker,
Seconded by G. Newell:
Seconded by J. D. McMillan:
That by-law No. 1372 "To Amend by-law No. 1221" be read a first
time.
That by~law No. 1370 be read a second time.
-Carrie'd.
-'-Carried.
Moved by J. D. McMillan,
Moved by G. Newell,
Seconded by A. N. Walker:
Seconded by D. G. 'Brown:
That by-law No. 1370 be l'ead a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
That by-law No. 1372 be read a second time.
...-Carried.
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Moved by G. Newell,
Moved by E. Lashbrook,
Seconded by D. G. Brown:
Seconded by R. Auckland:
That by-law No. 1372 be read a third time and finally passed.
That by-law No. 1374 be read a second time.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by J. R. iBandeen,
Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Seconded by J. D. Fraser:
Seconded by E. Lashbrook:
That by.law No. 1373 "To Provide for Additional Expenditure on
County Roads in the County of Elgin" be read a first time.
That by-law No. 1374 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by G. Newell,
Moved by J. D. Fraser.
SecondfiJd by R'.J3ritton:
Seconded by J. R., Bandeen:
That by-law No. 1373 be read a second time.
That by~]aw No. 1375 "To Designate County Roads" be read a first
time.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by J. R. Bandeen,
Moved by R. Britton,
Seconded by J. D. Fraser:
Seconded by G. Newell;
That by-law No. 1373 be read a third time and finally passe~.
That by-law No. 1375 be read a second time.
-Carried.
-Carried.
Moved by R. Auckland,
Moved by G. Newell,
Seconded by D. Ryan;
Seconded by R. Britton:
That by-law No. 1374 "To Authorize the Warden and Treasurer to
borrow the sum of Twenty-five Thousand. Dollars" be read a first time.
-Carried.
That by-law No. 1375 be read a third time and finally passed.
-Carried.
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Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
STANDING COIlliMITTEES, 1941
Seconded by F. L. Truman:
COUNTY ROADS
Chairman: J. R. Bandeen
That by~law No. 1376 "To Amend by-law No. 1327" be read a first
time.
Tansley
Taylor Auckland
Newell
-Carried.
Advisory: Praser and Walker
Moved by R. Auckland,
AGRICULTURAL
Seconded by E. E. Atkinson:
Chairman: R. Auckland
That by-law No. 1376 be read a second time.
Bandeen
Walker
Tansley
Newell
Taylor
-Carried.
Moved F. 'L. Truman,
'.'.'
GAOL
Seconded by iD. Ryan:
Chairman: F. L. Truman
'That by-law No. 1376 be read a third time and finally passed.
Craik Miller
-Carried.
HOUSE OF REFUGE
The Warden appointed Messrs. Taylor, Walker and Bandeen a
Committee to look after the resolution 1'e refunds for loss of taxation
monies.
Chairman: E. E. Atkinson
Harries
McMillan
Moved by E. E. Atkinson,
Seconded by 'F. L. Truman:
FINANCE
That this Council do now adjourn sine die.
Chairman: Roy Tansley
-Carried.
Bandeen
Walker
Auckland
Newell
Taylor
Lashbl'ook
Miller
Fraser
D. Brown
Atkinson
Ryan
Craik
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Gillies
Lashbrook
Miller
S. Brown
D. Brown
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
FINANCE COMiMITTEE
First R,epol't
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
EDUCATION
Chairman: H. G. Taylor
Harries McMillan
Britton
A. E. Brown
'The Finance Committee ,reports as follows:
Crailt: Truman
Ryan
Fraser
D. Brown
Ryan
Britton
S. Brown
Miller
1. That the request of the St. Thomas, Elgin' Committee for War
Savings, for grant be referred to the War Purposes Committee.
2. That resolution from the County of Peterborough 1'0 payment
of Old Age Pensions be filed.
3. That no action be taken re request for ,grant from the Hospital
for Sick Children, Toronto.
4. That no action be taken 1'e communication from the Ontario
Association of R~ral Municipalities.
5. That report and request from the Ontario Reforestation Asso-
ciation be filled.
PETITIONS AND LEGISLATION
Chairman: J. C. Gillies
CHILDREN'S AID
Warden
6. That membership fee of $25.00 in the Ontario Municipal Asso-
ciation be paid; that the Warden appoint delegates to attend the
annual meeting.
Chairman: S. Brown
.7. That request from the Navy League of Canada for grant be
flIed.
LEGAL
8. .That a grant of $200.00 be paid to the Canadian National Insti-
tute for the Blind.
Chairman: J. D. Fraser
9. That a grant of $200.00 be paid to the Elgin County Library
Board.
A. E. Brown
Miller
Craik
WAR PURPOSES
10. That the usual grant of $350..00 be given to the Salvation
Army for their Rescue Work and that the additional .grant requested
for the War Service Programme be referred to the War Purposes
Committee;
Chairman: A. N. Walker
All of which is respectfully submitted.
D. Brown
Tansley
Taylor
January, 1941.
ROY TANSLEY, Chairman
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Janual'Y Session - Second Report
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee reports as follows:
1. That the following hospital accounts be paid:
Memorial Hospital, St. Thomas-
Main tenance ________._.____.____...________._._._.____"...__._._._.__________._.$
Grant, 368 days at 50c.m....m..nnmnnm._____mm.__________
Victoria H'ospital, London
Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Tillsonburg-
Maintenance
Grant, 283 days at 50Chm....____ m....__w...........___.........
Ontario Hospital, Woodstock
Parkwood Hospital, Londoun.....n___.........__.______.....__.___.____
St. Joseph's Ho,spital, London..._________________n______________________
St. M'ichael's H'ospital, Toronto........_____.__....____________....___.
ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Janu~ry Session - Third Report
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee reports as follows:
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1. We recommend that the Auditors' Report be re.ceived and
printed.
638 20
184 00
$
822 20
311 10
2. That the 'l'reasurer's statement be received and printed in the
proceedings.
451 55
141 50
$
3. That recommendation contained in letter from E. S. Liver-
more, re monies received in respect to 0.1(1 Age Pensioners in the County
House of Refuge be carried out, said monies kept in a separate saving.s
account.
593 05
304 50
559 50
15 75
14 00
4. That the following accounts be paid:
D. M. Walker, 1'e funeral of Alex McCallum mn___.....nn...n..........$
J. D. Thomson, re County Council photo and frame..........m___..
R. B. McKenney, premium on Public Liability Policy
No. 2793 ............,.............................................................................'-.......
Children's Aid Society of London & Middlesex, maintenance
of Esther Joanne Marshall m""'''unn'''___''''''......n...n''''''mn______
Municipal World, Supplies, Clerk & Treasurer and Registry
Office
Ontario Training School for Girls, Maintenance.................n.......
ontario Training School for Boy,!>, Maintenance......n.n..........n.
Township of Yarmouth, re Ensley Walters......mnm........nm___....
Town of Aylmer, re Ensley Walters .............nn.............n................
Deputy Provincial Secretary, Conveyance of Prisoners....nnn..
The Old Gardens, funeral wreaths.......m..........n...m..........n..........n
Murdock Stationery Co., Supplies, Registry Office........n..........,
City of St. Thomas, Certificates for Soldiers........... ..n..n....n...m
Dutton Advance, 150 copies of proceedings.....n...................n......n
Union Gas of Canada, Supplies, Registry Office............mn.....n..
Copp Clark Co., 1 Canadian Almanac....nnn..........................nnm.
Queen Alexandra Sanatorium, 1'e Edwin Lloyd..n.............m.....n.
$ 2620 10
2. That grants be paid to the Memorial Hospital, St. Thomas,
and the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Tillsonburg, at the rate of fifty
cents per day.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ROY TANSLEY, Chairman
January, 1941.
50 00
"2 65
362 70
73 60
45 23
50 50
18 00
16 87
16 87
36 48
40 00
24 00
148 50
286 00
70
6 00
511 50
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5. That the County insure all county employees and County Coun-
cil members, not already covered by insurance, with Mr. Roy McNeilL
June Session - Ff.rst Report
To the Elgin County Council,
6. That the equalized assessment be the same as last year.
Gentlemen:
All of which is respectfully submitted.
The Finance Committee reports as follows:
ROY TANSLEY, Chairman
That the following hospital accounts be paid:
January, 1941.
The Memorial Hospital, St. Thomas-
Maintenance __'_mnn.....____.....__..__....,"..... nm....nmnnmm.$
Grant-856 days at 50c
1410 60
428 00
$
1838 60
1305 90
Viictoria Hospital, London
Soldiers' Memorial, Tillsonburg-
Maintenance '~~-:. mmnmnmmm...,.__ ..mu.nn.... .......m.$
Grant-287 days at 50cnn.nnmnnmmmmn..
467 75
143 50
$
611 25
31 40
1301 80
318 53
SL Joseph's Hospital, London
Parkwood Hospital, London
Ontario Hospital, Woodstock
$5407 45
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ROY TANSLEY, Chairman
June, 1941.
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ELGIN COUNTY COUNC1L
June Session - Second Report
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee reports as follows:
1. That the following accounts he paid:
'Township of M'alahide, hospitalization at "Craig View"
London Children's Aid Society, 1'80 Esther J. lMl.arshalL..$-
The Mercury-Sun, Auditors' Statements_____.... ______,___noon.....'
Ont. Training School for Girls, Maintenance...___..
TWp. of Bayham, Hospitalization of J. Mezarosn___nn___....
.Bram Saywell, Adding Machine Papern......________________________
Municipal World Ltd., Supplies Clerk and Treasurer...W"'
Municipal World Ltd., Supplies Registry Office.___..n........
Onto Training School for Boys, Maintenance........_____...........
Wendell Holmes Ltd., Supplies, Clerk and Treasurer....___.
Township of Bayham, Transportation of patients.....__nm
The Dutton Advance, 100 "Officials" cards..............__mm...m
Deputy Prov. Secretary,' Transportation of prisoners:....m
Munson Supply Co. Ltd., Supplies, Clerk's Office........
E, S. Livermore, General Account
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JIDl6 Session - Third Report
To the Warden and Council of the County of Elgin,
157 50
96 00
160 08
90 50
13 00
75
100 13
148 65
75 50
2 R5
5 00
7 00
6 72
75
12 92
Gentlemen:
The Committee on Finance beg leave to report that having inw
quired into the finances of the County, and estimates prepared by the
County Treasurer, they herewith submit a statement of the expendi-
ture required for the lawful purposes of the County during 1941 show-
ing the amount required to be raised for the undermentioned purposes:
Administration of Justice.....m......,...............mm..$
House of Refuge
Public Schools
Officers' Salaries
Members' Wages
'Court House Commission m__mm... m..................
Interest .~:~:~m__..__m____m____.......m..n..m..n .....m.....__m..
County Roads ........"....................................................
Children's Aid
Ho.spitalization
M'iscellaneous
'War Purposes
9800 00
4508 00
4000 00
5000 00
5000 00
3500 00
4500 00
70000 00
14000 00
10800 00
5629 00
10000 00
$145129 00
2, That a grant of $10.00 be made to the Chatham and Western
Counties for annual Oratorical Contest for Western Counties and
defraying expenses of the winning contestant to the O. E. A., Toronto.
Your 'committee would recommend that the sum of One Hundred
and Fortwfive Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-Nine Dollars be
raised on all rateable property in the several municipalities of the
County of ELgin during the 'year 1941 for County Purposes, and that a
rate of 4 and 8/1,0's mills on the dollar be levied on rateable property
in the several municipalities in the County to raise said amounts.
3. That the Court House Commission be empowered to renew the
insurance on the Court House with the County Agents.
4. That an allowance of $35.00 for clothing be granted to the
Boyd Children.
All of 'which is respectfully submitted.
5. That a by-law be passed to defer the tax sale for one year.
ROY TA.NSLEY, Chairman
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ROY 'rANSLEY, Chairman
June, 1941.
. June, 1941~
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ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
November Session - First Report
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee reports as follows:
That the following hospital accounts be paid:-
Memorial Hospital, St. Thomas,
Maintenance ......______,.........____________........_______00.$
Grant-1097 days @ 50cm..mmnnnm......nn
Victoria Hospital, London umm.....____............___
Memorial Hospital, Tillsonburg:
Maintenance ..............-.-_..............-- ...._,_..........
Grant - 178 days @ 500 ___...m.m.'''...._____..
