Author: Munster Agricultural Society
Credits: Munster Agricultural Society
Copyright: Munster Agricultural Society
Keywords: 1931, Minutes, Finance Committee, Show Committee
Joint Meeting of the Show and Finance Committee held in the Committee Room, Show Grounds ,on Saturday,24th January,1931.Mr. Wm. Roberts in the chair, also present Messrs. T. O’Sullivan, E.J. Clarke, D. Ross, A.H. Moore, N. Hayes, P.J. Halliden, M. Twomey and W. Desmond.
Joint Meeting of the Show and Finance Committee held in the Committee Room, Show Grounds ,on Saturday,24th January,1931.Mr. Wm. Roberts in the chair, also present Messrs. T. O’Sullivan, E.J. Clarke, D. Ross, A.H. Moore, N. Hayes, P.J. Halliden, M. Twomey and W. Desmond.
The minutes of the last meeting of both Committees were read and signed.
The members then inspected the various parts in the Grounds and the site where the new building is to be erected.
The following suggestion made by the Sub-Committee ,who were appointed in new building was adopted:- ‘’That the Churning Competitions held in conjunction with the Summer Show in the Dairy Shed in the Quadrangle be held in future in a portion of the new hall, which is to be erected for housing the exhibits of the Departments of lands and agriculture ,and the Cork County Committee of Agriculture’ ’and the following new works at accost of £372 was passed. On the motion of Mr. E.J. Clarke seconded by Mr. Hayes, but same to be subject to permission by the Finance Committee at a later date:-New concrete road,300 feet long,13 feet wide £150 ,one concrete road at right angles to this £36, and to concrete one of the existing roads to sheep shed £36,painting and decorating interior of buildings £100, cost of foundations for the new building £50.
In connection with the recommendation made by the Dog Show Committee that they wish to draw attention to the very inadequate catering at the 1930 Summer Show and suggesting that enquires be set on foot with a view to finding a Catering Contractor capable of carrying out the work, it was decided that Mr. Moore, Mr. Desmond and the Secretary should wait on Mr. Musgrave of the Metropole hotels in connection with the matter.
It was decided that standing gallery accommodation be provided in the Auction Hall for the forthcoming Spring Show and sale.
The Stewards who acted as Stewards at this Show and sale were re-appointed for this event.
T.A. Clarke
7.2.31
Approved of by Finance Committee
A.Morrison
14.2.31
