Accrington on Rails - The Tramways: A Complete History - Robert Kenyon

It was then resolved the Gordon Shelter’s floor should be floated over with cement with the correct slope, to prevent water from lodging within as was currently the case. With regard to the fatal accident to John Twigg, which had occurred at the Tramway Depot, the Town Clerk showed that on the 9 th of the month, he had paid the County Court the sum of £585 – 12s – 0d, the amount of compensation due to the deceased wife and children, under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Acts 1906 to 1923. It was resolved to approve this action. The Baths & Library Committee met and resolved that with the approval of the Tramways Sub-Committee, notices advertising the opening of the new public swimming baths on St James Street would be posted on the tramcars. May The Tramways Sub-Committee met, when the Tramway Manager submitted his report on the ‘heavy’ workpeople’s’ return traffic between 17:30 and 18:00. It was resolved that in their opinion everything was being done to meet as adequately as possible the ‘abnormal’ condition experienced during these specified times. It was resolved the Tramway Manager should have erected a ‘STOP BY REQUEST’ notice at the junction of Whalley Road and Livingston Road on the Clayton-le-Moors section of the Tramway. It was further resolved he should make arrangements for the unpaved area of the new tramway depot yard extension to be laid with tarmacadam at an approximate cost of £40. Mr Pilling then reported the Motor Ambulance would be out of action for several days, as the engine had gone back to the manufacturers for specialist attention. In the interim period before its return, arrangements had been made with Oswaldtwistle Council to borrow their ambulance if and when required. July The Tramways Sub-Committee met and resolved that for a ‘trial’ period commencing on Thursday, August 20 th , the following concessions would be made to the ordinary fare paying passengers. CLAYTON-LE-MOORS SECTION Route Old fare New fare Accrington Clayton-le Moors 5d return 4d return Accrington Oakleigh 2 x 1 ½ d singles 2 ½ d return Oakleigh Clayton-le-Moors 2 x 1 ½ d singles 2 ½ d return Owen Street Church Lane 2d single 1 ½ d single OSWALDTWISTLE SECTION Route Old fare New fare Accrington Oswaldtwistle 5d return 4d return Accrington Church 2 x 1 ½ d singles 2 ½ d return Church Oswaldtwistle 2 x 1 ½ d singles 2 ½ d return Grammar School Oswaldtwistle Town Hall 2d single 1 ½ d single BAXENDEN SECTION Route Old fare New fare Accrington Baxenden 5d return 4d return Accrington Victoria Hotel 2 x 1 ½ d singles 2 ½ d return Victoria Hotel Baxenden 2 x 1 ½ d singles 2 ½ d return Christ Church Street Baxenden Mission 2d single 1 ½ d single BURNLEY ROAD SECTION Route Old fare New fare Accrington Hillock Vale (Huncoat) terminus 2 x 1 ½ d singles 2 ½ d return

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