Minutes of Vestry meeting held in the Church of the Good Shepherd 9th May 1905.

Present Messrs Brading, McHutcheon, Perry, F. Groves, and Hancock (acting Chairman).

Minutes of last meeting were confirmed on motion of Mr McHutcheon Secd. by Mr. Perry.

Correspondence received from Mr. Nevins re purchasing a Vicarage &c.

Mr. McHutcheon stated that Mrs Nicholls wanted ₤350-0-0 @ 5% per year for her house and 5 acres of land.

Mr. Brading offered to lend the Vestry ₤350-0-0 @ 5% per year for five years, he would lend ₤50-0-0 at once, the balance about October 1905.

Propd. Mr. McHutcheon Secd. Mr. Perry that the meeting adjourn to further notice to fully discuss Mr. Brading's offer.  (Carried)

Mr. McHutcheon undertook to write Mrs Nicholls re price of her property and it was decided to meet again after her reply is received.

Read & confirmed
23/6/05
Albert Thos. Hancock
Acting Chairman

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