Tomoana Fire Brigade Minute Book 1923-30
Aug [August] 24th 1923
Meeting Held in Office 12.30P.M.
Secretary Elected: H. Spence
Correspondence
Capt. [Captain] Shields handed in Correspondence from Capt Watts Auckland re joining up to the U.F.B.A. Superintendent read same.
Fireman Dorée moved & Eng. [Engineer] Mitchell seconded that this Brigade join the U.F.B.A.
Motion Carried unanimously
Capt Shields moved & Eng. Mitchell seconded that the brigade also join the Accident Assurance Society
Motion Carried Unanimously
The Meeting then adjourned until Wednesday Aug 29th 5 P.M.
Minutes confirmed by JL Gichard Supt [Superintendent].
Aug 29th 1923
Meeting Held in Office 5.15P.M.
Superintendent in Chair
Correspondence.
Supt. read correspondence from Nelsons (NZ) Ltd re payment of fees to U.F.B.A. & members.
Letter Received.
Supt. read copy of T.F.W.F.B. rules which were approved.
Capt. Shields moved & Eng. Shields seconded that the U.F.B.A. Accident Assurance Society motion of previous meeting be rescinded.
Motion Carried
Hon [Honorary]. Auditor.
Proposed by For’n [Foreman] Mitchell & seconded by Capt. Shields that W.F.R. Lee be elected Hon. Auditor
Motion Carried
Executive Committee.
Proposed by Fireman Dorée
P.T.O
& seconded by Capt. Shields that the Supt. Capt, Treasurer, & Eng Mitchell be elected on the Executive.
Motion Carried
The Meeting was then declared closed.
Minutes Confirmed by:- JLG Supt.
Copy of Resolutions Passed @ Practice of Brigade Dec. 3rd 1923
(1) Proposed by Fireman Dorée & seconded by Capt. Shields that the T.F.W.F.B. entertain the Hastings Brigade with a social evening at a date to be fixed later & that the Secy. [Secretary] be instructed to write the Hastings Brigade re the use of their room. NG
Motion Carried Unanimously
(2) Prop. [Proposed] By Fireman Dorée & secd. [seconded] by Eng. Shields that Tomoana Brigade join the District F.B.A.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Confirmed by:- JLG
Jan [January] 23rd 1924
Meeting Held in Office @ 12.30P.M.
Present:- Supt. in Chair
Capt Shields. E. Shields. E. Mitchell. J. Timms. E. Donovan. H. Spence & E Dorée
Correspondence.
Secy. read Correspondence re U.F.B.A Conference @ Rotorua to be held on Feb. 19th.
Letter Read.
Secy. read Miscellaneous Correspondence which was Recd. as read.
General:-
Capt Shields proposed & F’man [Fireman] Dorée seconded that Deputy-Supt. Henderson be asked to act as proxy for T.F.W.F.B. at Rotorua Conference, as a delegate will be unable to go from here. Secy was instructed to arrange matters with Deputy-Supt. Henderson.
Motion Carried Unanimously
The Meeting was then Declared Closed.
Minutes Confirmed:- J.L. Gichard Supt.
November 19/11/24
Meeting held in Office @ 4.45 P.M.
Present. Supt in Chair
Capt. Shields. H. Mitchell. E. Donovan. A. MacDonell [McDonnell?]. J. Timms
Minutes read and Confirmed
Elect members
proposed by Capt Shields sec- by Engineer Mitchell that MacDonell & Carrington be elected
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Releif [Relief] fund
Proposed by Capt. Shields seconded by Fireman Timms that the matter be left over till next practice when action can be decided upon.
Carried.
Resolution passed at practice Nov [November] 24th 1924
Present Capt Shields presiding
Foreman Timms
Eng. Mitchell
Sec’y Dorée
Firemen Donovan, McDonnell, Carrington
Motion Re relief funds Johnson, Strudwick & Christian
Foreman Timms
Foreman McDonnell
This brigade regrets not being able to assist the three cases mentioned above, owing to assisting one of their own men, who has been incapacitated through an accident. That the secretary be instructed to write Capt Watts to that effect.
