Newspaper extracts for Cardiff

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•  From the Monmouthshire Merlin 12th September 1879

CARDIFF. COAL FOR MALTA.—A Government order for a large supply of coal to Malta has just been obtained by a well-known colliery company at the Bute Docks, Cardiff, and will be executed forthwith. Now that it is considered necessary to send reinforcements out to India, an extra quantity of coal will doubtless be required for storage at Malta

• From the Monmouthshire Merlin 8th September 1882

CARDIFF. THE TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY AND THEIR EMPLOYEES,—On Saturday morning a deputation of the Taff Vale Railway employees, representing all the enginemen, trainmen, and signalmen, waited upon Mr. George Fisher, the general manager, at the company's offices in Crockherbtown, to ask for the following concessions :—First.—That for all men working on goods, mineral, and pilot trains, nine hours shall constitute a day's work. Second.- For all men working on shunting engines, day and night every alternate week, eight hours. Third.-For all signalmen in busy and responsible boxes, eight hours. Fourth.—For all signalmen, ten hours. Fifth.—That overtime (when unovoidable) be paid for at the rate of eight hours per day. Sixth.—That Sunday duty (when indispensable) be paid for at the rate of time and a half of an ordinary working day. The meeting lasted about two hours. Mr. Fisher stated that personally he could not grant any of the concessions asked, but advised the deputation to send a memorial through him to the Board of Directors. The deputation then thanked Mr, Fisher and withdrew.

• From the Monmouthshire Merlin 29th September 1882

CARDIFF. THE PROPOSED UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.-The Committee appointed to prepare a draft scheme for the government of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, in accordance with the terms of Mr. Mundella's recent letter, met at the Town-hall on Friday. There were present his Worship the Mayor (in the chair), the Very Rev. the Dean of Llandaff, Archdeacon Griffiths, Principal Edwards (Aberystwith), Principal Edwards (Pontypool), Rev. A. Kelly, Rev. Dr. Walters, Mr. S. Johnstone, Mr. Lascelles Carr, and Mr. Lewis Williams (hon. sec.). Considerable progress was made with the work in hand.

•  From the Monmouthshire Merlin 17th July 1874

CARDIFF. EXPORTS OF COAL AND IRON.—The exports of coal and iron from the whole of the South Wales ports for the month of June have fallen off very considerably, especially from Cardiff. The coal exported from Cardiff to foreign ports amounted to only 172,082 tons; coke, 646 tons;  iron, 22,838 tons and patent fuel, 8,292 tons. Last year the quantity of coal sent to foreign parts in June was 208,075 tons, and the other ports in proportion. Coastwise, this year, 55,175 tons of coal were sent from Cardiff, but last year the quantity was 70,862 tons.

• From the Monmouthshire Merlin 3rd September 1875

CARDIFF. GAS-LIGHT AND COKE COMPANY.—The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in this company was held at the company's offices, on Tuesday, Mr. Charles W. David, the chairman of the directors, in the chair. The Chairman, in proposing the adoption of the report of the directors, which stated they had reduced the price of gas 3d per 1,000 cubic feet to all consumers from the 30th June last, also said the directors had under their consideration the question of reducing the charge for gas in the districts lately amalgamated with the borough of Cardiff. The report having been adopted, a dividend of 10 per cent. per annum on the A Stock 8 per cent. on the'' B" Stock, and 7 per cent, on the paid up capital created by the Act of 1870, was declared payable on the 29th September next. The thanks of the meeting were voted to Mr. Bowen, the engineer and manager, and also to the chairman and directors, for their management of the business of the company.