St. Joseph's Hospital, LondOun...........________...
Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto .___n___m"__O_
Parkwood Hospital, London
Ontario Hospital, Woodstock________.______m......___.
Brantford General Hospital
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
November Session - Second Report
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The Finance Committee reports as follows:
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1. That the Warden and Treasurer be authorized to borrow an
additional sum of $25,000. and that the necessary by-law be prepared.
1896 70
548 50
$ 2445 20
563 70
2, That by-law No, 1221 be amended to provide that old age pen-
sioners admitted to the Institution shall pay the sum of Twenty Dol-
lars per month for board and lodging.
311 50
(0 89 00
3, That the~,.Jollowing accounts be paid:
The Municipal World Ltd" Supplies, Clerk and
500 50
8D 50
52 50
1284 10
643 00
2800
!Treasurer '_.'___"___.m
u.m.m...mm.mu.mm$
The Municipal World Ltd" Supplies, Registry Office
J, D, Thomson, Sundry Account, Photo and Postage
London Children's Aid Society, re Esther J, Marshall
The Township of Yarmouth, Hospital ,Maintenance.m
Underwood Elliott, Fisher Ltd., Typewriter repah's
The Old Gardens, Funel'al wreath
The Dutton Advance, County rates printed....nmnm..
'The Aylmer Express, Adv. "Victory Loans"....mm_.....
Deputy Provincial Secretary, Conveyance of Pl'isoner.s
Ontario Training School for Boys, Maintenancen....
Ontario Training School for Girls, Maintenance...m
St, Thomas Children's Aid Society, Maintenance,
October ...............u......_.............u.........................,..................
E S. Livermore, Solicitor, General AccounL,nn.cmon.....
J. R, Bandeeu, Telephone Account .m............................n..
$ 5497 50
ROY TANSLEY, Chairman
November 1941.
44 46
5048
2 83
123 20
24 00
1 50
2000
8 00
1500
140 00
131 50
127 00
952 50
144 59
4 0"1
4. That accounts re supply of in.sulin and ambulance be r~ferred
to the local :muniCipalitIes,
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5. That Mr. Livermore be asked to attend the council meeting on
Wednesday {lfternoon and explain Children's Aid Tflatters.
N ovembel' Session - Third RepOl.t
To the Elgin County Council,
6. That request of the Children's Aid Society for grant be referred
to the January Session of the County Council.
Gentlemen:
7. That the County Clerk's reports re Old Age Pensions, Mothers'
Allowances, Licenses be received and printed in the Proceedings.
The Finance Committee reports as follows:
8. That request from the Children's Aid Society for clothing for
the Boyd children be approved.
We recommend that Miss Coffey's ,salary be raised to Eighty
Dollars per month and that by-law No. 1327 be changed accordingly.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ROY TANSLEY, Chairman
ROY TANSLIDY, Chairman
November 1941.
November, 1941.
'~'.
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AUDITORS' REPOR'l'
January Session
Your loans at the bank are Ten Thousand Dollars less than in
December 31st, 1939, which is most gratifying.
To the Warden and Council of the County of Elgin,
We have checked with the officials all records for available assets
and immediate liabilities.
Gentlemen:
We have carefully compared the several accounts of r-eceipts and
payments with the vouchers produced and orders authorizing the
various expenditures.
We have carefully checked all High and Continuation School ac~
counts duly signed by the principal and Secretary and certified by
the Auditors of each school, containing lists of names of all county
students, their individual days attendance and municipality of resi-
dence, together with total days attendance of all pupils attending.
Before any payments were made by the County we also checked
statements sent out to each municipality responsible for their students.
We, the under,Signed Auditors for the County of Elgin for the
year ending December 31st, 1940, respectfully submit to the following-
report:
All receipts for license money have been checked.
'~'<
We ,find the receipts exceed the payments by Forty-one
Nine Hundred and Twenty-one Dollars and twenty-four
follows:
Thousand,
cents as
The Arrears of Taxes Sale has cleaned
listed in the County Treasurer's office.
up a lot of your taxes
Dec. 31, 1940, Balance in Bank.muumnm....$ 58132 04
Partial Payment, Crown Witnes,s Sheets 648 15
Each municipality's share of hospital accounts has been checked
and same paid into the County Treasurer's office.
Less Outstanding Cheques, etchn
$ 58780 19
16858 95
$ 41921 24
The County has no Bonded Indebtedne.ss.
The Department regulatons regarding receipts being deposited in
bank to the credit of the County are being strictly observed, also all
payments are by cheque except pay list of Crown Witness fees in Ad-
ministration of JustIce accounts and pay lists for members' wages
and committee work when the Treasurer withdraws amount required
by cheque which gives him a record
We wish to commend you for adopting the system approved and
advocated by the Provincial Highways Department in keeping records
of your good roads system. It is a real .improvement on the former
system.
The National Defence tax is being deducted from all salaries and
labor accounts, subject to such taxe,s and same is being forwarded to
the Department of National Defence by the Treasurer each month.
We have verified the bank balance with all bills payable held by
the, 'Q,ank on December 31st, 1940, with certified statement of bank
balance attached.
All accounts of each department appear in accordance with
municipal accounting.
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:Abstract Statement of Receipts and Payments.
such a liability we would suggest that any balance due any recipient
of pension be returned to them each month. We understand some
counties are doing this. In this way the accumulated accounts could
be cleaned up.
The following statements are submitted:
Available Assets and Immediate Liabilities.
Detailed .statement of Revenue and Expenditure.
We have made a monthly audit of the Treasurer's accounts and
checked the Bank balance each quarter and forwarded a statement to
the Warden, Clerk and Chairman of the Finance Committee.
On December 31st, 1940, we find available assets to be $101,342.28,
while immediate liabilities amount to $90,400.84 showing a surplus of
$10,941.44.
All officials have furnished U,S with any information asked and
books in aU departments are kept in good order.
We have checked all municipalities' returns of' tax arrears to the
County Treasurer and same are posted in each ledger to the property
socharged,.The County Treasurer has credited and forwarded all
,collections of tax arrears to each municipality as due them to Decem-
ber 31st, 1940, also all receipts of tax arrears paid local treasurers are
being placed to the credit of the property so charged.
!We feel that you have transacted the business of the County in a
capable manner.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
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D. M. LEITCH and WM. E. LOCKE, Auditors
'.rhe total assessment of the County is $30,310,345.00.
The rate for 1940 was 41h mills plus the school rate.
::>ated at st. Thomas, January 16th, 1941.
The Treasurer's bond for $20,000,00 with the United States Fidelity
and Guarantee Company was renewed on December 15th, 1940, and is
deposited with the County Clerk; No. 80674-07-56-36.
(Details of report are prinited in separate form)
The insurance on the County Building.s $103,'500,00, expires June
23rd, 1941.
The insurance on the House of Refuge $39,700.00 expires February
27th, 1942,
The insurance on the Gaoler's residence and annex, $5,800,00 expires
June 23rd, 1941.
,We asked you in our report of last year to get the opmlOn of the
County Solicitor regarding the, liability of the County re any balance
of pensions under By-law No. 1221 due redpients of such pensions in
the I-louse of Refuge but no report has been handed us. If you consider
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TREASURER'S REPORTS
January Session
Water, Light, Heat
County Roads
Mi!3cellaneous
To the Warden and County Council,
Excess of Receipts ______.".....mn____
167 57
103568 25
49871 23
.$457712 09
.....0______................00...0...0___.....___ 41918 21
Gentlemen:
$499630 30
Cash on hand on
Adm. of Justice
Bills Payable
Interest
County Rate
Registry Office
Public Schools
House of Industry
Arrears of Taxes
County Roads
Miscellaneous
_______...$ 27177 02
12197 07
140000 00
Assets
Cash on hand ummmm__nmm._mm_._____...mmm....h__.________..$ 41921 21
Gov. Aid to Roads "'______mmm____ ___mmo________...._________..__."____ 47000 00
Suburban Area .m_n__nom_m____________.....__._____......__...._....___...... 3681 93
County Lines nmmm..n__.______nmm_....mnnm____.u__mmmnn___.. 1500 00
Administration of Justice ..___unmnn.......___________..___...______ 2500 00
Registry Office .____mum....on.___.._____.______.________........_______.___..__ 871 00
Corn Borer Act 0_____00"'_"________00"'''''''___'''___''__'_____'__00 ....__..____ 565 00
Miscellaneous ___________.___.__________....00__00__________ 800 00
----------$ 98839 14
I beg leave to submit the following statement of Receipts and Ex-
penditure, also Assets and Liabilities up to December 31st, 1940.
Receipts
204362 19
1801 68
'-';,
LIABILITIES
3980 17
26065 84
75104 76
8942 00
.$499630 30
Bills Payable .________00__..___......_______."..______...__........._____....__..____$ 50000 00
In terest -...._.._....._....___..........._.........__......_.........._._......_.............. 562, 17
High Schools __00._________.____...__.___0000......____00_______..___..______....._____ 26000 00
Public Schools ....---..__~nn...m____..__________.._....____n....___......m.m 6000 00
Provincial Police ____________.____...___.___....00__.......____._____..___.___.____ 414 00
Administration of Justice ._____..._..___._______..________.....______ 1500 00
Gaol Accounts h...nn...mn__.....__nn.___ _hn_______.________________n______ 772 95
House of Refuge ____n....__m....___._____..___.nn_..........________________m 700 00
Children's Aid __...___.m._____________......__n__..__._______...__......___._____.. 1251 00
Hospital Accounts .______._.._______.___.....___00______.........._____..__..____ 1200 00
County Roads ______nn...hnm__n..._.........__n_____..___________..___hn____ 3000 00
Surplus .....-..--........--._.........__...._...........__._..........................._..... 8690 02
Expenditures
Adm. of Justice ___.,...___..___......___....__00....___.......___...._________.00.__$ 19630- 78
Bills Payable .."__n.______......_____...m..............._____n____....nn..,n..__ 150000 00
Interest ____...'....00...............__.......__.....__......__00..00__00.__...____....__...--. 3665 38
Public Schools __......___.....___.____._...00.___......__00...__00__.......___..__00__ 12028 14
House of Industry ....__00..___...___......__.....___.........__00__..........__00 8200 49
Registry Office __00___00......____00...___00....___..____00..._____...............____ 456 36
High Schools mn...m__...._____..__n________.......__._____nn...._____......nn 71365 07
Arrears of Taxes ___.....__n__m..n.....m___._____nn..__________n.__....___ 26044 54
Mlambers' Wages .................__00...__.......___..00__00._............00...... 4850 90
Officers' Salaries .....___............_.__.__..___....________...__...____00.___.___5676 50
Printing ..____..__..........__.......__.....__...____00.__00.....__..__.__00__...__...____.. 1060 07
Care of Buildings m..___....__n._.m__..__...............______.________...___ 1110 98
$ 98839 14
It will be necessary to pass a by-law authorizing the Warden and
Treasurer to borrow $175,000.00 from the Bank of Montreal.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
B. B. GRAHAM, County Treasurer
~ St. Thomas, Ont, June 10th, 1941
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June Session
Estimates f-QI' Balance of CUl'l'B-ut Year
Cash on Hand _'n._..__________m..
Administration of Justice
Bills Payable
In terest
Registry Office
House of Industry
Arrears of Taxes
County Roads
Miscellaneous mnn"_,,______
nnnnnn........nnn$ 41872 96
2542 16
60000 00
9 17
871 46
1799 89
561 38
53107 05
3228 01
$163992 08
Administration of Justice "nnnnnon____" "m'mmmo....mnn..$
House of Industry m.n__.__n___nm..........________.__..____.....___.....___
Public Schools
Officers' Salaries
Members' Wages
Court House Commission
Interest
County Roads
Children's Aid
Hospitalization
Miscellaneous
War Purposes
9000 00
4500 00
5000 00
5000 00
5000 00
3500 00
"'.........n............ 4500 00
70000 00
14000 00
11000 00
5560 00
10000 00
$ 147060 00
To the Warden and County Council,
Gentlemen:
I beg leave to submit the following report of Receipts and Expen-
ditures to June 1st, 1941, and Estimates. for the balance of the current
year.
Receipts
That owing to the small amount of arrears, tax sale be adjourned
one year.