Carried unanimously
Confirmed DJ McKay 31-3-25
Resolution passed at muster Febr’y [February] 9th 1925
Present For Timms (presiding)
Sec [Secretary] Dorée
Eng Mitchell
Fir [Fireman] Donovan
Fir Carrington
Fir McDonnell
Motion Sec Dorée, Eng Mitchell
That this brigade nominate the following men for office in the United District Fire Brigade Ass:
President Sec Burrows Spit
Vice President For [Foreman] N. O’Niel [O’Neill] Hastings
Vice President Lieut [Lieutenant] Horan Lower Hutt
Treasurer Fir C. Stubbs Hastings
Secretary Dep Super [Deputy-Superintendent] Henderson Hastings
Carried unanimously
Confirmed
DJ McKay 31-3-25
Meeting held in office Mar [March] 31st /25
Present Sup McKay (chair)
Capt Shields
For Timms
Sec Dorée
Fir Carrington
Fir Donovan
Dorée/Shields Minutes read and confirmed
Photo
Dorée/Shields That a photo of delegates to Christchurch be purchased & framed.
Carried.
Practice
Shields/Carrington That brigade practices be held on Sundays at 10am.
Carried
Confirmed
DJ McKay
24/5/25
Meeting held May 17th 1925
Present Capt Shields (Chair)
For Timms
Sec Dorée
Fir McDonnell
Fir Carrington
Fir Donovan
Eng Mitchell
Correspondence from Capt Wall read
Appeal funds, Lieut T. Loveridge Martinborough,
Fir N.H. Hart Eltham
Capt Jackson Carterton
Shields/Timms That this brigade donates 10/- to each of the above funds.
Carried.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
24/5/25
[auditor’s signature]
Meeting held May 24th 1925
Present Supt McKay (chair)
Sec Dorée
Eng Shields
Eng Mitchell
Fir Donovan
Fir Carrington
Fir McDonnell
Minutes read and confirmed
Correspondence from Capt. Shields resigning
Resignation
Mitchell /Carrington That the resignation of Capt. Shields be accepted with regret and the secretary be instructed to write him to that affect & thanking him for past services.
Carried.
Captain
Dorée/Shields That Foreman Timms be appointed Captain.
Carried.
Foreman
Shields/McDonnell That Sec Dorée be appointed foreman, vice Timms.
Carried.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
7-6-25
Meeting held June 21st 1925
Present. Capt. Timms (Chair)
Engineer Mitchell, Firemen Carrington, Donovan, Jury, McDonnell.
Foreman Dorée
Correspondence read from Dep Sup [Superintendent] Henderson re Report of Levin conference
Thanks to Delegate
Mitchell/McDonnell That the secretary be instructed to write Dep Sup Henderson thanking him for acting as their delegate at Levin & if they are unable to send a delegate of their own to the next conference, accepting his offer to act for them.
Carried.
Confirmed
Confirmed
DJ McKay
13-9-25
Meeting July 19th 1925
Present Capt. Timms (Chair)
Foreman Dorée,
Engineers Mitchell, Shields
Firemen Donovan, McDonnell, Jury.
Correspondence from F. Carrington tendering resignation
Election of new Member
H. Mitchell/A Macdonnell That F. Carrington’s resignation be accepted & that George Victor Snell be elected in his stead.
Carried.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
13-9-25
Meeting Sept [September] 13th 1925
Present Supt. McKay (Chair) Capt Timms
Foreman Dorée, Engineers Shields, Mitchell
Firemen Donovan, Jury, Macdonnell, Snell
Practice
Jury/Donovan That meetings in future be held on Mondays at 5p.m. the first to take place on Sept. 21st.
