EXTRACTS
FROM LINKINHORNE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTE BOOK to 1950
The
Minutes Books prior to 1918 are missing-see entry 22nd October 1929
as possible explanation.
15th
April 1918
Present J Trehane Chairman & Messrs J Chapman, W H Stephens, E Richards, J Philp, D Parkyn, J Paul, S Hooper & J B Kittow
“Mr W H Stephens proposed that Mr G Lang of Millcombe be appointed Overseer to the East Side & Mr L Philp of Yolland for the West side for the ensuing year seconded by Mr S Hooper & carried.”
Additional Overseers also appointed were Mr J Rundle of Rillaton, Mr Thos Martin of Uphill, Messrs S Peters of Caradon Town & H Snell of Henwood.
Cheques for rent for the allotments were paid to Mr R Blake, Mrs Barrett & Mr J Coumbe
7th
October 1918
Mr W H Stephens nominated to assist Miss Dingle in the work of looking after Pensioners & Service Dependants in the parish. He replaced Mr Shovel.
27th
January 1919
The Clerk’s salary (Mr W H Carkeet) was raised from £10 a year to £15.00, this included his duties as assistant Overseer and for all journeys and allowance by Revising Barrister.
15th
April 1919
Mr J Trehane re-elected Chairman and Mr J Philp Vice- Chairman
Due to having applications for allotments enquiries were to be made of “neighbouring farmers with a view to obtaining land”.
Overseers appointed were;_
Mr P Henwood of Church Town Overseer to the East Side &
Mr S Peters for the West side
Mr W H Snell of Henwood Assistant
Mr W H Stephens Longridge Assistant
Mr J Martin, Uphill, Assistant
Proposal that a public meeting be held to consider a memorial for those fallen in the war.
29th
April 1919
No success at getting land for allotments suggestions made that Mr Hurrell of Newland be approached about a field at Dunsley and Mr Batten about 2 fields at Downgate.
26th January 1920
An agreement about allotment land for Mr Trays rented from Mr Hurrell was reported , 5 acres at £2 an acre.
“A list of unoccupied cottages was read by the Clerk when Mr Hooper proposed that this Council make a recommendation to the Overseers, asking them to make a list of unoccupied cottages reducing them to the value of 5/- by striking off those that are in ruins.”
“With regard to the benefit derived to this District served by the Liskeard & Caradon Railway, Mr T Shovel proposed that this council make an application to the County Council Reconstruction Committee urging the importance of relaying the line.”
12th April 1920
Mr J Trehane re-elected Chairman and Mr Hooper Vice Chairman.
Overseers:- Mr W H Snell, Mr T Martin of Uphill
Assistants:- W H Stephens, M F Daniel, Mr Dingle Mr Stephens of Patrieda Barn.
17th
January 1921
Assistant Overseers Salary (W H Carkeet) raised from £15 to £20 7/6 for making the Jurors List and 7/6 for making journeys.
18th
April 1921
Mr J Trehane elected Chairman & Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman.
Overseers: Mr W H Stephens & Mr H Stephens of Patrieda Barn
Assistants:- Mr M H Daniel of Ley, S J Hender of Hall, Messrs Richards & Dingle of Rillaton
18th
April 1922
All members signed declaration of acceptance of office
T Shovel, J B Doney, J E Kittow, D E Kittow, S Bickle, G Davey, S Hooper, W H Stephens, J Philp, J Chapman, D Parkyn, Rev G Rhys, E Richards.
Mr J Philp elected Chairman, Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman
Overseers:- M F Daniel of Ley, W J Richards of Rillaton
Assistants:- Mr Hender of Hall, Mr Stephens of Dunsley, Mr Dingle of Rillaton, Mr Downing of Uphill
“Resolved that the Clerk obtain information as to the number of unemployed in the Parish a suggestion being made that a scheme might be started to relieve unemployment by making a road over the Caradon Hills.”
August
18th 1922
It was proposed that “about 50 acres of land behind Minions village be recommended to the District Council for cultivation in connection with the unemployment scheme”
16th
April 1923
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman.
Overseers:- Mr Hender of Hall, Mr E Dingle of Rillaton
Assistants:-, Mr J Stephens of Dunsley, , Mr Chapman of Knowle, Mr Downing of Uphill, Mr Cecil Brent of Clampit
16th April & 17th Dec. References to the Knills Charity & Roberts & Jeffery Funds
14th
April 1924 .