-~'i'
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Expenditures
B. B. GRAHAM, County Treasurer
Administration of Justice ___.n'...."n.unnnnn......uun."nnn$
BiIls Payable .nnmnn.."...".nnnmnn_"mnd,..n..""n.nnn.n.....__nd
In teres t ....n".........."..""".".""....n"....."""."".".".""_u.,,.._."..""."."."."".".'""n"
Public Schools .n.....num" .n"mnn."n'...nnn"".nmn"n.n.".n.....nn
House of Industry
Registry Office .".".".".'"."......".".."."..."".""..'"."..u___........".""""."""""""
High Schools "_"."nn".".."".".""""."".u"."n.'...."".nu"."n". .,"....."."U"""""
Members' Wages
Officers' Salaries """.."".""".""""."'....."".UU"."".___.,...""."."."."".."".,.",..
Printing and Stationery
Care of Buildings mnn.......".unnnnm___....__n.""..m"""nn.___.m"
Water, Light, Heat mmnnm___........."mm.m___.n___."...""___mm
County Roads nnnnumnn.n.....n..mnm'.......n."n.nnnn"........n.
Miscellaneous "n........."".U".""""."__."n.""..."n.""."..""..""n......""..'".".".""
9573 55
50000 00
1060 25
9619 24
3286 20
102 23
31980 95
1767 18
1941 77
417 23
509 28
97 08
33870 97
14058 07
$158284 00
BALANCE ........................................................................................ 5708 08
$163992 08
l,
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St. Thomas, January 21st, 1941
4. We estimate- the sum of $68,000,00 be raised by the Department
of Highways and the County of Elgin for construction, and $64,000.00
for maintenance on county roads for the year 1941, be allotted as fol-
lows:
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
County Roads _____...___________........_._________________..___$100000 00
Suburban Area
32000 00
1. The Elgin County RoadCornmittee reports that the sum of
One hundred and three thousand, five hundred and seventy dollars,
and twentytwo cents, ($103;570.22) was expended on the Elgin County
Highways during the year 1940.
2. County Roads:
Construction on county roads .nm..__..mn___.nmmmm..___nm.nnnn$
Maintenance on county roads
Maintenance on county roads in incorporated villages
Construction ou county roads in incorporated villages
and town.s ..--.--..--..----..---.-.-------....----.--------..----.----.------...-..-.--.---.--
iBridge Construction
County Bridges under By-law', No. 1091..________.._______..___.___________
3. General Expenses:
Superintendence and office expense._...____....______.......__m___..______
New machinery, tools and repairs__ ___..____________._m_____________________
Gravel Pits
Workmen's Compensation B.oard
Constable Fees ___._____,._._.__._.__._._._.______._ .-.---.-.-.--.--..--.-.------.....----.-.--.
Insurance..______.__._.________......_.____..__._.__.___..------.--..----.----..--..-----.-----...---..
Legal Fee.s .--.-..------....--.---.---.--.---.-.--...-----.--.-...----.-.....-.-.----...--.----........
Less receipts ___.____m.....________
Unpaid Accounts
5. That Mr. F. A. Bell be appointed County Engineer and Road
superintendent at a salary of $120~.OO per year with allowance of '5c
per mile use of car and expenses.
38429 06
19981 28
2350 18
6. Mr. F. A. Bell, C.E., and Mr. George Powles, be 'delegated to
attend the Good Roads Association in Toronto, February 26th and 27th,
1941, and the Warden be empowered to name a committee to attend
Association for ,tJ;le County Council.
3561 52
6190 70
10 75
7. That Fifteen dollars for membership in the Good Roads Asso-
ciation be paid.
3567 86
19981 85
5787 84
2567 07
529 52
508 09
104 50
8. We recommend that By-law No. 496 Village of Dutton, designat-
ing certain roads as connecting links be approved.
9. That no action be taken at this time, r8 county sinking fund
on machin-ery as outlined in letter from Mr. G. F. Smith, Department
of Highways, dated January 9th, 1941.
$103570 22
4727 04
10. This committee is not in favour. of as,suming that portion of
road in the Township of Malahide, serving the Airport, approximately
31h miles, be taken over by"tthe County.
$ 98843 18
10521 88
11. That the Road Committee meet as near the first of the
month as possible, in order to pass accounts before they are paid.
All of whiQh ,is respectfully submitted.
$109365 06
~, R. BA~D~~N, Ch,a,.irmlil:n o~ Roa,.q Committee
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SUBURBAN AREA COMMISSION
The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas.
St. Thomas, January 15th, 1941
In account with the
The meeting of the St. Thomas Suburban Area Commission was
held at the Court House, St. Thomas, this 15th day of January, 1941.
Elgin County Highway System
Present: Chairman Dr. F. Q. Lawrence, George Cross, R. D.
Bowey, F. A. Bell, a.E., and George Powles.
1. For expenditures on Suburban Area Roads under the supervi-
sion of George Powles, Assistant County Road Superintendent, subject
to the direction of the Suburban Area' Commission. January 1st, 1940,
to January 30th, 1941.
A detailed statement of accounts was submitted to the Commission
showing an expenditure on Suburban Area .road of $14727.91 of this
amount the City would be liable far 25% thereof, or $3681.98.
Orde.'ed by Commission
2.
Maintenance
1. That this account be presented to the City Council for pay.
ment.
Ditching
Culverts
Railway Signs
Snow roads, plowing, etc..................n.unnnnn
Dragging ............................................._.........'.nn.
Grading~"",...........,...............n__....._............._....._......
Weed cutting ..nm_.m_.......mum.m.._...nnnmm.n.
Gravel resurfacing
(5971 yds. gravel)
Calcium chloride
St. George st. crossing protectionn....n_...
Members' wages and expenses to Toronto,
1939 and 1940
.mmnnnn$
173 50
100 00
38 62
683 04
2533 67
294 08
163 65
5486 50
2. That the County of Elgin be notified that the sum of $8,000,00
will be required for construction and maintenance on county Subur-
ban Area roads for the year 1941.
3. That the City of st. Thomas be notified that the sum of
$8000.0D, will be required for construction and maintenance on Suburb-
an Roads for the year 1941.
845 09
599 70
4. That the following members of the Suburban Area Commis-
sion are entitled to be paid for their services for the year 1940, as
appears opposite their respective names as follows:
307 63
$ 112Z5 48
3.
Construntiou
Culverts ..._.......n............n....n...._.........n...._..........$
Tile un................n..__.u.._....n............un.......,.n.....n._
Engineering
Bridge on Road No. 16 S. A. mnm.........m..n
1514 34
1502 50
141 00
344 59
$ 3502 43
Dr, F. O. Lawrence, chairman.m....nmnnnnm$
George Cross
J. T. ,Webster, estate
55 09
52 54
50 00
$ 157 63
5. That Dr. F. O. Lawrence, be re-appointed chairman of the St.
Thomas Suburban Area Road Commission.
6, That the Commission adjourn.
$ 14727.91
City's Portion at 25% .mnnnmnmnmmnu..$ 3681 98
Certified Correct.
F. O. LAWRENCE,
F, Q. LAWRENCE,
Chairman, Suburban Arca Commission.
Cbairma.n of Commission
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To the Warden and Council
3. We recommend that the County purchase 8 acres of gravel
on the north half of Lot B, Concession 7, Township of Aldborough, at
a cost of $3,500.00.
of the County of Elgin,
4. We recommend that $250.00' be paid to James Baird, Vienna,
for the right to divert Otter Creek in the Village of Vienna, so as to
provide a new location for the County Bridge on the Creek Road.
Gentlemen:
Your Road Committee begs to report as follows:
5. We recommend that a bituminious road mix pavement be con-
structed on the following roads this year:
1. Due to weather conditions the County roads in Elgin were
severely damaged this spring and the cost of repairs exceeded that
,contemplated when the estimates were prepared at the January Ses-
sion.
(a) From Union to Sparta, in the Township of Yarmouth-
approximately 5 miles.
2. The following is an approximate estimate of the cost of main-
taining the county road system for the remainder of 1941 and for the
construction programme recommended by your committee.
Paid to date (not including Suburban Area)mnmnm___m.ununm_$ 30000 O~
Maintenance __.____....._.______._.__._...____...__._.__..,-<____.____.____._...._.___._____ 10000 00
(b) From Shedden to Fingal in the Township of Southwold-
2% miles,
(c) In the,~Yi1lage of Springfield-approximately % mile.
Gravelling ______nnnnm.nnn._....'...__...nn______.nn__n._.__.___..__.__..nnn_.
Ordinary expenses, graders and trucks, less rentals
Office Expenses, overhead
Village Grants
Construction-
Bridges
Road Mix
Preparing
8000 00
9000 00
3050 00
4300 00
(d) In the Village of Avon-approximately .6 miles.
6. We recommend that approximately 11 miles of County road
be prepared for future paving.
bituminious pavement
roads for future pavements_
12750 00
35500 00
8000 00
7. We have received notice that By-law No. 1317 has received the
approval of the Department of Highways. Under this by-law the
County assumes 3 miles of road in the Township of Dunwich leading
to 'I'yroconnell.
Cost of purchasing
of Aldborough
Cost of purchasing
Incidentals
$ 56250 00
a gravel pit in Township of
3500 O~
power grader________________.__.,.____,...._____n 1300 00
1300 00
8. We recommend that a by-law be prepared authorizing the
road-
$164700 00
"Being a road extending northwesterly and northerly across part
of Not 20, concession VII, in the Township of Bayham from the wes-
tern limit of the King',s Highway diversion as defined by deposited
Plan, No. D-59, to its intersection with the western curved limit of
the King's Highway diversion continued northerly as shown on a Plan
marked A. &, 7-21" to p~ :t;everteq to the Township of Bayham.
$132700 00
Sl,.1blJrban Ar~~ "''''......__________n__m__m__......._.._..._...mmmmnmm 320.00 00
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9. We recommend that a by-law be prepared authorizing the
County of Elgin to place stop signs on the north and south sides of
the road allowance between concessions 9 & 10 at the side road between
lots 18 & 19 in the Township of South Dorchester.
COUNTY ROAD COMMITTEE
November SessiQn
10. We recommend that the Insurance on the Elgin County High-
ways employees, be renewed with Percy Locke, Agent for the Phoenix
Insurance Co.
To the Warden and Council
of the County of ELgin,
Gentlemen:
1. As iN. the past the County is supplying and applying dust layer
on the roads in front of schools, railway crossings, Hamlets and
Cemeteries. Private parties requiring calcium chloride may obtain it
at the rate of 35c per 100 Ibs. if it is applied to county roads.
Your Road Committee begs to report as follows:
1. During the current year the following construction work was
done on the 'County roads.
12. We recommend that a supplementary by-law be passed to pro-
vide an additional $32,700.00 for road purposes.
AU of which is respectfully submitted.
J. R. BANDEEN,
(a) Tar, Road mulch pavements were laid on the following roads.
In the Township of Yarmouth from Union to Sparta and the
road between lots 21 & 22 in Sparta from the North to South
limits of ' the Village, a total distance of about 6% miles. Main
'Street in the Village of' Springf~eld about ,65 miles. The town-
line between South Dorchester and North Dorchester through
the Village of Avon and the road between lots 3 &4 in the
Village of Avon from the Townline southerly a total distance of
about ,-%, mile. One half of the cost on townline will be paid by
the County of Middlesex.
Chairman of Elgin County Road Committee
St. Thomas, Ont., June 12th, 1941.
(b) The following roads have been prepared for future paving.
The ~ake road in the Townships' of Malahide and' tBayham,
from the end of the old pavement at Lakeview to the top of the
West Hill at Port Burwell.
The road between Shedden and Fingal in the Township of
Southwold.
(c) The 'Currie' Road in the Township of Dunwich, from Dutton
northerly to Road No. 12, has been widened and easy curves
'constructed at the turns.
",""-
(d)
A new concrete bridge has been constructed over Catfi,sh Creek
on the Townline between Malahide and Dereham.
'The County of Oxford will be responsible for ]h of the
cost Qf the wOl'k,
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(e) Culverts were widened on the Townline between Aldborough
and Dunwich, opposite Gore Conce.ssion, Dunwich, and the
road widened at this point.
estimated that there is about 16 feet of gravel on this property.
Work is now in progress in preparing for the removal of
gravel.
(f) Work is in progress in constructing culverts and regrading
the townline between North and South Dorchester, opposite
lots 6 and 7.
