Puslinch Township Council

Minutes of Council Meetings

January 1940 ─ December 1942.

Municipality of Puslinch January 8th 1940. The inaugural meeting of the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch was held in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 11 o’ clock a.m., as per statute. All of the members were present, Donald A. Stewart, as Reeve, and George McGill, Robert T. Amos, Daniel Hesketh, and Albert McWilliams, as Councillors. After subscribing to the statutory “Declaration of Office”, these gentlemen were declared the duly constituted Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for the year 1940.
1.	A request for a grant from the Salvation Army, in aid of its Rescue Home in Hamilton, was placed before the Council, and it was moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by George McGill, that the Salvation Army receive the usual grant of $10.00.
2.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Relief Officer’s salary be reduced to $125.00 and that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a bylaw to that effect.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the Clerk be instructed to take applications for a Tax Collector for the Township of Puslinch, duties to commence March 1st, applications to be in by February 3rd 1940.

4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Clerk be hereby instructed to order 10 copies of the Municipal World, to be sent to the members of the Council and Officials, and also to apply for tenders on 4 cords of hardwood and 1 cord of cedar, as per tenders of previous years.
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that we purchase 4,000 feet of snow fence, at 6¼ cents per foot, and 280 posts, at 35 cents per post, from the Roofers Supply Company, Toronto.
6.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that W. H. Whyte be instructed to return the Collector’s Roll to the auditors, after which, it will be placed in the care of the Treasurer.
7.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the Collector be instructed to strike off his Roll the taxes listed below as uncollectible.
		Tax	Penalty		Total
	George Robertson, dog tax	$2.00	$.16		$2.16
	Oliver Monkhouse, dog tax	$2.00	$.16		$2.16
	Percy Purdy, business tax	$2.88	$.32		$3.20
	Stanley Woolsey, dog tax	$2.00	$.16		$2.16
	C. M. Patmore	$6.00	$.84		$6.84
	Tony Patullo	$4.00	$.44		$4.44
	and as the amounts listed below are a charge against the Collector and show on the Collector’s Roll as uncollected, and as the said amounts have been collected by other means, we hereby authorize and instruct the Tax Collector to mark the said amounts as paid, that is to say:
	George McCurdy, Lot 26, Rear of Conc. 8, paid to Twp. Treasurer			$286.02
	Calvin Evans, paid to Hespeler Bank			$80.70

8.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, appointing a member of the local Board of Health for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
9.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the bylaw, appointing a member of the local Board of Health of the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
10.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that a bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer to borrow the sum of $28,000 from the Bank of Toronto, Morriston, and/or the Dominion Bank, Guelph, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
11.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and the Treasurer to borrow the sum of $28,000, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
12.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, appointing municipal auditors, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
13.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, appointing municipal auditors, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
14.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that a bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer, for the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

15.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
16.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Geo. Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker	$15.00
	Fred Roszell, fire insurance on Morriston sheds	$1.00
	Municipal World Ltd., office supplies	$1.69
	J. L. Hugson, Treasurer of West Garafraxa, county educational adjustments	$57.32
	Donald Smith, 3 sheep killed and 4 injured, by dogs	$54.00
	John Allardyce, 1 sheep injured by dogs	$5.00
	Fred Roszell, valuating sheep killed by dogs	$3.95
	Alex Ord, report to Public School Inspector	$3.00
	Alex Ord, completing old age applications, 1939	$25.00
	Joseph Hart, 1 sheep injured by dogs	$7.00
	Alex Tawse, valuating sheep injured by dogs	$1.85
	R. J. Scott, Secretary, MacDonald Consolidated School, for 4 pupils attending 9th and 10th grades	$158.30
	W. H. Whyte, rent of rooms for collecting taxes	$4.40
	John A. Tawse, for enforcing Game & Fisheries Act	$7.00
	Jas. C. Faskens, Treasurer’s bond, 1940	$40.00
	The Salvation Army, grant	$10.00
	Guelph Printing Services, 200 copies of financial statement	$55.08
	L. J. Philpott, relief for E. Haynes, December	$13.50

	A. J. Huether, wood for E. Haynes, December	$8.25
	A. J. Huether, wood for A. Pharaoh, December	$8.25
	A. J. Huether, wood for Richard Purchem(?)	$8.25
	G. A. Lewis, relief for F. Hamilton	$6.60
	W. H. Whyte, relief for Mrs. Wood	$15.00
	W. H. Whyte, relief for W. Swartzenburger	$10.50
	City of Guelph, relief for C. Pharaoh, May	$8.25
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer, fees & postage	$8.25
	C. T. Cooke, refund of dog tax	$2.00
	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 1
	Jno. A. McPherson, Superintendent’s salary	$45.83
	Jno. A. McPherson, stamps & envelopes	$.35
	C. M. MacDonald, 300 pounds of salt	$2.10
	L. C. Greir, trucking posts & salt	$4.00
	Harry Hanlon, pay sheet	$12.50
	Arch. Stanley, 13 yards of gravel at 15 cents per yard	$1.95
	Chas. Maltby, pay sheet	$3.60
	P. A. Snider, Waterloo-Puslinch Townline account	$105.50
17.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday February 5th 1940 A.D., at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Tawse ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch February 5th 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Daniel J. Hesketh and Albert McWilliams. Notices of the annual meetings of the Good Roads Association and the Association of Rural Municipalities Convention were received and read before Council. It was decided not to send delegates or to join the associations this year.
1.	The tenders to supply wood for the Township Hall were opened, and as Gordon McAllister was the only tender for hardwood and John A. Ord the only tender for cedar, it was moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the tender of Gordon McAllister for 4 cords of hardwood or beech for the Township Hall, at $8.75 per cord, and that the tender of John A. Ord for 1 cord of cedar, at $7.00 per cord, be accepted, all wood to be cut and delivered as per tender.
2.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Clerk notify W. H. Whyte, by registered letter, that his services as Tax Collector for this Township terminate on February 29th 1940.
3.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the auditors be hereby instructed to post the 1939 Collector’s Roll to date.

