NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED.
Davis and Son (Builders), Ltd. – Capital £2,000 in £1 shares. Objects: To carry on the business of builders and contractors at Chester Road, Erdington, Birmingham. Registered office: Chester Road, Erdington, Birmingham.
(The Birmingham Post, 11th April 1925)
ERDINGTON DISTRICT COUNCIL
THE ANNUAL BUDGET – NO INCREASE IN THE RATES
Great Increase in the Tramways Receipts
The ordinary monthly meeting of the above body was held at the Council Offices, The Park, Erdington, on Wednesday evening last. Councillor W. Smedley Aston, J.P. (chairman of the Council), presided, and the other members present were Councillors W. E. Lee (vice-chairman), W. J. Adams, J.P., J. Barnwell, R. B. Batty, H. Bown, J. Butler, S. J. Dixon, Dr. Donovan, Dr. Paget Evans, C.C., A. V. Ingall, Charles Smith, J. Towers, and T. O. Williams, J.P., C.C.; with Mr. Wm. Ashford (clerk), Mr. A. M. Hidden (assistant clerk), Mr. John Ireland (accountant clerk), and Mr. H. H. Humphries (surveyor).
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Councillor Smith’s Repudiation.
Councillor Smith said he also had a letter to read. It would be remembered that, at a recent meeting, when a question of tenders was being considered, his (Mr. Smith’s) honour was attacked by a member of the Council, and it was attrbuted to him that, in a specific case, he had communicated what had transpired in committee to an outsider interested. He at once communicated with the party mentioned, and had received the following reply:-
Chester Road, Erdington;
March 26th, 1910.
Memo. from Davis and Son, Builders.
To Mr. Chas. Smith.
Dear Sir, – I am in receipt of yours this afternoon re a charge of breach of confidence alleged by a member of the Erdington Council. I do not know what matter you refer to, but I can honestly say that I have not contributed to any breach of confidence in Council matters, either to you or any other Councillor, so far as I am aware. I have not even the pleasure of your acquaintance. – Faithfully yours, W. J. Davis (D. and S.)” That letter, he thought, contained an ample refutation of the charge made against him, and showed that he was not the Judas that was thought. He hoped, however, if these leakages – these breaches of confidence – did occur, it would be found out who was at the bottom of them. (Hear, hear.)
The Clerk: Perhaps Mr. Smith would like that letter entered on the minutes.
Councillor Smith: Certainly I should.
The Chairman moved that the letter be received and entered on the minutes, and this was agreed to.
Councillor Lee said he, perhaps, ought to add a word, as he was the Councillor referred to. He was sorry that Mr. Smith had taken the matter so warmly to heart, and that he had regarded it so seriously. He thought Mr. Smith would admit that it did look at the time as if he was the party who had communicated certain information, and Mr. Smith must feel glad – as they all were – that he had been afforded the opportunity of clearing the matter up, and that he had been able to do this so satisfactorily. (Hear, hear.) He did not know if Mr. Smith wanted any withdrawal, but, if so, he (Mr. Lee) tendered it in the fullest and most generous manner possible. (Hear, hear.)
Councillor Smith said he accepted it in the some [sic] spirit. At the same time it was rather strong to make such a charge against him in the presence of his colleagues. Evidently there was a leakage, and it was time it was stopped. (Hear, hear.)
(Erdington News, Birmingham, 9th April 1910)
HOUSES, ETC., FOR SALE.
MESSRS. DAVIS & SON have the Following RESIDENCSE Approaching Completion:-
ORPHANAGE ROAD, ERDINGTON, from £1,170 to £1,365
GRANGE ROAD, ERDINGTON, from £870 to £920
Easily the Finest Site in the District.
Apply,
DAVIS & SON (BUILDERS), LTD., CHESTER ROAD, ERDINGTON,
Or on Site.
Tel.: 15 Erd.
(The Birmingham Post, 21st April 1926)
HOUSES FOR SALE (contd.).
ERDINGTON.
MASON’S ORPHANAGE ESTATE.
THE FOLLOWING RESIDENCSE ARE NEARLY COMPLETE:
ORPHANAGE ROAD (No. 145) – £1,150
DITTO (No. 149) – £1,150
HOLLY LANE (No. 74) – £1,150
All at reasonable Ground Rents, payable to the Mason’s Orphanage Trustees.
