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ORE E.M.U.T. 1935 ~ 1986

  This web page is dedicated to all A.S.L.E.&F. members who have worked at Ore 

E.M.U.T. depot over the years, and it features A.S.L.E.&F. members who brought the 

electric trains of Ore to life.

 Ore Station taken in the late 1930s 

I am trying to find out the names of the A.S.L.E.F. Branch Secretaries for the Ore Branch and the 

dates they served between. if you have any info please can you let me know.

W. Knight 1959 ~ 1961, R. Scott 1962 ~ 1969, L. Baldwin 1970 ~ 1972, R. Taylor 1973 ~ 1974, 

D. Roberts 1975 ~

  Ore Branch Minutes 1959 – 1982

The following minutes have been extracted and adapted from the Ore Branch minute books.

BRANCH OFFICERS FOR 1959

Chairman Bro. W. Wright, Vice Chairman Bro. F. Beaney, Secretary W. Knight.

Committee Bros. R. Denmer, H. Carey, C. Angel, C. Wiseman & W. Wright

District Council Bro. R. Clark

Trades & Labour Council W. Knight

  Quarterly Branch meeting held

At Mount Pleasant Hotel 15th March 1959

8 members present

The members stood in silence in respect to late Bros. Spencer and Cloke. The Secretary also conveyed the sympathy to 

Branch from the D.C. No.4 and Trades Council who spoke well of his work at these meetings.

Minutes of last meeting

These where read to which Bro. Denyer proposed and Bro. Carey seconded to be a true record. 

Correspondence read which caused discussions re Political Levy, Block Voting etc.

This was duly forwarded to E.C.

Bro. R. Clarke proposed and Bro. A. Hall seconded. 

That a resolution be sent to management through the Branch to L.D.C. re removal of telephone from shed to mess room, it being non direct circuit we apply for same to Brighton being situated noisy platform and being non private for use.

From 15/3/1959 proposed Bro. R. Denyer seconded by Bro. C. Wiseman

Bro. W. Knight Chairman, Bro. R. Clarke District Council Representative. Chairman A. Hall Acting 

 Branch meeting 6^th December 1959

Held at Branch room

6 members present Bros. R. Clark, C. Knight, J. Gain, J. Hawker, C. Wiseman & W. Knight

Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed true record proposed by Bro. J. Gain and seconded by Bro. C. Knight. Matters arising, comments were made by Bros. J. Gain, R. Clark and W. Knight, C. Knight re L.D.C. election. Outgoing representatives thanked for their services. in coming represenatives welcomed with best wishes for woking as a team to advantage their duties. 

District Council Report

Given by delegate Bro. R. Clark which was very interesting re details of wages to be given in March 1960, wearing of glasses and case of Brighton member etc. to which he was thanked for his report. New E.C. member Bro. Poole was present at District Council.

L.D.C. Report

No report, no representative present.

Resolution sent from Branch to Bro. H. Carey

Re Summer holiday rosters for to know if had done anything in the matter with management appertaining there to as members required to know what their holiday period will be to make necessary arrangements. Sent to him.

Officers for 1960

Chairman Bro. R. Clarke, Vice Chairman J. Gain, Secretary W. Knight

Committee Bros. C. Angel,  H. Carey, C. Wiseman, C. Knight, J. Hawker.

L.D.C. Bros. C. Knight Secretary & J. Hawker Chairman

District Council Bro. R. Clarke, Trades & Labour Council Bro. W. Knight

Branch Secretary gave his report this concluded the meeting and he wished all seasons greetings. 

Wishing for better branch attendance for ensuing years.

 Branch meeting ¼ held at Branch room 13th March 1960

Commenced at 10.50 a.m. closed at 12.25 p.m.

Members present Bros. R. Clarke, C. Wiseman, J. Gain, C. Knight & W. Knight

Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed true record proposed by Bro. J. Gain and seconded by Bro. C. Wiseman

Correspondence read and various discussed arose.

 Quarterly meeting held at Branch Room 17th June 1960

Commenced 10.40 am. Closed 12.30 p.m.

Members present Bros. R. Clarke, C. Wiseman, J. Gain, C. Knight, C. Angel & W. Knight.

Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed true record, proposed by Bro. J. Gain and seconded by Bro. C. Knight. 

Correspondence read, anything arising, some discussion on various subjects.

L.D.C. Report

Various subjects were reported by him which were very interesting to members as a whole re phone in mess room, Eastbourne motormen poaching our duties, holiday rosters he was asked to post the roster he had got out and anything arising  be brought at next meeting. Messroom and suggested furniture for same. Also case of violations of L.D.C. agreement he stated, he had taken matter up with roster clerk at London. Proposed by Bro. C. Angel and seconded by Bro. J. Gain. He thanked for his report.

District Council Report.

This wa also given and various subjects were discussed which was very interesting re Bro. Poole E.C. Member gave his report, Bro. Evans taking over until Bro. Hallworth retires owing to bad health,  re action of Gillebauld  report, Driver Marsh St Leonards Branch was made redundant but has been to Ashford for medical re examination. Pension no report due 1959 with no further business until November when new oension scheme comes in. Green uniforms, eye glasses not agreed to at present, eye sight noted and explained by delegate. Mileage, shorter working hours.

Branch agreed a resolution for A.A.D. for next year be sent to Head Office.

Point of joining Salaried Grade re getting earlier and quicker service negotiations and all benefits there from.

Secretary to get in touch with St Leonards Secretary re meeting for Bro. S. Cheal to give his report for A.A.D. 1960

Bro. Clarke was also thanked by the meeting for his able report.

Two block votes Bros. D. Pullen and Terry. This concluded a very interesting meeting.

 Quarterly meeting called for 25 September 1960. 

No meeting insufficient members reported discussion only by Chairman, Secretary and Bro. C. Angel.

 PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN 

 Quarterly Meeting held at Branch room 4th December 1960

Commencing 11.00 a.m. and closed 12.40 p.m.

Members present Bros. R. Clarke, W. Knight, C. Knight, C. Wiseman, J. Hawker & D. Carley

Minutes of last meeting confirmed as true, proposed by by Bro. C. Wiseman and seconded by Bro. J. Hawker

Correspondence read matters arising Frigadare Unions strike call, to lay on table, block vote in favour of A.A.D. 1961 Bro. Williams, Feltham and Parliamentary Panel Bros. Williams and Paterson

Election of Officers for ensuing year 1961, proposed by Bro. D. Carley and seconded Bro. C. Wiseman. En –Block

L.D.C. Secretary Report

Mostly on Xmas working arrangements to which men were drawn for to put things on a fair basses for all. Agreed

District Council Report

Delegate gave his report to which was very interesting. 

New pension scheme etc. 

Irish  Head Office to be closed.  

Organiser doing his own typewriting etc (economy move) to keep there branches going etc. 

Loco Journal free for January 1961, new ones going in print more advertisements etc., so should prove a better Journal.

Driver Marsh case (St Leonards), must now accept Head Office Decisson.

No.1 Crime Sheets, Sectretaries to abide by 9 & 10 agreement and see it carried out, Secrtery report same to Head Office 

Loss of membership at this area due to grievance by Fireman re Gullibuald agreement and retirements etc.

Bro. J. Hawker asked if they could have a branch meeting for their shift. Agreed it will be arranged and tried at March Quarter meeting 1961.

Quarterly Meeting held at Branch room 5th March 1961

Commenced 10.40 and closed 12.40.

Member present Bros. R. Clarke, J. Hawker, C. Wiseman G. Philpot, A. Arnold, R. Scott, D. Judges, R. Chamberlain & W. Knight.

All members welcomed also Bros. R. Chamberlain & D. Judges transfer members from Slade Green & Charring Cross. 

The meeting arranged for opposite shift proved worthwhile as 9 members present

Minutes of last meeting confirmed a true record, matters arising Bro. Marsh case explained by Chairman

Correspondence read, matters arising to which Bro. D. Pullen be supported for E.C. member, moved Bro. Chamberlain and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold. Carried.

Moved by by Bro. G. Philpot and seconded by Bro. D. Judges. That as resolution be sent to Head office. Instead of giving up double serge jacket to be substitute for forge vest for  light weight jacket every 2 year. This was carried out.

Slackness of return of sickness certificate from management to N.H.I. offices. Secretary to write to L.D.C. for them to get in touch with management. This was carried out. 

District Council Report

The delegate gave his report which was very interesting, re wearing of glasses, clothing diagram workings, the new officers for ensuing year. Chairman Bro. C. Hutchings & Vice Chairman S. Cheal etc.

Mr. Poole spoke onn Regional Divisions etc. Shorter Hours, wages etc., Eye glasses to be finalized in a few days sight must be 6-9 6-2 6-9 which this will  abolish. The out-door test at Feltham

Bro. Stevens case results serve reprimand, E. C. Member will be allowed to go to Signal box to see how irregularities can occur and can ask any questions appertaining to same.

All cases osf signal irregularities must be reported to Branch Secretaries at once to save any delay of informing Head Office. 

This concluded the meeting. 

 Special meeting called for 2^nd April 1961

No meeting owing L.D.C. report non attendance and insufficient member reporting

 Quarterly Meeting June Held at Branch Room 25th June 1961

Commenced 10.45 and closed 1.00

Members present Bros. R. Clarke, J. Hawker, D. Judges, R. Scott & W. Knight

Correspondence Read, matters arising, several question were asked re P.T.&R.A. etc

The L.D.C. representative was asked to deal with this direct to Bro.. A. Dray, Section Council No.2 to which Bro. Hawker agreed.

Voting paper signed as agreed by Branch Bro. Pullen for E.C. and Bro. Bagihole for Labour Party Conference delegate.

District Council Report

This was given by our delegate Bro. S. Cheal’s case for A.A.D. was explained. E.C. member Bro. Poole stated our policy was shorter week and not except 7 hour day and one extra rest day a month.

Glasses may be worn date to be confirmed latter and supplied by B.T.C.

If out door test is requiredmember should apply to Branch Secretary.

New Rule book coming out shortly

Free Priv. ticket pass to be supplied January 1962 to save writing out the forms

Journal 13% increase, hoping agents press for more sale

After mileage no member to shunting etc.

Passes free on All Line Base after July 1961

It was explained to men coming on duty less than 12 hours

Re Accident Protection to which they take their own risk as this lays in hands of General Secretary only therefore no guarantee for taking chance breaking condition of service.

Brighton case of trying to come on in 9 hours for Sunday duty as Resolution was not even signd by Mr Lelew District Supt. They held a meeting and was taken to Distrcit Council to which Mr. Cleaver & Poole informed them it was wrong and out of order.

L.D.C. Report

Just a letter read re my complant 378 Duty Sunday will remain as now booked.

12 hours rest cases

two cases of 12 hours rest clause broken reported to Head Office by myself and reported to Bro. Poole by Branch Chairman.

Moved by Bro. D. Judges and seconded by Bro. R. Scott. That a reoslutoion be sent to Head office re supporting Wolverhampton.

Redundancy

Ashford and Dover affected by Electrification of that area.

Signal Irregularities Cannon Street,  Hayes etc.

This conclude a very interesting meeting

Chairman requested another meeting for 2nd July1961

 Quarterly Meeting called for 24^th September 1961

No meeting held owing to member not  reporting

 Quarterly Meeting called for 10th December 1961 at Branch Room

Commenced 10.50 and closed 12.55

Members present Bros. R. Clarke, W. Knight, D. Judges, A. Arnold, C. Wiseman & R. Chamberlain.

Minutes read and confirmed and proposed by Bro. C. Wiseman and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold 

Correspondence  read, several questions asked in same re Working to Rule etc.

Bro. H. Bagihole block voting for A.A.D. proposed by Bro. Judges and seconded by Bro. Chamberlain

Bro. A. Griffiths General Secretary proposed by Bro. D. Judges and seconded by Bro. Arnold

Bro. R. Clarke handed in his resignation as Branch Chairman and District Council Delegate., was thanked by 

members for his past services to the Branch 

District Council Report

Given satisfactory by our delegate Bro. R. Clarke. Questions were asked to which Bro. R. Clarke explained  to 

members

Apologies were received from Bro. R. Scott and D. Carley

L.D.C. Report

No delegates present

Officers for ensuing year as set out below, 

Bro. W. Knight Secretary resigning owing to retirement early 1962.

