Burgh of Govan Minute Book Vol 3
- Reference:GB 243 H-GOV1/2/3
- Dates of Creation:10 Nov 1873 - 12 Feb 1877
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:1 volume Volume
Scope and Content
The volume includes list of applicants for reduced assessment and the grounds for granting (p4); notice of meeting of Police Burghs adjoining Glasgow over common interests (p44); copy of a memorial by the Commissioners on the 1862 Police Act with answers to the queries(p51); petition by the police officers for an increase in pay with lists of names (p87); notice concerning police constables acting as sanitary inspectors (p88); draft constitution of the Western Infirmary (p108-111); minutes of meeting of public bodies draining into the Clyde (p125-128); obituary for Bailie John Hinshelwood (p152); return of causes of death by age and gender (p211, 230, 301, 333, 351, 365, 378, 384, 394, 400-403, 436-437, 444-445, 463-465, 478, 497, 506, 517, 525, 531); cuttings on the vindication of the rights of ancient Govan commons (p232); petition against Crosshill Burgh Extension by the City of Glasgow (p234, 312); petition of Govan against Glasgow Corporation Municipal Extension Bill (p248); cutting on the parliamentary debate on the Crosshill Bill (p297); list of special constables (p336); cutting on disturbances in the burghs in support of or against Irish Home Rule (p341-346); hackney carriage bye-laws (p352); statistics on rental and population (p354); notice of legislation relating to Vale of Clyde Tramways (p386); report on the creation of further small burghs such as Pollokshields (p408-428); list of householders wishing a meeting to discuss the Public Libraries (Scotland) Act (p482); and notice of possible smallpox in the Burgh (p552). At the rear of the volume is a report on the 1874 municipal elections.
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