• From the Monmouthshire Merlin 31st August 1877

CARDIFF. The Cardiff Water Works Company intend to apply to Parliament next Session for power to raise additional capital to construct reservoirs and carry their mains to Llandaff

• From the Monmouthshire Merlin 15th August 1879

CARDIFF. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF GAS. The directors of the Cardiff Gas Company, at their meeting on Wednesday last, decided to reduce the charge for gas 3d per 1,000 cubic feet, and also to reduce the price for public lamps 3s per lamp per annum

•  From the Monmouthshire Merlin 11th June 1870

CARDIFF. FORESTERS' FETE.—As in former years, the members of the local lodges of the Ancient Order of Foresters held their Whitsuntide fete on Tuesday. The fete was attended by some thousands of persons, numbers of whom were strangers from the surrounding districts. It was held in a large field at the rear of the Sophia Gardens, and the proceedings were opened at mid-day, when the members who were to take part in the demonstration mustered in Mount Stuart-square. At one o'clock a procession was formed, the office- bearers and members wearing their insignia, and started for the gardens. On the line of march the streets were thronged with spectators, to whom the procession presented many features of interest and curiosity. The most attractive character in the procession was "Robin Hood," who was personated by Mr. James Ashbee. A variety of sports and other amusements were arranged to take place in the field where the fete was held, and these were very successfully carried through by Mr. Charles Roberts. Professor Brown, who is styled the" velocipedian Ducrow," gave illustrations of ingenious bicycle riding; Mr. Harry Sefton performed eccentric dances, and sang whimsical songs Miss Kate M'Namara appeared as serio-comic vocalist; Messrs. Holmes and Gant successfully played some negro melodist parts. Classical groupings and acrobatic feats were given by the members of the well-known Boisset family.

• From the Monmouthshire Merlin 8th August 1868

CARDIFF. REVIEW.—The county review of the Glamorgan volunteers took place on Monday, when there mustered nearly 4000 men. Sir Edward Campbell was the reviewing officer, and the whole of the evolutions terminated with a sham flight on the Ely race-course, which was highly successful. Thousands of people assembled on the occasion, and no serious accident was reported.

•  From the Monmouthshire Merlin 14th October 1865

CARDIFF. BURNING OF A SHIP IN THE DRY DOCK.-On Friday afternoon, the ship Commander-in-Chief  lying in Messrs Charles Hill and Sons East Dry Dock, was totally consumed by fire. She was a magnificent vessel, of nearly 2,000 tons burthen, and had on board 250 tons of patent fuel at the time, besides some coal. She belonged to Messrs. Hill, and was sent into the Dry Dock for repair, while a smaller vessel occupied the other end of the dock. The fire, whether caused by spontaneous combustion in the cargo or by the accidental ignition of oil or tar, spread so rapidly that even the captain's money in the cabin, forty pounds, was enveloped in flames, and had to be left unrescued. On the alarm being given, about one o'clock, the Bute Dock floating and the town engines were soon on the spot, and were reinforced by a capital engine from Newport, drawn by four horses, and commanded by Chief Superintendent Huxtable in person.   ....(part extract)......

•  From the Evening Express 5th September 1892

CARDIFF. THE sympathy manifested for the sufferers through the Park Slip Colliery explosion, is so .wide and deep that contributions, as might have been expected, are flowing in with gratifying rapidity.    ....(part extract)......

• From the  Evening Express 17th September 1892

CARDIFF. So far as can be ascertained at present the Cardiff building strike seems likely to die a natural death. Several of the largest builders of the town have now engaged their full complement of men, and are proceeding with the work on which they were engaged before the strike commenced, A prominent builder yesterday stated that so far as lie was concerned the strike had been over some time.

• From the  Evening Express (Third Edition) 2nd August 1892

CARDIFF. Very little business was done in Cardiff yesterday, the Bank Holiday being universally acknowledged by the tradesmen of course, with the exception of those who were obliged by the necessities of their calling and for the convenience of visitors to remain open. Fortunately, the weather was fine, and thousands of Cardiffians sought  "fresh woods and pastures new" for a few hours, while equally large contingents visited the town and the various attractions provided.

