Tunbridge Wells Branch Meeting

Sunday April 11^th 1954, at 10.45 a.m.

at the Welfare Rooms, Central Station.

Bro. C.R. Cornford  presiding

Correspondence read noted.

Re National Insurance acts. Recommendation of employed Person Panels of Local Appeal Tribunal.

Report from Bro. S. Elliott of the Form 1 Interview. Driver Randle Tunbridge Wells West.

Chairman report that he was undertaking the duties of Bro. C. Russell as Bro. B. Gower was not inclined to accepted the position of Assistant Secretary and asked that an Assistant Secretary be appointed. It was decided to ask for nominations at the next meeting.

Bro. Brooker moved “That to enable the selection of Branch candidates for L.D.C. to be made in time for January election, nominations for same and branch offices should be taken at August and September meetings and voting at October and November meetings.” Seconded C. Puckett and carried.

Meeting closing 12.55 p.m. 

Tunbridge Wells Branch Meeting

Sunday October 24^th 1954, at 10.45 a.m.

at the Welfare Rooms, Central Station

Bro. A. Brooker presiding

Members present Bros A. Brooker, C. Russell, R. Bridger, W. Stiff, A. Murphy, P. Pepper & W. Ovenden.

Minutes of previous meeting taken as read Prop R. Bridger & Sec P. Pepper.

The report on Social Committee working during the September of 1954 was handed to the Chairman by Bro. R. Bridger reading this:-

To the Chairman, 

A.S.L.E.F.

Tunbridge Wells Branch

Sir,

The Social Committee ran outings on August 9^th and 15^th. The outing on August 9^th was to Hampton Court via River Thames.

The outing of August 15^th was a coach tour of Kent Coast resorts.

Both outings were well supported and carried out satisfactory.

The Old Age Pensioners of the depot were taken on an outing on September 5^th to New Romney and Folkestone. They had a trip on the light railway and viewed the shed etc. Tea was taken at Folkestone and the presentation to W. Smith was made. A collection has been made for G. Streeter.

Report adopted

Regarding the appeal on behalf of Driver Broadway of Norwood it was decided that specific mention be made at the next meeting in order to gain more information.

Bro. R. Cornford was unanimously nominated A.A.D. delegated for 1955 subject to his desire to serve.

Special Committee

It was moved by Bro. A. Brooker and seconded by Bro. C. Russell. “That a vote of congratulations to be given the social committee for their activities during the past year. Report from Social Committee. Adopted unanimously

Presentation

The presentation to the retired assistant fitter G. Streeter will be held on November 18/54, at 7.0 p.m. in the Camden Hotel. Moved Bro. Stiff and seconded Bro. R. Bridger. “That Mr. Stone be approached to make the presentation. The Branch signified its approval to invite N.U.R. and old age pensioners.

L.D.C. Report

Bro. A Brooker next gave a verbal report on activities by the L.D.C. since the last meeting.

Nominations and  voting Branch Officers 1955.

The next item brought the meeting to the nominations for Branch Officers for the year 1955 and to the 1^st voting. The names of members nominated and votes cast will be disclosed when voting has taken place at the 2^nd meeting (Votes cast are in sealed envelope). 

11 names were submitted for Branch members and unanimously adopted as from 25.9.54

At District Council No.v 4 meeting held on August 20^th 1954. Branch membership of our depot was carbolated this:-

A.S.L.E.F. 86, N.U.R. 11, NONS 1 & Political 86.

The Chairman thanking all present for their indulgence and attendance closed the meeting at 12.50. p.m

Tunbridge Wells Branch Meeting

Sunday November 28^th 1954, at 10.45 a.m.

at the Welfare Rooms, Central Station.

Bro. C.R. Cornford  presiding

Members present Bros. C.R. Cornford, C. Russell, A. Brooker, V. Rumley & R. Bridger

The Chairman opened the meeting byt asking the Secretary to read the minutes of the last meeting. Proposed R. Bridger and seconded A. Brooker. “They were a true record.”

Broadway Case

After receiving an unofficial appeal from Norwood in support of Bro. Broadway. The Chairman advised secretary to notify Norwood Branch, that while we were sympathic with Bro. Broadway we did feel that such appeals should be with Branch or Society be sponsored. A reply was received from Norwood stating that the Society had done all they could from the beginning and that they been advised by counsel not to pursue the case beyond Railway levels.

Bro. Cornford stated he would attempt to converse with Bro. Cleaver at the District Council meeting on the matter.

Quarterley returns

The receipt for September quarterly returns from Head Office were then shown to the meeting. 

Voting

Voting next took place regarding representatives of A.S.L.E.F. on the Parliament Panel, Group representatives (53 group) Annual Assembley of Delegates and for one delegate to the Trade Union Congress. The branch voted unanimously in favour of the following nominees:-

Parlimentary Panel (4) Evans F.S. Neath, Jones E. Pontypool, Lamb L. Newton Abbott, & Paterson W. Dundee.

Group Representative (No.53) Berham F.E. Horsham.

One Delegate to T.U.C. Turner R.A.W. Tonbridge.

Loans to Members

A letter was read from Head Office stating that the Housing Loan Fund which was ----  at £40,000 has now been amended to £100,000 as from January 1^st 1955 (Rule 35)

Accident Case

Correspondence requesting the accident of Bro. A. Boorman was read and Bro. R. Cornford was asked by the branch to contact Bro. Hocking at District Council meeting with regard to same.

Correspondence

A letter of thanks from Bro. A. Hallworth was read to the Branch. This was a reply to the letter sent from this Branch congratulating him on achieving the post of future General Secretary.

L.D.C.

A verbal report was jointly given by Bros A. Brooker & V. Rumley on their activities on the L.D.C.  Much of the report appertained to the 1955 Holiday roster and the method dealing with applications for vacant dates.

Foreign Affairs

In view of statement made by Sir Winston Churchill in the field of Foreign Affairs, the Branch feels that a recall Labour Party Conference is necessary failing satisfactory  explanation by the Prime Ministry in the House of Commons. Agreed.