4.	Applications for Tax Collector were opened and after seriously considering each application, it was moved by George McGill, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that Thomas S. Doyle be appointed to the position of tax Collector for the Township of Puslinch and that the Clerk be hereby instructed to prepare a bylaw to that effect.
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, appointing a Weed and Threshing Machine Inspector, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the bylaw, appointing a Weed and Threshing Machine Inspector, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
7.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, providing for the total 1940 expenditure on roads in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
8.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, providing for the total 1940 expenditure on roads in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
9.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, adjusting the salary of the Relief Officer, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
10.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, adjusting the salary of the Relief Officer, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

11.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Guelph Township, county educational adjustment fees, 1937 (or 1939)	$125.98
	Municipal World, 9 subscriptions, bylaw record, & other supplies	$21.80
	W. Alex Nicoll, attending Division Court	$4.00
	Whillier & Company, 148 Danforth Avenue, Assessor’s supplies	$28.14
	Toronto Stamp & Stencil Works, dog tags	$11.54
	Hydro Electric Power Commission, lights for Township Hall	$5.70
	John A. Tawse, enforcement of Game & Fisheries Act	$9.00
	Jeffreys & Spence, employer’s liability insurance	$105.00
	County of Wellington, 27 days interest at 6%	$63.72
	C. M. MacDonald, stamps for Assessor	$5.10
	Town of Bronte, relief to C. Weiland, January	$6.85
	City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, January	$12.43
	Mrs. W. H. Whyte, relief to Mrs. Wood, January	$15.00
	L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes, January	$12.54
	C. M. MacDonald, relief to R. Parchem, January	$20.90
	Mrs. Geo. Lewis, relief to F. Hamilton, January	$8.75
	Mrs. Geo. Lewis, Caretaker’s supplies	$2.30
	A. J. Huether, wood for R. Parchem	$8.25
	A. J. Huether, wood for A. Pharaoh	$8.25
	A. J. Huether, wood for E. Haynes	$8.25

Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 2
Jno. A. McPherson, Superintendent’s salary	$45.83
Jno. A. McPherson, postage	$.25
Oliver Hume, pay sheet	$1.88
Gordon Fitton, pay sheet	$.79
Gordon McLean, pay sheet	$1.75
Jas. D. McLean, pay sheet	$1.58
Chester Schultz, pay sheet	$13.85
Norman Nicoll, pay sheet	$1.13
Geo. W. Paddock, pay sheet	$5.00
Walter Brubacher, pay sheet	$1.35
Mat Scott, pay sheet	$1.80
Fred Paddock, pay sheet	$1.80
Chas. Scott, pay sheet	$1.80
Richard McMillan, pay sheet	$1.80
Fred Frosch, pay sheet	$4.05
Alfred Ibel, pay sheet	$1.35
Dan Quinnell, pay sheet	$.90
Clarence Mast, pay sheet	$.90
Jno. Smith, pay sheet	$1.47
Delmer Smith, pay sheet	$2.03
D. M. McPherson, pay sheet	$2.14

Robt. Barnett, snow plowing, 80 hours at $2.00 per hour	$160.00
Roy Carter, pay sheet	$8.10
David Hume, pay sheet	$6.74
Alex Black, pay sheet	$.90
Gordon Fitton, pay sheet	$1.01
R. H. Smith, pay sheet	$.90
Walter Boreham, pay sheet	$5.16
Harry Turner, pay sheet	$5.73
Ivan Tolton, pay sheet	$5.84
Fred Lamb, pay sheet	$1.01
C. Cunnington, pay sheet	$14.75
Geo. Cunnington, pay sheet	$5.40
Wm. Bolger, pay sheet	$5.40
J. H. Allardyce, pay sheet	$5.40
Wm. Hewer, pay sheet	$.90
Gordon McKay, pay sheet	$3.20
Wm. Ross, pay sheet	$.90
Fred Paddock, pay sheet	$3.38
David Paddock, pay sheet	$2.03
Fenton Jackson, pay sheet	$3.83
C. M. MacDonald, wire for snow fence	$2.04
Jas. Porteous, pay sheet	$3.20

	Mike French, pay sheet	$4.73
	Joe Heany (or Haney), pay sheet	$3.15
	Frank Byrne, pay sheet	$7.20
	Joe Lynch, pay sheet	$5.41
	Thos. Lynch, pay sheet	$.45
	Chas. Maltby, pay sheet	$.68
	Fred Broeckel, pay sheet	$1.13
	Henry Broeckel, pay sheet	$1.13
	Jas. C. Faskens, balance of employees’ compensation policy, 1939	$71.90
12.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday March 4th 1940, at 1: 30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch February 21st 1940 A.D. Special Session A special meeting of the Municipal Council was called by the Reeve for the purpose of receiving the report of the auditors, and for other business. In the annual report of the auditors a deficit of $6273.85 was shown in the deposits of the Tax Collector, W. H. Whyte, during 1939. The auditors also stated that they had sent verification notices to all of those in arrears of taxes and until such time as the tax payers had an opportunity to verify the statements, as sent, the amount of the shortage could not be definitely stated.
1.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Bank of Toronto, Morriston, and the Dominion Bank, Guelph, be hereby instructed to transfer from the tax accounts to the general accounts, at the end of each month, all monies deposited to the credit of the said tax account.
2.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the Clerk be instructed to procure a tax arrear ledger for the Tax Collector and that it be kept posted up to date.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that Messrs. Jeffrey & Spence be instructed to prepare a bond for Thomas Doyle, our new Tax Collector, and that it be for $10,000.00.
	The meeting then adjourned.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch February 22nd 1940 A.D. Special Session W. H. Whyte, former Tax Collector, having surrendered to the Provincial Police, a meeting was called by the Reeve, today, at 2:30 p.m., in the auditor’s office, Guelph, to decide on what action should be taken in regard to the shortage in the deposits of the said Collector. All of the members were present, the Reeve presiding.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, and unanimously, endorsed, and a copy handed to P. C. Seiberts, Provincial Police, that our former Tax Collector, W. H. Whyte, arraigned in Police Court, this 22nd day of February, on a charge of vagrancy, and remanded, be now charged with embezzlement of township funds, and that he be dealt with on this charge as the Crown may see fit.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch

March 4th 1940 A.D.

The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the two special meetings were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill.

A circular from the Department of Municipal Affairs, informing the Council that the provincial subsidy to municipalities in 1940 will be one mill on the rateable assessments, was read.

A list of lands liable to be sold at the 1940 Tax Sale was laid before the Council. They are as follows: Rear Lot 28, Concession 10 ─ 97½ acres, Back Street, Morriston, Lots 40, 41, & 42 ─ 60 acres.

An account, in the amount of $46.20 against the township, covering the tuition of pupils from Puslinch who attended fifth classes at the Hespeler Public Schools during 1939, was read. The Clerk was instructed to forward this account to the county for payment.

A letter from the Department of Agriculture, Arthur, rē warble fly control, was read. It was decided to supply no powder for the farmers this year.