5. During the year the Ontario Department of Highways approved
the By-Laws passed in 1937-38 for adding about 38 miles of
roads to the County Road System. With the addition of these
roads the County of Elgin will have about 240 miles under its
jurisdiction. About lS.5miles are under the Suburban Area
Commission or a total of 2'58.5 miles, This mileage includes the
total length of county roads on the Townline between Elgin,
Middlesex and Kent.
(.g) It is the intention to drive piles to strengthen the Bridge on
the Mill road in Vienna, and repair the present floor this
year.
2. 'The expenditures on the county roads from January 1st. to
October 31st, 1941, were as follows:
Maintenance nnnmn...................nnnmnnmnmn...'.n$ 43519 62
Constructian .m...mmnmmmmum...........nnmnnnn.. 36008 26
County Bridges ............___.....nnnn'm___nmnn......n.. 1443 25
New Machinery m,'__'nnnnmnmnnmnn.nnn"..mnm 7266 71
New Gravel Pit, Aldbaraughnmnmnnnm.n...... 3500 00
Insurance ...um....n..n...m."""nmnnmnmm......nm.mn. 731 46
!Legal Fees ..nmn______,,..nn............n...nm___.nnn.,..___. 60 80
;Salaries mm'.........m.'n...n....nnmnnnn.nnnn.....m.m.. 3133 30
Constable Fees ..nm....nmm..............___.nnmnn___..... 455 95
Villages and Tawn Grantsm...______...mnnn.......... 2641 73
6. The appraximate amaunts af gravel removed from the County
pits from Janu~ry 1st, taOctaber 31st, are as follaws:
Hathaway pit, Tawnship af Yarmauthm_.__-m....mnI7,653
PleasaQ..\Valley Pit, Twp. af Yarmauth.,.......n.......n23,305
Ralasan Pit, Twp, of Dereham.....,..un_........,..___.nnnn 3,755
Haughton Pit mn.,..m.m....,...mnn..nmmnmn..mnmm..mn 1,800
cu. yds.
cu. yds.
cu. yds.
cu. yds.
7. The Internatianal truck purchased by the County in 1938 was
wrecked' by a collisian with a Railway car at the Landon &
Port Stanley crassing an Talbat Street, st. Thamas, in Septem-
ber. The County naw has anly ane truck in service.
$ 98761 08
Less receipts mn___.,.._... .................nn..m................n 6621 03
8. We recammend that a supplementary by-law be passed to. in~
,crease the apprapriation for raad expenditures far 1941 by
$20,000.00. The expenditure an county raads during 1941 were
less than the estimates made at the June Sessian of the Caunty
Council.
$ 92140 05
Canstructian and maintenance raad under
jurisdictian af the Suburban Area Cam-
missian nnnn._.._m"_.........nn___mmnmnm.'.....'... 47464 26
$139604 31
It is faund necessary, however, to. increase these estimate.s
on account af the expenditures faund necessary by the Subur-
ban Area Commissian to. rebuild the Talbat Raad to. serve the
Fin~al Bambing Schaal.
3. A new Adams Grader, Diesel pawered, No.. 412, was purchased
this year at a cost of $7,267.00.
4. . The County purchased 8 acres of land on lat B, concessian 7,
in the TQwnship af Aldboraugh at a cast of $3,500.00. It i&
9. We recammend that the raad between cancessians 10 and 11,
appasite lat 19, in the 'Tawnship af Yarmauth and the road
used in lieu thereof an the lat 19, cancessian 11, fram the
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Village of Mapleton to the Townline between the Townships of
Yarmouth and South Dorchester, a total distance of about .15
miles, be assumed by the county as county road.
concession 8, northerly to the main gate of the No. 14 'Flying Service
Training School be as.sumed under the Elgin County Road System, a
total distance of about 2.1 miles.
10. We wish to express our appreciation for the splendid co-
operation at all times shown by Mr, T. S. Caldwell as !District
Engineer for the Department of Municipal Roads of Ontario,
and to go on record as having 'complete confidence in Mr.
Caldwell in the discharge of his duties.
3. That the Warden and County Clerk he authorized to enter into
an agreement with the Ontario :Department of Highways regarding
any payments which may be made during 1941 and 1942 by the Domi...
nion Board of Transport or Airforce authorities to the construction of
the road leading to the No. 14 Flying Service 'Training School north-
east of Aylmer and the Talbot Road leading to the Fingal Bom'Ping
and Gunnery School.
We recommend that a letter be sent to Mr. Caldwell personally,
and a copy to Mr. J. A. P. Marshall, Chief Engineer, Department of
Municipal Roads, Dept. of Highways, expressing this appreciation.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
J. R. BANDEEN, Chairman Road Committee
J. R. BANDEEN, Chairman Road Committee
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To the Warden and Council
of the County, of Elgin,
Gentlemen:
Your Road Committee re'commend as follows:
1. That the Warden and County Clerk be authorized to sign an
agreement to revert the land in Lot c, ,concession 7, Aldborough town-
ship, formerly used as a county gravel pit to D. N. Walker, and that
clause 2 of by-law No. 982 be repealed.
2. That the Road in the 'Township of Malahide between conces-
sions 7 and 8 and Gore Concession and 8, apposite lots 11 to 15 inclu-
sive and the road between lots 15 and 16 from the southerly limit of
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4. That the tender of J. G~ Palmer for the supply of coal be
accepted as follows:
GAOL COl\lMITTEE
To 'the Elgin County Council,
3 carloads of egg coal at $12.97 per ton.
20 tons of coke at $12.00 per ton.
Gentlemen:
The Gaol Committee reports as follows:
1. That account from Andersons Ltd., $36.00 be paid.
2. That we recommend the purchase of a fumigator box for use in
the County Gaol.
5. That the brick work in the ,cells in the Gaol be plastered and
painted.
3. That the matter of the purchase of stokers for the Court
House and Gaol be referred to the next session.
6. That we recommend' the installation of wash tubs and shower
in the basement of the Gaol.
F. L. TRUMAN, Chairman
7. That a push button be placed in each of the gaol corridors;
these to be connected with a bell in the gaol office and an extension
buzzer in the Turnkey's house.
All of which is resp~ctfully submitted.
January, 1941.
All of which is r~~pectfully submitted.
F. L. TRUMAN, Chairman.
June, 1941.
June Session
To the Elgin County Council,
November Session
Gentlemen:
To the Elgin County Council,
'1'he Gaol Committee reports as follows:
Gentlemen:
1. That the tender of Frank Trace, of Shedden, to decorate five
rooms in the Court House for $169.00 be accepted.
The Gaol <Committee reports as follows:
2. That two stdols be purchased for the Registry Office at a cost
of $5.25 each.
1. That communication from thE) Provincial Secretary re appoint-
ment of gaol officials and salaries be flied.
2.
That the following accounts be paid:
Sanders & Bell, step pO.sts....m
Andersons Ltd., sox for Gaol
Gillard & Price, repairs
.nnmmnnnnmn$
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23 40
79 74
3.
That the following accounts be paid:
Times-Journal, ad. for tenders ________m .___...$
Norsworthy Co., braze casting....."..__........__
Andersons Ltd., towels .____.........................._
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2 10
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3. That tender of Durnan and :Spry for supply of meat to the
County Gaol be accepted. 150 per lb.
EDUCATIONAL CQMMITTEE
4. That tender of the Imperial System of Baking for the supply
of bread to the County Gaol be accepted. 6e per 1~ lb. loaf.
Janum-y Session
To the Elgin County Council,
All of which is respectfully submitted.
F. L. TRUMAN, Chairman.
Gentlemen:
November 1941.
The Education Committee reports as follows:
1. That E. S., Livermore be paid Two Hundred Dollars for serw
vices re the Aylmer High School lawsuit.
2. Tha:tH. E. Wilson be appointed a member of the Aylmer Board
of Education for a term of three years.
3. That no action be taken in connection with resolution from
the County of Victoria re fees for entrance examinations.
4. That membership fee in the Ontario Education A.ssociation be
paid and that the Warden appoint the delegates to attend the annual
convention.
All of whi,ch is respectfully submitted.
H. G. TAYLOR, Chairman
January 1941.
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HOUSE OF REFUGE COMMITTEE
To the Elgin County Council,
January Session
Gentlemen:
The Education Committee reports as follows:
To the Elgin County Council,
1. That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign renewal
agreement with the London Board of Education.
Gentlemen:
2. That we concur with resolution from the City of wel1and re
larger provincial grants for education costs.
The House of Refuge Committee reports as follows:
3. That we take no action 1'e appeal of School Section No. 13 of
The Township of Dunwich.
1. That the annual report from the Department Inspector be
filed.
4. That report from the County Council Section of the Ontario
Education Association be filed.
2, That the Keeper and Matron, and Chairman of the Committee
attend the annual meeting of the Association of Managers of Homes
for Aged and Inti'fm, and that the membership fee in the said Associa-
tion be paid.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
H. G. TAYLOR, Chairman
3. That correspondence and report from the Dominion Fire and
Burglary Alarms Limited be f.'led.
June 1941.
4. That the Committee call for tenders for the installation of
stokers at the House of Refuge and that they be given power to act
on said tenders.
5. That the Keeper and Matron be granted one week's holiday.
6. That account of Hamilton and Stott for $3.50 be paid.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
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To the Elgin County Council,
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
Gentlemen:
The House of Refuge Committee reports as follows:
The House of Refuge Committee reports as follows:
1. That we accept the report of Harry Angus, heating engineer,
and recommend that his account for services be paid.
1. 'That the Physician's report be received and printed in the
Proceedings.
2. That no action be taken re Vacu-Draft device for furnaces.
2. That the report of the Inspector be received and printed in the
Proceedings.
3. That the Clerk be appointed to attend the annual convention
of Superintendents and Matrons of Houses of Refuge, at Picton.
3. That the contract for bread be given to the Imperial System
of 'Baking.
4. That tender of J. G. Palmer for thirty tons of egg coal at
$13.10, be accepted.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
4. That the salary of the Keeper and Matron be increased by
$20,00 per month each and that by-law No. 1347 be amended accord-
ingly. Increase to 'commence December 1st.
E. E, ATKINSON, Chairman
All of which is respectfully submitted.
June 1941.
E. E. ATKINSON, Chairman
November 1941.
Second Report
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
Second Report
To the Elgin County Council,
The House of Refuge Committee reports q..,s follows:
That we agree to the transfer of the second mortgage now held by
Merinda Hathaway toD. N. Walker.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Gentlemen:
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'The House of Refuge Committee reports as follows:
Your Committee, with the other members of the County Council,
made a complete inspection of the Elgin House of Re'fuge on Tuesday
afternoon, November 25th inconsequence of the critical report made
to Mr. Ju~Ug~ Keillor MGKl;ty ~:t the Fl;l,ll Ass:ize GQ\l.rt by the Grand
Jury.
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Your Committee begs to report that we find that the report of the
Grand Jury misrepresented conditions in the Institution and, most
regrettably, gave the public the impression that parts of the Institu-
tion were virtually unfit for habitation and a disgrace to Elgin County.
To the Warden and Members of
Physician's Report
Elgin County Council,
Your 'Committee takes strong exception to such a report being
presented and made public a.'3 it not only reflects on the Institution
and its management but on your committee, the County Council as a
body and on Elgin County itself.
Gentlemen:
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I have the honour of presenting the Sixty-sixth annual medical
report of the 'Elgin House of Industry up to October 31st, 1941, and
submit the following for your consideration.
I made fifty-two visits to the House of Industry and attended
Your Committee has inspected the rooms and accommodations
criticized by the Grand Jury in an impartial manner and we do not
feel that such criticism was justified. Your Committee has found that
the Elgin House of Refuge is well managed. The rooms are - clean,
comfortably warm and well-lighted and ventilated. The inmates are
well fed and had no complaints to make to members of the Committee
or other members of the County Council.
three inmates in the Memorial Hospital as follows:
Thomas Erackenbury-January 17th-February 25th, 1941.
George Grose-January 25th-May 1st, 1941.
Agnes Ivey-June 21st-July 11th, 1941.
There were no births.
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visit the House of Refuge and see for themselves whether the unfavor-
able report presented by the Grand Jurors was justified.
Date
Name
There were eight deaths, three females and five males as follows:
Cause of Death
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Dec.
Feb.
Feb.