Chairman Bro. D. Judges, Vice Chairman R. Chamberlain & Secretary R. Scott

Committee Bros C. Angel, H. Carey A. Arnold & J. Hawker

District Council Bro. D. Judges Trade & Labour Bros. R. Scott & R. Chamberlain, 

L.D.C. Bros J. Hawker & C. Knight.

Bro. W. Knight was thanked for his past services as Secretary as very satisfactory and wish all the best on his 

retirement. The Landlord of  the Mount Pleasant Hotel was thanked for his service to the Branch and wished the best 

for his retirement

Bro. W. Knight thanked the members for their wishes and stated he was glad to see the Branch carry on.

This concluded the meeting.

 Quarterly Meeting called for 4^th March 1962 at 10.45

Commenced 11.20 and closed 12.55

Members present Bros. D. Judges, R. Clarke, J. Hawker A. Arnold & R. Scott

Minutes read and confirmed moved by Bro. R. Clarke and seconded by Bro. J. Hawker 

Correspondence read and successfully debated.

 Quarterly Meeting called for 4^th March 1962 at 10.45

Commenced 11.20 and closed 12.55

Members present Bros. D. Judges, R. Clarke, J. Hawker A. Arnold & R. Scott

Minutes read and confirmed moved by Bro. R. Clarke and seconded by Bro. J. Hawker 

Correspondence read and successfully debated.

District Council Report

Given fully by our delegate  Bro. D. Judges, question asked and satisfactory answered  by Bro. Judges. Vote of thanks 

was proposed by Bro. R. Clarke and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold.

General Secretary Ballot, branch supported Bro. A. Griffiths

Apologies Bro. W. Knight.

L.D.C. Report

Given by Bro. J. Hawker, L.D.C. spokesman. Subject Extra Rest Days successfully explained by Bro. Hawker.

Other Business

Proposed by Bro. D. Judges and seconded by Bro. R. Clarke. The presentation of wallet to Bro. W. Knight. £5 to be 

taken from Branch Funds, after purchase remainder to be presented to Bro. Knight’s wife for her help and co 

operation with her husband in the job he so ably done.

 Quarterly Meeting September 9th September1962

Commenced 11.0 .a.m.

Members present Bros. D. Judges, C. Wiseman, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray, R. Clarke & R. Scott

Minutes read and declared a true record, proposed by Bro. R. Clarke and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold 

Correspondence read and discussed thoroughly Proposed by Bro. R. Clarke and seconded Bro. E Spray. 

Bro. D. Pullen be nominated for Organising Secretary Proposed Bro. A. Arnold and seconded Bro. R. Chamberlain.

Either Bro. S. Cheal or Bro. D. Pullen be nominated for 1963 A.A.D.  Represenative proposed Bro. R. Clarke and 

seconded by Bro. A. Arnold.

Correspondence 

Re the wearing of glasses while on duty be posted in base

Proposed by Bro. R. Clarke and seconded Bro. A. Arnold. A letter be posted to Head Office supporting Stourbridge 

and Thornton Branches concerning A.S.L.E.F. policy re the ‘Transport Bill’

Proposed Bro. A. Arnold and seconded Bro. R. Chamberlain. Pay complaint be proposed app 6 months

District Council Report

Given by Bro. D. Judges, nothing arising as report discussion was covered in correspondence and discussions.

 Quarterly Meeting December 2^nd December 1962

Meeting commenced 11.0 closed 12.30

Members present Bros. D. Judges, R. Chamberlain, C. Knight, S. Wiseman, J. Gain, C. Angel, E. Spray & J. Hawker 

Minutes read and declared true record, proposed by Bro. S. Wisman and seconded by Bro. E spray.

Correspondence read and discussed thoroughly.

Dundee letter re British Railway Trade Union, proposed bu Bro. J. Gain and seconded by Bro. S. Wiseman. That this 

branch would favour a discussion at A.A.D. on forming a ‘British Railways Trade Union’

Rest Day Working

This item was discussed and all members present gave their views. Should any case of unfair booking of extra rest 

days occur the same to be brought to the notice of L.D.C. Representatives

District Council Report

This report was given by Bro. D. Judges. He also explained how the Organising Secretaries were asking all branches 

to assist in altering the rules of Officers and Staff Superanuation Fund, for submitment to A.A.D. Discussion of this 

case in correspondence.

 Quarterly Meeting ¼  17^th March 1963

Meeting commenced 10.45 closed 12.50

Members present Bros D. Judges, A. Arnold, G. Philpot, J. Hawker, R. Taylor & R. Scott

Minutes read and declared true , proposed by Bro. A. Arnold and second Bro. J. Hawker.

Correspondence read and discussed and instructed to write to Head Office on wording of Clause 1 Appendix A of 

‘Call up of reservists of regular forces.’

District Council Report

Given by Bro. D. Judges who declared his report was mostly covered in correspondence and discussion.

Other Business

Secretary quieried Bro. H. Carey’s position arranged for L.D.C. members to make inquiries of Mr. Lelew, and if no 

information forthcoming, secretary to call on Bro. H. Carey.

Meeting instructed to contact Bro. D. Sargeant regarding joint meeting of St Leonards & Ore Branches while General 

Secretary is in Conference at Hastings.

Bro. G. Philpot queries loss if concessions i.e. Free & Priviledge tickets. Meeting decided we could not do much 

regarding this matter.

Election of E.C. Member

Proposed by Bro. R. Taylor and seconded by Bro. G. Philpot, carried. That this Branch support Bro. Collins. 

Election of Assistant General Secretary

Proposed by Bro. R. Taylor, we support Bro. Buckton, not seconded.  Proposed by Bro. G. Philpot and seconded by 

Bro. J. Hawker. Carried. That this branch support Bro. Pinches.

Most of the meetin was given to discussion of the Redundancy, Transfer & Retirement Arrangements (P.T.&R.A.).

 Quarterly June meeting 23^rd June 1963

Commenced 11.0 and closed 12.30.

Members present Bros. D. Judges, R. Clarke,  C. Wiseman, E. Spray, J. Hawker & R. Scott.

Minutes read and declared true record, proposed by Bro. Hawker and seconded by Bro. D. Judges.

Arising from the minutes Re Bro. H. Carey, Bro. J. Hawker L.D.C. Rep informed Branch that Bro. H. Carey is still on 

commissions employment but not yet working. 

Branch Fund to continue to pay Bro. H. Carey’s Society Fund and Political Fund.

Correspondence read and discussed.

Branch decided that reply to letter re reservists was not very enlightening, but as no one at Ore depot is affected 

decided to await events.

Election of Assistant General Secretary

Proposed by Bro. R. Clarke and seconded by Bro. c. Wiseman. Carried. That this Branch supports Bro. Buckton

Election of E.C. Member

Proposed by Bro. R. Clarke and seconded by Bro. E. Spray. Carried. That this Branch support Bro. Renshaw.

Other Business

Bro. A. Lennard complained that clothing was not to hand i.e. Summer issue of trousers. Branch referred Bro. A. 

Lennard to L.D.C. and stated if no satisfaction forthcoming then he should notify Branch Secretary.

 December ¼ meeting 1963  8^th December 1963

Commenced 11.0 closed 12.25

Members present Bros. D. Judges, R. Chamberlain, J. Hawker, C. Wiseman, E. Spray, A. Arnold & R. Scott.

Minutes read, fully discussed and declared true, proposed A. Aranold and seconded by Bro. J. Hawker.

A.A.D. 1964, proposed by Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro, A. Arnold. Carried. 

That this branch support Bro. S. Cheal. 

Election of two Organising Secretaries

Proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlian and seconded by Bro. J. Hawker. Bro. Pinchess.

Proposed by Bro. C. Wiseman and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold Bro. Atkinson.

Carried. That this branch support Bros. Pinchess & Atkinson

District Council Report

Branch representatiove Bro. D. Judges reported everything covered in correspondence which was read and discussed 

in full.

L.D.C. Report

L.D.C. Chairman stated, Secretary had nothing to report.

Other Business

It was stated that draught cab forms received from Inspector Denton last year had not been seen since receipt. L.D.C. 

Chairman agreed to look for same and place in a position of easy access.

Branch instructed Secretary to send correspondence to Sectional Coincil stating dissatisfaction regard the fit and late 

arrival of clothing, also the delay in returning of clothing sent back for alteration of size. Secrtary to supply Bros. D. 

Judges and R. Chamberlain with a list of Branch members who are are not members of Branch Fund. 

Election of Officers

Re election en block but substitute Bro. E. Spray vice Bro. H. Carey. Proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain and seconded 

by Bro. J. Hawker. Carried.

 Meeting June ¼ 1964 June 21^st 1964

Commenced 11.0. closed 12.15

Members present Bros. D. Judges, R. Chamberlain C. Wiseman, J. Hawker & R. Scott.

Minutes read, discussed and declared true record, proposed by Bro. J. Hawker and seconded by Bro. C. Wiseman 

Correspondence read and fully discussed

Election of Organising Secretary

Proposed by Bro. R. Scott and seconded by Bro. C. Wiseman. Carried. That this Branch support Bro. Kirk

Election of E.C. Member

Proposed by Bro. J. Hawker and seconded by bro. R. Chamberlain. Carried. That this branch support Bro. Williams.

Other Business

It was decided that as Bro. Carey had been placed on the inactive list by the B.T.C., it was no longer needful for Bro. 

Carey’s contributions to be paid by Branch funds. Secretary instructed to notify Head Office.

 Meeting December ¼ December 6^th 1964

Commenced 11.0  closed 12.35

Members present Bros. D. Judges, J. Hawker, A. Lennard, A. Wray, E. Spray & R. Scott.

Correspondence read and fully discussed. Arising, travelling by taxi. Moved by Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro. A. 

Lennard. Carried. That Secretary correspond with Head Office for clarification on a members death compensation 

whilst traveling by taxi.

Trades Union Congress Election.

Proposed by Bro. A. Lennard and seconded by Bro. A. Wray. Carried. 

"That Ore Branch support Bro. Terry of Selhurst.”

National Conditions of Service Books

Proposed by Bro. J. Hawker and seconded by Bro. A. Lennard. Carried. 

"That Secretary past correspondence relating to new issue of National Condition of service book in notice case, with 

instructions for members wishing to purchase a copy to apply to Secretary.”

District Council Report

District Council Representative Bro. D. Judges stated everything had been covered in correspondence except 

negotiations regarding sick pay, proposals were as follows. 1 yo 5 years service 6 weeks ¾ pay, 6 to 10 years service 9 

weeks ¾ pay, over 10 years service 13 weeks ¾ pay.

L.D.C Report

Bro. J. Hawker, L.D.C. Chairman gave reason for loss of 1 Sunday at Ore Depot as follows .

Owing to the closure of Plumpton and Cooksbridge on Sundays, one turn was taken from three depots and given to 

Seaford to bring them in line with other Depots. Economy cuts have so far been made at depots with 28 or more men. 

The men with no Sunday in the area to be accommodated before any man is called upon to work an extra Sunday.

Other Business

Change of Holiday Period was fully discussed to change the period one week each year. Proposed by Bro. A. Wray 

and seconded by Bro., E. Spray. Carried. Secretary instructed to send correspondence to L.D.C. Secretary.

  Meeting March ¼ 1965 28^th March 1965

Commenced 11.0 closed 12.40 

Members present Bros. D. Judges, C. Wiseman, A. Arnold, R. Scott & A. Wray.

Correspondence read and discussed, nothing arising 

District Council Report

Majority covered in correspondence, union subscription to be paid Society when sick pay expires. 109 compensation 

cases were fought by Society and the sum of £17,819 acquired for members and next of kin.

L.D.C. Report

No L.D.C. rep. present.

Other Business 

Branch Fund

Proposed by Bro. C. Wiseman and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold. Carried.