1.	The auditors completed their report for the year 1939. The shortage in the Collector’s statements amounted to $5622.17. Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the auditors’ report, as presented, be adopted.
2.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the bonds of the municipal officials and all insurance policies be placed in the township safe and in the care of the Clerk.
3.	The Clerk reported that the receipts, derived from the sale of special hunting licenses during the season 1939-1940, amounted to $235.75, and that this amount had been deposited with the Treasurer. Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Clerk receive a commission of 10% of all sales for looking after the sale of special hunting licenses during the 1939-1940 season.
4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that a bylaw, appointing a Tax Collector for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, appointing a Tax Collector for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, appointing Poundkeepers, Fence-Viewers, and Livestock Valuators, for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

7.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the bylaw, appointing Poundkeepers, Fence-Viewers, and Livestock Valuators, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
8.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for tenders for crushing and delivering 5,000 cubic yards, or more, of crushed gravel and the delivery of 1,000 cubic yards of quarry chips, and also for maintenance and construction work on the roads of the Township of Puslinch, the contractor to furnish gravel crushed to ½ inch and a $50.00 marked cheque on each contract. All work done and gravel delivered must be satisfactory to the Road Superintendent. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
9.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Wallace Printing Company, auditors’ supplies	$9.91
	Provincial Treasurer, Dept. of Health, insulin for H. A. Little	$.98
	John Patterson, 2 sheep killed, 2 sheep injured by dogs	$34.00
	Alex Ord, registering births, marriages, & deaths for 1939	$10.75
	Fred Roszell, valuating Patterson & Smith sheep	$3.80
	John A. Wilkinson, auditor’s fees	$198.14
	J. G. A. McEwen, auditor’s fees	$171.80
	John Tawse, investigation rē sheep killed by dogs	$3.10
	Wm. Smith, 4 sheep killed & 5 injured by dogs	$97.00
	McCall’s Groceteria, relief to R. Hewitt	$12.00
	C. M. MacDonald, relief to R. Parchem	$16.50
	A. Mulloch, Treasurer of East Flamboro, relief to F. Marcy	$2.35

A. J. Huether, wood to A. Pharaoh	$10.50
A. J. Huether, wood to R. Parchem	$8.40
A. J. Huether, wood to E. Haynes	$8.25
Mrs. Geo. Lewis, relief to F. Hamilton	$6.00
L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes	$12.73
Mrs. Ann M. Whyte, relief to Mrs. Wood	$15.00
Alex Ord, for issuing special hunting licenses, 1939-40	$23.00
Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 3
Jno. A. McPherson, Superintendent’s salary	$50.00
Jno. A. McPherson, phone	$.88
Clarence Cunnington, pay sheet	$26.00
Gordon McKay, pay sheet	$11.70
Wm. Bolger, pay sheet	$11.25
David Paddock, pay sheet	$3.38
Geo. Cunnington, pay sheet	$10.13
Jas. McCaig, pay sheet	$4.28
Fred Paddock, pay sheet	$.90
Martin Paddock, pay sheet	$.90
William Ross, pay sheet	$1.35
William Hewer, pay sheet	$.90
Mrs. J. O. McCarthy	$.45
Jas. Aikens, pay sheet	$1.58
Robert Reeve, pay sheet	$.90
Ford Tremain, pay sheet	$.90
John Clark, pay sheet	$3.13
Geo. W. Paddock, pay sheet	$3.50

	Matthew Scott, pay sheet	$3.15
	Stewart Hume, pay sheet	$1.43
	Chester Schultz, pay sheet	$7.25
	Gordon Fielding, pay sheet	$2.25
	Jas. Darby, pay sheet	$10.00
	Frank Byrne, pay sheet	$4.00
	Joe Lynch, pay sheet	$5.40
	Geo. Cunnington, pay sheet	$.45
	Frank Phalen, pay sheet	$3.04
	Clarence Lester, pay sheet	$3.94
	Frank McGarr, pay sheet	$3.94
	Thos. Lynch, pay sheet	$1.80
	Wm. Galbraith, pay sheet	$1.35
	Harold McGarr, pay sheet	$2.14
	Patrick McGarr, pay sheet	$3.84
	Richard Hewitt, pay sheet	$2.14
	Robt. B. Barnett, snow plow, 95 hours at $2.00 per hour	$190.00
	David Quinnell, for calcium chloride	$3.50
Mr. Spence, local representative of the company bonding our Tax Collector, was present. He was further advised of the shortage in the Collector’s statements. He intimated that the company would immediately check the statements of the local auditors and that restitution would likely be made as soon as the shortage was confirmed by the company.
10.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday April 1st, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk & Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch April 1st 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill. An application was received from the Bell Telephone Company of Canada to rebuild its lines on certain roads in the Township of Puslinch, subject to the supervision of our local Road Superintendent. The Clerk was authorized to sign approval to the said application.

1.

The gravel tenders were opened, and after careful consideration, it was moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that W. R. Greenley, of Harriston, be awarded the contract for crushing and delivering 5,000 cubic yards, or more, of gravel, at 50 cents per yard, for ½ inch crushing, and that D. M. Stewart, of Morriston, be awarded the contract for delivering 1,000 cubic yards of quarry chips, at 20 cents per yard, all prices subject to a 4-mile haul, 8 cents per yard per mile to be allowed over the 4-mile haul, contracts being subject to the approval of the Department of Highways.

2.	The tenders on construction and maintenance were also opened, but as some of the contractors did not appear to understand the contracts fully, it was moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that none of the tenders received be accepted, and that the Clerk be hereby instructed to advertise for separate tenders, first on construction, and secondly, on maintenance. Contractors must supply all machinery power, and the men necessary to operate the same efficiently; contractors are to state in their tenders the horse-power and whether wheel or caterpillar type tractor, and also what types of graders, scrapers, and other machinery will be used, otherwise their tenders cannot be considered.
3.	Tenders were received on our public liability insurance on township roads. It was moved by Geo. McGill, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the public liability insurance on township roads be taken out with Jeffrey & Spence at a premium rate of $178.25.
4.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Daniel Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Wallace Printing Company, 500 bank deposit sheets & 500 envelopes ($5.40 + $2.70)	$8.10
	Municipal World, supplies for Tax Collector	$29.5
	Welch Coal Company, 1 ton of coal for Township Hall	$13.00
	W. Alex Nicoll, attending Division Court	$4.00
	Guelph Mercury, advertising gravel tenders (transferred to road accounts, May 6th 1940)	$14.70
	Geo. A. Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker, & supplies	$17.00
	A. E. Mullock, Treasurer of East Flamboro, relief for F. Marcy, March	$1.15

A. Pattinison(?), Treasurer of Trafalgar Township, relief for C. Weiland, January, Feb., & March	$12.85
City of Guelph, relief for P. Doyle, December 1939	$10.05
C. M. MacDonald, relief for R. Parchem, March	$14.00
Dominion Stores, Sullivan Street, Toronto, relief for Chas. Maltby, March	$4.75
Geo. Lewis, relief for Fred Hamilton, March	$6.12
Chas. Barber, 4 months rent for E. Haynes, Dec. 1st – April 1st	$20.00
A. J. Huether, wood for Parchem & Haynes, March	$18.00
L. J. Philpott, relief for E. Haynes, March	$14.47
Mrs. Ann M. Whyte, relief for Mrs. Wood, March	$15.00
Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer, fees for Jan., Feb., March	$4.75
Workmen’s Compensation Board, administration expenses rē Michael Spruhan	$65.00
Jeffrey & Spence, Collector’s bond	$75.00
Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 4
Jno. A. McPherson, Road Superintendent’s salary	$50.00
Jno. A. McPherson, postage	$.25
Roofers Supply Company, 4,000 feet of snow fence, 280 posts	$380.48
Chester Schultz, pay sheet	$10.25
Alf Turner, pay sheet	$20.80
Stirton McNaughton, pay sheet	$1.13
Thos. Priest, pay sheet	$1.80
Stewart Hume, pay sheet	$.75
Orme Sherwood, pay sheet	$.68

