Newspaper extracts for Pembroke

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•  From the Evening Express (Third Edition)  (First Edition) 7th August 1895

 PEMBROKE DOCKYARD. DRAWING OF THE NEW CRUISER ANDROMEDA. On Tuesday morning the drawings for the new cruiser were received at Pembroke Dock- yard from the Admiralty, with instructions that the sectional and other detailed drawing's be got out as speedily as possible, so that a large amount of material may be demanded suitable to the requirements to make an early start in the commencement of the construction of the ship, and to this end the draughtsmen of the establishment will be busily engaged for the ensuing couple of months. ......(part extract)........

• From the Evening Express (Fifth Edition) 20th August 1895

 PEMBROKE GARRISON. IMPORTANT ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE HUTS. The Huts Encampment at Pembroke Dock was projected and the primary portion cf the wooden structures erected in 1855-6. Since that period many additional buildings have been erected from time to time, some of them of a permanent character, such as the canteen, gymnasium, &c., but the want of proper buildings suitable to the requirement both as to decency and the domestic convenience of married soldiers and their families had long been felt and talked of, but, for some reason or another, the matter has been postponed from time to time, notwithstanding the representations that had been made by Colonel Goodeve, A.A.G., Royal Artillery, garrison commandant; Colonel Macpherson, C.R..E., South Wales, and other influential officers of the garrison, to the War Department. .....(part extract).........

• From  Evening Express (First Edition) 6th May 1895

EARLDOM OF PEMBROKE. AN INTERESTING POINT IN THE QUESTION OF SUCCESSION. Meetings of both parties in Croydon were held on Saturday evening, but no definite conclusion was come to by either party as to the vacancy. The whole question is at present under consideration bv the law officers of the Crown, in view of the presumption which exists in some quarters that the member for Croydon, the Hon. Sydney Herbert, cannot take his seat in the House of Lords until it is made certain by the lapse of time that a posthumous son will not be born to succeed the late Earl of Pembroke, whose widow survives him. There is understood to be a difference of opinion between the legal authorities on the matter, but local politicians are inclining to the belief that no election will occur at present, and that the Hon. Sydney Herbert will retain the seat until he is officially called to the Upper House.

•  Evening Express (Special Edition) 2nd December 1895

PEMBROKE DOCK. THE CHANNEL FLEET IN THE HAVEN. The fleet, comprising the battleships Royal Sovereign (flagship of Admiral Sir William Kerr), Anson, Empress of India, Repulse, and five other ships, arrived in the Haven at Pembroke Dock onSaturday, and was saluted by the guardship Thunderer, the Admiral replying. On their winter cruise, the fleet left Berehaven. on the 24-th for Kingstown, whence they steamed for this place on Friday, and will leave here for the eastward, we understand. to-day (Monday). It is the intention of the Admiralty to augment the strength of the Channel Squadron with two additional battleships, and on the 12th inst., after the fleet returns to Portsmouth, the crews of the Royal Sovereign and Empress of India) will be transferred to the battleships Majestic and Magnificent. The complements are to be brought up to a total of 773 men in each ship, On the same day the Royal Sovereign and Empress of India will be re-commissioned with fresh crews, and still remain with the Channel Fleet.

•  From the Evening Express (Fourth Edition)  20th May 1895

PEMBROKE DOCKYARD. EARL SPENCER PAYS AN OFFICIAL VISIT. On Saturday morning Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty Admiral J. A. Fisher, the Controller of the Navy, and Mr. Robertson, the secretary, landed at the dockyard in the steam launch from the yacht Enchantress, when a salute of nineteen guns was fired bv the Royal Artillery from the Hill Fort. His lordship was received at the landing-stage by the gallant superintendent of the dockyard, Captain C. J. Balfour, R.N., Mr. H. Cock, chief constructor; Mr. Aslett, C.E., Mr. Laslesh, storekeeper, and the secretary, Mr. H. N. Dixon. The director of dockyards, Mr. Williamson,was also present. Lord Spencer and suite then proceeded to the Admiralty Office, and thence to inspect the huge battle- ship Hannibal, now being constructed afterwards to some of the shops, works, &c. Lord Spencer and party were then taken in the Admiralty steam barge to Hobbs' Point to inspect the battle-ship Renown, recently launched, and returned to the dockyard later in the day for the purpose of receiving deputations from the town council and from the chamber of commerce. The deputation from the corporation comprised Mr. J. H. Howling (mayor), Dr. W. B. Ball (ex-mayor), Aldermen R. George, J.P.. D. H. Brown, J. Jones, J.P., and S. B. Sketch, J.P., and Councillor S. Allen. Our representative attended with the deputation in the ante-room at the captain-superintendent's office, and when the deputation were summoned to the room adjoining to meet Lord Spencer the messenger (attached to the office) said, "Reporters will not be allowed," and these, it is understood, were his lordship's instructions. This would seem somewhat strange, seeing that upon a former occasion, when Lord George Hamilton received a deputation of gentlemen of the county in the same building and under precisely similar circumstances, not the smallest restriction was placed upon the press members. Of course, under the circumstances, it is impossible to give any details of the proceedings, but it is stated that the object of the deputation was to explain to Earl Spencer the public inconvenience that would be felt and loss sustained if the contemplated closing of the highway and the landing place at Hobbs' Point were carried out. and also to desire that (if the closing was absolutely to be decided upon) some alternative scheme for another highway and landing place to the westward slightly of Hobbs' Point might be devised, with the assistance of the Admiralty, in conjunction with the corporation, or otherwise. ..... (part extract)............