Two minutes Tram and ‘Bus, four minutes Station.
The superior Residences are finished with every up-to-date Convenience, including Gas Fires, Electric Light and Heating, Copper Pipe Circulation and Supply.
Solid Oak and Mahogany Mantels.
Oak Floor and Stairs in Hall, &c.
Four Bedrooms, with separate Bathroom and w.c.
Large Garage.
Apply, DAVIS & SON (BUILDERS) LTD., Chester Road, Erdington. Tele.: Erd. 15.
(Birmingham Post, 2nd June 1927)
HOUSES, ETC.; FOR SALE.
SUTTON COLDFIELD.
RECTORY PARK ESTATE.
DAVIS & SON (BUILDERS) LIMITED, CHESTER ROAD,
Have in Course of Erection a Number of
UP-TO-DATE RESIDENCSE
On the above Estate,
IN RECTORY ROAD.
This is a most Delightful Situation.
Inspection is invited at any time.
PRICES FROM £775. LEASEHOLD FOR 999 YEARS.
Telephone: Erd. 15.
(Birmingham Post, 22nd October 1928)
HOUSES FOR SALE, TO LET AND WANTED
SUTTON COLDFIELD & WYLDE GREEN.
HIGH-CLASS RESIDENCES
IN
TAMWORTH ROAD (near Grammar School and Golf Course).
THE BOULEVARD, WYLDE GREEN (between Chester Road and Wylde Green Station).
And
PILKINGTON AVENUE (off Jockey Hill).
DAVIS & SON (BUILDERS), LTD.
(Established 1898).
CHESTER ROAD, ERDINGTON.
‘Phone: ERD. 0015.
(Birmingham Gazette, 11th December 1937)
ERDINGTON DISTRICT COUNCIL
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The ordinary monthly meeting of the above body – which, owing to the annual vacation, did not assemble in August – was held at the Council Offices, The Park, Erdington, on Wednesday evening last. Mr. Councillor F. B. Ludlow, J.P. (chairman of the Council) presided, and the other members present were Councillors W. Smedley Aston, J.P. (in the vice-chair), Jas. Rollason, J.P., Dr. Paget Evans, C.C., W. Edward Lee, R. B. Batty, A. V. Ingall, J. Wilton, W. J. Adams, J.P., T. O. Williams, W. Thurgar, J. Towers, Chas. Smith, and H. Bown; with Mr. W. Ashford (clerk), Mr. J. Harvey (deputy clerk), Mr. J. Ireland (accountant clerk), and Mr. H. H. Humphries (surveyor).
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Tramways and Electric Lighting Committee.
The above committee reported:- Extension of Time for making Tramways: That they had applied to the Board of Trade for an extension of time for the making of the tramways at present unlaid in Erdington and authorised to be made by the Erdington Tramways Act, 1902, and the department had granted an extension until the 23rd July, 1909. – Tramway Shelter: That they had obtained tenders for the erection of the proposed tramway shelter at Salford Bridge, and now recommended that the tender of Messrs. Davis and Son, of Sheffield Road, for the work at the price of £112 be accepted.
Dr. Paget Evans moved the adoption of the report, and also that the tender of Messrs. Davis and Son, of Sheffield Road, for the erection of the proposed tramways shelter at Salford Bridge, at the price of £112, be accepted, and that the clerk be instructed to prepare the necessary contract and bond, and affix the seal of the Council thereto. They had received, Dr. Paget Evans said, a number of complaints about the want of accommodation for waiting passengers at this place, which, they knew, was the terminus of their line at the Aston boundary. It was a cold, bleak, exposed spot, and, in wet weather, there was no protection whatever for the public.
Mr. Councillor Thurgar: Will there be anyone in charge of it, or will it be open all night for tramps and others to go into?
Dr. Paget Evans said the shelter would be in charge of a man at the Wharf, and would be locked up at nights – i.e., after the trams had stopped running.
Mr. Councillor Williams testified, from his own observation, to the necessity which existed for the shelter, and the motion was unanimously agreed to.
Dr. Paget Evans then moved the adoption of the report, and said that steps would be taken, especially in the shape of additional, or, at all events, more effectual checking of the times – perhaps by placing a “recorder” at the top of Silver Birch Road – to prevent the present obstruction which occurred by the stopping of two cars together for that purpose at the Chester Road corner.