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman.
Overseers:- Mr Wm. Chapman of Knowle, Mr Rd Downing of Uphill
Assistants:-, Mr W Strike of Lake, Mr Cecil Brent of Clampit, Mr H Gilbard
It was proposed that a paid rate Collector be appointed. W H Carkeet appointed at £12 p.a.
16th
February 1925
Mention of Roberts & Jeffery Charity.
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman.
Overseers:- Mr Cecil Brent of Clampit, Mr A Richards of Dunsley
Assistants:-, Mr W Strike of Lake, , Mr H Gilbard Trefrize, Me D E Kittow of Patrieda, Mr R Horrell of Netherton
A precept of £5 was drawn on the Overseers
12th
October 1925
Congratulations given to Mr J Philp on his recent marriage
Proposal from Lezant Parish Council that the Linkinhorne Council meet one half of the cost of putting a new foot bridge across at Trefrize Mill. At meeting of 10th Nov agreed that “if the work could be carried out without costing an exorbitant price that it should be done”. A tender of £16.10.0 from Mr R Pearce was accepted.
12th
April 1926
T Shovel, J E Kittow, D E Kittow, S Bickle, W G Davey, S Hooper, W H Stephens, J Philp, J Chapman, D Parkyn, Rev. G Rhys, E Richards.
Mr J Philp elected Chairman, Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman
Overseers:- Mr W Strike of Lake, Mr H Gilbard Trefrize
Assistants:- Mr R Horrell of Netherton , Mr D E Kittow of Patrieda,
Discussion arose concerning Miss Proctors non attendance as a Parish Councillor
13th
December 1926
Rating & Valuation Act. 1925
Business; to appoint two persons as members of the Rating Authority. Mr J Philp and Mr J Chapman appointed. Clerks salary apportioned as £4 for Parish Council work and £28 as Assistant Overseer.
28th
March 1927
A precept of £25 be issued on the Overseers
20th
April 1927
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman.
Two Members Rating Authority. Mr J Chapman of Rilla Mill and Mr J Philp of Addicroft re-elected.
16th
October 1928
Education Authority’s fee for Caretaker for meeting raised from 1/- to 2/6. Council considered moving to the Institute
15th
April 1929
“It was resolved that a Committee be appointed to look over old Parish Books and Documents at the Parish Rooms.” The Committee consisted of Mr T Shovel, Mr J Trehane & Clerk.
22nd
October 1929
“The Sub Committee appointed to look over old Parish Books and documents reported that they had met at the Parish Rooms on the 18th inst. and found that all books and papers there might (with the consent of the District Auditor) be destroyed.”
14th
April 1930
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman.
13th
October 1930
“This Council move a Resolution requesting Mr Deeble to remove the lorry at Upton Watering place”.
20th
April 1931
All members present signed declarations of office
Present: T Shovel, J Philp, J Chapman, J H Shovel, M F Daniel, W H Stephens, D Parkyn, S Barrett, S Bickle, R G Davey, E Richards
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr J E Kittow Vice Chairman.
20th
July 1931
“it would be necessary to ask for a precept to be included in the District Council estimate for the next year.” Resolved to ask for £10.
18th
April 1932
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
17th
October 1932
“A vote of condolence was passed by the members of the Council standing to the relatives of the late Mr J E Kittow of Browda, who had been an esteemed member of the Council for the past 30 years. The Clerk being instructed to convey the same to Mrs J V Kittow.”
24th
April 1933
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
20th
November 1933
“Business to consider and approve or otherwise of draft lease of the Parish Hall, Upton Cross from the County Council”. Lease not agreed as it was for 7 years rather than yearly.
19th
February 1934
“Re: Caradon Town Well, whether public or private.
The question of the well at Caradon Town was raised when it was agreed that as far as the Parish Council is concerned they look upon it as a public well, the Clerk to report to the District Council to that effect if the matter should be referred and carried.”
16th
April 1934
All members signed their declaration of acceptance of office
Messrs R S Barrett, S Bickle, J Chapman, C H L Davey, D E Kittow, D Parkyn, A R Perry, J Philp, E W Richards, L O Shovel, J H Shovel, T Shovel & Rev. C White.
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
County Council decided not to continue with the lease of the hall to the Parish Council.