That next meeting be on apposite shift for further discussion.. suggested £5 retirement or Death Grant. Subs returned 

to member after 3 months and from then on.

Holidays

Holiday period change to be discussed at next meeting and each member to receive agreement form

See intstruction to past Head Office with enquiry re N.C.S.B. for L.D.C. Secretary.

  Meeting June ¼ 1965

Commenced 11.0 close 12.55

Members present Bros. R. Chamberlain, J. Chaloner, Samson, E. Spray, A. Wray, A. Lennard, C. Knight & R. Scott.

Correspondence read and discussed nothing arising.

Branch Fund

Proposed by Bro. Chaloner and seconded by Bro. E. Spray. Carried. That members union subscription be returned 

out of Branch funds for 18 weeks maximum when sick. Also £5 retirement or Death Grant.

Member of  Duty sickness

L.D.C. Secretary to approach Shed Master for sickness status forms

Travelling by Taxi

Secretary to request Circular 44 re traveling by Taxi or private transport from Head office.

Extra Sundays discussed, nothing decided.

Meeting closed 12.55 p.m.

Meeting September ¼ 1965

Commenced 11.0 close 12.35

Members present Bros. R. Chamberlain, L. Baldwin, A. Lennard, D. Judges, R. Taylor & R. Scott.

Minutes read and accepted, proposed by Bro. A. Arnold and seconded by Bro. A. Lennard.

Correspondence

Fully discussed nothing arising. other business Proposed by Bro. R. Taylor and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain. 

Resolution from Ore branch be sent to A.A.D. proposing that night duty enhanced payment commence at 6.0 p.m. ad 

continue through to 6.0 a.m.

Proposed by Bro. A. Lennard and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain L.D.C. to approach Area Depot Master re the 

cleaning of cabs and the disinfecting of loudaphone mouth pieces.

Meeting closed 12.35 p.m. 

 Meeting December ¼ 1965

Commenced 11.0 close 13.30

Members present Bros. R. Chamberlain, A. Lennard, S. Wiseman, E. Spray L. Baldwin, R. Taylor, D. Judges, 

D. Hylands, J. Hawker, D. Roberts & R. Scott.

Minutes read and declared true record, Correspondence read and fully discussed.

D.C. Report, Bro. D. Judges reported D.C. Covered in correspondence

L.D.C. Report

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. J. Hawker reported that L.D.C. had pre-paired 40 hour roster wit no extra required at depot. 

L.D.C. will also approach Area Depot Manager re cleaning of cabs, disinfection of loudaphone mouthpieces, and 

catches inside doors on CIG & BIG stock.

Election of Officers

Returned en-block except Bro. R Chamberlain proposed by Bro. C. Wiseman and seconded by Bro. D. Roberts. 

Carried unanimously that Bro. R. Taylor replace Bro. R. Chamberlain as vice Chairman.

Branch Reporter

Proposed by Bro. D. Hylands and seconded by Bro. D. Roberts carried unanimously that Bro. R. Chamberlain be 

adopted as Branch Reporter to Loco Journal

Meeting closed 13.30 p.m. 

 Meeting March ¼ 1966

Commenced 10.30 close 12.20

Members present Bros. C. Knight, E. Spray, R. Chamberlain, F. Jenner, C. Wiseman, R. Taylor, D. Judges,

 D. Hylands & R. Scott.

  Meeting June ¼ 1966

Commenced 10.45 close 12.30

Members present Bros. C. Knight, D. Judges, J. Hawker, C. Wiseman, A. Arnold, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, L. Baldwin, 

D. Hyland, E. Spray & R. Scott.

Minutes read and accepted as true record, Correspondence read and fully discussed.

L.D.C. Report

L.D.C. Secretary Bro. C. Knight reported on the Re-establishment of depots and informed Bro’s. present that Ore 

depot is to remain the same.

Bro. W. Knight stated he would like to alter the annual leave roster for 1967, so that the Sundays would come on each 

end of the period for everyone. Proposed by Bro. A. Arnold and seconded by Bro. J. Hawker. That this suggestion be 

carried out. Passed unanimous.

The question of the annual leave relief man and the changing of annual leave to be discussed at next meeting.

Branch closed 12.30 p.m.

   Meeting September ¼ 1966

Commenced 10.50 close 12.30

Members present Bros. C. Wiseman, J. Hawker, A. Arnold, F. Jenner, E. Spray, J. Chaloner, A. Wray, D. Judges, 

R. Chamberlain & R. Scott.

Minutes read and declared true record, Correspondence read and fully discussed.

L.D.C. Report

L.D.C.  gave particulars of Annual Leave Roster for 1967.

Holiday period closed in and will now run from 1st May 1967 to 2nd October 1967. 3 day extra leave will be taken 

before and after leave period. Management agreed that extra leave period shall be covered by rest day men, 3 periods 

of 3 men on leave and these will rotate as usual and the leave relief will cover man on the left of Annual Leave Roster.

Proposed by Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain. Carried, vote of thanks of L.D.C. for work done re 

Holiday Roster, Rest Day Working etc.

Other Business

Mutual change over of Annual Leave discussed, proposed by Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro. J. Challoner 

carried. 

That Annual Leave Relief shall cover the man actually on leave and L.D.C. to ensure that the change over is booked 

on leave roster.

Extra Sundays and the L.D.C. minute concerning working after midnight Saturday night were discussed. Proposed by 

Bro. F. Jenner and seconded by Bro. A. Wray, carried. 

That this should be placed on the agenda for next meeting, and a meeting be held on each shift during December 1/4 1966.

Meeting closed 12.30.   

   Meeting December ¼ 1966, Nov. 27 1966

Commenced 10.50 close 12.45

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, J. Gain, W. White, C. Angel, E. Spray, J. Challoner, C. Knight, R. Chamberlain, 

D. Judges, D. Hylands & R. Scott.

Bro. C. Wiseman Retirement

A presentation of £5 from the Branch Fund was made to Bro. S. Wiseman on his retirement.

L.D.C. minute 44

Proposed by Bro. J. Chaloner and seconded by Bro. Judges. That L.D.C. minute 44 re men working Sunday when 

coming off duty a.m. on Saturday duty, be rescinded. Voting For 2, Against 8 defeated. This resolution to be voted at 

the next meeting also.

Election of Officer

Proposed by Bro. J. Gain and seconded by Bro. W. White, carried. That officers be returned en-block, except Bro. D. 

Hyland in place of Bro. C. Wiseman now retired.

L.D.C. nominations no L.D.C. nomination present member Bro. J. Hawker retired unopposed.

Meeting closed 12.45

   Meeting December ¼ 1966 4th Dec 1966

Commenced 10.50 

Members present Bros. J. Chaloner, J. Hawker, L. Baldwin, D. Roberts, Sampson, F. Jenner, A. Lennard, A. Wray,  

& R. Scott.

Correspondence read and nothing arising.

L.D.C. minute 44

Proposed by Bro. J. Hawker and seconded by Bro. F. Jenner. 

That L.D.C. minute 44 re men working Sunday when coming off duty A.M. Sunday after Saturday duty not be 

rescinded. voting For 7 and 0 against. carried, that minute 44 stand.

Extra Sundays Alphabetical Order

Proposed by Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. A. Wray. 

That Extra Sundays be worked in alphabetical Order. The men at the top of rota will work Extra Sundays after which 

their names will go to the bottom of the list any man at the top who is unable to work owing to L.D.C. minute 44 will 

stay at the top of the list until Extra Sunday has been worked, when their name will be placed in the correct position 

on list.

Any man declining his turn to work Extra Sunday by writing to List Clerk his name will be placed at bottom of rota. 

Voting 7 for and 1 against Carried that agreed by other shift to operate from 1st Sunday in January.

3X Sunday

Proposed by Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. A. Wray. 

That a list be kept of men not working on 3X Sundays, and these men to work extra Sundays available in order in 

preference to men on Alphabetical List in an endeavour to maintain 50% Sunday working. Voting 8 For and 0 against. 

Carried that agreed by other Shift to operate from first Sunday in January.

Extra Sunday Rota

Proposed by Bro. F. Jenner and seconded by Bro. A. Lennard. 

That L.D.C. compile a list in Alphabetical order for extra Sundays, and a list for 3X Sunday men not working, to be 

posted in case, and to send the names (suggested 3) of the preference men to list clerk each week. Voting For 8 and 

against 0. Carried That agreed by opposite shift shall operate from first Sunday in January.

Next meeting

Secretary instructed to call a special meeting on Sunday Dec 11th 1966 to enable other shift to vote the above 

resolutions.  

 Special Meeting January 8th & 15th 1967

Commenced 11.0 close 11.55

Special Meeting called for further discussion on Extra and 3 X Sunday

Members present at these meetings Bros. D. Judges, J. Hoath, D. Roberts, J. Chaloner, Samson,  A. Wray, 

C. Knight, R. Taylor, A. Lennard, & R. Scott.

Proposed by Bro. J. Chaloner and seconded by Bro. J. Hoath Carried by 8 votes to 2 votes. 

That minutes on extra and 3X Sunday stand.

Proposed by Bro. D. Roberts and seconded by Bro. J. Challoner Carried unanimously 

That Chairman see L.D.C. re posting of Extra and 3X Sunday roots.

Meeting closed 11.55 

   Meeting June 18th 1967

Commenced 10.55 close 12.30

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, C. Knight, L. Baldwin, F. Jenner, Wrisburgh, Samson, R. Chamberlain, A. Stratton,

 D. Judges & J. Chaloner.

Minutes read and accepted and proposed by Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain Correspondence was 

read nothing arising.

L.D.C.

Bro. C. Knight reported on new roster, there was a long discussion among the members on this subject. A vote of 

thanks to Bro. C. Knight for his work on the rosters was proposed by Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. F. Jenner and 

passed unanimously.

Vice Chairman Bro. R. Taylor thanked all Bros. for their attendance, meeting closed 12.30

    Meeting June ¼ 25th 1967

Commenced 10.50 close 13.35

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, E. Spray, C. Knight, R. Chamberlain, Wrisburgh, D. Roberts, J. Gain, F. Jenner, 

Samson, A. Wray & R. Scott

Redundancy

Bro. Wrisburgh informed by Seaford, Brighton & Eastbourne L.D.C.s that there would be no Rest Day working with 

redundant men at depot. Branch decided Bro. Wrisburgh should write letter of protest to Head Office.

Rest Day

Proposed by Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. E. Spray, Carried by 8 votes to 3 votes. That L.D.C. attempt to secure 

same booking as other depots.

Meeting closed 13.35

   Meeting September ¼  Sept. 17th 1967

Commenced 10.45 close 12.45

Members present Bros. A. Lennard, J. Hawker, A. Arnold, C. Knight, D. Roberts, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray, 

J. Chaloner, D. Judges & R. Scott.

Correspondence, read and fully discussed, nothing arising.

L.D.C. Report

Reported by Bro. C. Knight who stated that the union insists on new rostered duties being inside 8 hours, and there 

must be a fair allocation of wages, but this was not possible as London men received at least 10/- per week more than 

other depots.

Vote of no Confidence in Union

Owing to the fact that union had allowed a large number of it’s members to suffer a reduction in wages and a cut in 

work. It was proposed by Bro. C. Knight ad seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain. Carried Unanimously.

That Secretary send a vote of no confidence to Head Office, also to inform Organising Secretary 

Bro, D. Pullen of this.

Annual Leave

Proposed by Bro. Challoner and seconded by Bro. J. Hawker, Carried Unanimously. 

That Annual Leave rotate 5 weeks back as previously.

L.D.C. Nominations 

Proposed by Bro. C. Knight and seconded by Bro. J. Chaloner Carried Unanimously. That Bro. E. Spray succeed Bro. 

C. Knight as L.D.C. Secretary and to accompany Bro. C. Knight on next L.D.C. meeting vice Bro. J.  Hawker.

New Roster

Branch rejected the previsionary rosters issued by management, Secretary instructed to write letter of rejection to 

L.D.C. Secretary.

Vote of Thanks

Proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain and seconded by Bro. D. Roberts, Carried. A vote of thanks be extended to Bro. C. 

