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Some interesting information was obtained yesterday from the voters' lists, which showed that Balderton is a growing parish, while in Newark there has been very little change in the number of burgesses.
The principal alteration has been in the East Ward, which was divided some years ago because of its size, and because it appeared to be increasing more rapidly than the others.
For the last two years there has been a decrease in the East Ward, amounting this year to 28, while the other two wards have slightly increased.
An influx of new workmen may soon be expected to make an appreciable difference to both Newark and Balderton.
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A new institution is to be added to Newark in the shape of a Public Museum, the Authority having decided to negotiate with the Stock Library for the use of their rooms.
There are doubtless gentlemen possessing valuable local collections, who will be willing to hand them over to the town, and it is possible so many gifts would not have made to other places if Newark itself had possessed a room where they could be permanently kept for inspection.
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On the afternoon of Thursday last, a large congregation assembled at St Peter's Church, Upton, on the occasion of the dedication of a new organ, built by Messrs. Grey and Davidson, London.
Mr Liddle, of Southwell Cathedral, presided at the organ, and conducted a small but efficient orchestra, which was led by Mr Ben Jonson, who most kindly gave his services.
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In connection with the coming of age of Mr W. F. Evelyn Denison, a garden party was given at Ossington Hall on Thursday afternoon by Lady Elinor and Mr W. E. Denison, and the day being one of those bright and beautiful autumn days which have been characteristic of September the festivities were enjoyed under the most favourable conditions.
A movement is afoot to fill up the vacancy caused by the School of Art moving from the Mechanics Institute to its new building on London Road by establishing an Institute of Science, Art and Literature combined with various forms of intellectual and rational recreation, including a manuscript magazine, chess club, and camera club which we think will be much esteemed in the town and for which there seems to be great demand.
The idea is that the building would be well utilised as a home for those who desire to meet and discuss subjects, and it is hoped to give an opportunity to the young people of the town to spend their evenings profitably.
The Institute will be open to both sexes.
Similar set-ups exist in Nottingham and other towns where much good has arisen from their establishment.
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An interesting motion was carried at the fortnightly meeting of the Southwell Board of Guardians on Friday.
Mr Merryweather of Southwell brought forward a proposition with regard to the building of new houses.
He recommended that in all parishes in this Union where the population exceeds 500 persons, and in the case of all cottages built for farm purposes, new dwelling houses shall not have less than three bedrooms, nor shall there be less in any houses built in the parishes where the population is less than 500 unless there is permission from the board.
The idea behind this is to prevent congestion in the larger towns and villages and the growing fear of overcrowding.
The rule would not apply to the existing alms houses or any houses built for charitable houses.
It could be extended to neighbouring areas if it works well.
On Saturday, about 12 o'clock, a fitter named Samuel Mills, residing in Boundary-Road, met with an accident while engaged at Messrs Simpson's new works, near Balderton.
It seems he was helping to place an iron girder in its position, when it slipped the hooks and fell upon his right foot and severely crushed it.
He was immediately taken to the Hospital and attended to.
It is the opinion of the Medical Officer of the Institution that no bones were broken, but it will be some time before he will be able to use it again.
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The annual meeting of the Collingham Habitation of the Primrose League has been fixed for Thursday week.
In addition to the annual tea and dancing there will be a special attraction in the introduction of a cinematograph, which will include pictures of the war and bring some most interesting scenes more vividly to view than by any other method of illustration.
The hon. secretary is Miss Hunt, of The Willows, North Collingham, whose constant and loyal services to the Habitation have been invaluable.
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We trust that many of our Newark readers will inspect the New School of Science and Art next Monday or Tuesday, and see for themselves how very admirably it has been designed and equipped for the important educational work that will be carried on within its walls.
In its fittings and appointments, our Newark School will bear favourable comparison with any in the country.
The utility of the motor car for business or pleasure is more apparent every day.
Many cars are seen every week passing through Newark with riders on pleasure bent.
Mr Harvey, Beaumond House, Newark, now drives his own car, and Messrs Simpson, Ltd, Lowfields Foundry, have a large and handsome car which they find most useful for running into Newark to meet the trains to convey the principals to and from the works, and for many other purposes.
It may not be generally known that Mr A. E. Wynn, of Leeds, is running a service of motor coaches on the Great North-road between London and Leeds, passing through Newark.
These coaches, or rather waggonettes, are driven by petroleum.
Mr Wynn means to traverse this route every week until the end of September.
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We understand that a syndicate has been formed whose operations should be of considerable interest to Newark and its vicinity.
The object of the syndicate is the exploration of coal on the Kelham estate (under the style of the Kelham Coal Exploration Syndicate, Limited).
A lease of 60 years has been obtained under the most favourable conditions.
A private prospectus of the undertaking will be issued at once, and the Newark merchants will have an opportunity afforded them of taking an interest in the venture, which, in the event of a workable seem of coal being found, should prove a lucrative speculation to those originally interested in the syndicate, and of considerable importance to Newark and its manufacturers from a commercial point of view.
History index...50 years ago...Features...Newsbriefing
