Saturday 9 October 2010

The History of the Hall cont.

18/7/1951. Mr Rodd architect subject to the fall of the land that the stage be placed at the opposite end to the road an entrance porch and clear cloak space is to be recommended. Pair of large doors as shown too clumsy - 2 smaller pairs. Louvre window for better ventilation. Stage height 3’ considered too high 2’ should be ample.

27/7/1951 Building discussed with Mr Hayman. Stage to be made 12’ instead of 15’. Farrell volunteers to find price of gloss oil as against paint. Trustees agree the contract for the building subject to loan from the Bank.

2/9/1951 Request police patrol Coal Point Road as milk money was being stolen.

7/9/1951 Garden Fete at the residence of Mr R Taylor Carey Bay-630 people paid for admission the effort raised £ 329 cleared £306

7/10/1951 Trustees took on responsibility of finance for the hall by acting as guarantees for the hall loan. Debentures held £140

3/2/1952 Write to Urban Area re: deplorable state of roads in our area. Promised during Council election that the road would be tar sealed.

2/3/1952 Annual Meeting (AGM) Trustees borrowed £700 Cash held £869 plus debentures. Bus stops numbered during the year. Purchase 2 table & trestles. Younger Set of Association formed.