Carried
Confirmed
8/1/26
DJ McKay
Meeting Nov 9th 1925
Present Capt. Timms (Chair) Foreman Dorée
Engineer Mitchell, Firemen Jury, McDonnell, Snell
Correspondence from Supt Henderson re annual Subscription to District Fire Brigades Ass:
D.F.B.A Subscription
Timms/McDonnell That the secretary be instructed to forward Subscription 30/- to the D.F.B.A.
McDonnell
Carried
Rubber Stamp
Timms/Snell The secretary be empowered to purchase rubber stamp.
Carried.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
8/1/26
Meeting Dec [December] 14th 1925
Present Capt Timms (Chair) For: Dorée
Eng’s: Shields & Mitchell,
Fir: Jury McDonnell & Snell
Greeting Cards
Mitchell/Timms That the secretary be instructed to have 25 seasonal greeting cards printed at a cost of 7/6 & post same to various brigades.
Carried.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
8/1/26
Meeting Jan’y 8th 1926
Present Sup: McKay, Capt Timms, For: Dorée, Eng’s: Shields, Mitchell,
Fir: Snell, Donovan, Macdonnell, Jury.
Minutes Read & Confirmed
Correspondence Read & Received
Delegate to Dunedin
Dorée/Donovan That Fireman J. Donovan of Hastings Brigade be appointed delegate to the forthcoming Conference at Dunedin.
Carried.
Meetings
Timms/Dorée That for the future, meetings to be held on the first & third Sunday of each month at 9. a.m.
Carried
Nominations for U W F B A
Dorée/Timms That the following be nominated for
Meeting Feb’y 28th 1926
Present. Capt Timms (chair)
For: Dorée, Engs: Mitchell & Shields
Fir: Donovan, Jury, Snell
Correspondence from A. McDonnell resigning from brigade
Received
Election New Member
Dorée/Donovan That N.A.A. Saunders be elected a member of brigade vice McDonnell resigned
Timms/Jury That A. Walker be elected.
A ballot being taken resulted in 5 for Saunders & 2 for Walker. Saunders was duly declared elected.
Confirmed
4/7/26
J.G. Timms
Fire at A&P Showgrounds
Mar 21st 1926
About 5.30pm received word of fire on A&P. Showgrounds. Proved to be hedge in Elwood Road opposite W. Rosenberg’s house. Bucket brigade was formed & by 6.30 pm all signs of fire were extinguished.
Present Capt Timms, For: Dorée Firemen Donovan, Jury & Snell
Confirmed
4/7/26
J.G. Timms
[auditor’s signature]
15/11/1926
Meeting Aug [August] 1st 1926
Present Supt McKay (chair)
Capt. Timms, For: Dorée, Engineers Mitchell & Shields,
Firemen Donovan, Jury, Saunders, Snell.
Expenses of Social evening
Motion
Mitchell/Snell That the expenses of the social evening with Hastings F.B. be subscribed for.
Amendment
Timms/Donovan That the expenses by taken out of the general fund
Amendment
McKay/Dorée That a levy of 2/6 be made & the rest be taken out of General fund.
On being put to the meeting Supt McKays amendment was carried
(over)
Meeting Aug 15th 1926
Present Capt Timms (Chair)
For: Dorée, Engs Mitchell & Shields
Fir: Donovan, Jury, Saunders, Snell
Election of officers
Donovan/Shields That all those nominated at previous meeting be elected to office
Carried
Roll book
Mitchell/Donovan That the Secretary be instructed to purchase regulation Roll Book from the U.F.B.A.
Carried
Confirmed
5/9/26
J.G. Timms
Meeting October 8th 1926
Present Capt. Timms (chair)
For: Dorée, Eng: Mitchell,
Fir: Donovan, Jury
Correspondence from U.W.F.B.A re alteration of boundaries.
U.W.F.B.A boundaries
Mitchell/Timms The Secretary be instructed to write the U.W.F.B.A protesting against any alteration
Carried
Election new member
Jury/Donovan That Alfred James Henry Gardiner be elected a member of the brigade
vice Saunders resigned.
