1919

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1919

Damage in the Park

On Friday 11 July 1919 , The Consett Guardian reported on "great damage that had been caused in the park". The matter was being discussed at a meeting of Consett Urban District Council.

DAMAGE IN THE PARK.A letter was read from the Consett Iron Co. respecting the great damage that had been caused in the park, and asking if the Council in conjunction with the Benfieldside U.D.C. would care to take the park over.Couns. Hayden and English warmly denounced the damage which had been committed in the park.The Chairman thought that the Council might consult with Benfieldside Council as to the taking over of the park. Probably the Consett Iron Company would be willing to make a substantial contribution to the upkeep.Coun. Hayden said that there could be no two opinions as to the objectionable manner in which the park had been used. He felt it would be a terrible loss if the community generally had not the use of the park, which had many advantages. He thought if they met the Benfieldside Council they might devise a scheme by which the park would be properly controlled.Coun. Daly: Do you think we can manage it better than the Consett Iron Company? I don’t think so. We could not get anyone better than the present manager.On the motion of Coun. Davidson the matter was referred to the Finance Committee.

In other news

On the same page of the Consett Guardian, there was a report relating to the continuing peace celebrations.

There is an interesting article about Lloyd Clarance/Clarence in the Consett Magazine. The remains of the Globe Theatre are still above the Freemasons Arms in Front Street.

CONSETT

Peace Celebrations – In connection with these celebrations a treat will be given the old folks of the town over 70 years of age, in the form of an entertainment and tea. Mr. Lloyd Clarance has kindly offered to provide amusement at the Globe Theatre with the aid of a company of professional artistes visiting Consett next week, between 2.30 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 10th. Afterwards, a meat tea will be given. For the sake of those people who cannot walk cars kindly lent by local owners will be available.