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The Canons Minutes – Electric Light

Minutes of meetings held by the Mitcham Borough Council are available on request from the Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre at Morden Library.

From the minutes of the
General Purposes Committee
October 15, 1946

13. “The Canons”

– Read letter from the Mitcham Athletic Club enquiring whether electric light could be installed in the bathroom, dressing room and stairs of “The Canons,” the use of which had been granted to then.
Resolved, That such electric lighting be installed at the cost of the Council.

Source: Proceedings of the Council and committees, Mitcham Borough Council, Volume 12 1945-46, page 1014

The Canons Minutes – Purchase of Land

Purchase of Land.

Read letter from the Ministry of health stating that as the Minister is satisfied that as the council were committed to the purchase of land adjoining “The Canons” he authorises the council to exercise borrowing powers conferred upon them by the consent of July 23, 1939.

Source: Proceedings of the Council and committees, Mitcham Borough Council, Volume 6 1939 to 1940, page 60

Minutes of meetings held by the Mitcham Borough Council are available on request from the Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre at Morden Library.