Knight retiring December 1967 for services rendered to Depot as L.D.C. Secretary etc.

Meeting closed 12.45

  Meeting December ¼ Dec 3rd 1967

Commenced 10.40 close 13.10

Members present Bros. D. Judges, A. Arnold, J. Gain, F. Jenner, D. Roberts, E. Spray, Samson, A. Stratton, A. Wray, 

J. Hoath, A. Lennard, J. Hawker & R. Scott

Correspondences, nothing arising

Annual Leave

Proposed by Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. Bro. J. Gain. Carried Unanimously. 

That new system proposed by Bro. E. Spray be adopted to commence 1968

L.D.C. Election

Owing to retirement of L.D.C. Secretary Bro. C. Knight, new Secretary to be elected. Proposed by Bro. A. Wray and 

seconded by Bro. A. Stratton. Carried Unanimously. 

That Bro. E. Spray commence as L.D.C. Secretary from December 3rd, 1967.

L.D.C. Chairman, proposed by Bro. A. Wray and seconded by Bro. Samson. Carried Unanimously.

That Bro. J. Hawker had done good works for Branch and Depot as L.D.C. Chairman for a good many years and 

proposed that he should be replaced and a complete new L.D.C. commence as from December 3rd 1967.

Proposals for new Chairman

Proposed by Bro. A. Lennard and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold for Bro. F. Jenner

Proposed by Bro. R. Scott and seconded by Bro. A. Wray for Bro. D. Judges

Proposed by Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. J. Gain for Bro. A. Wray.

Voting Bro F. Jenner 1 vote, Bro. D. Judges 8 votes, Bro. A. Wray 2 votes and abstentions 2 members.

Carried by majority vote Bro. D. Judges be new L.D.C. Chairman as from December 3rd 1967.

It was voted and carried unanimously that Bro. D. Judges be elected for 1 year when he must be re-election. Bro. E. 

Srpay to act for 2 years when he must come for re-election.

Election of Officers

Proposed by Bro. A. Arnold and seconded by Bro. J. Gain. Carried unanimously, Officers be returned en block.

Meeting closed 1.10

   Meeting March ¼ 21st April 1968

Commenced 10.35 close 12.40

Members present Bros. D. Judges, A. Arnold, D. Hylands, A. Lennard, R. Chamberlain, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, 

A. Stratton, F. Jenner, & R. Scott

Apologies Bro. A. Wray.

Minutes read and declared true record, proposed by Bro R. Taylor and seconded by Bro. A. Lennard.

Correspondence

Read and fully discussed, proposed by Bro. A. Lennard and seconded by Bro. D. Hylands. Carried. 

That correspondence on Pay & Efficiency negotiations be posted.

Proposed by Bro. R. Taylor and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain. Carried. 

That Secretary be instructed to send correspondence to Head Quarters assuring them of full support for our Executive 

in Pay & Efficiency discussion.

L.D.C. Report

Given by Bro. D. Judges, covered a wide range of subjects including future Electrification of Tunbridge Branch, Ore 

depot being closed and transferred to Marina, no comment from management side. Summer Duties were in order.

Cover Turn, Suggested by Bro. R. Chamberlain that it was out of order for Cover Man to be rostered to leave depot, 

but it was decided there was no case as there is no cover man on Eastern side.

New Rosters

Two new rosters were offered for scrutiny by Bros. E. Spray and D. Judges. Voted

Proposed by Bro. D. Hylands and seconded by Bro. A. Stratton, 3 votes for Bro. E. Spray

Proposed by Bro. A. Lennard and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold, 6 votes for Bro. D. Judges 

Carried by 3 votes that Bro. D. Judges roster be put in operation.

A vote of thanks to be recorded to L.D.C. for the time and work they had put into these rosters.

Meeting closed 12.40

   Meeting June ¼ 23rd June 1968

Commenced 10.35 close 12.25

Members present Bros. D. Judges, A. Wray, F. Jenner, L. Balwin, A. Lennard, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, E. Spray, 

C. Angel & R. Scott

Minutes read and fully discussed, nothing arising proposed by Bro Taylor and seconded by Bro. Lennard, True record.

Pay & Efficiency

The Pay and Efficiency correspondence to hand was fully discussed, Bro. A. Lennard proposed. 

That Secretary be instructed to request further details from Head Quarters. 

Branch agreed it was no writing to Head Quarters as information would be sent out by Head Quarters when it was 

available. Discussion postponed until further correspondence was to hand.

Election for three members to Parliamentary Panel

Proposed by Bro. R. Taylor and seconded by Bro. E. Spray - Bro. Hancock.

Proposed by Bro. R. Scott and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold - Bro. Pinches.

Carried unanimously, Branch vote only for Bros. Pinches and Hancock.

Progressive Productivity Committee

At meeting held 6th May 1968, it was suggested that a committee be formed to boost mileage on Central Division, as 

on the S.W. division.

Bro. Bastion of Crystal Palace disagreed strongly and Brighton representative, claimed that this was managements 

perogative.

The management withdrew for representative discussion in which Bro. W. Eames, London Bridge, recommended that 

the committee be thrown out and that the representation try for a pay and productivity scheme be sought for Southern 

Region only.

A Committee was set up to try to improve mileage.

L.D.C. Co Opted Member

It was stated by L.D.C. representative that it would be an advantage to have a standby Representative to stand in 

when one of the L.D.C. Reps. could not attend meetings. Proposed by Bro. A. Lennard and seconded by Bro. D. 

Roberts, Carried unanimously. That Bro. J. Gain be Co-opted member.

Allocated Rest Days.

Roster Clerk requested a roster allocation for 50% rest Days, this was forwarded by Bro. D. Judges and accepted by 

Roster Clerk.

List Clerk stated he would endeavour to make up lost rest days leave and Bank holidays.

Meeting closed 12.25.

    Meeting September ¼ 22nd Sept. 1968

No meeting

Members present Bros. E. Spray, J. Gain, R. Scott & Samson

    Meeting December ¼ 12th January 1969

Commenced 10.50 close 12.20

Members present Bros. E. Spray, A. Lennard, A. Arnold, Samson, D. Roberts, A. Stratton & D. Judges

Correspondence

All correspondence was read and fully discussed.

L.D.C. Report

Bro. Spray reported on Rest Day working and various meetings held with the management, also the special meetings 

with Mr Harrison, Divisional Manager.

It was requested by Bros. present, that Bro. E. Spray contact the Area Station Manager regarding the cleaning of the 

drivers lobby and Ore Shed.

It was also requested that Bro. E. Spray advise the Area Depot Master of the draughts in the driving cabs of some 

units.

Resolution 

Proposed Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. A. Lennard. Boxing Day booking kept separate for rostering purposes 

and that men retiring during the following year be rostered normally.

The Chairman thanked all Bros. for their attendance.

Meeting closed 12.20 

 PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN 

    Meeting March ¼ 20th April 1969

Commenced 10.40 close 12.05

Members present Bros. E. Spray, S. Tingley, Samson, D. Roberts, J. Gain, A. Lennard, A. Arnold, R. Chamberlain, 

F. Jenner, L .Baldwin & R. Scott

Minutes read and declared true record.

Correspondence read and fully discussed and nothing arising.

L.D.C. Report

Bro. E. Spay gave an up to date report on the closure of the depot, but unfortunately this was not very enlightening. 

Proposed by Bro. Samson and seconded by Bro. J. Gain. Secretary write to Head Quarters for information on the 

closure of Ore Depot.

Bro. E. Spray then dealt with new summer rosters.

A Welcome was extended to Bro. S. Tingley on behalf of the Branch.

Meeting closed 12.05

    Meeting June ¼ 7th July 1969

Insuficient attendance, no meeting

    Meeting September ¼ 19th Oct 1969

Commenced 10.35 close 12.55

Members present Bros. A. Lennard, A. Arnold, D. Roberts, E. Spray, F. Jenner, & F. Scott

Correspondence read and nothing arising

L.D.C. Report

Given by Bro. E. Spray arising Annual Leave Rostering.

Bro. F. Jenner stated members changing Annual Leave period to avoid loosing mileage duties, this was discussed and 

it was suggested that holidays should not be changes within 2 months of earliest leave period, not voted, as it was 

arranged that feelings of absent members should be inquired into, carried over next meeting.

District Council

Owing to the resignation of Bro. D. Judges as District Council member, it was agreed Secretary approach Bro. S. 

Tingley. Proposed by Bro. A. Lennard and seconded by Bro.A.  Arnold. Carried Unanimously.

Bro. D. Judges also resigned as L.D.C. Chairman an it was carried unanimously. That Bro. S. Tingley be approach to 

fill in until January 1st 1970.

Bro. D. Judges gave notice of resigning Branch Chairmanship at the end of 1969.

Bro. E. Spray also gave notice that he would not seek re-election as L.D.C. Secretary.

No L.D.C. nominations were made, members present stated member not present should be approached.

Meeting closed 12.55

    Special Meeting 9th November 1969

Members present Bros. E. Spray, R. Chamberlain, R. Taylor, S. Tingley, A. Stratton, & D. Judges

Minutes 

A letter from Bro r. Scott tendering his resignation read and discussed. 

Proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. Chamberlain. 

That any changeovers to 1 weeks Annual Leave must be applied for at least 8 weeks prior to changeover, if applied for 

in less than 8 weeks the AL/S Relief man is entitled to that turn of duty. Carried Unanimously.

Proposed by Bro. R. Taylor and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley. 

That Bro. L. Baldwin be approached to accept Secretaryship of Ore Branch. Carried unanimously.

Sectional Council Elections

Proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. R. Taylor. Bros. W. Eames and B. Noakes be supported by this 

Branch.

L.D.C. Report

Bro. E. Spray explained the meeting the L.D.C. attended at Essex House on the B.R.B. Statement of Intent. Though 

there was lengthy discussion on Ore depot, there was still no decision been made as to it’s future. A further meeting on 

this subject to be arranged also a meeting with St Leonards L.D.C. and Sectional Council.

A vote of thanks was given by the branch to Bro. E. Spray for his report and as this Brother was given up the 

Secretaryship of the L.D.C. and further vote of thanks for his stalwart work in this office.

District Council Report.

Bro. S. Tingley gave a very good and full report on his first visit as delegate to District Council. He explained to the 

branch the payments etc on the men eligible to join the Superannuation Scheme, also on subjects brought to District 

Council by the E.C. member Bro. W. Williams and District Organiser Bro. D. Pullen. A vote of thanks was given to 

Bro. S. Tingley on an excellent report.

Further discussion tok place on the contents of Bro. R. Scott’s resignation and the contents of his letter. In the letter 

Bro. Ron expressed his dissatisfaction with the attendance to Branch meetings and the failure of decisions being made 

at the meetings. The Brothers present agreed and decided that decisions must be made and Brothers who fail to attend 

when available must accept the decisions of the Branch.

Branch Committee to be elected next meeting.

All business being dealt with the Branch closed at 13.00 hours.

Officers Elected

Branch Chairman Bro. R. Taylor, Branch Secretary Bro. L. Baldwin, L.D.C. Chairman E. Spray, L.D.C. Secretary 

Bro. S. Tingley & District Council Representative Bro. S. Tingley.  

     Special Meeting December ¼ 14th Dec. 1969

Commenced 10.45 close 12.50

Members present Bros. L. Baldwin, D. Judges, R. Chamberlin, S. Tingley, A. Stratton, D. Roberts, & R. Scott

Minutes read and discussed and arising

Proposed by Bro. Chamberlain and seconded by Bro. Baldwin, Carried. That the 8 week prior period for 1 week 

Annual Leave be extended to cover the 2 week Annual Leave period also. Any changeover of Annual Leave whether 1 

week or 2 week period done after 8 weeks of first period, A.L.S. man to cover the man who was originally booked.

L.D.C. Report.

A good lengthy report was given by Bro. S. Tingley, especially regarding the closure of Ore Depot, including points 

put forward by L.D.C. in favour of Depot remaining open.

A vote of thanks was given to L.D.C. representatives for good work done in this respect.