Carried
Meeting Dec 19th 1926
Present For: Dorée (chair) Engs Shields & Mitchell,
Firemen Donovan, Gardiner, Jury & Snell
Correspondence from Capt. Watts
Book for Demo: methods
Shields/Gardiner The Secretary be instructed to purchase Supt. Morrison’s book of “Methods of Preparations for our Demonstrations” at a cost of 2/-
Seasonal Greeting Cards
Donovan/Snell The Secretary be instructed to send out the usual seasonal greeting cards.
At Demonstration held at Nelson Park, Hastings Nov 27th 1926 Tomoana Brigade ran second* in the four men motor event & Fireman Donovan ran third in the one man coupling event.
Capt Timms had the misfortune to break his leg.
Confirmed
Edw’d [Edward] M. Dorée
9/1/27
* Firemen Shields, Gardiner, Donovan & Jury being the 4 men
Meeting Janu’y 16th 1927
Present Supt McKay (Chair) Engs: Mitchell & Shields, Firemen Donovan
Gardiner, Jury, Snell, hon: fireman Shields
Correspondence read
Delegate to Gisborne
Decided that no delegate be sent.
Nomination for UFBA executive.
Left to secretary to see whom Hastings brigade are supporting
Confirmed
7/2/27
J.G. Timms
Meeting July 7th 1927
Present Capt. Timms (chair) For Dorée Eng: Mitchell Fir: Gardiner, Jury & Snell
Correspondence from R Henderson re executive of U.W.F.B.A.
Left in hands of secretary to deal with
UFBA Executive nominations
Vice: Depy Sup R Henderson
Treas: Osborne
Motor hire
Timms/Mitchell That A Wilson’s a/c of 5/- for motor hire be passed for payment
Delegate to Gisborne
Dorée/Timms That Supt. N. Keith of Hastings Brigade be appointed delegate to Gisborne.
A test of the stationary fire pump was made. The result being: –
Pressure on pump 125 lbs [pounds] per square inch.
Using 1” [inch] & 3/4” branches together, pressure reduced to 93 lbs per square inch.
Throwing water to a height of 50′ [feet] & a distance of 75′.
Using 1” branch alone, pressure reduced to 100 lbs per square inch, throwing water to a height of 100′ & a distance of 100′.
Using 3/4” branch alone, pressure reduced to 108 lbs per square inch, throwing water to a height of 120′ & a distance of 120′
Confirmed
DJ McKay
20/3/27
Meeting March 20th 1927
Present Sup. McKay (chair) Capt. Timms, For: Dorée, Eng: Mitchell & Shields
Fir: Donovan, Gardiner, Jury, Snell
Meeting fixture
Dorée/Shields That a meeting be held on Sunday Mar 27th
Carried
Supt. N. Keith of the Hastings Brigade attended & gave a lengthy report of the Conference at Gisborne.
Vote of thanks
McKay/Timms That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded Supt Keith for acting as delegate for Tomoana & also for his report of the Conference at Gisborne.
Carried by acclimation.
Confirmed
20/4/27
J.G. Timms
Meeting July 20th 1927
Present Supt McKay (chair) Capt Timms For: Dorée, Engrs Shields & Mitchell,
Fir: Donovan, Gardiner, Jury, W. Shields & Snell.
Nominations for office for 1927-1928
Captain
Dorée/McKay J.C. Timms
Foreman
Shields E.J./Donovan E.M. Dorée
Secretary
McKay/W. Shields E.M. Dorée
Executive
Jury/Timms H.N. Mitchell
Auditor
McKay/Timms F.R. Lee
Meeting Oct 25th 1927
Present Capt Timms (Chair)
For: Dorée, Engrs Shields & Mitchell, Fir: Gardiner, Jury, Donovan & W. Shields
Correspondence from C. Robinson, Napier Brigade re demonstration.
