Minutes of the Newhaven Branch Meeting

held at the Labour Club on Sun February. 21st 1960

7 Members present 

Bro. E. King in the Chair

Bros. E. King, F. Goff, M. Giles, W. Ware, W. Wickenden, V. Morris & S. Cheal.

The Chairman read minures of previous meeting and passed as a true record, question were raised at the items agreed for 1960 A.A.D. being omitted they being
1, That the Locomotive Journal and contents be under the direct control of the E.C.
2, That all locomotive employed on running lines which have a released dead man valve be double manned.
3, That when the Society send representation to advocate is not throughly acquainted with the type of locomotive involved, he shall not meet the member at least one hour before such interview is due to commence for his enlightenment.
It was moved by Bro. C. Wickenden and seconded by Bro. W. Ware. That the minutes be signed by the Chairman. Carried.
Moved by Bro. W. Ware and seconded by Bro. F. Goff. That Bro. S. Cheal be Branch Secretary for 1960. Carried
Moved by Bro. S. Cheal and seconded by Bro. W. Ware. That Bro. R. Morris be elected to the Committee. Carried
The L.D.C.  Secretary, Bro. S. Cheal gave a report on the up to date position quoting corresponding. Although no L.D.C. meeting the representatives were active.
The 1960 A.A.D. agenda was offered to interested members, it being agreed that should no Branch meeting be called before the 1st April, any Newhaven amendments required to items would be dealt with by Committee member. Bro. S. Cheal Group ’53’ A.A.D. Delegate outlined the outstanding items.
With any other business, it was moved by Bro. F. Goff and seconded by Bro. W. Ware. That the Secretary give a Branch Report in the Locomotive Journal. Carried

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL

APRIL 1960

PAGE 125

NEWHAVEN BRANCH

Some long time has elapsed since the last report from Newhaven. We will shortly be experiencing the Modernisation of Newhaven Harbour, which many throughout the country know as the embarkation port for their holiday to the  Continent.

Our Loco., situated directly alongside the Quay, lends itself to many advantages connected with the modernisation which the management have indicated will receive their consideration at Joint Consultation level, in conjunction with the Shipping and Continential Manager. Private enterprise would no doubt welcome the co-operation we are prepared to offer, let us hope the B.T.C. will too.

A new tug has just bee launched named “Meeching”, which was the old name for Newhaven. 1960 starts off with as good a Branch Committee any new Secretary could wish for, namely, Bros. E. King, C. Wickenden, R. Morris, R. Turner, J. Nash, W. Ware, F. Goff, L. Lower and V. Harris, the latter being not only L.D.C. Chairman but a well-known local football referee.

I can now report 100% A.S.L.E.&F. membership.

S. Cheal,

Minutes of the Newhaven Branch Meeting

held at the Labour Club on Sun May 8th 1960

L.D.C. report, the L.D.C. Secretary Bro. Cheal gave the up to date position and quoted from correspondence and arising from telephone episode which the Secretary and Chairman had experienced it was resolved by all present. 'That no unofficial action be taken at present.' all agreed.

Locomotive Journal, moved by Bro. C. Wickenden and seconded by Bro. W. Ware. ‘ That another Branch report under Newhaven, be submitted to the Locomotive Journal, this to include the final dispute with Shed Master Perry, in not allowing the L.D.C. to function as per the Machinery of Negotiation. 

Minutes of the Newhaven Branch Meeting

held at the Labour Club on Sun May 8th 1960

Bro. E. King in the Chair

6 members present

Bros. E. King, W. Ware, F. Goff, V. Harris, C. Wickenden & S. Cheal

The Chair read the minutes of the previous meeting, moved by Bro. F. Goff and seconded by Bro. W. Ware. That the minutes be signed by the Chairman as a true record. Carried.