• From the  Evening Express (Third Edition)  6th January 1896

PEMBROKE DOCKYARD. EXTRA TIME ON THE ANDROMEDA. Instructions have been issued that the men (about 500 in number) employed in the construction of the first-class cruiser Andromeda will commence working extra time on this ship  to-day (Monday), so as to push forward her completion. The vessel's first keel plate was only laid on December 2, 1895, and already a large quantity of material has been built into the structure.

• From the Evening Express (Special Edition)  15th February 1893

Pembroke Dockyard. The new superintendent of this naval establishment., Captain C. Penrose Fitzgerald, A.D.C.. R.N., lately of the battle-ship Collingwood in the Mediterranean Fleet, has arrived at Pembroke Dockyard, and will, it is anticipated, commence the duties of his official position in a day or two. The duties pro tem. are being carried out by Staff- captain Dodds, R.N

•  From the Evening Express (Third Edition)  23rd January 1893

PEMBROKE DOCKYARD. Dissatisfaction Among Workmen. Considerable dissatisfaction exists among the workmen at Pembroke Dockyard at the manner in which their grievances were set forth on the occasion of the recent examination on dockyard labour by the Secretary of the Admiralty. The evidence set forth in the Blue Book recently published coincides with the statement made bv General Laurie at a mass meeting held at Pembroke Dock at the commencement of the late political contest. On that occasion he stated that it had been represented that the workmen were in favour of classification.

•  From The Cardiff Times 12th February 1876

PEMBROKE. THE FARMERS' CLUB.—The quarterly meeting of this society, was held at the Lion Hotel on Saturday last, when 57 members dined together under the presidency of Mr J. A. P. Adams, of Hollyland, with Mr O. Hulm in the vice-chair. After dinner the usual loyal toasts were proposed, and having been disposed of, Mr. Hulm was called upon to explain the objects of a notice of motion he had given at a previous meeting. He accordingly did so, by pointing out the great inconvenience arising from one of the rules, whereby. a vice-chairman was not appointed until the day of meeting at the close of the year, so that at that meeting there was virtually no vice chairman. ..... (part extract).........

•  From  The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser  10th October 1873

PEMBROKE. REPRESENTATION OF THE PEMBROKE BOROUGHS. Considerable indignation has been expressed by the Liberal element of the Pembroke Constituency at the desertion of Mr E. J. Reed, who after promising to do battle on behalf of the Liberal interest in their borough, has suddenly appeared as a candidate for Hull. The feeling of resentment has been greatly increased in Pembroke dock by the report that the Jacob's Pill shipbuilding scheme has collapsed.

•  From The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser 18th June 1880

PEMBROKE. BOROUGH SESSIONS.—At these sessions, on Saturday, John Campadonic, for allowing his donkey cart to remain on the pavement, thereby causing an obstruction, was fined 6d, and costs 7s.—Several other cases of a like nature were dismissed.

•  From The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser 25th June 1880

PEMBROKE. On Friday evening a thunderstorm passed over the town of Pembroke. It commenced early in the evening, but did not reach its height until shortly before one o'clock on Saturday morning, when the full fury of the storm was felt. The spire of the Tabernacle Chapel in the town was struck by the electric fluid and almost completely shattered. A quantity of Bath stone was cut away from the base of the spire. A window was also completely smashed, some of the glass being found on the pavement on the opposite side of the street, a distance of 35 to 40 yards. The damage done to the spire is considerable and will necessitate entire re- building.