17, 1940 Alex MClCallum
3, 1941 [)uncan Thomson
25, 1941 Thomas
Brackenbury
E. E. ATKINSON, Chairman
November, 1941.
June 15, 1941
June 23, 1941
Aug. 6, 1941
Sept. 28, 1941
Sept; 29, 1941
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Sylvanus Swartz
Dougald Gray
Josephine Smith
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Yours very truly,
D. L. EWIN, Physician
Age
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68
Cardio Vascular Renal Dise.
Chronic Myocarditis
64
Chronic Arthritis and
Myocarditis
Paralysis Agitans
Arteria Sclerosis
Locomotor Ataxia
Apoplexy
Chronic Myocarditis
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Inspector's Report
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To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The following is my report on the House of Refuge for the year
ending October 31st, 1941:
1. Number of inmates at last report.....mn.................u.......nn 39
2. Number admitted during year................___.........__......__,...n__.___ 6
3. Number of deathsmnn..........__...__.__..........___n__..___..mnnmmmmnn 8
4. Number dischargedn__,...n......mmmmnmnmn__nnmn___nmmm__n___ 6
5. Number absconded unm..._.___.........._______'__'___...__...... ..mm.m_________ 1
6. Number of inmates now in Housen..........._______.. mn''''n___n_,n. 30
7. Number of inmates sent from the several municipalities during
the year:
Aldborough
Yarmouth
Port :Stanley
2
3
1
6
8. The various causes of pauperism of inmates admitted to ,the
House during the year may be classified as follows:
Destitute m.n__________m..__.....__..m................. 3
Ill-health ..,oo.'......m......'..__.............____...oo... 1
Old Age
Crippled
1
1
6
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Average number of inmates during the year....oo..__.. 341h
Average number with Keeper's family and hired help 39%
Number of weeks' board of inmates........oo.....,.................oo... 1799
Number of week's board with Keeper's familym..m.... 2059
Total expenditure during the year.....__.....moo__.....oo..........$ 7882 7G
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From farm stock sold ....m........m....................m__.................$
From Old Age Pensions, inmates__..__...__.........................
Produce sold ..__.n..__ oo..n........____.......__.........__........................oo..
Sundries ......................................................................................
Inmates
1049 44
1440 00
698 20
50 00
380 75
$ 3618 19
15. Le'aving amount actually expended for support of
inmates ................... ......................................................
16.
Average expenses per day of each person.......,....................
17. Average expenses per week of each person................
18. Average expenses per year of ach person__...........,......
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Fa.rm Expenses
Hired Labor .n..............................................,..........$
Implements ............................................,.................
Stock ..__ ....__.__..n"......oon.....oo__..........____.oooo.....oo__.n..__
Feed
Se,ed ........................................ .........................,.......
Gas and Oil
Miscellaneous ..........................................................
House Expenses
Bread .....__. .......__...__00.......__.............,...,.,.__..............__.$
M.eat
Groceries
Provisions ..........................................................._....
Dry, 'Goods ...........................................................
Boots and Shoes
Furniture and Hardwal"e.. ""."'''__''...__m__..,''''''''
Drugs
Coal and Wood
Miscellaneous
Barber ,. n...........'....__........... ........".",.......__n...____..........
4264 57
33.87
2 38
123 61
257 10
243 07
371 90
164 28
91 80
168 75
241 14
$ 1538 04
353 30
888 lQ
276 76
338 87
417 67
69 86
88 11
30 03
597 87
296 64
120 00
$
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Repairs --..........------....-...---...--......-.--.....--..--------.-----.$
Incidental .------....-.---....---..---....---.----.----------.-..-------..
Hired Laabor ....---....----....--...---.----.-----..----..----..--
96 83
438 55
395 00
$
Salaries
Keeper and Matron on.__m"_"___"'___' ________...___.....$
Physician
National Defence Tax __un.._m....___________.'._______"""
1601 83
270 00
65 30
$
Total Expenditures omunm._.mn..mnn.nn..mnnmm..--n--_"
930 38
1937 13
.....$ 7882 76
19. The following produce was raised on the farm during the
year:
945 Bushels of Oats
30 Loads of Hay
10 Acres Ensilage Corn
100 Bushels Potatoes
15 Bushels of Carrots
45 Loads' of Straw
Quantity of Pumpkin and Squash
10 Bushels Beets
10 Bushels Onions
10 Bushels Parsnips
254 Bushels Wheat
Garden Produce
8 Bushels Beets
10 Bushels Onions
300 Bushels Sugar Beets
100 Heads of Cabbage
70 Bushels of Tomatoes
1h Acre .sweet Corn
Quantity Lettuce, Parsley, Asparagus
Quantity Plums, Grapes
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25 Quarts Milk per day
600 Quarts IFruit canned in Hause
1000 Dozen Eggs consumed
1460 Pounds of Butter
Fann ,Stock
4 Horses
9 Cows
20 Hogs
3 Yearlings
2 Brood Sows
100 Chickens
2 Calves
1 Bull
23. The total amount expended by the County on the House of
Refuge is as follows:
Farms, 100 acres, Co.St.__..m....._____mnmnhnnmm$ 7298 95
House of Refuge ............m..__......"..n....'...nm..n.n 14476 26
Laundry .mnnnmn,.'nnnn.nnn".nmnmnnn..nmnnnn__ 687 61
Fire' Escapes ....nn....______..nn....mnu.................nn 390 00
Root Cellar, Henery, etc. mn...nnnnnnnnm..... 1419 43
Cottages, etc. nnnmnnnmnnnnnnnmn__.n............ e952 87
Brick Ice House ...mn.........nnnnmnmm.nmnm. 192'0 '50
Barns, etc, mnnnnnnn...nmnnnmnm_....___mn.....m.... 7004 37
Tile Drains ........nn........m...........................nnnm. 4162 23
Tile Drain Outlet nnnnnmnnmnnnnnnn...___mn... 132 03
Hot Air Pump Tank Connections....___.......... 920 6'0
Refrigerator nn.'__'.",'mm''''___'nn.'.'''Unnn''...mn'''' 590 00
Fencing n...__..__.......__...__......................____......".......... 1979 07
Orchard ........................."..........................u."'n..'."" 85 85
Heating Apparatus nmnmnmnn...mn.........nn__.... 2305 44
Boiler Room and Soft Coal Boilernnm...mn" 3837 52
Deep Well ....._......mm..m.....mnmm.__nnn.............. 2436 40
Silo .........................".....n..n...............O.._...................... 293 62
Hog Pen nnmn.nnnnmnnmnmnn..___nnnnn'n.nnn 654 99
Electric Installation and Pumpsm.....".......n 2372 00
Plumbing n..mnnnnnnnn...mnnmnmnmnmnn.n.'"..... 3174 00
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416 35
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PETITIONS AND LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Septic Tank and Drain..................................__
Sundries ,___.."...._._......n.u___....n....._...___..____nmnnn....
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24. Received from Government on account of
expenditures for land and building_________...
To the Elgin County Council,
4000 00
Gentlemen:
$ 60456 90
The Petitions & Legislation Committee report as follows:
25. There were 45 inmates in the House during 1941; 30 males,
15 female,s, Of, the 30 inmates in the House on the list of November
1941, 18 were males and 12 females.
1. That no action be taken with regard to resolution from the
County of Oxford re the transportation of the Dominion's fighting
forces.
The management has been satisfactory.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
2. That we concur with resolution from the County of Hastings
re the abolition of Grand Juries, but oppose resolution from the same
County to reduce t~,~ number of petit jurors.
JOHN D. THOMSON, Inspector
St. Thomas, Ontario, November 1941
3. That we take no action re resolution from the County of Peel
to discontinue allowances for mileage and other expenses to officers
connected with the Administration of Justice, but that we concur with
clause requiring Judges to contribute to their own pensions.
4. That resolution from the County of Peel re costs of Administra~
tion of Justice in 'cases of people 'convicted of capital offences be flIed.
5. That we ,concur with resolution from the County of Peel re
costs ,of Royal Commissions.
6. That resolution from the County of Simcoe re farm labor be
flied.
~7. That resolution from the County of Kent re railway transpor-
tation for soldiens be filed.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN G. GILLIES, Chairman
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To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The Petitions & Legislation Committee reports as follows:
1. That resolution from the County of Kent re the deferrrnent of
the census taking be filed.
2. 'That resolution from the County of Lambton re notice to local
clerks of the admission of indigent patients to hospitals be filed.
3. That we, do not concur with resolution from the County of
Perth re the exemption of farm forest areas from assessment for drain-
age purpas{!s.
4. That we endorse resolution from the Kent County Swine Pro-
ducers Association re community auction sales and hauling of live
stock.
5. That resolution from the County of Huron ore a municipal-con-
trolled medical service, be filed.
6. That we endorse resolution from the County of WeIland, re the
compulsory insurance of motor vehicles.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JOHN G. GILLIES, Chairman
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The Petitions and Legislation Committee reports as follows:
That we endorse resolution received from the County Council of
the County of Huron requesting a flat rate for Hydro.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
J. C. GILLIES, Chairman.
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8. That Summers Harper be appointed Corn Borer Inspector for
the year 1941 and that a by-law be prepared.
January Session
To the E:gin County Council,
9. That we recommend that a grant of $1,000 be paid to the
Agricultural Advisory Board.
Gentlemen:
That honorary members be the members of the Agricultural Com-
mittee of the County.
The Agricultural Committee reports as follows:
1. That the annual fee of $50.00 be paid to the Ontario Agricul-
tural Council and that all the memberl3 of the Agricultural Commit-
tee be delegates to attend the annual convention.
That the following be members of the Advisory Agricultural Board
-John Sloan, F. H. Miller, Grant Mitchell, W. B. Lancaster, Harry
Kent, R. A. Penhale, D. Noble, and that a by-law be prepared for the
same.
2. That we accept acknowledgment ft'om the Federal Department
of Agricuture, through F. S. Thomas, Agricultural Representative for
the County of Elgin, and as soon as conditions permit proceed with the
work of the establishment of Elgin County as a T,B. restricted area;
All of which is respectfully submitted.
RALPH AUCKLAND, Chairman
January, 1941.
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in this work.
June Session
3. That we concur with resolution from the County of Peel re
price of farm products.
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
4. That we concur with resolution from the County of Halton, re
the subsidizing of agricultural commodities.
The Agricultural Committee reports as follows:
1. That re.solution from the County of Kent, re adjustment of
freight rates on live stock be endorsed.
2. That we concur with resolution from the County of Middle-
sex, re the manufaacture of calfhood vaccine.
'5. That we concur with res'olutions from the County of Perth
re Egg Grading Stations and Soldier Farm Labor; and that no action
be tall::en re resolution from the same County 1'e Grain Freight Assist-
ance.
3. That resolution from the County of Peel re the setting of
prices on hogs and cheese be Med.
4. That resolution from the County of Norfolk re prices of
agricultural products be filed.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
RALPH AUCKLAND, Chairman
6. That we concur with resolution from the County of WeIland
re price of farm products,
7. That communications from the Honrable James G. Gardiner,
and Wilson H. :Mlills, M.P., re the setting of prices on farm products, be
filed.
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Gentlemen:
'The Agricultural Committee reports as follows:
1. That communication from the Minister of Agriculture at
ottawa 1'8 County of Elgin resolution requesting parity of price on
manufactured milk be filed.
2, That communication from the Provincial Entomologist rc
corn borer infestation be, filed,
3. We recommend that the 1942 council form a reforestation 'com-
mittee to go into the matter of reforesting the vacant lands owned by
the County.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
R. AUCKLAND, Chairman.
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January Session
January 24th, 1941.
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The War Purposes Committee reports as fonows:
That we mal;::e a grant of Qne Hundl'ed Dollars each to the Grccl{
War Relief Fund, and to Salvation Army for their war effort.
A. N. WALKER, Chairman
June Session
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
The War Purposes Committee reports as follows:
1. That a grant of $200.00 be made to each local Red Cro.ss
Society in the County; the money to be used specifically for the wOl'h:
of the local branch.
2. That a .grant of $200,00 be given to the Aylmer Recreation Com-
mittee.
3. That the request from the Chatham War Chest be filed.
4. That a by-law for $10,000, confirming resolution carried at the
January Se,ssiQU\ QI;: passed aJl. l;;eqpest.ed b-y the De~artrn,ent cjf Muni-
cipal Affairs.,
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5. That the following account be paid:
Times-Journel-To display re Victory Loan Week, $40.00.