Election of Officers (further to previous meeting)

Branch Vice Chairman Bro. D. Roberts

Committee en block except Bro. A. Stratton to replace ex Bro. C. Angel retired.

Signatories Branch Fund Bros. L. Baldwin, R. Chamberlin & Roberts.

Delegate to A.A.D.

Proposed by Bro. A. Stratton and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley, Carried unanimously. 

That Branch supports Bro. B. Noakes.

Delegate to Trades Union Congress

Proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain, Carried unanimously. Branch support Bro. Davis

Other Business

L.D.C. Secretary instructed to complain to management re signals at Pevensey also condition of platform by 

telephone on Warrior Square down intermediate signal

Meeting closed 12.50

 Special Meeting 24th January 1970

Commenced 10.35

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, A. Wray, D. Roberts, E. Spray, W. White, & L. Baldwin

Minutes read and discussed

L.D.C. Report

Signals at Pevensey

Shed Master at Brighton reports that this is in hand, but has not been carried out at the time of this meeting.

Warrior Square down telephone, no sign of movement of rubbish in front of the above mention

Nomination to Executive Committee

Proposed by Bro. R. Taylor and seconded by Bro. A. Wray.

That the Branch should support Bro. W. Williams. Carried unanimously.

     Special Meeting 22nd February 1970

Commenced 10.35 close 12.05

Members present Bros. W. White, A. Lennard, A. Arnold, F. Jenner, R. Wray, S. Tingley, J. Gain, A. Stratton, J. Mould L. Baldwin, & D. Roberts

Minutes of last meeting read and discussed

L.D.C.s Committee meeting all letters of reply read by all members present and it was proposed by Bro. J. Gain and 

seconded by Bro. A. Arnold. 

That all Branches concerned should be invited to said meeting.

L.D.C. Report from Bro. S. Tingley L.D.C. Secretary. A full report on the labour dispute were discussed.

Circular from Selhurst Branch

Resolution from above.

The sum of £35 per week basic wage for driver to be used and negotiated for during the forthcoming we talks.

It was proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold. 

That this resolution should be supported. Carried unanimously.

It was then proposed by Bro. J. Gain and seconded by Bro. Jenner. 

That Sunday should be included in the 5 day week. 

This was also carried unanimously.

Proposal of Resolution by Bro. R. Scott.

I would like to propose for the debate of this Branch that a resolution be put forward to the Society. 

That owing to the unfortunate death of our General Secretary a new Secretary be elected by the members of the 

Society and that there after a re-election take place every 5 years.

I would also propose that an Industrial Lawyer be employed by the said Society to carry out negotiations of major 

proportion on behalf  of all members of the Society. 

Seconded by Bro. S. Tingley and carried unanimously 

Meeting closed at 12.05

     Special Meeting 1st March 1970

Commenced 10.30 close 12.00

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, F. Jenner, W. White, D. Hylands S. Tingley, E. Spray, D. Roberts & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting read and discussed.

The following circulars were read and discussed

Election of General Secretary, Rates of pay.

Pay & Efficiency Stage 2 Circulars

Short passenger mileage bonus scheme 40 minutes per turn of duty in addition to present mileage up to 124 miles with 

effect from 16th March 1970.

Compulsory Trade Union membership. All ’non’ members must join a trade union by 31st March 1970. The one ‘non’ 

member is to be informed by the Branch Chairman of his position at on early date.

Annual Leave  

      ¼ Meeting held 10th May 1970

Commenced 10.45 close 12.35

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, D. Judges, S. Tingley, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray, A. Stratton & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read and discussed.

Circulars

It was proposed from arising from Industrial Diseases that the Secretary should write to Head Quarters informing 

them of his diseases.

It was proposed by Bro. D. Judges and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain. 

That Bro. R. Buckton supported for the post of General Secretary.

It was proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. Taylor. 

That Bro. S. Tinsley be supported to represent us at the Labour Conference Area 5.

L.D.C. Report

Mileage was discussed and it was decided to support our L.D.C. and also thank them for their effort on our behalf in 

this matter.

Ore Closure was discussed 

Tax

It was proposed that Bro. S. Tingley L.D.C. Secretary should follow this matter up.

  ¼ Meeting held 19th July 1970

Commenced 10.45 close 12.35

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, A. Arnold, F. Jenner, S. Tingley, A. Wray & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found to be correct.

All circular read and discussed

Rest Day Working to discontinue 26th September 1970

This was excepted in principal provided that 8.30 mins rosters were introduced on Southern Region to revert back to 8 

hour rosters.

L.D.C. Report from Bro S. Tingley L.D.C. Secretary for Ore.

It was agreed to work 8 1/2 mins rosters but to revert back to 8 hours should redundancies occur. This to be pursed 

but our L.D.C.

L.D.C. report they have asked for payslips to be in more details  

Closure of Ore

As meeting is to be arranged between management, Sectional Council and L.D.C. Ore, with the view to stay open due 

to Mr Pattason’s visit to the depot.

Report from Bro. R. Taylor on E.C. meeting

We have a full report on all matters discussed and with to thank our Brother for his time in bringing us this report. 

Branch Fund

It was brought to the notice of the Branch by the Branch Secretary. That the Branch Funs of 1 old penny per member 

per week was not really sufficient to keep the Fund in a healthy state. It was proposed by Bro. F. Jenner and seconded 

by Bro. R. Taylor. That from 1st January 1971, that this should be increased to 1 new penny + to 2.40 old pennies

It was also proposed Bro. R. Taylor and seconded by Bro. L. Baldwin that the fund should be used to pay the areas of 

Bros. attending joint L.D.C. meeting at Brighton. 

 ¼ Meeting held 11th October 1970

Commenced 10.30 close 12.30

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, E. Spray & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found to be correct.

Circulars

Election of Assistant General Secretary, proposed by Bro. Taylor and seconded by Bro. Tingley That Bro. D.K. Pullen 

of Selhurst should have the clock vote and support of our Branch.

The International Transport Federation Triennial Courses, July 1971, Southern Area. Proposed by Bro. S. Tingley 

and seconded by Bro. R. Taylor. 

That Bro. Elton of Bournemouth should have the support of our Branch. Carried unanimously

Annual Assembly of Delegates 1971. Proposed by Bro. L. Baldwin and by  Bro. R. Chamberlain. 

That Bro. R. Taylor, Branch Chairman should be nominated and supported as the delegate to the A.A.D. 1971.

L.D.C. 

Bro. E. Spray, Chairman of L.D.C. informed the Branch that he wished to stand down from his position . The Branch 

decided to have a further meeting to discuss nominations of members wishing to take up Bro E. Spray’s position on 

the L.D.C.

The Branch wish to thank Bro. E. Spray for all his work, time and effort in the past three years as Chairman of the 

L.D.C. 

  Urgent Meeting held 8th November 1970

Commenced 10.30 close 12.20

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, A. Wray, R. Chamberlain, D. Roberts, S. Tingley, E. Spray & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found to be correct.

Correspondence was read and discussed.

Election of Officers for 1971.

Branch Chairman Bro. R. Taylor, Assistant Branch Chairman Bro. D. Roberts, Branch Secretary L. Baldwin.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. R. Chamberlin, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley. L.D.C. Stand in Bro. D. Roberts

District Council Bro. S. Tingley 

Committee for 1971

Bros R. Taylor, L. Baldwin, D. Roberts, R. Scott, S. Tingley, E. Spray & R. Chamberlin.

L.D.C. Report

Rest Day working, proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlin and seconded by Bro. D. Roberts. Rest Days should be work on a 

volunteers bases until 1st May or until a national Agreement has been concluded to Rest Day working.

Letter from the Branch

A letter laying out this discontent of the Branch on Rest Day working establishment and redundancy arrangement was 

sent to Arkwright Road and to D. Dickinson, we are hoping for an early reply.

Work content at the Depot

It was discussed at the meeting that the work content at the depot could be raised and the L.D.C. would put all their 

efforts to this end.

Meeting closed 12.20

 Meeting held 19th March 1971

Commenced 10.50 close 12.30

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, A. Wray, S. Tingley, E. Spray, A. Stratton & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found to be correct.

Correspondence was read and discussed.

P.T.R. & Closure if Depot

Two replies from letters written on the above were read and discussed.

Election of Assistant General Secretary

It was proposed by Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro. R. Taylor. 

That the Branch should vote for Bro. D. Pullen. Carried Unanimously.

L.D.C. Report

A report on working to stat on 4th May 1971 was given by the L.D.C. from Bro. S. Tingley. These were fully discussed 

and agreed prove.

Meeting closed 12.30 

 Meeting held 18th July 1971

Commenced 10.50 close 12.20

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, F. Jenner, A. Stratton, E. Spray & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found to be correct.

L.D.C. 

A letter from Ore L.D.C.’s Secretary Bro. S. Tingley was written to District Council on the cost of the closure of Ore 

and the accommodation of units at West Marina. Requesting a meeting with District Council and management S.W. 

division on same.

To follow up this letter Bro. S. Tingley and Bro. R. Chamberlin, visited the Borough’s surveyors office and Hastings 

museum to study maps regarding Ore Shed as evidence for this meeting.

Winter Working

Proposed by Bro. A. Stratton and seconded by Bro. E. Spray. 

That the L.D.C. should maintain and improve work content at the depot as far as is possible.

Signals

It was pointed out that with new lighting at stations some signals have or will become difficult to see after sunset also 

other were obscured from view by an assortment of other things also turning of signals would make the timing of 

trains more difficult.

The L.D.C. was directed to point out all of these things to superiors to ratified as soon as possible.

A.A.D. report

We had a full report from Bro. R. Taylor of  a meeting at Eastbourne were Bro. W. Hutchings our A.A.D. 

representative was present.

Meeting closed 12.20 

  ¼ Meeting held 12th December 1971

Commenced 10.45 close 12.40

Members present Bros. D. Roberts, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, H. Jenner & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed.

Election of organising Secretary

Proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlin and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley. 

That Bro. MacClever should have our full support. Carried unanimously.

Election of Officers for 1972.

No nominations and no resignations. All Officers for 1971 elected to serve for 1972 as follows.

Branch Chairman Bro R. Taylor, Vice Chairman Bro. D. Roberts, Branch Secretary L. Baldwin.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. R. Chamberlin, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley, L.D.C. Stand in Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. S. Tingley.

Committee for 1972

Bros. R. Taylor, L. Baldwin, D. Roberts, R. Scott, S. Tingley, E. Spray & R. Chamberlain.

Sunday 26th December 1971

Proposed by Bro. L. Baldwin and seconded by Bro. F. Jenner. 

That the Branch should send a letter to the Area Depot manager, putting to him the following resolution.

“The men at Ore would be prepared to work the turns of duty provided that the men booked off duty that were rostered 

to work would be paid 8 hours pay. If not conceded then no men at the depot would be prepared to work at all on this 

day.”

Meeting closed 12.40

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL

1972

ORE BRANCH

Sir, - I have before me a circular from the Divisional Division S.R., outlining the achievements of the past year, and no 

reflection his words are true.

We as part of the rank and file have tried in our own way to keep our industry well and truly on its feet. The D.M. goes 

on to tell us that every railwaymen can help to do this again in 1972.

Nevertheless one is apt to wonder at times whether or not these people are inclined to take us too much for granted.

Sunday, December 26, 1971, was a typical example.  Reputable industries outside no doubt paid out substantial 

amounts in bonus payments to their employees for services rendered over the past year. We on the other hand were 

deprived of a day’s pay at the flat rate and told that our services were not required. If this was Management’s way of 

showing appreciation of our achievements during 1971, then prospects for the seem bleak.

I would strongly urge all Branches throughout the coming year to give every assistance possible to their E.C. to go 

forward without reserve into fight for Consolidation and substantial increases in wages for our members.

S. TINGLEY

L.D.C. Sec.,

Ore E.M.U.T. Depot S.R.

 ¼ Meeting held 26th March 1972

Commenced 10.30 close 12.55

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, F. Jenner, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, E. Spray, A. Stratton & A. Thompson.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

It was proposed by Bro. E. Spray ad seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlin. That Branch support Bro. W. Eames for 

Sectional Council Representative. This was carried unanimously.