Correspondence

Appointment of Organising Secretary, moved by Bro. W. Ware and seconded by Bro. V. Morris. That Newhaven Branch vote for Bro. D. K. Pullen. Carried. It was further moved by Bro. S. Cheal and seconded by Bro. W. Ware. That the Secretary write a letter suitably worded to Bro. D.K. Pullen expressing Newhaven’s wishes. Carried. 

Copy of quarterly return sheets present, all members in areas were quotes.

Correspondence from Co Operative Society, moved by Bro. E. King and seconded by Bro. F. Goff. That the correspondence lay on the table. Carried.

Next District Council meeting, moved by Bro. S. Cheal and seconded by Bro. E. King. That Bro. V. Harris attend next District Council meeting. Carried.

Acting Branch Secretary, whilst Bro. S. Cheal at 1960 A.A.D. and Annual Leave. it was agreed that notice be posted with appreciation to Bro. E. King to deal with correspondence and Bro. W. Terrill to collect contributions. Carried.

L.D.C. report, the L.D.C. Secretary Bro. Cheal gave the up to date position and quoted from correspondence and arising from telephone episode which the Secretary and Chairman had experienced it was resolved by all present. ‘That no unofficial action be taken at present.' all agreed.

Acting L.D.C. Secretary, whilst Bro. S. Cheal at 1960 A.A.D. and Annual Leave. Bro. V. Harris agreed to act as acting L.D.C secretary. Moved by Bro. W. Ware and seconded by Bro. F. Goff. That should men be required for an L.D.C. meeting it be left to the acting Secretary Bro. V. Harris.

Pre 1960 A.A.D agenda

Bro. Cheal dealt with the items which were to be dealt with at the 1960 A.A.D. and members present expressed their wishes on many items on how they thought their A.A.D. Delegate should vote.

Appreciation was expressed at the amount of ground work which Bro. S. Cheal had put in to date.

Locomotive Journal, moved by Bro. C. Wickenden and seconded by Bro. W. Ware. ‘ That another Branch report under Newhaven, be submitted to the Locomotive Journal, this to include the final dispute with Shed Master Perry, in not allowing the L.D.C. to function as per the Machinery of Negotiation. 

Minutes of the Newhaven Branch Meeting

held at the Labour Club on Sun Oct. 2nd 1960

Bro. E. King in the Chair

7 Members present 

Bros.   E. King, C. Wickenden, V. Harris, M. Giles, D. Renville, F. Goff & S. Cheal.

The Chairman read the minutes of the previous meeting, moved by Bro. V. Harris and seconded by Bro. C. Wickenden. that the minutes be signed by the Chairman as a true record. Carried.

Correspondence, Secretary explained that Head Office had forwarded 3 No.2 pages in error. It was agreed the Secretary’s action in not holding a special meeting on this issue be endorsed. The Chairman explained that as a Branch, unofficial action was wrong. 1961 A.A.D., moved by Bro. F. Goff and seconded by Bro. D Renville. That Bro. S. Cheal be nominated by Newhaven Branch. The Chairman signed the nomination form.

September quarterly return sheets, the secretary quoted all members who were in arrears.

District Council Report, Bro. S. Cheal gave his report and requested any suggestions he should on at the the next council.

L.D.C. report, Both L.D.C. representatives gave details of meetings held on 30th August & 15th September1960 and explained that all Newhaven Appointed Drivers were now classed as Train Running Duties.

Bro. S. Turner

A discussion took place on how best Bro. Turner could be assisted, but as members who had put suggestions were not present it was agreed there was a need to assist Bro. Turner in some way in order to sure him he was not forgotten.

N.U.R. Strike Threat.

The N.U.R. strike threat was discussed and it was agreed that should our E.C. decide to ask us to come out on a strike in sympathy with the N.U.R. The Secretary to write with the following resolution. Moved Bro. V. Harris and Seconded by Bro. M. Giles.

For the attention of the E.C.

"That this Newhaven Branch recommends that the A.S.L.E.&F. not participate in any strike action in support of the N.U.R."