THE CillLDREN'S AID SOCIETY
January 18th, 1941
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Foster Home Committee
A. N. WALKER, Chairman
Chairman-Mr. Ernest Lashbrook
Members- Mr. Clarence Patterson
Miss Amelia Kerr
Mrs. E. D. Potts
Mrs. C, McMurtry
Mrs. J; McCabe
Mr. O. L. Austin
Home Finder-Miss Catherine Cox, assisted in British Child Guest
investigation by Mrs, C. McMurtry, chairman, and a Com-
mittee of ladies, including:
June 1941.
November Session
To the Elgin County Council,
The War Purposes Committee reports as follows:
Mrs. T. B['own
Mrs. Mi. C. Farley
MrS. H. Galloway
Mrs. C, S. Gilbert
Mrs, A. A. Ingram
Mrs, J. McCabe
Mrs. W. E. Turville
A report of the Foster Home Committee from April 1st, 1940, to
January 1st, 1941, is as follows:
Mrs. C. 'McMurtry
Mrs. J. B. Potts
Mrs. F. G. Sanders
Gentlemen:
1. That a, grant of Two Hundred Dollars be given to the Active
Service Men's Recreation Club of Aylmer.
2. That the balance of the money in the hands of the Committee
be divided equally among all the Red Cross Societies of the County.
Applications :-
A. N. WALKER, Chairman.
City of st. Thomas-British Child Guests__.......__...__...... 146
Other ..__.....__.......................__.............. 20
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64
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Other
All of which is respectfully submitted.
November, 1941.
Other Counties
Of these, 239 applications were dealt with by the ~oster
Committee as follows:
Accepted
Rejected
OtherW!l:i~ Q,~~lt with ......""'''..".......,....---,...,...".....
315
Home
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58
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CHILDREN'S AID COl\lMITTEE
CORN BORER INSPECTOR'S REP.oRT
To the Elgin County Council,
To the Warden and Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
'The Children's Aid Committee reports as follows:
1. The cost of maintenance of pay wards to the County fl'om
January 1st to October 31st, was $10,630.00.
'The cost for the month of October was $952. a decrease of twenty
per cent. from the previous months of the year.
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit to you the report of the annual Corn Borel'
cleanup for 1941.
There are thirty-nine wards for which the County pays 150 per
day compared with fifty pay wards at January 1st, 1941. The total
number of children under care of the Society is one hundred and
eighty-nine.
1940 was a bad year and the County ended the year with an infes~
tation count of 70%. This was general throughout the Province. The
Spring of 1941 was early and dry; this assisted in getting the cleanup
done quickly and thoroughly.
STEWART BROWN, Chairman.
The expenses of the 1941 cleanup are as follows:
Aldbol'ough ...............<<.........................m...............$ 136 25
IDunwich _ ....m........................... ............................. 116 00
Southwold ........~.....m...........m............................ 126 50
Yarmouth ....................................- ....................... 118'30
Malahide .mm..mou.............,......... ..........m.......... 130 50
Bayham .._......................'...................""""""'..'"'' 78 50
South Dorchester .m.............m.......m................ 62 50
County Inspector .....m"'"'''''''' ........................ 252 00
Printing and Advertising _______..mm 8 80
All of which is respectfully submitted.
November, 1941.
$ 1029 35
This is an increase of about Seventy Dollars which I consider to
be reasonable considering the extent of the work that was done. I am
pleased that this expenditure has resulted in a decrease in infestation
from 70% to 29% which puts us in a favorable position again,
The cleanup campaign will ,continue regardless of war conditions.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
SUMM'ERS HARPER,
Corn Borer Inspector
November, 1941.
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COUNTY CLERK~S REPORT ON LICENSES
OLD AGE PENSIONS REPORT
To the Elgin County Council,
To the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
Gentlemen:
I have to report the following licenses in force on the f~'rst day of
November, 1941:
I present herewith report in connection with the administration
of the Old Age Pensions Act in the County of ,Elgin:
Auctioneer
ISince the passing of the Act 1749 applications have been received,
the pre~ent disposition of which is a.s follows:
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A. J. McAlpine........___nn.m..n.m.mu__..__nnn..mnStrathroy
A. J. Branton mnmn..........___._______ nmmnnmnmnn__Rodney
Harold G. Clark ....mmnm..___n.______n.........__Wallacetown
!Larue J. Ross ............unmm...__nmmn___m.nm...Highgate
Wilson Pound ___n.nnnm...mn...........nnnum..__mmmAylmer
Clarence Wolfe .....__....___..mmnmmnnmm ".h.... '..;uVienna
Fred Haggan mnmh..nmm........m.....muuumnnmmAylmer
T. M,erritt Moore ....unmmmmmnmnnnnnn........nuAylmer
F~ank Fulkerson .m.m....._.....h._..u..n......m....Tillsonburg
Duncan A. Brown nmnmmmnmmnnmnn.....m.....rShedden
S. A. Brady . ..nmm u.m..n.muu.mnmuunumnmuniBelmont
Harry '.Laur .ummummnnmnnnuuummnm..mSt. Thomas
Milton E. Brack....m..u.u..m.mnnunnunuuunmnThorndale
Transportation of FoWl!
Miller Page ......nunm_nmmnmnmnunmnmnnnnnmmDutton
C. E. Pangborn m...m............_......._..unmum....Talbotville
Mr.s. Horace Clayton m..m_..umTown.ship Southwold
Junk !Dealers
H. Fisherman ..........................._........_.._...._..u.Rodney
J. 'Schure, ....unnnnmn.nmnmunnnm.n.m.n.....nnnnuLondon
Canada Scrap Iron ,..m...m.mmum....nnm-st. Thomas
iEdward Johnson and Doannnnmmnn n'n ...nm.London
Pf;ldlar
Mrs. J. C. McCallum mnmnmnnmnmm..n........uuDutton
Thos. Nisbet & Sons._.....mn.....n.m.....nmumnWardsville
!Deaths n
Refused
Cancelled
Transferred
Pending
Pensions in
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82
67
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force November 1, 1941.........mm.m... 707
1749
Pensions in force, November 1st, 1940.................. 663
From the first of November 1940 to the 31st of 'October 1941, 74 ap-
plications have been received. Of these two were in respect of blind-
ness. In addition nine applicatioll;S have been received in cases where
application had previously been made and refused.
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from Novembe.r 1, 1940 to October 31,'1941, were $249.80.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
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REPORT ON MOTHERS' ALLOWANOES
'1'0 the Elgin County Council,
Gentlemen:
I present herewith report in connection with the administration of
the Mothers' Allowances Act in the County of Elgin:
Since the Mothers' Allowances Ast was passed in Ontario there
have been 355 applications made in the County of Elgin, the present
disposition of these applications being as follows:
Refused
Suspended
Cancelled
Left County
Dead
Deferred
Pending
In Force
152
17
81
15
4
4
5
77
355
Since November 1, 1940, 20 applications for Mothers' Allowances
have been received; 2 of these being in cases where a previous appli-
cation had been made and rcfusd; 12 allowances have been reduced,
Payments to municipal clerks for Mothers' Allowances applica-
tions provided for in by-law No. 1321, have been $60.00.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
J:OHN D.. THOMSON, County Clerk
St. Thomas, Ontario, November 1941.
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BY -LAWS,
1941
BY-LAW No. 1352
A By-law Appointing a Road Supel'intendent
For the COlmty of Elgin
WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to appoint a Road
Superintendent for the County of Elgin.
AND WHEREAS provISIon is made under The Highway Improve-
ment Act for appointing a Road Superintendent in whom shall be
vested the administration and management of the County Road
System and who shall be a qualified Engineer.
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Corporation of the County
of Elgin, and it is hereby enacted as followiS:-
(1) THAT Fred A. Bell, of the Oity of St. Thomas, in the County
of Elgin, be and is hereby appointed County Road Superintendent
for the County of Elgin.
(2) 'That the said Superintendent shall act under the direction
of the duly appointed __ County Road Committee and shall in addition
perform all duties pertaining to the Office of the County Engineer.
(3)
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by-law.
That the duties of
out on the schedule
the said Superintendent shall be such as
hereto, which schedule forms part of the
(4) That the salary or remuneration of the said Superintendent
shall be the sum of $1,200.00 per annum, payable monthly and an allow-
ance of 5c per mile for the use of his car and travelling expenses.
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(5) That a suitableofl'ice in the County Building with the
necessary furniture and equipment shall be provided for his use and
that necessary clerical assistance shall be provided by the County.
THEREFORE the council of the corporation of the said County
of Elgin enacts as follows:
(6) That the term of office of the said Superintendent shall com-
mence the first day of February, 1941.
(1) The sum of $68;000.00 is hereby appropriated from monies
raised by levy, debentures and government subsidy, for expenditure
upon con.struction on the said system during the year 1941.
(7) That all by-laws inconsistent with this by-law be and are
hereby repealed.
(2) The sum of $64,<JOO,QO is hereby appropriated from monies
raised by levy and government subsidy for expenditure upon mainten-
ance and repair of the roads in the said system during the year 1941.
(8) That a ,copy of this' by-law appointing the County Road
Superintendent shall be transmitted to the Department of Highways
within thirty days of the passing thereof and such appointment shall
be subject to the approval of the Minister.
(3) The said monies shall be expended under the direction of the
duly appointed county road superintendent and on work performed
in accordance with the last revised regulations respecting county
roads issued by the Department of Highways of Ontario.
Passed at St. Thomas this 24th day of January, A.D., 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
Clerk
J. G. TURNBULL,
(4) The Clerk shall transmit duplicate copies of this By-law to
the Deputy Minis'ter, Department of Highways of Ontario, for appro-
val on or before the 31st day of January of the present year.
Warden
Passed at St. Thomas this 24th day of January, A.D., 1941.
I, John D. Thomson, Clerk of the Corporation of the County of
Elgin, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of By-law
No. 1352 passed by the Council of the said Corporation on the 24th day
of January 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk
Warden
J. D. THOMSON, Clerk
I, John D. Thomson, Clerk of the Corporation of the County of
Elgin, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of By-law
No. 1353 passed by the Council of the said ,corporation on the 24th day
of January 1941.
BY-LAW No. 1353
A By-law to Provide for the Total Expenditure on the System
JOHN D. THOMSON, County Clerk
of COlUlty Roads in the County. of Elgin as Approved
by Order-in-Council, During the Year 1941
WHEREAS The Highway Improvement Act, Chapter 56, R.S.O.,
1937, and amendments, requires that the total expenditure on county
roads and bridges be provided for annually by county by-law.
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BY-LAW No. 1354
To Appoint a County Road Committee
The Elgin County Council enacts,
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That the following 'five members of this council constitute a Com-
mittee for the purpose of directing the work to be done on the County
Road Sy,stem:
R. Tansley_. .n......___....... .....mmFor Term of One year
E, G. Taylorm..m....um___.m....For Term of Two years
J. R. Bandeen.___nmmn_.....".u_.For Term of Three Years
R. Aucklandnnnnu..unnmnnm__For Term of Four Years
Gordon NewelL_____mmnn___m._For Term of Five Years
That by-law No. 1337 be and is hereby repealed.
Read a third time and passed at County Council Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 24th day of January, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON.
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk
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To Appoint a TnIstee of the Vienna High School
The Elgin County Council enacts:
That Merton Chute be appointed a Trustee of the Vienna High
School for two years.
Read a third time and passed at County Council Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 24th day of January, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk
Warden
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BY-LAW No. 1356
To Authorize the Warden and Treasurer to Borrow the
Sum of One Hundred and Seventy-five
l.'housand Dollars
The Elgin County Council enacts:
'That the Warden and Treasurer be and are hereby authorized to
borrow the sum of One Hundred and Seventy-fNe Thousand Dollars
from the Bank of Montreal as it may be required to meet the expen.
ditures of the Corporation of the County of Elgin during the year
1941, and give a.s security therefore notes of One Thousand or Ten
Thousand Dollars each.
Read a third time, and passed at County Council Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 24th day of January, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk
Warden
BY-LAW No. 1357
To Appoint an Inspector for the Purpose of Eradica,ting
the Corn Borer
The ,Elgin County Council enacts:
That, Summers Harper of the Township of Malahide be and is
hereby appointed Inspector for the purpose of eradicating the Corn
Borer.