• From the Evening Express 14th June 1892

CARDIFF. THE PROPOSED LABOUR CANDIDATE. Our Radical contemporary is evidently getting flurried over the proposal to bring out a labour candidate for Cardiff. From scoffing at the whole thing it has got down to attempting to interview the gentleman whom it strives to believe and to persuade its readers is the head and front, the beginning and the ending of the whole affair. We are sorry to add to our contemporary's discomfort, but it is crying "Peace, peace, when there is no peace." Its style of referring to the man whom it tried to "draw," and failed, is quite Gladstonian. People have not forgotten how the G.O.M." referred on a memorable occasion to "a certain Mr. Jesse Collngs" when he wished to pour contempt on the man whose measures he had promised to adopt and so stepped into power. In like manner, the South Wales Daily News refers to      ....(part extract)......

• From the  Evening Express (First Edition) 1st November 1894

CARDIFF. ON THE EVE OF THE ELECTION. A well-known Cardiff Conservative writes:- There are weighty reasons why the Conservatives and Liberal Unionists should poll their utmost strength to-day (Thursday). In the first place, the Liberals have had a considerable majority for many years past, and what has been the result ? Increased expenditure; decreased efficiency. It is childish to talk about the decrease in the ratable value of the town when the enormous increase of houses is borne in mind. The increase in the rates is due simply to the wanton extravagance of the council. Take, for example, the district police- stations which have been, and are still being, built.       ....(part extract)......

• From  The Cardiff Times 25th March 1876

CARDIFF. Canton PENNY BANK.—On Monday last there were 97 depositors, 5 accounts opened, and £6. 4s 2d was deposited in this bank.

•  From The Cardiff Times 25th March 1876

CARDIFF. ACCIDENT AT THE ELY PAPER MILLS.—A man named Daniel O'Sullivan, a labourer, living at 32, Halkett- street, Canton, was severely scalded at this place yesterday. O'Sullivan was at work in the boiler-house close to an upright boiler, in which hemp and rope, used in the manufacture of paper, is prepared. The boiler-man opened the door of the boiler, calling at the same time to O'Sullivan to get out of the way. O'Sullivan became confused and fell, and before he could be removed he was severely scalded about the legs, arms, and body by the steam. Another labourer, also living in Halkett-street, in assisting O'Sullivan to escape, was scalded about the feet. O Sullivan was at once conveyed to the Infirmary, where every attention was paid to him.

•  From The Cardiff Times 25th July 1874

CARDIFF. DONATION TO THE DEAF AND DUMB SCHOOL.—The Mayor has generously handed Mr. E. Rowland £3 3s. for a free tea party for the deaf and dumb people, and to pay the expenses of the arrangement of the annual meeting of the deaf and dumb mission, which will be held shortly.

• From the Cardiff Times 22nd July 1882

CARDIFF. ANNUAL INSPECTION AT THE BARRACKS. — On Saturday the annual inspection of the 24th Brigade depôt, consisting of the depots of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd battalions of the Welsh Regiment, formerly known as the 41st and 69th Regiments of Infantry, and the Glamorgan Militia, took place at the barracks, by Lieut.-General Pakenham. The men were mustered on parade in heavy marching order, at 11 a.m., and after putting them through a few movements, Lieut.-General Pakenham complimented them on their smart appearance, and on the precision with which they executed the movements.     ....(part extract)......

• From the The Cardiff Times 9th July 1881

CARDIFF. BOARD GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of the guardians was held on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Paine occupied the chair, and there was a small attendance of guardians. The report of the master of the workhouse showed that there had been 31 admissions during the week, 19 discharges, two births, two deaths, leaving 370 in the house, an increase of 13. Vagrants relieved 40 corresponding week, 47.—The Superintendent of Ely Schools reported that there were now 203 in that institution, an increase of 33 on the corresponding week of last year. It appeared from the returns of out-door relief that during the week £273 19s 3d had been distributed amongst 2,648 persons, as compared with £288 11s Id amongst 2,942 persons. ....(part extract)......