Timms/Donovan It was decided to enter 3 men for the 1 man event
2 teams for the 2 man event
1 team for the 3 man event
1 team for the 4 man event
Confirmed
31/10/27
DJ McKay
Shields/Jury E. Donovan was appointed to represent T.F.B at Committee meeting at Hastings on Oct 29th
Meeting Oct 31st 1927
Present Supt McKay (Chair) Capt Timms, For: Dorée, Engrs Mitchell & Shields, Fir: Donovan, Gardiner Jury & W. Shields
Correspondence from G.V. Snell resigning from brigade as from Oct 31st.
Jury/Gardiner Resignation of G.V. Snell accepted. A record of appreciation of services to be entered & secretary instructed to write him expressing same.
Report of delegate
Fireman Donovan read a report of Demonstration Committee held in Hastings Oct 29th.
Insurance of Competitors
Donovan/Mitchell The Secretary be instructed to take out an insurance policy against accident at competitions for 5 members at rate and a half if possible.
Names of members Donovan, Gardiner, Jury, W. Shields & Timms
Member vice Snell resigned
The following nominations were received
Dorée/Mitchell W.B. Shields
Donovan/Timms H. Spence
Gardiner/Shields E J. Timms
On a ballot being taken W.B Shields was declared elected
Honorary members
The following were elected honorary
Meeting Jan’y 27th 1928
Present Sup: McKay (Chair) Capt. Timms, For: Dorée, Engrs Mitchell & Shields, Fir: Donovan, Jury, Gardiner & Shields.
Minutes read & confirmed
Correspondence
Gardiner/Shields W Correspondence from Capt Watts & Dep Sup Henderson be received.
Executive U.F.B.A
Mitchell/Shields E The following nominations be sent
Vice-president – Dept Sup Henderson, Hastings
Treasurer – C.A. Osborne, Onehunga
Secretary Capt T.J. Watts, Newmarket
Executive Accident Assurance
Treasurer C.A. Osborne
Secretary Capt. T.J. Watts
Delegate to New Plymouth
McKay/Timms That, if Sup Keith wishes to represent Tomoana Brigade at forthcoming Conference, he be nominated as delegate & Tomoana Brigade pay levy.
Executive for U.W.F.B.A
McKay/Dorée The following be nominated
President – For: W. O’Neill Hastings
Vice President – Fir: H. Braffino [?] Masterton
Vice President – Sec: A. Robinson Napier
Secretary – Dept Sup R Henderson Hstgs [Hastings]
Treasurer For H Price
Annual Sub: U.W.F.B.A
Timms/Shields E The Secretary be instructed forward the annual subscription of ₤1.10/-
Seasonal Greeting Cards
Shields W/Timms The action of Sup: McKay in ordering & the Secretary in sending seasonal greeting cards be approved & the
Secretary be authorised to pay the account.
Demonstration Napier Nov 26th
The following Tomoana firemen won prizes.
W. Shields 2nd Single man event
F Gardiner 3rd Single man event
W Shields/F Gardiner/E. Donovan/L. Jury 3rd 4 men motor event
Confirmed
April 1st 1928
DJ McKay
[auditor’s signature]
July 2nd 1928
Meeting April 1st 1928
Present Sup: McKay, For: Dorée, Engs: Shields & Mitchell, Fir: W. Shields, Jury.
Minutes read & confirmed
Shields E/Jury Correspondence read & received
Supt. Keith of Hastings Brigade attended & gave a lengthy report of Conference at New Plymouth.
Vote of Thanks
McKay/Mitchell That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded Supt. Keith for acting as delegate for Tomoana & also for attending meeting & giving interesting report & information re conference at New Plymouth.
Carried by acclamation.
Confirmed
4/7/28
DJ McKay
Meeting July 4th 1928
Present Supt. McKay, Capt Timms
For: Dorée, Eng: Shields, Fir: Jury & Shields
Minutes read & confirmed.