L.D.C. Report

Resolution on Brighton West Coast serviced discussed at great length, but was found to be unworkable and was 

defeated unanimously. However, we fully support Sectional Council’s efforts in co-operating with all organisations to 

avoid why further deterioration of train services.

A resolution was passed that each Branch donates 5p per member from Brach Funds, for the official finance Fund.

Tax

It was proposed that the Branch enquire into the facts governing the amount of income tax relief allowance to 

A.S.L.E.F. members under the fixed allowance agreement. It is understood that driver at Brighton depot are getting £9 

and £10 under this heading, while drivers at Ore are only getting £5 allowed.

Meeting closed 12.35   

 ¼ Meeting held 18th June 1972

Commenced 10.30 close 12.00

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, E. Spray, A. Thompson & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found to be correct.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed. 

It was proposed by Bro. L. Baldwin and seconded. That a letter of thanks for our late pay rise should be sent to Head 

Quarters.

The Branch Secretary was instructed to arrange a meeting through to Eastbourne Branch Secretary for informal talk 

on the late A.A.D. with the Representative present.

L.D.C. Report

Periscopes on trains now to be taken up by District Council.

Signals, lighting, cleaning of trains at depot and other things were to brought to the notice of A.D.M. again.

The L.D.C. was instructed to try to have the repair book replaced at the depot for driver uses.

Meeting closed at 12.00

 ¼ Meeting October 1972

Not held

¼ Meeting December 1972

Commenced 10.40 close 13.00

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, D. Roberts, A. Stratton & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found to be correct.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

L.D.C. Report

We were given a full report on the service to run in the summer. We were told there would be more trains and we hope 

this will improve our position.

Branch Secretary

Said it would not be available for office in 1973.

Meeting closed 13.00. 

 A.G.M. 14th January 1973

Commenced 10.45 close 12.30

Members present Bros. L. Baldwin, R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, & E. Spray.

Minutes of last meeting were read, discussed and found to be correct.

Correspondence was read and discussed

Election of Officers

Branch Chairman Bro. L. Baldwin, Assistant Chairman Bro. D. Roberts, Branch Secretary Bro. R. Taylor.

L.D.C Chairman Bro. R. Chamberlin, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley, Standin Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. S. Tingley

 ¼ Meeting March 18th 1973

Commenced 10.45 close 12.45

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, F. Jenner. A. Thompson, J, Newett, J. Hawker 

& L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

The Branch agreed to support Bro. D. Fullick of Waterloo as proposed candidate to Executive Committee.

L.D.C. Report

There was discussions on the lobby heating, on the 10.14 Brighton to Eastbourne in the Summer service, on set turns 

was fully discussed, and Driver J. Hawker agreed to  acept, this turn as follows.

473 Duty 7.22 Ore to London Bridge, empties to New Cross Gate, pass home (Tuesday - Friday). Saturday 7.28 Ore to 

Victoria, 10.00 Victoria to Brighton, 12.44 Brighton to Ore.

This turn was accepted by Bro. J. Hawker on condition that the position can be reviewed at any time.

Meeting closed 12.45.

Special Meeting April 29th 1973

Commenced 10.30 close 11.30

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, P. Hawkins. R. Scott, D. Roberts, F. Jenner & A. Thompson.

This meeting was called by Bros. R. Chamberlin and S. Tingley.

This meeting was called to discuss the May Day Strike. A vote was taken and there was a unanimous decision to 

adhere to Ore Branch’s original decision not to support the May Day Strike a letter was sent to Head Quarters 

advising them that members were not in favour of this strike, as they felt it was of a Political, not on Industrial nature.

Meeting closed 11.30

  ¼ Meeting May 20th 1973

Commenced 10.30 close 12.30

Members present Bros.  S. Tingley, F. Jenner, D. Roberts, R. Taylor & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

A vote was taken for the E.C. member and the branch agreed to support Bro. D. Fullick. 

The branch vote was given to Bro. R. Dickinson for the 1973 Labour Party Conference.

L.D.C. report was given by Bro. S. Tingley. On of the points raised was the heating of the driver’s lobby.

Meeting closed 12.30

  ¼ Meeting September 23rd 1973

Commenced 10.30 close 12.20

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, A. Stratton, E. Spray, D. Hylands & L. Baldwin.

The meeting opened with presentation of long service to Bros. R. Chamberlain, D. Hylands & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Bro. R. Taylor was nominated as A.A.D. delegated for 1974. Proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlin and Seconded by A. 

Stratton. Voted unanimously.

It was decided to sen a subscription of £2 to Transport 2000.

A long discussion was held on the new pay structure proposals, and member decided to forward a resolution to Head 

Office applauding the present wage structure proposals and pressing for an early settlement of some.

L.D.C. Report, was given by Bro. S. Tingley, he confirmed that after discussion with the management, the 08.44 ex 

Brighton to Hastings is now extended through to Ore. The 21.48 ex Victoria will now stop at Pevensey & Westham.

Bro. S. Tingley had had further correspondence regarding the knob on the driver’s control handle. This matter is still 

being dealt with.

District Council Report.

Bro. S. Tingley reported that owing to an unnecessarily long discussion on the May Day strike, many urgent matters 

were not discussed.

Meeting closed 12.20  

 ¼ Meeting December 2nd 1973

Commenced 10.30 close 12.30

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, F. Jenner. D. Roberts & E. Spray.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

Election of Officers

Branch Chairman Bro. D. Roberts, Branch Vice Chairman Bro. F. Jenner, Secretary Bro. R. Taylor.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. R. Chamberlain, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley & Standing Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. S. Tingley.

Committee for 1974

Bros. D. Roberts, L. Baldwin, R. Taylor, S. Tingley, R. Chamberlain E. Spray & A. Thompson.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro. F. Jenner and seconded by Bro. E. Spray. To the Branch Officers for their past 

year’s work.

The vote for the Election of three members to the Society’s Parliamentary Panel was as follows

  ¼ Meeting March 3rd 1974

Commenced 10.30 close 12.30

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, F. Jenner. D. Roberts & E. Spray.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

Election of Officers

Branch Chairman Bro. D. Roberts, Branch Vice Chairman Bro. F. Jenner, Secretary Bro. R. Taylor.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. R. Chamberlain, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley & Standing Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. S. Tingley.

Committee for 1974

Bros. D. Roberts, L. Baldwin, R. Taylor, S. Tingley, R. Chamberlain E. Spray & A. Thompson.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro. F. Jenner and seconded by Bro. E. Spray. To the Branch Officers for their past 

year’s work.

The vote for the Election of three members to the Society’s Parliamentary Panel was as follows

Bro G. Andrews Norwood Junction, Bro. R. Dickinson Ramsgate & Bro. R. Nettleton Healey Mills.

The vote for the election of one delegate to the Trades Union Congress 1974 was as follows

Bro. A. W. Walkiden Maidstone.

The vote for the election of group representative to the Annual Assembly of Delegates, 1974 was as follows

Bro. R. Taylor Ore.

L.D.C. Report was given by Bro. Tingley. After further discussions, the 08.44 ex Brighton will not now be extended 

through to Ore until May 1974. Bro. Tingley is still negotiating with the management with a view to an earlier date for 

the extension. He had also discussed discussed connecting train to Hastings, also 465 Sunday duty and lobbies.

District Council Report was given by Bro. Tingley. A brief discussion was held on the Ashford line and a possible 

connection with the Channel Tunnel.

Meeting closed 12.30

  ¼ Meeting January 13th 1974

Commenced 10.30 close 12.30

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, D. Roberts, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, F. Jenner. A. Thompson, & E. Spray.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

L.D.C. report was given by Bro. Tingley. He reported on his last meeting at Brighton regarding alterations to 

Driver’s Lobby. He also reported on the company’s reply to his correspondence regarding the 08.44 ex Brighton to 

Ore and the 09.26 Ore to Hastings connection train.

Members fully discussed the present dispute, and the situation arising from three Ore men being sent home for 

refusing to work other depot’s duties. It was decided to send a resolution to Head Office deploring management’s 

attitude toward Circular 149/1973.

Meeting closed 12.30. 

  ¼ Meeting March 24th 1974

Commenced 10.15 close 12.15

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, F. Jenner. A. Thompson, D, King, E. Spray 

& D. Roberts.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed. Branch decided to support Bro. Kennedy for the Labour Party 

Conference 1974.

L.D.C. Report was given by Bro. S. Tingley. The case of the three Ore men sent home during the last dispute had 

been further discussed, and it had been decided to forward their claims to Sectional Council. The branch decided to 

accept the British Rail Board’s offer of £2.30 “Claw-Back” pay.

The new summer workings were discussed.

District Council Report.

Bro. Tingley gave a very comprehensive report, and the Branch recorded a vote of thanks to him for same. Members 

supported Bro. S. Tingley’s decision to send a letter to Head Quarters, deploring the manner in which the last District 

Council meeting was conducted.

Meeting closed 12.15  

  ¼ Meeting October 20th 1974

Commenced 10.00 close 12.15

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, S. Tingley, E. Spray, J. Hawker, D. Roberts & D. King.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed. No action was taken regarding voting papers for Section Council and 

T.U.C. owing to no meeting being held before expiry date.

L.D.C. Report was given by Bro. S. Tingley. The matter of drivers position in the event of bomb scares on trains was 

discussed. The modernisation of Ore lobby was discussed. Bro. D. Roberts request for a set turn owing to his domestic 

situation was considered.

District Council Report

Bro. S. Tingley gave a full report gave an explanation why the three Ore men sent home during the last dispute, had 

no claim against the Railway’s Board.

Presentation of retirement certificate was made to Bo. J. Hawker. Members wished him a long and happy retirement.

Nomination of Officers.

No further nominations Bro. R. Taylor said he would not accept nomination as Branch Secretary for 1975. 

 Annual General Meeting December 15th 1974

Commenced 10.10 close 12.30

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, E. Spray, A. Thompson, A. Stratton & D. Roberts.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed. The circular regarding field study, review was brought to members attention.

L.D.C. Report was given by Bro. S. Tingley. He gave a report on further correspondence he received from B.R.B. 

regarding action to be taken regarding bomb scares on trans. 

Bro. D. Roberts thanked members for enabling him to have a set turn. 

The First Aid case, Bro S. Tingley had been informed that this was in order. 

Plastic grips are now to be fitted on VEPs control handles.

The proposed staffing up of the depot by two extra men was fully discussed.

Election of Officers

Branch Chairman Bro. R. Taylor, Vice Chairman Bro. F. Jenner, Branch Secretary Bro. D. Roberts.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. R. Chamberlain, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley, Stand in Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. S. Tingley.

Committee for 1975

Bros. D. Roberts, L. Baldwin, R. Taylor, S. Tingley, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray & A. Thompson.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro. A. Stratton and seconded by Bro. E. Spray to Bro. Taylor for his work as 

Secretary over the past two years.

Meeting closed 12.30

  ¼ Meeting March 23rd 1975

Commenced 10.20 close 12.25

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, D. King, A. Stratton, J, Newett, L. Baldwin 

& R. Waghorne.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

Bro. S. Tingley gave a report on the meeting at Sectional Council. Matters relating to proposed pay award, London 

Allowance/Southern area and pensions were discussed. The question of Ascot depot closing was brought up. It was 

decided, that a letter be sent from Ore Branch to Sectional Council deploring the action taken over this matter.

The proposed new roster was fully discussed. The 07.00SP on Saturday to be used for Roads/Signals hove. It was 

proposed by Bro. L. Baldwin and seconded by Bro. D. King. 

That the roster be accepted. This was carried unanimously.

 ¼ Meeting March 23rd 1975

Commenced 10.20 close 12.25

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, D. King, A. Stratton, J, Newett, L. Baldwin 

& R. Waghorne.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

Bro. S. Tingley gave a report on the meeting at Sectional Council. Matters relating to proposed pay award, London 

Allowance/Southern area and pensions were discussed. The question of Ascot depot closing was brought up. It was 

decided, that a letter be sent from Ore Branch to Sectional Council deploring the action taken over this matter.

