Dunmanway Board of Guardians
IE CCCA/BG/83
2 Oct 1917 Resolution expressing sympathy on the death of Thomas Ashe ‘another of Ireland’s finest sons who was foully murdered in an Irish prison and we strongly condemn the manner in which the young manhood of the country are being treated’. [19 Mar 1918: regrets on death of John Redmond ] 30 Oct 1917 Medical officer’s report of two cases of typhoid fever ‘caused by contamination by surface water of the wells from which drinking water is obtained. I have advised discontinuance of the use of these wells in each case.’
27 Nov 1917 LGB letter noting numbers of vaccination defaulters reported in each district: Ballineen: 34; Coolmountain:50; Dunmanway: 42. [See 14 May]
5 Feb 1918 Master’s journal extract regarding transfer of five imbeciles from Cork District Lunatic Asylum to Youghal Auxiliary Asylum [see 19 Feb]. Medical officer submits revised dietary for remainder of the war. 5 Mar 1918 Resolution calling for trial of those involved in ‘the Portobello Murders, Easter 1916’, ‘to have Colthurst tried for the murder of Coade and other crimes’, ‘to have justice done to Sir Francis Vane’, and to publish evidence taken at the inquiry by Sir J Simon. 2 Apr 1918 Resolution protesting against efforts ‘by the anti -Irish press of Great Britain to induce the government to apply conscription to Ireland’, and warning that any attempt would be resist ed, and would ‘lead to disast rous results and constitute a new and menacing front in Ireland’. Resolution passed giving union advertisements to the Star and Nationality [instead of the Eagle]. Tenders for supply of medicines and appliances considered. Letter by the four medical officers refusing the offered salary increase of £15 and asking the board to reconsider their case. [See 30 Apr. See 3 Sep 1918] 14 May 1918 Master’s journal extract advising that two tonnes of potatoes be bought, as new potatoes will not be available until 1 A ug, ‘and bread cannot be substituted as heretofore for the potatoes’.
107.
28 May 1918 – 2 Sep 1919
Includes:
28 May 1918 Total inmates: 55. Out door relief: 235 persons.
23 Jul 1918 LGB letter querying a war bonus to the late school mistress. Extract from auditor’s report disallowing a payment made to the master to recoup him for a surcharge made by the auditor in 1917 in respect of a deficiency of 100lbs sugar. Letter from supplier regarding the impossibility of supplying eggs per tender. 20 Aug 1918 LGB letter calling attention to the matters raised in their medical inspector’s report on the infirmary, fever hospital, and children’s ward. Tender for turf at 16/6 per crib accepted [Recurring item. See 6 Aug, 3 Sep]
17 Sep 1918 Master reports that an inmate who went out on message failed to
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