Correspondence from E. Dorée resigning from brigade.
Resignation
McKay/Jury That resignation of E. Dorée as foreman be accepted but that as secretary be withdrawn. That Sec Dorée be elected an honorary member, that he carry on as secretary pro term & that an assistant secretary be appointed.
Leave of Absence
McKay/Timms That fireman Gardiner be granted leave of absence without pay.
Nomination of officers for 1928-1929
Captain
McKay/Shields W J.C. Timms
Foreman
Shields W/Timms L.N. Jury
Secretary
Timms/Jury E.M. Dorée pro tem
Assistant Secretary
Timms/Jury W.B. Shields
Executive
Timms/ Shields W H.N. Mitchell
Auditor
McKay/E Shields F.R. Lee
There being no further nominations the foregoing were declared elected.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
18/7/28
Meeting July 18th 1928
Present Supt McKay, Capt Timms.
For: Jury, Eng: Shields, Fir: Donovan, W Shields
Minutes read & confirmed
Foreman Jury reported having interviewed Messrs W. Sourdon, E. Timms & E. Fitzgerald re them joining brigade. Messrs Sourdon & Fitzgerald expressing willingness.
Member vice Doree resigned
Shields W/Donovan W Sourdon was elected as from the 18th inst.
Temporary Member
Jury/Donovan E. Fitzgerald was elected temporary member during absence of Gardiner.
Meeting Oct 28th 1928
Present Supt McKay, Capt Timms,
Fir Donovan, Gardiner, W Shields.
Sec Dorée.
Minutes read & confirmed
Correspondence from Wairoa re demo read & received.
Shields W/Gardiner Received.
Demo Wairoa
Timms/Gardiner It was decided to enter
5 men for 1 man event
3 teams for 2 man event
2 teams for 3 man event
1 team for 4 man event
Insurance of Competitors
McKay/Timms The secretary be instructed to take out an insurance policy against accident at competitions etc
for 6 members at rate & a half.
Names of members, McKay, Timms, Jury, Donovan, Gardiner & W Shields.
Papier-maché helmets
McKay/Shields W The secretary write Capt Watts re second hand helmets & the matter be left in the hands of Sup McKay, Capt Timms & Sec Doreé with power to act
Minutes confirmed
DJ McKay
16/12/28
Meeting Nov 14th 1928
Present – Supt McKay, Capt. Timms,
For: Jury Fir: Shields, Donovan, Gardiner.
Correspondence from Wairoa re Demo.
Teams for Demo
Timms/Shields The following teams were decided upon.
One man event
A Capt Timms
B For Jury
C Fir Shields W.B.
D Fir Donovan
E Fir Gardiner
Two man event
A Team Capt Timms
A Team Fir Gardiner
B Team Fir Shields
B Team Fir Donovan
Three man event
A Team For Jury
Meeting Dec 16th 1928
Present Supt McKay, Capt Timms, For: Jury
Engrs Mitchell, Shields, Fir: Donovan Gardiner, Sourdon, Shields. Sec Dorée
Minutes read & confirmed
Correspondence read & received.
Harvey appeal fund
McKay/Shields W.B. That ₤1 from the funds be sent to above fund.
Seasonal greeting cards
Timms/Shields WB That the secretary send the usual greeting cards.
Supt McKay gave report of trip to Wairoa Demo.
1 Man event being won by Capt Timms 43 4/5
3 Man event B team coming third 31 [?]
Winners & times of other events to be filed.
Meeting Jan’y 13th 1929
Present. Supt McKay. Engrs Mitchell & Shields, Fir: Donovan, Gardiner
Hon Fir: J Hair Jr, Sec. Dorée.
Minutes read & confirmed
Correspondence read & received
Executive U.F.B.A
Gardiner/Mitchell The following nominations be sent
President Supt C.E. Gilbert, Onehunga
Treasurer Sec C.A.Osborne, Onehunga
Vice President To be left in hands of secretary to find out whom Hastings are nominating & nominate accordingly.