• From  The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser 30th October 1868

PEMBROKE. PEMBROKE DOCK YARD.—The iron troop ship Inconstant, that has been building in this yard for some time past, and which is a magnificent specimen of marine architecture, will be launched on the 12th of November. We understand that the splendid band of Her Majesty'e Ship Revenge will be in attendance upon the occasion.

• From  The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser 18th November 1864

PEMBROKE THE MAYOR'S DINNER.—The Mayor, Jonas Dawkins, Esq.. has issued invitations to the magistrates, aldermen, and councilmen of the borough, the Members for the County and Boroughs, and other gentlemen connected with the district, to dine with him at the Lion Hotel on Thursday next. His Worship is universally respected, and we doubt not that the number of guests will be unusually large.

•  From The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser 27th June 1873

PEMBROKE. A GRAND DEMONSTRATION in connection with the Pembrokeshire Conservative Association will be held tomorrow, on the grounds surrounding the ancient mansion of Bush, which have been kindly placed at the disposal of the committee by the respected member for the borough, Mr T. Meyrick. Amusements of various kinds will be provided, including cricket, croquet, archery, dancing, &c., and it is fully anticipated that, should the weather prove propitious, the demonstration will be one of the most successful of any of the kind ever held in the county.

• From The Western Mail 12th October 1871

PEMBROKE. THE FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE—We are informed upon unquestionable authority that the foot and mouth disease has made it appearance in Pembrokeshire. Some few days ago fifteen cattle, the property of Mr. Hawkesley, farmer, of Caldy Island, were afflicted with the disease. Its appearance has been unaccountable, as no cattle have been landed on the island. Prompt measures were taken for the isolation of the cattle, and we have no doubt that authorities will thereby be able to prevent the spreading of the disease.

• From the South Wales Daily News 13th December 1882

PEMBROKE. THE ANNUAL SHOW of live and dead poultry, butter, cheese. &c., &c., will be held in the Market- hall, on Thursday, December 21st. Entries close on the 15th inst. R. D. Gilbertson, hon. sec., Pembroke

•  From the South Wales Daily News 18th July 1885

PEMBROKE. PEMBROKESHIRE DOG SHOW will be held at Pembroke on Tuesday, August 4th, 1835. Entries close July 21st.   Judge G Raper Esq, hon sec; T W Young, Pembroke

•  From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 29th August 1900

PEMBROKE. Failing to Admit a Constable.—Carl Lohr, of the Black Horse, Pembroke, was fined 20s and costs for neglecting to admit constables when sailors from H.M.S. Thunderer were inside, absent without leave from the ship.

•  From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 15th October 1896

PEMBROKE. TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the Council was held at Pembroke on Tuesday, Mr Alderman J. H. Bowling (deputy-mayor) in the chair. On the recommendation of the Finance Committee the rates for the ensuing half-year were made as follows :-Pembroke Ward—General district rate of 11d in the £ and a lighting rate of 3d. Pater Ward-General district rate of 1s in the £ and a lighting rate of 3d. A call towards borough expenses was made on the overseers for £700, being equivalent to a rate of 5½d in the £

• From the  South Wales Daily News  13th September 1890

PEMBROKE. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—A well-attended public meeting was held in the Town-hall, Pembroke, on Thursday afternoon, to take into consideration a letter which had been received from the Joint Education Committee asking what the district was prepared to do in the event of the committee recommending the Charity Commissioners to establish a school in the borough of Pembroke for the district of South Pembrokeshire. The Mayor (Mr J. W. Morison) presided, and Mr William Dawkins, J.P., announced his willingness to give a field near the Orange Gardens, Pembroke, for a site for a school. Mr Dawkins added that if the site were not considered suitable he would give a donation of £100, provided the school were established within the borough of Pembroke.—A resolution was then passed to divide the town and neighbour- hood into districts, and canvassers were appointed to canvass for  promises of donations or scholarships for the school.

• From the  South Wales Daily News 15th January 1891

PEMBROKE.TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the town council was held in the Town hall on Tuesday, the mayor (Mr S. S. Sketch) presiding. —It was resolved to let the tolls of the Pembroke Dock market by auction or tender, and a committee was appointed to consider which would be the better plan, and to report to the council.— It was decided to obtain a further loan for carrying on the Pembroke Dock Waterworks.—On the motion of Mr D. H. Brown (in the absence of Mr J. H. Bowling, who had given notice of the motion), it was decided "that all footpaths of such streets in the Pater Ward as have been taken over, or shall be within the next four months, be paved, kerbed, channelled, and completed in such manner as the committee may decide, and the cost thereof be borrowed on the security of the rates of the borough, to be repaid within 30 years also that the borough surveyor prepare an estimate of the cost of the said work forthwith."