O. Monkhouse, pay sheet	$1.80
A. Leachman, pay sheet	$1.80
Oliver Hume, pay sheet	$2.48
Wm. Hume, pay sheet	$9.00
Roy Carter, pay sheet	$20.00
David Hume, pay sheet	$20.25
Douglas Orme, pay sheet	$14.06
Harry Turner, pay sheet	$19.35
Edward Lamb, pay sheet	$7.65
Hulbert McPherson, pay sheet	$6.98
Ivan Tolton, pay sheet	$3.60
Gordon Fitton, pay sheet	$3.60
Arthur Millar, pay sheet	$.79
Raymond Tarzwell, pay sheet	$.79
Gordon McLean, pay sheet	$2.63
Peter M. McLean, pay sheet	$1.92
C. Cunnington, pay sheet	$21.90
Geo. Cunnington, pay sheet	$1.80
David Paddock, pay sheet	$7.43
Gordon McKay, pay sheet	$6.19
Fred Paddock, pay sheet	$6.53
Jas. McCaig, pay sheet	$1.80
Frank Lake, pay sheet	$1.80
Edward Lake, pay sheet	$1.80
Wm. Bolger, pay sheet	$2.25
Jno. Cunnington, pay sheet	$1.35

Robt. Kennedy, pay sheet	$.80
Edward Scott, pay sheet	$6.08
McMillan Elliot, pay sheet	$5.18
Chas. Cook, pay sheet	$1.13
Wesley Winer, pay sheet	$2.36
Fred Mast, pay sheet	$1.58
Jas. Scott, pay sheet	$2.25
Alex Martin, pay sheet	$4.00
Robt. Hanning, pay sheet	$4.00
F. P. Crawley, pay sheet	$7.20
Donald McMillan, pay sheet	$2.03
Frank McGarr, pay sheet	$6.30
Pat, McGarr, pay sheet	$7.43
Fred E. Beckett, pay sheet	$11.70
Frank Byrne, pay sheet	$12.98
Joe Lynch, pay sheet	$6.98
Thos. Lynch, pay sheet	$9.23
Fred Broeckel, pay sheet	$7.88
Henry Broeckel, pay sheet	$5.40
John Blackstone, pay sheet	$3.38
John Clark, pay sheet	$1.58
A. Pentelow, pay sheet	$1.35
Henry Ibell, pay sheet	$2.70
Dan Quinnell, pay sheet	$5.40
Mat Scott, pay sheet	$3.59
Geo. W. Paddock, pay sheet	$7.80

	Richard McMillan, pay sheet	$8.77
	Chas. Scott, pay sheet	$5.82
	Claude Frosch, pay sheet	$4.50
	Fred Frosch, pay sheet	$1.80
	Walter Brubacher, pay sheet	$3.88
	Malcolm McMillan, pay sheet	$6.21
	Martin Paddock, pay sheet	$9.58
	Joe Smith, pay sheet	$3.60
	Robt. B. Barnett, 159½ hours, snow plow, at $2.00 per hour	$319.00
5.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet in Special Session on April 22nd 1940, at 8 p.m., and on Monday May 6th 1940, at 1:30 p.m. as a regular meeting.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch April 22nd 1940 A.D. A special meeting of the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch was held in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, tonight, at 8 o’ clock, pursuant to the adjournment of the last meeting. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Stewart presiding.
1.	Tenders on construction and maintenance work on the roads in the Township of Puslinch were opened, an after due consideration had been given to each tender, it was moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the contract for construction and maintenance work on the roads in the Township of Puslinch be awarded to A. C. Turner, at the rate of $2.35 and $2.25 per hour, respectively.
	Council then adjourned.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 6th 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McGill and Amos.
1.	A request, in writing, from L. Stevenson, President, Humane Society, for a grant in aid of the Guelph & Wellington County Humane Society, was received. It was moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that this Council grant $15.00 to the Guelph & Wellington County Humane Society.
2.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Treasurer be instructed to advance Thos. S. Doyle, Tax Collector, $35.00 of his salary.
3.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a bylaw appointing auditors for 1940.
4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that this Council grant a bonus of 22½ cents per rod for the erection of woven wire fence on the roadside, subject to the approval of the Council as to where it is erected, said fence to be eight wires high.

5.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, adjusting the salary of the Road Superintendent, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by George McGill, that the bylaw, adjusting the salary of the Road Superintendent, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
It was decided to make arrangements with the adjoining townships to inspect the boundary lines on Thursday May 16th. The Reeve was also advised to make arrangements with A. N. Fellows, District Engineer, to inspect the township roads at an early date.
7.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	John A. Ord, cedar for Township Hall	$7.40
	G. McLean, stamps & ink for Clerk	$3.75
	Donald McDonald, 1 sheep killed by dogs	$12.00
	D. J. McLean, valuating McDonald sheep	$1.70
	C. Anderson & Company, supplies for Tax Collector	$4.20
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, lights for Township Hall	$6.10

Thos. S. Doyle, advance on Collector’s salary	$35.00
L. Stevenson, President Guelph & Wellington County Humane Society, grant	$15.00
Dominion Stores, 101 York St., London, relief to Chas. Maltby, April	$9.50
Spegel’s Store, Guelph, clothes for Chas. Maltby, April	$7.63
M. F. Gray, fuel for Chas. Maltby, March	$5.75
McCall’s Groceteria, relief for R. Hewitt, March & April	$27.00
A. C. Mullock, Clerk, East Flamboro, relief for F. Marcy, April	$2.44
City of Guelph, relief for P. Doyle, March & April	$22.04
City of Guelph, relief for Mrs. Trents (or Trento), April	$4.73
L. J. Philpott, relief for E. Haynes, April	$14.75
Mrs. Ann Whyte, relief for Mrs. Wood, April	$15.00
Geo. Lewis, relief for F. Hamilton, April	$7.54
A. J. Huether, wood for A. Pharaoh & E. Haynes	$16.50

	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 5
	Payroll No. 5, April 1st ─ 30th	$546.53
	Jno. A. McPherson, phone	$.57
	Jno. A. McPherson, expenses to conference	$5.00
	Canada Ingot Iron Company, grader blade	$8.54
	Jas. W. Moffat, Treasurer, Nassagaweya Township, snow plow account, 88 hours at $3.00 per hour	$264.00
	Jas. W. Moffat, Treasurer, Nassagaweya Township, steel rope	$4.00
	Robt. B. Barnett, 66 hours snow ploughing	$132.00
	A. J. Huether, Police Village Morriston	$2.00
	Lydia Fahrner, Police Village Morriston, tile	$4.00
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising road work	$8.80
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising road work	$14.70
8.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday June 3rd 1940, at 10 o’ clock a.m., as a Court of Revision, and at 1:30 p.m., for general business.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch

June 3rd 1940 A.D.