That while engaged in the performance of his duties the said
Inspector shall be paid the sum of Six Dollars per, day to include
travelling and other expenses.
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That the said Inspector appoint a subwinspector for each township,
said appointments to be approved by the Township Councils.
Honoraa.-y' Members
The members of the Agricultural Committee of this Council.
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'l'hat all by-laws heretofore' passed in this behalf be and are
hereby repealed.
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Read a third time and passed
Thomas, this 24th day of January,
at County Council Chambers, St.
1941.
That members of the said Advisory Agricultural Council be paid
the same as members of this Council for attendance at the two meet-
ings required to be held annually, in February and November, and that
they receive their travelling and other expenses for attendance at
special or emergency meetings called by the Chairman.
J. D. 'HIOMSON,
Clerk
-J. G. TURNBULL.
Warden
Read a third time and passed at County Council Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 24th' day of.. January, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk
Wn.rden
BY-LAW No. I358
BY-LAW No. I359
To. Appoint an Advisor~' Agricultural Co.uncil
To. Appoint a Bo.ard o.f Audit in the Co.rmty of
Elgin Far the Year 1941
'".rho Elgin County Council ,enacts:
That the Advisory Agricultural Council be composed of one member
fram each township, and eight honarary members, the following to be
appointed:
The Elgin Caunty Council enacts:
Members:
That the Judge of the County Caurt and :MIl'. Jahn C. Gillies be.
and are hereby appainted, members of the Board af Audit to. perform
the duties required of them by the Revised Statutes af Ontario..
W. B. Lancaster, Aldbaraugh
J. H. Slaan, Dunwich
That the members of the said Baard of Audit be paid the sum of
Five Dollars per day for their services and five cents per mile, gaing to
and fram each audit.
R. H. Miller, Southwold
H" A. Pcnhale, Yarmouth
Harry Kent, Malahide
Grant Mitchell, Bayham
Read a third time and passed at County Cauncil Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 24th day of January, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON, J. G. TURNBULL,
D. Noble, South Darchester
Clerk Warden
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BY-LAW No. 1360
BY-LAW No. 1361
of the County of Elgin for the Year 1941
ToO Appoint a Member .of the Aybner
Board of Education
To Confirm the Equalization .of the Assessment Rolls
The Elgin County Council enacts:
The Elgin County Council enacts:
That the following be the equalization .of the Assessment Rolls of
the County of Elgin for the year 1941:
'That R. E. Wilson be appointed a member .of the Aylmer Board
of Educj1tion for a term of three years.
Aldborough mnnn...nmm.m............unnnr..___mn$
Dunwich
South wold
Yarmouth
Malahide
Bayham
South Dorchester
Aylmer
Dutton
Port Stanley
Springfield
Vienna
Rodney
West Larue
3,705,658
4,048,205
5,104,276
5,313,'553
3,440,976
2,425,735
2,080,584
1,585,082
512,653
942,889
184,874
121,044
421,450
348,366
Read a third time and passed at County
Thomas, this 24th day of January, 1941.
Council Chambers, St.
J. D. THOMSON,
Clerk
J. G. TURNBULL,
Warden
BY-LAW No. 1362
To Raise Amonnts for County Rates During
the Y.ear 1941
$30,235,345
WHEREAS an estimate has been made showing that the Sum of
One Hundred and Forty-five Thousand, One Hundred and Twenty-
nine Dallal'S is required to be raised in the several municipalities for
the lawful purposes of the County during the year 1941 an the basis of
the equalized assessment as determined in 1940.
'!'hat this Cauncil is willing ta have the final equalizatian .of assess-
ment rolls, in case of appeal, made by the County Judge.
Read a third time and passed at County Council Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 24th day of January, 1941.
Clerk
"Varden
AND w:aEREAS the estimated amount required far High and
Cantinuation Schaal purposes based on maintenance costs far 1940 as
d~termin:ed under prav.isians of the. fIi~h Se~oQls. .A..ct. ts. Sb::tywthree,
Thousand ani :F,t~~:y-two Dollars,
J. D. THOMSON,
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Municipality
Total Equalized
Value
SCHEDULE
Aldborough _______._...___._...__._________._._._..___........_._..$
Dunwich __uunn._nn..........._.........__.......______...__.....
lSouthwold ___n_...................__.....n_________.....__.....__.
Yarmouth ..n.............._________......__.____..___....._.....__..
.Malahide nm.__........,'........."..______...____...____..____......
Bayham ..__......__.....__..........__.............................____
,south Dorchester m....._...______________..__..............
Aylmer ................'.n...mn___...__.....n...........__.._____..
Dutton .......______.....____...__..._......................__._____...
Port Stanley ....................hmnnn.__n....__............
Springfield
Vienna
Rodney .nm..__ m.......".....,.......____nn________....__._____
West Lorue .nn..._______.___________.__.._____....__.._______....
3,705,658
4,048,205
5,1{14,276
5,313,553
3,440,976
2,425,735
2,080,584
1,585,082
512,653
942j889
184,874
121,Q44
421,450
348,366
Schools
Schools Total
General Vocational School County
Rates Rate Total
1st % 2nd % 1st ~ 2nd %
Aldborough ________ $ 3,149 $ 2,847 $ 877 $ 246 $ 7,119 $ 17,787 $ 24,916
Dunwich __m.________ 3,880 3,356 958 143 8,337 19,431 27,768
Southwold ____------ 4,584 3,911 1,208 1,189 10.892 24,502 35,394
Yarmouth _____om. 4,767 4,085 1,258 4.308 14,418 25,505 39,923
Malahide n__ _______ 3,215 3,943 814 241 8,213 16,516 24,729
Bayham __.un___un 2.098 3,536 575 6,209 11,643 17,852
South Dorchester 1,774 1,782 492 93 4,141 9,987 14,128
pt. Stanley n__"_' 904 911 223 508 '2,546 4,'526 7,072
Aylmer ____......___. 375 165 540 7,608 8,148
Dutton _n.___.n__.... 121 121 2,461 2,582
Vienna .________.._.___ 29 29 581 610
Springfield 00________ 44 47 91 88'{ 978
Rodney ___0___'____'___ 99 99 2,023 2,122
West Lorne n__n 82 215 297 1,672 1,969
$ 30,235,345
THEREFORE the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the County
of Elgin enacts:
1. That a rate of four and eight-tenth mills on the dollar be
levied on all rateable property in the several muniCipalities in the
County of Elgin as above set forth for the year 1941.
$24,371 24,371 $ 7,1'55 $ 7,155 $63,052 $145,129$208,181
2. That the amounts required for County and for High and Con-
tinuation School purposes as set forth in the following schedule be
levied in the respective municipalities during 1941, and paid to the
County Treasurer as by law required.
Read a third time
Thomas, this 13th day
and passed at County _ Council Chambers, St.
of June, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk,
Warden
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BY-LAW No. 1363
BY-LAW No. 1365
To Designate a Through Highway
To Re-appoint a ;MembeJ' to the
The Elgin County Council enacts:
St. Thomas Suburban Area Commission
That Count Road No. 51, being the road allowance between Con-
cessions 9 and 1.0, Township of South Dorchester, be designated as a
through highway at its intersection with the road between Lots 18 and
19, pursuant to, the provisions of subsection 3 of Section 39 of the
Highway Traffic Act.
The Elgin County Council enacts:
That George H. Cross be and is hereby re-appointed to the ,St.
Thomas Suburban Area Commission for a term of five years and
until a successor is appointed.
Read a third time and passed at County Council Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 13th day of June, 1941.
Read a third time and passed at County Council Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 13th day of June, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
Clerk
J. G. TURNB:ULL,
J. D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL.
Warden
Clerk'
Warden
BY-LAW No. 1366
BY-LAW No. 1364
To Revert a Road in the Township of Bayham
To AI)point a Trustee of the Vienna-IDgh School
The Elgin County Council enacts:
That the following road be reverted to the Township of Bayham:
Being a road extending northwesterly and northerly across part
of Lot 20, Concession VII in the Township of Bayham from the wes~
tern limit of the King's Highway diversion as defined by deposited
Plan No. D-59, to its intersection with the western curved limit of the
King's Highway diversion continued, northerly, as .shown on a Plan
marked A. 7-21.
The Elgin County Council enacts:
That Mr. Lloyd Chute be appointed a trustee of the Vienna High
School for three years.
That by-law No. 1355 be and is hereby repealed.
Read a third time and passed at County Council Chambers, st.
Thomas, this 13th day of June, 1941.
Read a third time and passed at County C'oun,cil Chambers, St.
Thomas, this 13th day of June, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
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J. G. TUR'NB:ULL,
Warden
J. D. THOMSON,
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3. li. TURNBULL,
Warden
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BY-LAW No. 1367
approval of the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, of the Pro-
vince of Ontario, as provided in Section 404-A of the amendments to
the Municipal Act.
A By-Law for Granting' Aid to Certain Patriotic Organizations
Within the County of Elgin
Read a third time and finally passed at County Council Chambers
st. Thomas, this 13th day of June, 1941.
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to assist certain Patriotic
Organizations functioning in the County of Elgin,
J. D. THOMSON,
Clerk
J. G. TURNBULL,
Warden
AND WHEREAS by virtue of Chapter 266, Section 404, Sub-section
32, R,S.O. 1937 and amendments to this Section 404A in the amend-
ments thereto, the Council of a County is empowered subject to the
approval of the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, and of the
organization of Resources Committee as therein designated.
THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED, by the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the County of Elgin as follows:
1. That the sum of $10,000,00 be included in the estimates for the
current year, to be levied as part of the County Rate and that said
money be set aside for assistance to such patriotic organizations as
comply fully with the requirements of the !Special committee of this
County Council, appointed to administer and distribute the said fund
among such Patriotic Organizations, as have been duly registered
under the War Charities Act, of the Dominion of Canada.
BY-LAW No. 1368
To Pl'ovide for Additional Expenditure on County
Roads in the County of Elgin
2. That said special committee to be known as the "Special War
Purposes Committee, of the County Gouncil," shall be empowered to
requisition funds not exceeding the said sum of $10,000,00 as required
from time to time as approved by the said Committee for such pur-
poses, upon being satisfied that each Patriotic Organization has com-
plied fully with the requirements of the Law as then pertaining.
The Elgin County Council enacts:
That an additional sum of Thirty-two Thousand and Seven Hun-
dred Dollars be appropriated to the County Road System to complete
the work undertaken during the year 1941, to be expended under the
direction of the County Road Superintendent in accordance with
revised regulations respecting County Roads.
That said Committee having authority to make inquiries and
require compliance with such application forms, as they may see fit
to determine, the bona fides and regularity of each application received
from 'any, patriotic organization.
;Read a third time
Thomas, this 13th day
and passed at County Council Chambers, St.
of June, 1941.
J. D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
S. This by-law .shall not take effect until it ,has received the
ClerIt
Warden
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BY-LAW No. 1369
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN
To Extend Time fOl' Tax Sale
By-law Number 1371
The Elgin County Council enacts:
Granting Privileges to Dominion Natural Gas
Company, Limited
That the time for the enforced collection by sale of land in arrears
for taxes in the County of Elgin be and is hereby extended for one
year.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY
OF ELGIN, ENACTS AS 'FOI!LOWS:
Read a third time and passed at County Council ChamhBrs, St.
Thomas, this 13th day of June, 1941.
BY-LAW No. 1370
1. WHERiEAS by bywlaw Number 1158 duly passed by the Council
of the said Corporation on the 12th day of June, 1931, a franchise was
granted the Southern Ontario Gas Company, Limited, giving it the
right to use and occupy the bridges over the River Thames commonly
called and known as the Graham Road Bridge and Walker's Bridge,
the approaches thereto and so much of the highways thereon as is
under the Corporation of the County of Elgin's jurisdiction, and upon
each of said bridge.s and approaches to construct, maintain and operate
a main pipe line of such weight and diameter as may be approved by
the "Road 'Superintendent" of the Corporation for the transmission of
gas and to transmit gas therein upon the terms and conditions set out
in the .schedule A to said by-law Number 1158 annexed, in which
franchise it was, among other things, provided:
J. D. THOMSON, J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk Warden
TO Amend By-law- No. IM7
The Caunty Cauncil 'Of the Caunty 'Of Elgin enacts:
"The franchise, right or privilege hereby granted shall
be for the term 'Of ten (10) years from and after the
passing of 'Said by-law, provided that if at least six
manths prior to the expiration of the said term of ten
years, the Company shall notify the Carparatian in
writing that it desires a renewal thereof for a further
period 'Of ten years, the same may at the aptian of the
Carp oration be renewed accordingly."