The proposed new roster was fully discussed. The 07.00SP on Saturday to be used for Roads/Signals hove. It was 

proposed by Bro. L. Baldwin and seconded by Bro. D. King. That the roster be accepted. This was carried 

unanimously.

The question of Rest Day working was brought up. It was unanimously decided that a letter be sent to Bro. B. Noakes 

stating that Ore Branch would not entertain Rest Day working unless approached by management.

The set turn for Bro. D. Roberts was discussed. It was proposed by Bro. L. Baldwin and seconded by Bro. J. Newwit. 

That the set turn temporarily allocated to tis member remains as it is.

The A/L roster for 1976 was debated with a means to closing the summer period up.

A vote of thanks to Bro. D. Roberts for taking the job on as Secretary was proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain and 

seconded by Bro. J. Newett.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro. J. Newett and seconded by Bro. A. Stratton to Bro. S. Tingley and Bro. R. 

Chamberlain for their work on the new roster. 

Bro. J. Newett brought up the question of covering a “Sickness Procedure Letter” to each driver.

Meeting closed 12.25

  1/2 Meeting August 3rd 1975

Commenced 10.50 close 1.00

Members present Bros. J. Mould, S. Tingley, F. Jenner. D. Roberts, J, Newett, A. Stratton & L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

The question of alterations vary each week to the rostered 468 duty was discussed.

Bro. T.J. Luck of Wolverhampton was nominated by this branch for the Society’s Parliamentary Panel. Proposed by 

Bro. J. Newett and seconded by Bro. J. Mould.

It was proposed by Bro. L. Baldwin and seconded by Bro. A. Stratton. That a donation of £5.00 from Ore Branch 

Funds be sent to the National League of the Blind and Disabled, which had made an appeal.

L.D.C. report was given by Bro. S. Tingley. The 1976 Annual Leave roster was fully discussed and passed by the Branch.

The walkways at Haywards Heath sidings.

Bro. S. Tingley gave details of the proposed walkway to the middle and north sidings.

The question of booking en to work on the XXX Sunday was discussed and debated on by the members present.

Meeting closed 1.00

  Special Meeting November 16th 1975

Commenced 9.45 close 12.45

Members present Bros. R. Taylor, R. Chamberlain, S. Tingley, D. Roberts, E. Spray, J. Newett, J. Gain, D. King, 

A. Thompson, W. White, W. Arling, R. Waghorne & A. Stratton.

Also Bros J. Wallis & D. Pervis of St Leonards & Bro D. Keegan of Eastbourne

These members together with A.G.S. D. Pullen and D. Pullen (Senior) attended the second part of the meeting.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

It was proposed by Bro. J. Gain and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley. 

That the sum of £5.00 from Branch Funds be sent to Bro. W. Eames, Staff sided member of Sectional Council ‘B’ 

towards the campaign being set up against proposed cuts in rail services.

A suggestion was made by Bro. J. Gain. That members should contribute towards the Branch Funds. It was decided to 

bring this up again at the Annual General Meeting.

L.D.C. Report was given by Bro. S. Tingley.

The question of the walkway and the lack of it to Signal CG16 was discussed. It was agreed to write to management 

over this matter.

The form of procedure concerning accident/sickness which L.D.C. had taken up with the view to have  a copy for each 

member of staff had been turned down on the basis of  cost involved. It was agreed that Branch Secretary be 

instructed to write to Head Office over this matter.

The case of Driver D. Hylands incident at Norman’s Bay crossing was discussed, also the train crew accommodation 

at Ore together with the cleanliness of the cab and cab windows.

The Special Branch Meeting

Bro. D.K. Pullen, Assistant General Secretary was welcomed to the Branch by Bro. R. Chamberlain who was acting 

Chairman.

Bro, D.K. Pullen deal wit aspects on British Law concerning accidents and gave several examples. He described 

various railway accidents of the past and present before coming to the compensation case of Bro. J. Newett.

He then went on with present copies such as the 10th anniversary of freight liners for which a celebration was held at 

Euston with representatives of large firms which use these services. Cut in services was  discussed together with the 

re-diagramming of  work and the eventual abolition of Rest Day working. The lobbying of Parliament by members of 

A.S.L.E.F. on 16th December 1975 and cases of drinking on duty brought the meeting to a close at 12.45 

   Annual General Meeting January 4th 1976

Commenced 10.50 close 12.30

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, F. Jenner. D. Roberts, J, Newett & W. Arling.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

It was agreed by members present that a notice be posted in Driver’s Room, Ore to find out who would agree to a 

subscription towards the Branch Funds.

The Secretary would write to Organiser of Transport 2000 for details on joining this body.

It was proposed by Bro. J. Newett and seconded by Bro. W. Arling. That the Secretary draw the sum of £3.08 out of 

Branch Funds for a new briefcase for Secretary.

The election of Officers, as there were no nominations for offices, the existing Oficers are elected en bloc.

The A.D.M. Brighton to be notified that Bro. S. Tingley was re-elected as L.D.C. Secretary for a further two years.

L.D.C. Report.

Signals at Keymer Junction CG16 & CG6 were discussed, train cleaning at Ore and the general cleanliness of cab 

windows were discussed also. The signal 2/3 way up loop at East Croydon (CW30). It was agreed that L.D.C. would 

write to management over the compliant of drivers being stopped, or nearly stopped at this signal, thereby creating a 

hazard to passengers in the rear of a 12 car train.

Election of Officers

Branch Chairman Bro. R. Taylor, Vice Chairman Bro. F. Jenner, Branch Secretary Bro. D. Roberts.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. R. Chamberlain, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley, Stand in Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. S. Tingley.

Committee for 1976

Bros. D. Roberts, L. Baldwin, R. Taylor, S. Tingley, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray & A. Thompsson.

Meeting closed 12.30  

   ¼ Meeting March 7th 1976

Commenced 10.50 close 12.40

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, R. Taylor. D. Roberts, E. Spray, D. King, R. Stratton, J. Newett, A. Stratton, 

R. Waghorne & W. Arling.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

It was proposed by Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro. R. Waghorne. 

That the question of subscribing towards the Branch Funds be left for the present time.

Details had at last been obtained about joining Transport 2000. After debating this the members present decided not 

to become affiliated to this transport body.

L.D.C. Report

Bro. S. Tingley gave a full report on present items which included cleaning of cab windows, glass panel to be fitted to 

door of locker room at Ore. The late posting of recent allegations to duties was brought up.

It was agreed that the L.D.C. Secretary would write to management again over signal CW39 up loop line at East 

Croydon.

Bro. S. Tingley gave a report on the last District Council meeting also the latest on the summer diagram and rosters. 

The changing over of 474 duty and 476 duty was discussed. It was proposed by Bro. J. Newett and seconded by Bro. 

E. Spray. That the turns remain in the same position. This was unanimously agreed.

Bro. S. Tingley enlightened us on the present set up for passing Secondmen for driving.

Meeting closed 12.40

  ¼ Meeting June 13th 1976

Commenced 10.40 close 12.40

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, F. Jenner. D. Roberts, W. Arling, R. Chamerlain, A. Thompson & D. King.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

The questions of signal CW9, up loop line at East Croydon was brought up. L.D.C. Secretary was attending an L.D.C. 

meeting shortly when this would be discussed with a Signal Inspector who would be in attendance.

The new signals recently installed at Pevensey were discussed.

Bro. S. Tingley gave his report on recent L.D.C. meetings and also a full report on the last District Council meeting. 

This dealt with cuts in railway services and the costing of branch lines losses.

Bro. D. Roberts had requested the L.D.C. to arrange for him to ave a temporary at turn of duty owing to domestic 

reasons.

It was proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain and seconded by Bro. A. Thompson. That 481 duty be allocated to him.

Meeting closed 12.40

   ¼ Meeting October 3rd 1976

Commenced 10.45 close 12.45

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, F. Jenner, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, J, Mould, A. Thompson, A. Arnold, D. King, 

R. Chamberlain & J. Newett.

Minutes of last meeting were read, it was proposed by Bro. D. King and seconded by Bro. W. Arling that the minutes 

were a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

Long Service Badges were presented by the Chairman to the following members

Bro. W. Arling 10 year, Bro. F. Jennere 10 year, Bro. A. Thompson 20 year & Bro. D. King 20 year.

The question of voluntary working of Rest Days at Ore was brought up. It was decided by members present that the 

L.D.C. approach management on this request to work rest days on an as and when required basis. Proposed by Bro. 

W. Arling and seconded by Bro. D. King.

The 1977 Annual Leave roster was discussed after much debating on this subject two proposition were made.

1, proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain and seconded by Bro. A. Arnold. That L.D.C. approach management with view to 

changing the Annual Leave roster to old system for 1978.

2, proposed by Bro. J. Mould and seconded by Bro. W. Arling. That the roster for Annual Leave is worked so that 

members work a Sunday each end of Annual Leave where possible. 

This was was voted for 8 for and 3 against.

Various complaints of mess room and shed were discussed, leaking roof, rats in messroom, cleaning of toilets in shed 

roads, fire escape door & overhanging asbestos.

Meeting closed 12.45

   Annual General Meeting December 5th 1976

Commenced 11.00 close 1.00

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, R. Taylor, F. Jenner. D. Roberts, W. Arling, A. Thompson & E. Spray.

Minutes of last meeting were read, it was proposed by Bro. F. Jenner and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley. That the minutes were a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

It was proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. R. Taylor. That Bro. W. Hutchins  of Horsham be nominated 

by this branch as delegate to the 1977 A.A.D. This was voted unanimously by the members present.

The question of positioning Sundays with the 1978 Annual Leave roster was brought up again. As complaints had 

been received on the previous branch meeting proposition it was agreed that it would be included in next branch 

meetings agenda, and any member unable to attend could vote by proxy letter in Branch Secretary’s locker by the 

Saturday proceeding meeting.

The question of shed cleaning, cleanliness of toilets and rats in mess room were again discussed. it was proposed by 

Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley. That the Secretary would write to Head Office over the various 

appeals for financial assistance which are sent out from branches quite frequently. It was felt that after giving varying 

lengths of loyal service to A.S.L.E.F., that Head Office should have fund to help these members and not rely on 

individual branches to collect, whilst the branch had very sympathy with the dependants.

The Election of Officers.

These were elected en bloc with the exception of Bro W. Arling who took over the position of Bro. L. Baldwin on the 

committee.

Election of Officers

Branch Chairman Bro. R. Taylor, Vice Chairman Bro. F. Jenner, Branch Secretary Bro. D. Roberts.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. R. Chamberlain, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley, Stand in Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. S. Tingley.

Committee for 1977

Bros. D. Roberts, W. Arling, R. Taylor, S. Tingley, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray & A. Thompson..

Meeting closed 1.00

 Jack Hoath

    ¼ Meeting March 27th 1977

Commenced 10.45 close 1.00

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, F. Jenner,, D. Roberts, W, Arling, A. Thompson, R. Chamberlain & E. Spray.

Minutes of last meeting were read, it was proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. W. Arling that the minutes 

were a true record.

Correspondence was read out and debated on. The question of travelling by taxis in the execution of our duties was 

discussed.

It was decided that after collecting information and the general feeling from other branches, that a resolution be 

forwarded to Head Office for inclusion in next year’s A.A.D.

The suspension of Driver A.W. Morris (Brighton E.M.U.T.) was discussed. It was proposed by Bro. W. Arling and 

seconded by Bro. A. Thompson. That the following resolution be sent to Brighton L.D.C.

“That this Branch uphold the appeal of Driver Arthur Morris in accordance with the request of Brighton L.D.C.

It was decided that the following resolution be sent to Head Office.

“That this Branch instruct A.S.L.E.F. General Secretary in accordance with E.C. report at District Council No.4 to 

press for the reinstatement of Collective Bargaining within the Trade Union Movement.”

Proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlian and seconded by Bro. A. Thompson

L.D.C. Report

Bro. S. Tingley gave his report on L.D.C. matters. These included two speed windscreen wipers and the cleanliness of 

of shed roads which brought quite a lot of discussion.