Court of Revision

The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met as a Court of Revision of the Assessment Roll in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 10 o’ clock a.m. The members were all in attendance and after subscribing to the necessary declaration, the Council was declared a duly constituted Court of Revision, to hear and determine appeals against the 1940 Assessment Roll.

As there were no appeals before the Court, it was moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the 1940 Assessment Roll, as returned, be confirmed.

(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk

Municipality of Puslinch June 3rd 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill. A letter was read from the Department of Highways, approving of all contracts let by the Council. Mr. Duncan McLean tendered his resignation as Assessor of the Township of Puslinch, such resignation to take effect on the 1st day of December 1940.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by George McGill, that the resignation of Duncan McLean as Assessor be accepted and that a letter of appreciation for his services during the past 17 years be sent to him from this Council.
While on inspection of the township roads in the company of the District Engineer, a very strong objection was raised to the unsightly appearance caused by persons dumping stones or other refuge on the roadsides.

2.	As a result of this objection, the following resolution was moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise in the Guelph Mercury, that persons found dumping stones or other refuse on the roads of the Township of Puslinch or removing soil from the same, without the permission of the Road Superintendent, shall be prosecuted by order of the Municipal Council.
3.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that this Council authorize the purchase of 16 “load limit” signs to be placed at the approaches to bridges, which are in a weakened condition.
The Tax Collector reported that tax collections during April and May amounted to $1983.94
4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Alex Stewart Ltd., supplies for Board of Health	$23.00
	Provincial Treasurer, Department of Health, insulin for H. A. Little	$.98
	Fred Roszell, Secretary, Puslinch Fire Insurance Company, premium on Policy No. 761	$8.55
	Hungerford & Gamble, legal advice	$3.00
	Harry Hanlon, 1 sheep injured by dogs	$5.00
	H. H. Harding, valuating Hanlon sheep	$1.90
	Duncan McLean, stamps et cetera	$3.00
	Duncan McLean, Assessor’s salary	$225.00

	Guelph Printing Service, 500 envelopes for Assessor	$2.80
	Mrs. G. Lewis, relief to F. Hamilton, May	$6.00
	L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes, May	$12.83
	Dominion Stores, London, relief to Chas. Maltby, May	$4.78
	P. Snider, Clerk, Township of Waterloo, relief to Bernard Haigy, May	$7.71
	C. M. MacDonald, relief to R. Parchem, April	$23.25
	Mrs. Ann M. Whyte, relief to Miss Rodger, May	$15.00
	Frank Byrne, reward for killing dog injuring sheep	$5.00
	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 6
	Pay Roll, May 1st to 31st	$127.78
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Tuesday July 2nd 1940, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch July 2nd 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’ clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Daniel J. Hesketh and Albert McWilliams. The Tax Collector reported that the taxes were coming in very slowly.
1.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Municipal World, Collector’s roll & supplies	$6.73
	Jeffrey & Spence, renewal premium on road liability insurance	$177.92
	H. H. Harding, valuating H. Hanlon’s lamb	$1.90
	Wm. Tolton, valuating A. Byrne’s sheep	$1.90
	Geo. Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker	$15.00
	Alex Ord, 6 months’ salary as Clerk	$137.50
	Erwin Steffler, reward for killing dog	$5.00
	Gordon McAllister, 4 cords of hardwood for Township Hall	$35.00
	Arthur F. Byrne, 1 sheep killed by dogs	$12.00
	H. Hanlon, 1 lamb injured by dogs	$6.00
	City of Guelph, relief to Jean Billings, May, 20% of $7.00	$1.40
	A. C. Mullock, Township of East Flamboro, relief for F. Marcy, 20% of $11.70	$2.35

	L. J. Philpott, relief for E. Haynes, June	$14.53
	A. J. Huether, wood for E. Haynes	$8.25
	Ann M. Whyte, relief for Violet Rodgers, June	$15.00
	Mrs. Geo. Lewis, relief for F. Hamilton, June	$6.43
	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 7
	Payroll No. 7, June 1st to 30th	$318.18
	Jno. A. McPherson, phone & ticket punch	$1.35
	C. M. MacDonald, 30 pounds of spikes for bridges	$1.50
	Clarence Cunnington, timber & nails	$2.15
	Alf Turner, 107 hours maintenance at $2.25 per hour & 174 hours construction at $2.35	$649.65
	W. R. Greenley, 2034 yards of gravel, at 50 cents per yard	$1017.00
2.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday August 5th 1940, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch July 30th 1940 A.D. Special Session A special session of the Municipal Council was held in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, this evening, in conjunction with the Volunteer Civil Home Guard.
1.	It was moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that this Council authorize the Volunteer Civil Home Guard of Puslinch Township permission to use the Township Hall and grounds free of charge, and also be responsible for incidental advertising, postage, etc., in connection with the same.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch August 5th 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, this evening, at 8 o’ clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the special meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McGill and Amos. William Kerr, President of the Puslinch Agricultural Society, was present. A request was made by him for the usual grant in aid of the society.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Agricultural Society receive the usual grant of seventy-five dollars, providing the show is held.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, lights for Township Hall	$5.43
	Guelph Printing Service, 600 stamped envelopes for the Treasurer	$20.18
	L. J. Philpott, relief for E. Haynes, July	$16.21
	Dominion Stores, relief for Chas. Maltby, July	$9.50
	Wm. Smith, 2 lambs killed & 16 sheep & lambs injured	$134.00
	City of Guelph, relief to Mrs. Jean Billings	$2.53
	Canada Bread, relief to Chas. Maltby	$1.50
	Ann M. Whyte, relief to Mrs. Hume	$15.00
	Mrs. G. Lewis, relief to F. Hamilton	$11.87

