Breach risk noted in land society dispute ruling
The court found the value £6 and a payment of £1 or more for the interest, concluding the yearly value was effectively zero. The decision sides with the plain meaning of the statute and dismisses the appeal with costs. Solicitors and agents for both appellant and respondents are listed.
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Appellant
J’. Browett
Coventry
G. E. Dennen
Grecian-chambers
Devereux-court
Temple
Westminster Freehold Land Society
Messrs. Troughton and Co
B. Austen
Progress of the Provement meeting on Freehold Land Society
A public meeting at the Lion Room in Shrewsbury on October 27 discussed the Birmingham Freehold Land Society. James Taylor of Birmingham explained the society’s aims and rules while Mr Harris outlined promises of moral, social elevation and franchise access, with about one hundred shares taken and plans for local meetings.
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Shrewsbury and Shropshire Freehold Land Society
Lion Room
James Taylor
Birmingham
Marston
Freehold Land Society
Harris
Mr. Taylor
Birmingham Freehold Land Society
Building Societies
Birmingham Society
Wolverhampton
Coventry
Carlisle
Southampton
Bridgnorth
Shrewsbury
Birmingham Mechanics
Coventry Ribbon-Weavers
Market-square
Craig, Esq
Taylor
Tayton
First Annual Meeting of Loughborough Freehold Land Society
The Loughborough and Midland Counties Freehold Land Society reports its first year with 201 members holding 265 shares and £622 8s 9d. It notes 87 initial members, 61 new names, 50 more members at a Churchgate meeting, and gains at Sheepshed and Hathern. The committee praises economy, acknowledges the late president, and cites ongoing efforts to purchase land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughborough Freehold Land Society
Georgeyard
J. Harvey
J. Spanton
Loughborough and Midland Counties Freehold Land Society
Free School
Churchgate
John Barrow
James Taylor
Birmingham
Sheepshed
Hathern
Freehold Land Societies Brace for Shareholder Approval
In a year of growth such societies spread across the country challenging limited political power. F Stevenson urged approval of the report on Freehold Land Societies while Luxe Grimson pressed shareholders to back efforts to gain parliamentary representation. Joseph Hudson of Barrow-on-Soar named president after the former president's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Stevenson
Joseph Hudson
Barrow-on-Soar
John Arrow
Ipswich Freehold Land Society Adopts Minor Rule Changes
Ipswich adjourned meeting at Temperance hall chaired by R D Alexander reports minor rule modifications. Changes include deposits interest payment and ballot election of committee while scrip certificates are rejected. Rotation plan of advances remains unchanged amid past debate.
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Freehold Land Society
Temperance Hall
R. D. Alexander
Bedford Freehold Land Society allocates Grove Estate allotments
The Bedford, Hertford, Beds and Bucks Freehold Land Society met at Castle-rooms on Monday November 10. Joseph Osborne chaired the ballot for fifty allotments, with ten set aside for non winners at a small premium. Members received 14 at Bedford, 7 at Chesham, 3 Ampthill, 3 Hertford, 3 Hemel Hempstead, 3 Luton, 2 Hitchin, 2 Bushey, 2 Ware, 1 Aspley, 1 Marek yate-street, and 10 reserved.
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Herts
Beds
Bucks
Freehold Land Society
Castle-rooms
Joseph Osborne
Dunstable
Grove
Bedford
Chesham
Ampthill
Hertford
Hemel-Hempstead
Luton
Hitchin
Buskkey
Ware
Aspley
Markeyate-street
Saffron Walden and North Essex Building Society Meeting Report
Saffron Walden and North Essex Building Society held its sixth annual meeting at the Town hall with Stokes in the chair. The balance sheet and directors report showed the society will close in about six years and advised members not to purchase land to join the permanent second society. Auditors noted arrears of £110 6s and urged actions. several director changes were announced. The Rev manager highlighted benefits to members and low interest rates, ending with a thankful, satisfactory conclusion for shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saffron-Walden and North Essex Building Society
BE. Stokes
Richarps
J. Martin
Richards
Messrs. Duke
Prior
Messrs
Jeffrey
Camp
Butterfield
Beard
Mr. Richards
Mr. C. Kent
Freehold Land Society of Liverpool Announces First Estate Purchase
On Tuesday evening November 18 a meeting at the Concert hall Lord Nelson street announced the society’s purchase of a 26 acre estate near Kensington. The land will be laid out as building plots and shared among members. President Mr Charles Holland presided with Mr BR Yates and Mr F Boult on the platform.
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Freehold Land Society of Liverpool
Lord Nelson-street
Kensington
Whalley
Charles Holland
BR. V. Yates
F. Boult
Joseph Boult
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Loughborough
Ipswich
Saffron-Walden
Liverpool
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