13th
August 1934
“A Vote of Condolence was passed by members of the Council standing to the widow of the late W J Chapman of Rilla Mill. Also to Mr D E Kittow and family of Browda by the death of his mother. The Clerk being instructed to convey the same.”
Mr Male was later co-opted to take Mr Chapman’s place.
21st
January 1935
It was proposed that “a Committee be appointed by the Parish Council to prepare a register of public foot paths of the parish to be entered on the survey map,”
30th April 1935
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
11th
June 1935
“The Clerk reported that the footpaths committee had met on May 20th 1935 and that 42 footpaths were scheduled.
21st
October 1935
Housing: “that the Council make application to the RDC under the new Housing scheme for houses to be built in Linkinhorne”, it was proposed that “this Council recommend two suitable sites for building four houses at Upton Cross, one below the post Office and one below the Reading Room, two houses on each.”
20th
April 1936
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
A vote of condolence was passed to the relatives of the late Mr D Parkyn who had been a respected member of the Council for many years.
“A complaint was made about the pollution of a well at Plashmill caused by water at times entering from the leat.”
14th
September 1936
Item. “To consider a request by the Linkinhorne Church Council to provide the parish with a public cemetery.” The matter was referred back to the church council.
Parish Council wrote to County Council to say they were most dissatisfied with the delay in building the houses asked for at Upton Cross.
19th
April 1937
All members signed their declaration of acceptance of office
Messrs A H Arnold, R S Barrett, C H L Davey, D E Kittow, H H Male, J Philp, E W Richards, H J Shovel, J H Shovel, T Shove. Apologies from Rev C White.
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
Agreement to hold future meetings in the Institute subject to the charge being the same as at the Council School.
14th
March 1938
Details received of the proposed Rilla Mill Water Scheme.
28th
March 1938
Rilla Mill Water Supply. “this Council inform the RDC that the matter had been considered at the Annual Parish Meeting, which had been fully represented by the consumers, that Rilla Mill residents do not want the scheme at the present rate of charges & this Council is desirous of the scheme being dropped.”
25th
April 1938
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
The Clerks salary was reviewed and raised from £4 to £10
21st
November 1938
Repairs to Trefrize Bridge in conjunction with Lezant Council.
30th
January 1939
Government Evacuation Scheme discussed. Persons required to visit houses in the Parish.
25th
April 1939
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
18th
March 1940
Mr J Philp elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman.
Various discussions on the salvage of waste materials. A stable was offered at Upton Cross for the storage of waste paper.
5th
May 1940
Discussion of a letter from the Ministry of Supply Iron & Steel Control
Concern expressed to the RDC about the diverting of the public water supply at Minions and a request that it be put back to its original position.
14th
October 1940
Consideration of communications from Cornwall Joint War Committee about a flag day, and the Spitfire Fighters Fund. Letters passed to the Linkinhorne War Funds Finance Committee.
19th
February 1941
“A letter was read from Mr Barry, Chief Billeting Office, asking the Parish Clerk to make the necessary arrangements for the reception and billeting of 200 children from Bristol, as there is now no billeting officer for Linkinhorne. It was mentioned that the matter is not in the province of the Parish Council”. It was resolved to take no further action in the matter.
“Mr Male reported that a large pump had been delivered to the school.”
21st
April 1941
Rev C White be elected Chairman in place of the late Mr J Philp Mr L O Shovel Vice Chairman.
“A letter was read from Capt. Pilling concerning a two man manual pump.”
5th
May 1941
Miss Turner appointed as the Billeting Officer for Linkinhorne.
The manual pump to be located at Rilla Mill
18th
August 1941
Mr W H Daniel a newly appointed member.
A civil defence Committee of five persons was elected.
The Sanitary Inspector wrote saying that he hoped to make an inspection of the water supply at Sharp Tor in the near future.
27th
October 1941
A letter from the RDC concerning instructions from the Ministry of Defence for a survey to be made of all unnecessary iron railings in the District. Response that “we know of no unnecessary iron railings or posts in the parish adding that we as a council think there are a lot of unused iron at mines and quarries in the neighbourhood.”