	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 8
	W. R. Greenley, crushing & delivering gravel	$500.00
	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 9
	Payroll No. 8, July 1st to 31st	$272.46
	Roofers’ Supply Company, 2 18-foot by 24-inch culverts	$123.45
	Canada Culvert Company, 1 24-foot by 12-inch culvert	$30.24
	Bond hardware Company, 8 bags of cement	$4.80
	T. E. Thomas, 2527 feet of plank & timber, at 45 cents per foot	$113.71
	Jno. A. McPherson, 25 pounds of spikes, at 7 cents per pound	$1.75
	W. R. Greenley, balance for crushing & delivering 2280 yards of gravel, at 50 cents per yard, plus mileage	$697.92
	Alf Turner, 254½ hours construction, at $2.35 per hour	$598.07
	A. McEdwards, work on bridges	$10.20
3.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Tuesday September 3rd, at 8 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch September 3rd 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’ clock p.m. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. McGill and Hesketh. An application from S. B. Stothers, Secretary of the Wellington County Ploughmen’s Association, for a grant, was placed before the Council.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Wellington County Ploughmen’s Association receive the usual grant of $10.00
2.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes, for the year 1940 A.D., be now introduced and read a first and second time.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes, for the year 1940 A.D., be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
4.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, appointing municipal auditors for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, appointing municipal auditors for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
The Tax Collector was instructed to return his roll to the auditor to have arrears of taxes posted in the ledger.
6.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the application of Alex Ord for hydro-electric power service be accepted and that the Reeve be hereby instructed to sign the said application for the Corporation.
7.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising Court of Revision & notices rē Civil Guard	$4.40
	Donald Ramsay, 1 lamb killed by dogs	$7.00
	Fred Roszell, 6 lambs killed by dogs	$45.00
	G. W. Paddock, valuating Ramsay & Roszell lambs	$5.50
	Fred Roszell, valuating Smith & McKay sheep	$3.50
	Calvin McKay, 1 sheep killed by dogs	$12.00
	Donald Ramsay, destroying 2 dogs killing sheep	$10.00
	L. Greer, 50 steel tanks for culverts, at 70 cents per culvert	$35.00
	Guelph Printing Service, printing 500 cheques	$2.43
	A. C. Mullock, Treasurer, East Flamboro, relief for F. Marcy, 20%, May	$2.41
	L. J. Philpott, relief for E. Haynes, August	$15.50

	A. J. Huether, wood to E. Haynes, July	$8.25
	Mrs. Ann Whyte, relief for Mrs. Wood, August	$15.00
	Leaman Print Shop, 200 copies of the voters list	$45.00
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer fees, May & June	$3.00
	Thos S. Doyle, balance of 6 months’ salary	$77.50
	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 10
	Payroll No. 9, August 1st to 31st	$117.65
	W. R. Greenly, crushing & delivering 604 yards of gravel, at 50 cents per yard plus mileage	$318.32
	Alfred Turner, 248 hours construction, at $2.35 per hour, plus 33 hours maintenance, at $2.25 per hour	$657.05
	Jno. A. McPherson, postage	$.25
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising	$6.30
8.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday October 7th 1940, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch October 7th 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m., with Councillor Robt. T. Amos absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill.
1.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that this Council pay a bonus of 2% to the Tax Collector for all outstanding taxes that he actually collects in the year 1940.
2.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Junior Farmers Club receive the use of the Township Hall free of rent when the proceeds of their concerts or dances are used for patriotic purposes.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Collector be instructed to supply all banks collecting Puslinch Township taxes with standard township receipt books, with the request that they complete a receipt in duplicate to every taxpayer who presents a tax notice for payment.
4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Reeve and the Collector be a committee to investigate the title of the south part of Lot 2, Concession 1, and also to determine what action should be taken in reference to the arrears on the property, and report to the Council at the November session.

5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Puslinch Agricultural Society, D. A. Stewart, Secretary, grant	$75.00
	Wellington County Ploughmen’s Association grant	$10.00
	Geo. Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker, $15.00, & supplies, $5.20	$20.20
	Wallace Printing Company, 500 envelopes	$4.86
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising 1st posting of voters lists	$3.00
	G. McLean, postage on voters lists	$2.64
	Provincial Treasurer, Department of Health, insulin for H. A. Little	$1.01
	Cecil Wigood, 1 lamb killed & 1 sheep injured by dogs	$11.00
	Carl Ross, 1 lamb killed by dogs	$6.00
	Fred Roszell, valuating Wigood & Ross lambs	$3.30
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer fees	$5.05
	C. Weeks, stationery & advertising rē Civil Home Guard	$3.45
	John A. Wilkinson, searching Registry Office & compiling statement	$.75

	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 11
	Payroll No. 11, September 1st to 30th	$143.09
	Jno. A. McPherson, phone & envelopes	$.95
	A. J. Huether, guard rail on culvert, Morr. Road	$4.00
	A. C. Turner, 178 hours construction at $2.35 per hour	$418.30
	D. M. Stewart, delivering 910 yards of quarry chips, at 20 cents per yard, plus mileage	$278.80
	King Calcium Products, for cement tile	$64.58
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday November 4th 1940, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch November 4th 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill.
1.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for nominating a Reeve and Council and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1941, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
2.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for nominating a Reeve and Council and to appoint Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks, for the year 1941, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, with respect to the erection of wire fences and allowances thereof along the roads of the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, with respect to the erection of wire fences and allowances thereof along the roads of the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

5.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that a bylaw, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Corporation of the Township of Guelph, dated the 1st day of November 1940, covering the “deviated boundary road allowance” between the said townships, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Corporation of the Township of Guelph, dated the 1st day of November 1940, covering the “deviated boundary road allowance” between the said townships, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
7.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Clerk be hereby instructed to advertise for applications for the position of Assessor in the Township of Puslinch.
8.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Donald A. Stewart, selecting jurors for 1941	$4.00
	Alex Ord, selecting jurors for 1941	$4.00
	Duncan McLean, selecting jurors for 1941	$4.00
	Donald Stewart, remuneration as Reeve, 1940	$100.00
	George McGill, remuneration as Councillor, 1940	$90.00
	Robt. T. Amos, remuneration as Councillor, 1940	$90.00
	Daniel J. Hesketh, remuneration as Councillor, 1940	$90.00
	Albert McWilliams, remuneration as Councillor, 1940	$90.00

John Walsh, salary as Treasurer, 1940	$175.00
Alex Ord, balance of salary as Clerk, 1940	$137.50
John Tawse, salary as Weed Inspector, 1940	$50.00
Wallace Printing Company, 1500 envelopes, 1500 tax bills, 1500 current tax receipts, 1500 tax arrears receipts	$63.61
Guelph Daily Mercury, rē “Notice to Hunters”	$7.00
C. M. MacDonald, stamps for Tax Collector	$9.00
Leaman Print Shop, 500 letter heads for Clerk	$3.60
G. McLean, stamps for Tax Collector	$9.00
J. McNaughton, stamps for Tax Collector	$15.00
Guelph Printing Service, printing 400 cheques	$2.16
City of Guelph, relief for P. Doyle, in February	$10.36
Geo. Lewis, relief for Fred Hamilton, September	$5.65
Mrs. Ann M. Whyte, relief for Miss Rodgers, September	$15.00
L. J. Philpott, relief for E. Haynes, September	$14.51
Chas. Barber, 5 months rent for E. Haynes, April ─ September	$25.00
A. J. Huether, wood for E. Haynes & A.(?) Pharaoh	$16.50
L. J. Philpott, relief for E. Haynes, October	$16.03
Mrs. Ann M. Whyte, relief for Miss Rodgers, October	$15.00
Geo. Lewis, relief for F. Hamilton, October	$8.00
Mrs. J. H. Bell & D. Lewis, cutting grass on terrace	$4.00
C. Weeks, incidentals for the Civil Home Guard	$11.90

