Macroom workhouse Board of Guardians (BG115)

Macroom Board of Guardians

IE CCCA/BG/115

LGB letter regarding a communication received from the inmates complaining of the quality of the bread. Coachford water supply plans referred to Clonmoyle dispensary committee.

6 Dec 1884 Reports of LG Inspector and auditor considered. The first notes a balance against the guardians of £468 and debts of £620.

31 Jan 1885 Several motions put regarding contractor for supply of flannel, including one that the contractor leave the board room, and another regarding the notice excluding all persons except guardians. All defeated. 28 Feb 1885 Resolved, that the Constabulary be appointed inspectors of explosives ‘as we consider that the ratepayers should in no way be liable to pay for what is a matter of Imperial expenditure’. Reply to Mr McMullen, engineer, Cork Corporation, regarding pollution of the Lee, stating the board is having plans for the improvement of the sanitary condition of Macroom submitted to them, and that they do not consider themselves bound to submit those plans to Cork Corporation. 14 Mar 1885 Master reports a case of one inmate stabbing another. LGB solicitor’s letter regarding proceedings against a late relieving officer for recovery of money given for emigration.

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28 Mar 1885 – 20 Feb 1886 Gap 6 Nov 1886 – 24 Sep 1887 Gap 10 Aug 1889 – 17 May 1890 Gap 4 Apr 1891 – 19 Mar 1892 Gap 2 Feb 1895 – 22 Feb 1896 Gap 26 Sep 1896 – 30 Jan 1897 13 Feb 1897 – 28 Aug 1897 Gap 16 May 1903 – 2 Apr 1904 Gap 4 Mar 1905 – 18 Mar 1905 1 Apr 1905 – 24 Mar 1906 7 Apr 1906 – 25 Aug 1906

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Cork City and County Archives 2011

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