Gort Poor Law Union: Minute Book, 31 October 1853 - 3 April 1854
Includes
- ‘Letter from the Poor Law Commissioners ….in reference to the preceding of the Board of Guardians on the 19th ultimo, stating that they have again had under their consideration the financial condition of the Kinvarra Electoral division together with the representations which have been made on behalf of the rate payers and stating that they are willing to recommend assistance from the Rate in Aid Fund to the extent of £200 in emigrating females of the workhouse chargeable to Kinvarra Electoral Division if eligible persons can be selected’ (p228).
- ‘Resolved that the Resolution of the Board of Guardians of the Gort Union on the 9th January ordering that the Solicitor take proceedings against the Milk Contractors, and their Sureties for breach of contract be rescinded; as they have supplied a good quality of milk since’ (p231)
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