	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 12
	Pay sheet No. 12	$121.48
	Gypsum, Lime, & Alabastine Co. Ltd., 1137½ yards of quarry chips, at 35 cents per yard	$398.13
	D. M. Stewart, delivering 227½ yards of quarry chips, at 20 cents per yard, plus mileage	$90.30
	Alf Turner, 20 hours construction, at $2.35 per hour	$47.00
	John Mathies, 200 feet of plank for bridge, at $40.00 per thousand feet	$8.00
9.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday December 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 2nd 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill. A letter was received from N. R. Argo, threatening to sue for damages caused by cutting brush and trees on the roadside in front of his property. There was no action taken.
1.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for a snow plow to fit a T. D. 9 Tractor.
The Clerk reported that special hunting licenses issued to date amounted to $115.00.
2.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Municipal World, Clerk’s supplies	$2.86
	Gordon Matthews, Deputy Game Warden’s fees, October 25th, 26th	$4.50
	Peter J. McLean, 1 sheep killed & 1 injured	$18.00
	D. J. McLean, valuating sheep killed by dogs	$1.90
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising for Assessor	$5.75
	Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario, lights for Township Hall	$6.51
	Geo. A. Lewis, pipes for furnace	$15.20
	Leaman Print Shop, 1 dating stamp & pad	$5.78

	A. J. Huether, wood for Red Cross	$4.50
	Mrs. Geo. Lewis, relief for F. Hamilton, November	$22.65
	Roy Duffield, bread for F. Hamilton, November	$5.32
	L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes, November	$15.23
	A. J. Huether, wood to F. Hamilton, $9.00, E. Haynes, $9.00, and A. Pharaoh, $9.00	$27.00
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer fees	$3.75
	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 13
	Pay list No. 13, November 1st to 30th	$214.79
	S. Greenwood Construction Company, 94 yards of gravel to fill, at 50 cents per yard	$47.00
	Metallic Roofing Company, 1 culvert, 12 inches by 22 feet	$26.73
	Canada Ingot Iron Company, 1 culvert, 15 inches by 22 feet	$40.79
	Jno. A. McPherson, phone	$.31
	C. Cunnington, wire for snow fence	$.15
	Alfred Davison, 2 yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$.30
	Fred Paddock, 27 yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$4.05
	Gypsum, Lime, & Alabastine Ltd., 94½ yards of quarry chips, at 35 cents per yard	$33.08
	H. Leachman, material & work on sidewalk	$2.00
3.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday December 16th, 1940, at 1 o’ clock p.m., as per statute.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 16th 1940 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in final session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at one o’ clock p.m., as per statute. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as reads, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McWilliams. A letter was received from Dunbar, Goetz, and Dunbar, and one from R. C. Bone, rē a claim of R. Argo. These letters were read and ordered filed. The Caretaker presented an account of the monies received for the rent of the Township Hall, which amounted to $64.00, the township’s share being ½ or $32.00.
1.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that this Council accept the tender of the General Supply Company, of Toronto, for the purchase of a “Frink” snow plow, as specified in their tender, at the price of $2665.00, mounted on the tractor, at Toronto, delivery to be not later than 5 weeks from the above date.
2.	The Treasurer submitted his annual report, and it was moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the Treasurer’s report, as presented, be adopted and that he be hereby instructed to have 200 copies printed for the use of the ratepayers.

3.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the contractors, having finished their crushing, delivering and maintenance and construction contracts, satisfactory to the Road Superintendent, the Clerk be hereby instructed to return their contract bonds in full.
4.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Clerk advertise for applications for the position of Assessor for the Township of Puslinch, applications to be in by January 11th 1941.
5.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Treasurer be hereby instructed to pay the accounts of the local Board of Health as listed below:
	Dr. J. H. King, services rendered as Medical Officer of Health	$105.00
	Dr. J. H. King, remuneration as a member of the Board of Health	$18.40
	Wm. J. Little, remuneration as a member of the Board of Health	$12.60
	D. A. Stewart, remuneration as a member of the Board of Health	$16.80
	Alex Ord, remuneration as Secretary of the Board of Health	$12.00
	James Leachman, services rendered as Sanitary Inspector, express, postage, etc.	$74.00
	Alex Stewart Ltd., disinfectant	$11.00
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the School Fund interest, amounting to $336.00 be paid to the School Sections as designated below:
	School Section No. 1, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 2, the sum of		$28.00

	School Section No. 3, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 4, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 5, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 6, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 7, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 8, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 9, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 10, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 11, the sum of		$28.00
	School Section No. 12, the sum of		$28.00
7.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the Township Treasurer be hereby authorized to pay the Treasurers of the following School Sections the amounts shown below:
	Section No. 1, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $409.35	$1009.35
	Section No. 2, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $295.14	$895.14
	Section No. 3, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $202.86	$802.86
	Section No. 4, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $361.25	$961.25
	Section No. 5, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $347.00	$947.00
	Section No. 6, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $186.94	$786.94
	Section No. 7, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $203.24	$803.24
	Section No. 8, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $860.28	$1460.28
	Section No. 9, Township grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $352.94	$952.94
	Section No. 10, Twp. grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $293.43	$893.43
	Section No. 11, Twp. grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $170.48	$770.48
	Section No. 12, Twp. grant, $600.00, & trustees’ levy, $384.12	$984.12

Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
Dr. J. H. King, salary as Medical Officer of Health, 1940	$5.00
Walter Holm, salary as Relief Officer, 1940	$125.00
Leaman Print Shop, 25 nomination posters	$3.75
Provincial Treasurer of Ontario, 350 township licenses	$2.60
Spegels Depart. Store, 96 MacDonald St. E., clothing for A. Pharaoh	$5.14
Spegels Department Store, clothing for F. Hamilton	$9.54
Jas. W. Moffat, Treas., Nassagaweya Twp., relief to J. MacIntyre, Nov.	$1.24
Mrs. Ann M. Whyte, relief to Violet Rodgers, November	$15.00
Sidney Maltby, wood to Mrs. R. McCartney	$6.00
Thomas S. Doyle, stamps, exchange, etc.	$9.25
City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, November	$7.62
Thomas S. Doyle, 2% of taxes in arrears, collected by him in 1940	$80.00
Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 14
Pay list No. 14, December 1st to 15th	$376.23
Robt. Stewart Ltd., plank for Vimy bridge	$12.50
C. M. MacDonald, grease for graders & wire for snow fence	$.75
Jno. A. McPherson, postage	$.25
W. F. Gibson, Beverly-Puslinch Townline account	$33.00
John Nicoll, West Flamboro-Puslinch Townline account	$5.97
A. C. Mullock, East Flamboro-Puslinch Townline account	$24.90
Geo. M. Fox, maintainer & snow plowing account	$13.19
John Walsh, excise stamps	$12.63

At the close of business, Reeve Donald A. Stewart vacated the chair, in favour of Councillor George McGill. In a few well chosen words, Reeve Stewart expressed his appreciation to the members of the Council and officials for the splendid co-operation received by him in the fulfillment of his duties. He also signified his intention of seeking another term as Reeve. The Councillors also expressed their intentions of standing for re-election as Councillors, and they were all high in their praise for the way that the Reeve conducted the affairs of the township during 1940.

