SEAFORD ASLEF BRANCH MINUTES
1937
SEAFORD BRANCH OFFICERS
1937
Chairman Bro. F. Wilmshurst
Moved Bro. E. Tucknott and seconded by Bro. H. Stedman. Officers be elected en block.
A discussion then took place re booking of Xmas Day & Boxing Day. Bro. F. Wilmshurst waived his right to any preference for 1937.
Secretary A. Harrison & Bro. A. Pearce attending evening meeting, Bro. A. Pearce attended evening meeting and supported morning minutes.
Proposed Closure of Seaford Branch
September 1937
A Special Meeting held on the 5th September, 1937
with a fair percentage present.
The question of appointing a Secretary was discussed, owing to Bro. Harrison resigning not being able to get anyone to take over same the following resolution was carried unam.
Proposed by Bro H. Stedman, Sec. by Bro. A. Scott
"Owing to Bro A. Harrison resigning through ill health, we the members of the Seaford Branch feel that it would be in the interests of the Society and save expenses owing to the small number here to dissolve the Branch and transfer to Brighton No. 2 Branch." Carried Unam.
A Meeting was held on the 28th November, 1937
Present Bro. Sweeney Organising Secretary, F. Wilmshurst Chairman, H. Stedman, E. Tucknott, A. Pearce, W. Smith, D. Boyle & A. Harrison.
To consider the resolution of the previous meeting. Re closing of Branch owing to position of no Secretary.
Bro. F. Wilmshurst stated the case and read correspondence from Head Office stating that it was contrary to their principle to close the Branch.
Bro. Sweeney spoke for some length on the case and expressed his wish that the Branch should be kept open. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Bro. E. Tucknott and seconded Bro. D.O. Boyle that the resolution be rescinded and the Branch remains open. Carried.
It was then moved by Bro. A. Pearce, and seconded by Bro. H. Stedman that this meeting be the general meeting and elected Officers for 1938. Carried