Mr. Councillor Thurgar: You don’t propose to have another “recorder?”
Dr. Paget Evans: It is only a suggestion. If we have excessive speed we must check it.
Mr. Councillor Smith said they would all be very much gratified if Dr. Evans could give them some idea of when they were likely to get rid of two “beastly” cars (whose numbers he specified), about which there had been no end of complaints, and to obtain two up-to-date cars in their place. He also suggested that it was time to take up the question of Sunday traffic – to see if they could not do something to relieve the Sunday traffic.
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The report was adopted.
(Erdington News, Birmingham, 7th September 1907)
SUTTON COLDFIELD PETTY SESSIONS.
TUESDAY. – Before Mr. Joseph Ansell, Alderman J. T. Glover, and Alderman E. Ansell.
LONG LIST OF DOG CASES.
A long list of various charges preferred against owners of dogs was before the Bench. Some of the cases arose out of the new order of the Warwickshire County Council, which recently came into operation, and in these cases defendants were dealt with leniently. […] The following were ordered to pay 6s. 6d. costs for keeping dogs without having the necessary license:- […] William Davis, Sheffield Road, Boldmere; […]
(Sutton Coldfield News, 30th March 1907)
SUTTON COLDFIELD PETTY SESSIONS
TUESDAY. – Before the Mayor (Councillor J. Appleby) and Alderman E. Ansell.
WHAT IS A “BUSINESS” CONVEYANCE?
William Jacob Davis, builder, Sheffield Road, Erdington, was summoned by George H. Bunney, excise officer, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, for keeping a carriage without having a license. – Mr. J. W. Malcolm, Inland Revenue supervisor, Walsall, appeared to prosecute. – The excise officer stated that on August 13 he saw defendant driving a trap in Boldmere Road under circumstances in which it could not be said the trap was being used for business purposes only. Defendant was accompanied by a lady (his wife) and two children, and later in the day he saw them in Sutton Park. The trap was a small black one of pony size, with curved sides, with seats for two at the front and two at the back. A notice was sent to defendant requiring him to take out a license, but he had failed to do so, and when written to for an explanation he sent a reply which was now produced. – Replying to defendant witness said proceedings had not been taken before because it was desired to give him every opportunity of taking out a license. – On oath, defendant said his business was not large enough to allow him to keep a vehicle for the purpose of d riving out his wife and children. He only possessed one pony, and that was usually employed in pulling about a wagon, but he was obliged to have a lighter vehicle for taking out small items. On the present occasion he had a bag of cement in the front of the trap. He always found it necessary to take someone with him in the trap because he did not think it safe to leave it outside the places at which he had to call. If there was not a man about he took his wife, and on this occasion she had the children with her because there was no one in the house to leave them with. He took the cement to a house in Chester Road, and coming back he went into the park because he thought it the nearest way from the Beggar’s Bush, New Oscott, to Mr. W. J. Langley’s house in Coleshill Street, Sutton Coldfield, where he had to call. – Replying to Mr. Malcolm, defendant said on the day of the offence his name was on a detachable board at the back of the trap, but the excise officer said he examined the trap at the time and saw no name. – Mr. Malcolm, addressing the Bench, contended that as the vehicle was not solely constructed or adapted for business purposes defendant was not entitled to exemption, and in support of this view he put in a paper which he stated showed that this had been maintained in two cases, even though in one instance it was proved that the vehicle had been specially strengthened for long distances. – The Clerk: According to that, if a costermonger purchased an old trap and used it for his business he would be liable? – Yes. I have had about 20 similar cases at Walsall. Mr. Malcolm was also understood to say that a trap with cushioned seats was liable, and that defendant’s trap was so equipped. – Defendant was fined 5s. and costs, and told that he must take out a license forthwith.
(Sutton Coldfield News, 8th December 1906)
SUTTON COLDFIELD PETTY SESSIONS
TUESDAY. – Before Messrs. F. Parkes and Alderman S. C. Emery.
VARIOUS.
For riding a bicycle without a light at 11.15 p.m. on December 29, William Davis, builder and contractor, Sheffield Road, Boldmere, was fined 2s. 6d. including costs. Police-constable Lake proved the case.
(Sutton Coldfield News, 21st January 1905)
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