Executive Accident Assurance
McKay/Mitchell The following nominations be sent
President Supt. C.N. Tyler Rangiora
Treasurer Sec C.A.Osborne Onehunga
Secretary Capt T. J. Watts Newmarket
Vice President To be left in hands of secretary to find out whom Hastings are nominating & nominate accordingly
Fire
A fire broke out in Blacksmith’s Shop on Sat 29th last at 9.50pm apparently caused by spark from forge. Damage confined to one wall. Alarm was given by Mr J. Luxton who rendered assistance with gear.
Present, Supt McKay, Capt Timms, Engr Mitchell, Fir: Donovan, Gardiner, Sourdon.
Fir: Donovan being first at fire.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
24/3/29
Meeting July 13th 1928
Present For: Jury, Engrs: Mitchell & Shields
Fir: Donovan, Gardiner, Sec Dorée
Correspondence read & received
Executive U.W.F.B.A
Mitchell/Shields The following nominations be sent.
Vice-president Sec C. Robinson Napier
Treasurer For: H. Price, Hastings
Secretary Dep’y Sup: R Henderson. Hastings
Annual subs U.W.F.B.A
Gardiner/Jury The Secretary be instructed to forward the annual subscription 30/-
Confirmed
DJ McKay
24-3-29
Meeting March 6th 1929
Present. Supt. McKay, Capt Timms, For Jury, Engrs Mitchell & Shields, Fir: Gardiner, Sourdon, Shields. Sec Dorée
Proxy U.W.F.B.A Conference
W. Shields/J. Timms That Foreman O’Neill of Hastings be given a proxy to act for Tomoana at forthcoming conference at Marton
Confirmed
DJ McKay
24-3-29
Meeting March 14th 1929
Present. Capt. Timms, For Jury, Engrs. Mitchell & Shields. Fir: Gardiner & W. Shields. Sec Dorée
Delegate U.W.F.B.A Conference
E Shields/J Timms That motion of March 6th be rescinded & that Secretary Dorée be appointed delegate to attend conference at Marton on March 29th & following days. £2 to be taken from the funds towards expenses the remainder to be made up by a levy from members of brigade.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
24-3-29
Meeting March 24th 1929
Present Supt. McKay, Capt. Timms, For: Jury Engrs Shields, & Mitchell, Fir: Gardiner & Shields. Sec Dorée.
Minutes read and confirmed.
Supt. Keith of Hastings attended & gave a lengthy resume of the conference & Demo at Hokitika
Vote of thanks
McKay/Timms That a hearty note of thanks be extended to Supt. Keith for acting as delegate for Tomoana at the Hokitika Conference & also for the great interest he has taken in the Tomoana Brigade.
Carried by acclamation.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
20/4/29
Meeting April 21st 1929
Present Supt: McKay, Capt Timms, For Jury, Engr Shields, Fir: Gardiner, Donovan, Sec Dorée
Minutes read & confirmed
Sec Dorée gave a report of the U.W.F.B.A Conference at Marton
Levy for Expenses
Timms/Jury A Levy of 2/6 be made to cover expenses of delegate to conference at Marton.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
18/8/29
Meeting June 12th 1929
Present Cpt. Timms, For: Jury, Engrs Mitchell & Shields, Fir Donovan, W.B. Shields, Sec Dorée
Correspondence read & received
Conference Town
Jury/W.B. Shields That this brigade vote that the next conference of the U.F.B.A be held at Whangarei
Particulars of plant as sent to U.F.B.A
Fire Engines
1 – 1500 galls per minute
1 – 600 galls per minute
Hand drawn Chemical – 1 60 galls
Hand and Hose Reel 1
Portable Standpipe/double head 2
Size of Hose 2½ “
Meeting Aug 18th 1929
Present Supt. McKay, Dep Supt. Timms, For: Jury, Engrs Mitchell & Shields Fir: Donovan & Shields Sec Dorée
Minutes read & confirmed
Balance Sheet read & adopted
Depy Supt.
