Had the ‘dust’ contract (rubbish collection) in 1902:
From the minutes of the
Croydon Rural District Council
Mitcham Parochial Committee
Volume VIII 1902 – 1903
29th April 1902
page 64
3. Dust Removal.
… The tenders received were as follows:- Messrs. Clarkson, £894; Shepherd & Sons, £655; Bell & Son, £494. It was moved by Mr. E.J. Mizen and seconded by Mr. Dendy that the tender of Messrs. Shepherd and Sons be accepted.
From the minutes of the
Croydon Rural District Council
Roads and Buildings Committee
Volume VIII 1902 – 1903
15th May 1902
page 111
2. Deposited Plans. – The Buildings Sub-Committee reported that they had carefully examined al the plans of new streets and buildings deposited since the last meeting, and on their recommendation, it was Resolved:-
(a) That the undermentioned be approved:No. 2132, Shepherd & Sons., Warehouse, Upper Mitcham
Minutes of meetings held by the Croydon Rural District Council are available on request from the Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre at Morden Library.