24th
November 1941
“a schedule of all iron railing in the parish be made & sent to the RDC irrespective of them being necessary or unnecessary.” The following list being made:-
Lanhargy – Chapel surround
Darley Chapel Vault Mr J Shovel owner
Henwood Mr J Rundle owner Mr W R Doney
Dunsley Mr W Burne, owner & occupier
Upton Cross War Memorial
Upton Cross Council School surround
Upton Cross Mr Lawrence shop, owner Miss M Barrett
Upton Cross Mr J Shovel owner & Occupier
Upton Cross Mr J Deeble, owner Mr W Pomeroy
Minions Post Office, Mr Collacott
Rilla Mill Mr J Waters
Rilla Mill Bungalow Mrs Moule owner Mr Nicholls
Rilla Mill, Mr F Stephens, owner Miss Statton
Plushabridge, Mr F Bartlett, owner Mr D E Kittow
Churchtown Mr P Henwood
Darley Farm, Mr Hoare, rails around back of cow houses
Upton Cross chapel surround
Ley Mill Mr Worden Chain around garage
22nd
April 1942
Rev C White elected Chairman Mr L O Shovel Vice Chairman
It was carried that the Clerk write to the RDC with regard to the old rate books for Waste Paper”
5th
August 1942
“Mr H J Shovel of Darley & Mr J H Shovel Plushabridge had volunteered and been appointed as Salvage Stewards for the Parish”
19th
October 1942
“Business: To consider the Rural Workers Meat Pasty Scheme. Mr Male pronounced that this council is in sympathy with the meat pasty scheme. Proposed that all shopkeepers in the parish be approached to find out if they are willing to receive and sell pasties and numbers likely to be required.”
23rd
November 1942
“The Council were asked by the RDC to mention suitable buildings in the parish that could be earmarked as temporary mortuaries.” Upton Cross Church Sunday School and Rilla Mill Men’s Institute were considered suitable.
19th
April 1943
Rev C White elected Chairman Mr L O Shovel Vice Chairman
A letter about the Prisoners of War Food Parcels Fund was passed to the Linkinhorne War Funds Committee
Mr T Shovel resigned. Expressions of gratitude for his 60 odd years of Parochial and Public work connected with the Parish.
26th
July 1943
Mr A G Harris of Liverscoombe elected to fill the vacancy
Mr S Benny of Ley Mill elected to act as a mortuary assistant.
26th
October 1943
“The plaque presented to the Parish by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to commemorate the adoption of HMS Rhododendron during Warship Week Dec 1941 was laid before the Council.”
16th
November 1943
“A letter was received from the Secretary for Education saying his Committee would be pleased for the framed plaque to commemorate the adoption of HMS Rhododendron to be hung in the Upton Cross Council School and would like further information concerning the removal of the Roll of Honour at Sharplands School.”
22nd
Nov 1943
Business to consider Post War Housing: It was resolved to recommend four houses be built at Butts at Corner Field, 4 houses at Upton Cross to continue on from the Council Houses and 2 houses at Rylands.
14th
January 1944.
“Clerk to write to the Women’s Institute to ask if they were willing to have the Roll of Honour now at Sharplands School hung in the Institute.”
17th
April 1944
Rev C White elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman
3rd
July 1944
“The Council stood in silence when a Vote of Sympathy was passed to Mr D E Kittow and family on the loss of their eldest son Lieut. J B E Kittow who has died of wounds received in North West Europe.”
“Mr Bartlett be asked to remove the Roll of Honour from Sharplands School and re-hang it at the Rilla Mill Women’s Institute.”
16th
October 1944
A vote of Sympathy was passed to Mr & Mrs L O Shovel on the tragic loss of their daughter Hazel on active service, also to Mr H H Male & relatives in the loss of his sister-in-law.”
“Mention was made of the recent award of B E M to Mr G Hocking of Plushabridge in recognition of long and faithful service.”
23rd
January 1945
Report on housing: The suggestion for the building of houses at Rylands was dropped. That land be bought from Mr Davy of Sterts for the construction of 6 houses adjoining the Council Houses. That ½ acres of land be purchased from the County Council for the construction of four houses at Halwinnick Butts.
16th
April 1945
Rev C White elected Chairman Mr D E Kittow Vice Chairman
“Letters were read from Mr Cottam re-Victory Hall when it was decided to call a Public Meeting at Upton Cross on 23rd April 1945. The Clerk to advertise in the papers and send notices to the Churches and Chapels.”
29th
May 1945
The Clerk was appointed as the Parish Councils representative on the Victory Hall Committee.