W B Shields/Jury That the title of Captain be altered to Deputy Superintendent
Photo
McKay/Timms That a vote of thanks be accorded to Sec Dorée for gift of photo of delegates to Marton Conference.
Nomination of officers for 1929-1930
Depy. Supt.
W. B. Shields/Donovan J.C. Timms
Meeting Oct 3rd 1929
Present. Sup: McKay, Dep’y Sup: Timms For: Jury, Engr. Shields, Fir: Donovan & W. Shields, Sec Dorée
Demonstration Nov 30th
W Shields/J.C. Timms That teams be entered in all events.
Resignation
W. Shields/J.C. Timms That resignation of N. J. Sourdon be accepted as from Oct 1st 1929.
New Member
W. Shields/J.C. Timms That J. Seed be elected a member since N. Sourdon resigned.
Confirmed
J C Timms
12/11/29
Meeting Nov 12th 1929
Present. Dep’y Sup: Timms, For: Jury, Engrs Shields & Mitchell, Fir: Shields, Donovan, Seed. Sec Dorée
Minutes read & confirmed
Correspondence read & received.
Annual sub: U.W.F.B.A.
W. B. Shields/J.C. Timms The Secretary be instructed to forward the annual Subscription of £1.10/-
Insurance of Competitors
W. B. Shields/L.N. Jury The Secretary be instructed to take out an insurance policy against accident at competitions, etc for 6 men at rate and a half. Names of members Timms, Jury, Shields, Donovan, Gardiner & Seed.
Teams for Demo
Timms/Jury The following teams were decided upon
One man event
A Dep’y Sup J.C. Timms
B For: L. N. Jury
C Fir: W.B. Shields
D Fir: E.F. Donovan
E Fir: F. Gardiner
F Fir: J. Seed
2 men event
A Fir: Donovan & Shields
B For: Jury & Fir: Gardiner
C Dep’y Sup Timms & Fir Seed
3 men event
A Dep’y Sup Timms, Fir: Gardiner & Shields
B For: Jury Fir: Donovan & Seed
4 men event
Dep’y Sup: Timms, Fir: Donovan, Shields, Gardiner
Confirmed
DJ McKay
8/1/30
Meeting December 4th 1929
Present, Dep’y Sup Timms, For Jury, Engrs Mitchell & Shields Fir Gardiner, Seed, Donovan, Shields
Prize Money
Shields WB/Jury That all prize money won at recent brigades competition at Hastings be equally divided amongst the six competitors.
Hastings Demo
1 Man event 2nd by Dep’y Sup Timms Time 44 4/5”
Motor event Tomoana 3rd time 553/5”
Winners and times of other events to be filed.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
8/1/30
Meeting Jan’y 8th 1930
Present Sup. McKay, Dep’y Sup Timms, For Jury, Engr Mitchell Fir: Seed Sec Dorée
Minutes read & confirmed
Correspondence read
Conference town, Wairoa & Taihape
Timms/Mitchell That this brigade vote that the U W F B A Conference & demo 1930 be held at Wairoa.
Confirmed
DJ McKay
11/2/30
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Description
Surnames in this book –
Braffino[?], Burrows, Carrington, Carswell, Christian, Donovan, Doree, Fitzgerald, Gardiner, Gichard, Gilbert, Hair, Hart, Henderson, Horan, Jackson, Johnson, Jury, Keith, Lee, Loveridge, Luxton, McDonnell, McKay, Mitchell, O’Neil, Osborne, Price, Robinson, Rosenberg, Saunders, Seed, Shields, Snell, Sourdon, Spence, Strudwick, Stubbs, Timms, Tyler, Watts, Wilson
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Business / Organisation
Tomoana Fire BrigadeFormat of the original
Hardcover bookDate published
24 August 1923 - 8 January 1930Accession number
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