The 1978 Annual Leave roster was discussed, it was felt that the agreement to utilize  the 1st XXX man to cover 

middle Sunday of a man’s Annual Leave was a step in the right direction.

L.N.E.R. Pension Fund

It was agreed that E.C. member Bro. D. Fullick be asked to attend the next Branch meeting to talk on L.N.E.R. 

pension fund.

Meeting closed 1.00  

    ¼ Meeting July 31st 1977

Commenced 9.35 close 12.30

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, W. Arling, R. Chamberlain & E. Spray.

Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed as a true record, proposed by Bro. W. Arling and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlian.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

The question of travelling by taxis was again raised and this point was put to Bro. D. Fullick, E.C. Member when he 

arrived. He gave his views on this matter and assured the members present that they would be covered in the event of 

an accident, and should a fatal accident occur, then Head office would take the case up for the deceased’s widow.

It was proposed. That Bro. W. Eames Selhurst Branch should have our vote for the forthcoming Sectional Council ‘B’  

election. Proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley.

L.D.C. Report

The 1978 Annual Leave roster was discussed also cleanliness of shed roads, letters of which had been sent to A.D.M. 

Brighton.

A strongly would letter had been sent to A.D.M. Brighton, from L.D.C. Secretary over the notice which had been 

exhibited in the notice case concerning drivers failing to stop at stations which they were supposed to call at and the 

ensuing disciplinary action.

This was debated on, and the poor edition of the present service book left a lot to be desired.

The new type of free passes to be issued in the future was described by Bro. S. Tingley.

The second half of the meeting was given to E.C. member Bro. D. Fullick who gave a very informative talk on the 

L.N.E.R. Pension Fund together with its various aspects also the Wages Goods Pension Fund.

Meeting closed 12.30    

    ¼ Meeting October 2nd 1977

Commenced 10.35 close 12.42

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, F. Jenner, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, A. Thompson, D. King, R. Chamberlain 

& W. Arling.

Minutes of last meeting were read,and confirmed as a true record, proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. 

W. Arling.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

The question of new free passes was debated on the members present.

Bro. R. Marchant of St. Leonards Branch was nominated as delegate for the 1978 A.A.D. This was proposed by Bro. 

D. King and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley.

It was proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain seconded by Bro. D. King. That Bro. Hutchings of Horsham Branch receive 

our vote for the T.U.C. Regional Council 1978/1981.

The 1978 timetable and the alterations to some was discussed in length.

L.D.C. report

Various items were discussed, Station floodlights at Lewes, entering terminal stations on yellow signals to be 

introduced.

The 1977 Christmas movements were discussed and a resolution be sent to Head Office as follows

“It is unanimously decided at the above Branch that the E.C. of A.S.L.E.F. be instructed to negotiated with the B.R.B. 

for double time payments for all Bank Holiday Workings plus two days compensatory leave in leu in line with 

supervisory grades.

Although deferred by A.A.D., members of this brach feel strongly on this subject as do members of other branches in 

this area.”

Proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain and seconded by Bro. W. Arling.

The reduction of notifying management from 6 weeks - 2 weeks for taking Compensatory Leave with 2 days was sent 

in a letter to A.D.M. Brighton.

Meeting closed 12.42 

    Annual General Meeting January 8th 1978

Commenced 10.55 close 12.45

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, W. Arling, A. Thompson, E. Spray,  R. Chamberlain 

& L. Baldwin.

Minutes of last meeting were read, it was proposed by Bro. R. Chamberlain and seconded by Bro. A. Thompson that the minutes were a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

The branch rest;union to Head Office was discussed, it was agreed to send the resolution again at the end of this year in time for the 1978 A.A.D.

The Election of Officers

This took place and the Officers elected for 1978 were as follows

Branch Chairman Bro. R. Taylor, Vice Chairman Bro. F. Jenner, Branch Secretary Bro. D. Roberts.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. W. Arling, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley, Stand in Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. R. Taylor.

Committee for 1977

Bros. D. Roberts, W. Arling, R. Taylor, S. Tingley, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray & A. Thompson.

As Bro. R. Chamberlain had come to the end of his two years service on the L.D.C. nominations were asked for

Bro. W. Arling was proposed by Bro. L. Baldwin and seconded by Bro. A. Thompson

Bro. R. Chamberlain was proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. R. Taylor.

A vote was taken on this Bro. W. Arling received 4 votes and Bro. R. Chamberlain 2 votes.

It was agreed that the L.D.C. Secretary contact A.D.M Brighton with a view to an election at the depot for the job as 

L.D.C. Chairman.

L.D.C. Report

Bro. S. Tingley gave his report which included the new timetable for 1978 and stock being cleaned at Ore depot 

between services.

Meeting closed 12.45.

    ¼ Meeting April 2nd 1978

Commenced 10.40 close 1.10

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, A. Thompson, S. Spackman, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray, 

L. Baldwin & W. Arling.

Minutes of A.G.M. were read,and discussed it was proposed by Bro. W. Arling and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlian. 

That the minutes were read as a true record.

Correspondence was read and fully discussed.

The question of rostering staff on a 7 day basis as set out in Head Office circular 10/1978 was debated on. It was 

proposed by Bro. E. Spray and seconded by Bro. A. Thompson. That a letter be send to A.A.D. delegate Bro. P. Plaine, 

condemning any implementation of the 7 day roster.

Bro. S. Spackman agreed to attend meeting at Tunbridge Wells as delegate from Ore Branch on Saturday 22nd April 

1978.

L.D.C. Report

The cleaning of stock in new workings was again brought up. It was agreed that a letter be sent to management 

stating that London trains would be shunted into shed for cleaning cab ends.

The Sectional Council Representative Bro. W. Eames & Bro. B. Noakes arrived and a lengthy discussion ensued on 

the possible increase in depot establishment from 26 - 28 men.

Details of previous rosters were dismissed also the pros & cons of the issue.

It was proposed by Bro. W. Arling and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain. That the proposed roster of 28 men be 

accepted. This was a unanimous decision.

Meeting closed 1.10

     ¼ Meeting July 9th 1978

Commenced 10.45 close 12.55

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, L. Baldwin & W. Arling.

Minutes of last meeting were read,and it was proposed by Bro. W. Arling and seconded by Bro. S. Tingley. That the 

minutes were read as a true record.

Correspondence was read and various items were discussed including the proposed re hearing of  the Increase 

Productivity claim submitted by Head Office.

L.D.C. Report

The cleaning of cab ends was discussed and the present arrangements on this were working satisfactory.

The mess room was brought up and the question of the new doorway as a possible fire exit. It was agreed that the 

L.D.C. contact guards representative at Hastings with a view to having a joint meeting on these points as follows:-

Fire exit, locker accommodation, notice cases, these items included guards who share accommodation with drivers. It 

was agreed that facilities could be improved with the increased depot establishment. This meeting would probably 

include the welfare people as well.

The proposed improvement in the toilet facilities had also been agreed upon.

The sighting of various signals and the need to cut back foliage on the approach to some signals was brought up by 

embers present. Ore signal in particular which needed re-sighted was down home signal at Hamden Park.

The second half of the meeting was given to Bro. P.H. Plane of Brighton No.2 who as A.A.D. representative had agree 

to give a talk on this year’s A.A.D.

He bgan by describing the opening of the A.A.D., following on was the E.C. Report and then gave a detailed and 

informative talk on each day’s proceedings and the various resolutions that were brought up. Among these were the 7 

days roster which was defeated by 44 votes to 3 for.

Meeting closed 12.55 .

 ¼ Meeting October 8th 1978

Commenced 10.30 close 12.15

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, F. Jenner, D. Roberts, L. Baldwin & S. Spackman.

Minutes of last meeting were read, it was proposed by Bro. W. Arling and seconded by Bro. L. Baldwin. That the 

minutes were read as a true record.

Correspondence was read and discussed.

It was proposed by  Bro. W. Arling and seconded by Bro. S. Specimen. That Bro. P.H. Blaine of Brighton No.2 be 

nominated for 1979 A.A.D.

The following resolution was agreed to be sent to Head Office by members of the Branch. Proposed by bro. S. Tingley 

and seconded by Bro. S. Spackman.

“It is unanimously decided at the above Branch that the E.C. of A.S.L.E.F. be instructed to negotiate with the B.R.B. 

for double time payments for all Bank Holidays Workings plus two days compensatory leave in lieu in with 

supervisory grades.”

L.D.C. Report

The question of overhanging foliage along lines was discussed also the approach to some signals. It was a job for 

individual drivers to report such matters at various places and not for L.D.C.’s to take up as stipulated by the 

management.

A meeting had taken place over improved mess room facilities and the possible extension of locker room. This meeting 

was attended by the Chief Welfare Officer, South Eastern Division.

A lengthy discussion followed on the 1979 and 1980 Annual Leave roster. It was agreed by the members present that 

for 1979, the first three periods men would have choice to change their 2 weeks Annual Leave before end of October 

then it would be on a first come, first serve basis.

For 1980 thee first three periods men on each shift would have to apply within six weeks of date of publication of 

Annual Leave roster, then other men to apply for changes in vacant positions.

The Xmas traffic arrangements were discussed before the meeting closed at 12.15.

 Annual General Meeting December 3rd 1978

Commenced 10.35 close 12.30

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, S. Spackman, W. Arling, R. Chamberlain, A. Thompson, 

J. Gain & D. Rodgers.

Minutes of last meeting were read, it was proposed by Bro. W. Arling and seconded by Bro. S. Spackman. That the 

minutes were read as a true record.

Correspondence was read and various items were discussed including locker room alterations.

Bro. P.H. Blaine, Brighton No.2 was voted for the 1979 A.A.D., this was proposed by Bro. J. Gain and seconded by 

Bro. S. Tingley.

The Election of Officers

This was read on the agenda and the following Officers were elected for 1979.

Branch Chairman Bro. R. Taylor, Vice Chairman Bro. F. Jenner, Branch Secretary Bro. D. Roberts.

L.D.C. Chairman Bro. W. Arling, L.D.C. Secretary Bro. S. Tingley, Stand in Bro. D. Roberts.

District Council Representative Bro. R. Taylor.

Committee for 1979

Bros. D. Roberts, W. Arling, R. Taylor, S. Tingley, R. Chamberlain, E. Spray & A. Thompson.

A letter would be sent to A.D.M. Brighton notifying management. That Bros S. Tingley would stand for a further two 

years as L.D.C. Secretary, 1979 - 1980.

L.D.C. Report

Bro. S. Tingley gave his report which included electrification of Eastern side, Tunbridge - Hastings - Ashford. Letter 

had been sent to Section Council over this, but at present no plains had been revealed.

The question of Minute 65 being adopted at Ore was discussed by members present at the conclusion it was agreed 

that a letter be sent to A.D.M. Brighton, requesting that Minute 65 be carried out for men at Ore Depot.

Bro. R. Taylor, District Council Rep. gave a report on a Special Meeting which had been convened at Arkwright Road 

on 27th November 1978 over the present unofficial action. He read out a resolution which had been adopted at the 

meeting. It was hoped that a satisfactory conclusion would be reached before January 6th 1979, when more industrial 

action would probably be taken.

Meeting closed 12.30

 Special Meeting January 23rd 1979

Commenced 10.45 close 12.20

Members present Bros. S. Tingley, R. Taylor, D. Roberts, R. Chamberlain, R. Waghorne, E. Spray, W. Arling, 

J. Hoath, A. Thompson, A. Stratton, L. Baldwin & P. Hawkins.

Minutes of last meeting were read, it was proposed by Bro. W. Arling and seconded by Bro. R. Chamberlain. That the 

minutes were read as a true record.

Correspondence was read concerning the present dispute.

After a long and intensive debate, the following resolution was adopted by Ore Branch, to be sent to Head Office.

“That this Branch inform the General Secretary and the E.C. That they are dissatisfied with the handling of this 

dispute and that they are seriously considering withdrawing their support”

This was proposed by Bro. S. Tingley and seconded by Bro. W. Arling.

Meeting closed 12.20