That the ,cambined salaries of the Keeper and Matran 'Of the
Elgin House 'Of Refuge be and are hereby fixed at Nineteen Hundred
and Eighty Dollars per annum, payable manthly.
!That Clause 11, 'Of by-law No. 1347 be and is hereby amended
accardingly.
JOHN D, THOMSON,
Clerk
J. G. TURNBULL,
Warden
2. AND WHEREAS by Letters Patent issued December the
twenty-seventh, 1939, under The Companies Act (Ontario), section 11,
the praperty, rights, privileges and franchises 'Of Southern Ontario
Gas Company, Limited, became and are vested in Daminion Natural
Gas Campany, Limited, an amalgamate Carparationcamposed 'Of The
Read a third time and passed at the Caunty Council Chambers,
st. Thomas, this 27th day 'Of November, 1941.
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143
Dominion Natural Gas Company, Limited, and Southern Ontario Gas
Company, Limited, subject to all the liabilities. contracts, disabilities,
and duties of each of the Corporations so amalgamated.
BY-LAW No. 1372
To Amend By~law No. 1221
3. ANfD WHEREAS Dominion Natural Gas Company, Limited,
the said amalgamate Company, has duly notified the Corporation in
writing that it desires a renewal of the said franchise granted to
Southern .ontario Gas Company, Limited; by said By-law No. 1158 and
of the agreement entered into by the last named Company with the
Corporation of the County of Elgin pursuant to said By-law Number
1158, for a further period of ten years from and after the 12th day of
June, 1941.
The County Council of the County of Elgin enacts:
That Old Age Pensioners admitted to the 'Elgin House of Refuge
shall pay the sum of 'Twenty Dollars per month for board and lodging.
That by-law No. 1221 be and is hereby amended accordingly.
Read a third time and passed at the County Council Chambers,
St. Thomas, this 27th day of November, 1941.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the said Corporation of the
County of Elgin hereby enacts:
JOHN D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
1. The franchise granted by the said By-law Number 1158 and the
agreement therein referred to are hereby renewed for the period of
ten years from and after the 12th day of June, 1941.
Clerk
Warden
2. The Warden is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to
execute and deliver on behalf of the Corporation of the County of
Elgin and under its corporate seal, counter-signed by the Clerk, an
agreement in the form set forth in the Schedule hereto annexed upon
the delivery by Dominion Natural Gas Company, Limited, of a
counterpart of said agreement under the seal of the said Dominion
Natural Gas Company, Limited, and the hands of its proper officers in
that behalf.
BY-LAW No. 1373
To Provide for Additional Expenditure on County
Roads in the Cormty of Elgin
The County Council of the County of Elgin enacts:
JOHN D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
That an additional sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars be appro-
priated to the County Road System to complete the work. undertaken
during the year 1941, to be expended under the direction of the County
Road Superintendent in accordance with revised regulations respecting
County Roads.
PASSED this 27th day of November, A.D., 1941.
Clerk
Warden
Read a third time and passed at County Council Chambers,
St. Thomas, this 27th day of November, 1941.
JOHN D. THOMSON..
Clerk
J. G. TURNBULL,
Wari1en
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BY-LAW No. 1374
2. The road in the Township of Ma.lahide between concessions
7 and 8 and Gore Concession and 8, opposite lots 11 to 15 inclusive, and
the road between lots 15 and 16 from the southerly limit of concession
8, northerly to the main gate of the No. 14 'Flying Service Training
School, a total distance of about 2.1 miles,
To Authorize the Wal'd'en and Tl'eaSUl'ei' to Borrow
the Sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars
The Elgin County Council enacts:
Read a third time. and passed at the County Council Chambers,
SL Thomas, this 27th day of November, 1941.
That the Warden and Treasurer be and are hereby authorized to
borrow the aditional sum of Twenty~five Thousand Dollars from the
Bank of Montreal as it may be required to meet the expenditures of
'the Corporation of the County of Elgin during the year 1941 and give
as security therefor notes of One Thousand or Ten Thousand Dollars
each.
JOHN D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk
Warden
Read a third time and passed at the County Council Chambers,
st. Thomas, this 27th day of November, 1941.
'~\
JOHN D. THOMSON,
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk
Warden
BY-LAW No. 1376
BY-LAW No. 1375
To Amend By-law No. 1327
To Designate County Roads
The Elgin County Council enacts:
The Elgin County Council enacts:
That Miss Ruth Coffey be office assistant to the County Clerk at a
salary of Eighty Dollars per month commencing December 1st, 1941.
That the roads hereinafter set forth be designated as County
Roads:
That by~law No. 1327 be and is hereby amended accordingly.
1. The road between concessions 10 and 11, opposite lot 19 in the
Township of Yarmouth and the road used in lieu thereof on the lot 19
concession 11, from the Village of Mapleton to the townline between
the Townships of Yarmouth and South Dorchester, a total distance of
about .15 miles.
Read a third time and passed at the County Council Chambers,
st. Thomas, this 27th day of November, 1941.
JOHN D, THOMSON,
,
J. G. TURNBULL,
Clerk
Warden
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BY-LAW8-
No. 1352
INDEX
1373 To Provide for Additional Expenditure on County
Roads in the County of ,EIgirimmnm.u........mnnn........mn60, 143
1374 To Authorize the Warden and Treasurer to [Borrow
the Sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars 0...omm60, 144
1375 To Designate County Roads.moo umo....m non nmn ...61, 144
1376 To Amend By~law No. 1327.- ......m....... mun...__ . ....62, 145
1353
To Appoint a Road Supel'intendent for the County
.of Elgin ....nunm....__...........,mnnnn.'......n..nmnnnnunm...........19, 125
To Provide for the Total ,Expenditure on the
System of County Roads in the County as approved
by Order-in-Council during the Year 1941.."'_________0,..20. 126
To Appoint a County Road Committee...nmnnmnnnn:21, 128
To Appoint a 'l'rustee of the Vienna High SchooL..21, 128
To Authol'ize the Warden and Treasurer to Bor-
row the 'Sum of One Hundred and Seventy-five
Thousand Dollars ..................n......mn.......nn ..nm.._ ..........22, 129
To Appoint an Inspector for the Purpose of Eradi-
cating the Corn Borel' ........nnm...............mnnn......m.....m22, 129
To Appoint an Advisory Agricultural CounciL......23, 130
To Appoint a Board of AudiLm.........nm........mnnm...n24, 131
To Confirm the Equalization of the Assessment
Rolls in the County of Elgin for the Year 1941......_.24, 132
To Appoint a Member of the Aylmer 'Board of
Education nnm___..m .....mnn .m'''nnm.'.m.'' ........00.......0000......25, 133
To Raise Amounts for County Rates During the
Year 1941 .... __'mnnmn...................................___. ....m.m..m 00...40, 133
To Designate a Thl'ough HighwaYn mn__ __0000..- _._._.-.41, 136
To Appoint a Trustee of the Vienna High
School ...mn..n".nnn...nnnnn.. n.... .....00 ..0000.. 'u" ..00.... ____38, 42, ,136
To Re-Appoint a Member to the Suburban Area
Commission ............00.... ..............n....m.............m...... ....38, 42, 137
To Revert a Road in the Township of Bayhammn.43, 137
B'or Granting Aid to Certain Patriotic Organiza-
tions Within the County of Elgin.....n..... m.....nn .._.......43, 138
To Provide for Additional Expenditure on County
Roads in the County of Elgin mn...m._". ............ ...... ...44, 139
To Extend 'Time for Tax Sale ......mmm .......... ..............45, 140
To Amend By-law No. 1347..n...m m..... ........00.. '.0"""."'0058, 140
To Grant Privileges to Dominion Natural Gas
,Co. Ltd. ........ .m............ ....00.... .....00....00 ........ .mn...n.. 0...mnn59, 141
To Amend By-law'No. 1221 ..00..00.. ..m" nO'...n """.m ....59, 143
GRANTS-
1361
Agricultm'al and Horticultural Societiesm.
Agricultural. Council
Aylme'l' Recreation Club
'1., B. Birdsall
Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Elgin County Library Association.......n......."
Greek 'War Relief
Lock-ups
Municipal As~gciation
Navy League of Canada
Public Libraries
Red Cross nm
Salvation Army
Trustees' and Ratepayers' Association
Warden.... ..00...._ ..mn_ ..___m...." .mm...' 0000
Women's Institutes
16
115
117, 118
56
65
65
117
35
65
65
14
,.117, 118
65
14
5G
14
1354
1355
1356
1357
1358
1359
1360
1362
1363
1364
MISCELLANIDOUS-
Advisory County Road Committee..
Boal'd of Audit
Communications
County Council
County Officials
Deputations and Committees
Municipal Clel'ks and Tnasurers
Ontario Good Roads Association
Ontario Municipal Association
Resolutions-replies from other counties.
Warden's Address
Yo/arden's 'Election
War Purposes Fund
13
13
29, 47
3, 4
2
15, 36
2
25
2G
.... _..11, 32, 48
6, 27, 46
4
25, 11'7
1365
1366
1367
1368
1369
1370
1371
1372
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RERORTS OF COMMITTEES AND OFFICIALS-
Agricultural Committee ___'.m_nmnn,.nnmnnmnnnnmmmnmmmm37, 56, 114
Children's Aid Committee ____nn m____nmmnnum..,-___un.m____ _____._...____54, 119
.com 'Borer Inspector ___.,.._.... moo n..,n'''."n___._'>__________ ....mmnnnon_____..__... 121
County Auditors _..____unm_m__._____. _.om_.m___________....h._________...." --n_______om15, 76
County Road Committeem..mh"_'''_.''''''__'_____'''' ______________.17, 38,54, 56, 84
County Treasurer ..m.__h.._____..._....__..___......._...______'___n...__....___.__ ....mI5, 34, 8011
County Clerk on 'License.s ._..........nnmn___nnnmn__n___nn__nmmn'_m____...__.. 122
Education Committee un n.'_'> .mmm..........___unnn....m..hhh.___.._.,____17, 38, 99
Finance Committee ".......______......___......___....mm..'...17, 37, 39, 53, 54, 56, 65
Gaol Committee :.____..mmnn.._______ onnomm mummn.nn... ''''00 ....17, 37,5{l, 96
House of Refuge Committee ... ..... . ............m... _._ ___"''''00___0017, 39, 101
Inspector, House of Refuge om..... ......n...nn.......m_____ ______ .....m .......... 106
Physician, House of Refuge ....._____ nmn......... 0000"0000"'___'._", __...__ __ __...... 105
Mothers' Allowances ..m...____...n...................._ "..._...mn.........mnn .....m .... 124
Old Age Pensions ___.........___........_____.__...__m.n...nm.......m..._... ...hm ___..h.___ 123
Petitions and Legislation Committee......m....___....__n...nnnm..37, 50, 111
Standing Committees ___h..nnn..........n_..._..........n...__n..........__. ............ __.12, 63
War Purposes __..00.. ..n.m.......n .......... '._hm'" ._"._...__n_____n..n___ ___.37, 54, 111
RESOLUTIONS-
Amendment to. Section 38 of the Assessment Act
Aylmer Airport Road
Banus Pi'ice of Manufactured Milk "'...mn__...___.__n
Ceiling on Farm Prices....___.
Compulsary Service
Court Rooms in County.....
Honaurable M. F. Hepburn.__nn
House of Refuge Committee
Hospitalization for Children's Aid Saciety.........._.
Installation of Hydro
Manual Training in Schools ._____000000. _...n__nn...m.....
Number of Meetings of CounciLn....
Payments for Children's Aid Society Meetings___
Pegging the Price of Butter, ..__..m_m..___......n___....__....
.Petition for Subsidy
Reimbursement of Taxes ............00..
Text Books in S,chools '__00 ..___""__.00...00
Unemployment Insurance
Victory Loan Bonds...
57
19
~b
57
16
40
40
53
58
50
.51, 55
34
19
5
18
62
51
.....55.
54
36
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