“A letter was read from the Linkinhorne Women’s Institute asking if the Parish Council could do anything with regard to obtaining Playing Fields for Upton Cross and Rilla Mill. Mr Arnold moved that whilst sympathising with the object in view of the Women’s Institute this Council feel that they cannot do anything in the matter for the present.”
9th
August 1945
Requisition of unoccupied houses. The Council was asked to report to the RDC a list of unoccupied houses for requisition, when the following list was made out.
1. Ley Mill, Miss Mandry owner, furnished held by Dr Toogood 5 rooms
2. Tregoiffe, Mr Horne, butcher Plymouth. Farm cottage
3. Rylands, Mr Strout, farm cottage
4. Downgate, Miss Gover 4 rooms
5. Downgate, Miss Gover, 2 or 3 rooms
6. Linkinhorne, Mr Henwood 2 or 3 rooms
7. Minions House, Mr R R Prynne several rooms advertised for sale
8. Liverscoombe A G Harris, 4 rooms already booked for farm worker
9. Rilla Mill, bungalow, sold, owner not known
10. Rilla Mill, Chapel Cottage, Chapel Trustees
11. Henwood, Mr Bartlett, cottage
12. Coalquite Wood Mr Teale, not habitable at present
3rd
September 1945
Business. Peace day Celebrations
Resolved to give a free tea to all children up to 16 years of age at Upton Cross on 29th September. Committee formed.
15th
April 1946
Present Rev C White, Mrs Hender, Messrs C Davey, A Arnold, H H Male, R S Barrett, L O Shovel, N Rich, H J Shovel, A G Harris, J R Gubbin, W H Daniel.
Mr L O Shovel elected Chairman, H H Male Vice Chairman.
“A letter from the Post Master was received stating that no applicant had applied for the Post Office at Linkinhorne becoming vacant on June 30th and that it might necessitate removing to Brayshop.
3rd
February 1947
“Mr Shovel proposed that this Council ask the Rural District Council to erect a public convenience at Upton Cross.”
21st
April 1947
Mr L O Shovel elected Chairman, H H Male Vice Chairman.
23rd
Sep 1947
Discussions on wording to go on war memorial and on the Roll of Honour.
Collection boxes to go in the local shops for a presentation to HRH Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of her marriage.
19th
April 1948
H H Male elected Chairman, C Davey elected Vice Chairman
A letter sent to County Council stressing the need for five bus shelters in the parish, in order of priority these were Kersbrook Cross, Minions, Upton Cross, Butts, Rilla Mill.
Mr L O Shovel resigned from Chairman and Council as he was leaving the Parish
6th
July 1948
Mr N Martin elected to fill the casual vacancy.
Dedication of the new war memorial to be on 18th July 1948 at 3.30.pm. Mr W Strike was asked to unveil it.
25th
January 1948
“The Assistant Post Controller attended and explained the proposed change of postal address for the Western half of the parish of Linkinhorne”. (This is when the western section came under Liskeard postal area).
11th
April 1949
“A letter was received from RDC asking for names for re-naming Council Houses. Mr Daniel moved that we suggest Moor View Terrace.”
31st
May 1949
All members signed a declaration of acceptance of office.
Rev C White, Mrs E Brent, Messrs J A Doney, C Davey, R S Barrett, H J Shovel, J M Bartlett, H H Male, W L Daniel, E J Davey, W H Daniel, E J Tucker, A J Harris.
Rev C White elected Chairman, C Davey elected Vice Chairman
Mention of the Temperance Hotel at Minions.
It was proposed “that this Council write to RAC concerning cars passing at speed by the new Council Houses at Upton Cross, being dangerous to children, with a view to having some caution signs fixed.”
31st
May 1950
Rev C White elected Chairman, C Davey elected Vice Chairman
“The Chairman raised the question of a testimonial to Mr H H Male on the occasion of his retirement in July next as Headmaster of the Upton Cross Primary School after 29 years service there.”
Throughout this period W H Carkeet was Parish Clerk. He retired in March 1967 having been Parish Clerk for 61 years.
The Parish Council Minute Books 1918 to 1953 and 1953 to 1979 are deposited at the Cornwall Record Office as is the Parish Meeting Minutes Book which dates from 1946. Two account books covering 1918 to 1940 are also deposited.