The meeting then adjourned, sine die.

(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk

(signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 21st 1940 A.D. Special Meeting A special meeting was called by the Reeve, to open and consider tenders for power to operate a snow plow in the Township of Puslinch.
1.	Two tenders were received, and it was moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by George McGill, that the tender of Robert Barnett for power and men to operate the snow plow, at one dollar and seventy-five cents per hour, be accepted for the year 1941 & 42.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 30th 1940 A.D. Nomination Meeting The annual nomination meeting was held, pursuant to statute, in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle, today, at one o’ clock p.m. The following candidates were nominated for the offices of Reeve and Councillor:
	For Reeve:	Donald A. Stewart
	For Councillor:	George McGill, Robt. T. Amos, Daniel J. Hesketh, Albert McWilliams, Robt. H. Smith.
Robt. H. Smith withdrew his name as a candidate for Councillor and the remaining candidates, that is Donald A. Stewart, for Reeve, and George McGill, Robt. T. Amos, Daniel J. Hesketh, and Albert McWilliams, for Councillors, were declared to be duly elected to serve as the Council of the Township of Puslinch for the year 1941. (signed) Alex Ord ─ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch January 13th 1941 A.D. The inaugural meeting of the Puslinch Municipal Council was held in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 11 o’ clock a.m., as per statute. All of the members were present, that is, Donald A. Stewart, as Reeve, and George McGill, Daniel Hesketh, Robt. T. Amos, and Albert McWilliams, as Councillors. After subscribing to the statutory declaration of office, these gentlemen were declared the duly constituted Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for the year 1941. The minutes of the December 16th meeting and of the special meeting of December 21st, as well as a report of the Nomination Meeting of December 30th 1940, were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Amos and Hesketh. Letters were read from the Department of Highways rē the purchase of a snow plow and “power” to operate the same. Applications for the position of Assessor were again opened and, out of eight applicants who applied, William Crow as chosen as the Assessor for the Township of Puslinch for 1941 and until his successor is appointed. At 12 o’ clock, Council adjourned for dinner and at 1:30 p.m., they again resumed the meeting, with all of the members present.

1.

A number of requests for grants were placed before the Council and it was moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the Salvation Army be given a grant of $10.00 in 1941.

2.	Notices from the various municipal associations, rē their annual conventions, were read, and it was moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that Daniel J. Hesketh and George McGill be delegates to the Association of Rural Municipalities convention, at Toronto, February 25th and 26th.
3.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that this Council raise the rate of pay for a labourer from 22½ cents per hour to 25 cents per hour.
4.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the Treasurer be instructed to send another cheque, in the amount of $1.80, to Fred Broeckel, and to stop payment at the bank on the previous cheque, which has gone astray, and also, to look after a cheque issued to Cecil Weeks, in the amount of $11.90, which is reported to have gone astray after being cashed by Mr. Weeks.
5.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the Greenwood Construction Company get a contract, at 22½ cents per cubic yard, for moving dirt with a steam shovel and drawing it up to ½ mile on road No. 1, subject to the approval of the District Engineer.
6.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Clerk be hereby instructed to order 10 copies of the “Municipal World”, to be sent to the members of Councils and officials, and also, to apply for tenders on 3 cords of hardwood, as per tenders of previous years.
7.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that Walter Holm be re-appointed as Relief Officer, at a salary of $125.00 for the year 1941, his expenses to be included in the salary.

8.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that Gordon McKay be refunded his dog tax of $2.00, as his dog was destroyed shortly after the Assessor had made his rounds.
9.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following amounts be struck off the Collector’s Roll:
	Roll No. 19, W. H. Whyte, business tax	$3.86
	Roll No. 38, Jas. Florence, dog tax	$2.13
	Roll No. 189, Russell Hayden, dog tax	$6.39
	Roll No. 502, Frank Plumtree, dog tax	$2.13
	Roll No. 890, Jas. Culp, dog tax	$6.43
	Roll No. 1265, Frank Glover, dog tax	$6.77
10.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, authorizing the Head and Treasurer to borrow the sum of $28,000 from the Bank of Toronto or from the Dominion Bank, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
11.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, authorizing the Reeve and Treasurer to borrow the sum of $28,000 from the Bank of Toronto or from the Dominion Bank, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
12.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

13.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, appointing an Assessor for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
14.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that a bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Corporation of the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
15.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, appointing a School Attendance Officer for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
16.	Moved by D. J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	George Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker	$15.00
	C. L. Kearns, 2 sittings of Division Court	$8.00
	Jas. C. Faskens, renewal on Treasurer’s bond	$40.00
	Provincial Treasure, Department of Health, insulin to H. A. Little, July 1st to September 30th	$.98
	R. J. Scott, MacDonald Consolidated School, pupils’ tuition fees 1940	$93.06
	F. Roszell, Secretary, Puslinch Fire Insurance Company, insurance on Morriston shed	$1.00
	The Hespeler Herald, stationery for Collector	$5.13
	G. McLean, stamps & ink, for Clerk	$4.10

Alex Ord, completing old age pension applications, 1940	$25.00
Alex Ord, report to Public School Inspector	$3.00
Guelph Printing Service, printing 200 financial statements	$32.40
George Lewis, Caretaker’s supplies	$3.85
Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer	$3.30
Gordon McKay, refund of dog tax	$2.00
Association of Rural Municipalities, membership fees, 1941	$5.00
Geo. W. Paddock, refund on 1940 taxes, charged in error	$10.00
Salvation Army, grant	$10.00
City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, Puslinch share, December	$10.06
Roy Duffield, relief to F. Hamilton, December	$4.97
Mrs. Geo. Lewis, relief to F. Hamilton, December	$30.65
Mrs. Ann Whyte, relief to Violet Rodger, December	$15.00
Dominion Stores, relief to C. Maltby, December	$7.60
L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes, December	$14.56
A. J. Huether, wood for F. Hamilton, $18.00, E. Haynes, $27.00, and A. Pharaoh, $9.00	$54.00

	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 1
	Payroll No. 1, December 15th 1940 to January 13th 1941	$200.82
	Jno. A. McPherson, phone	$.40
	Doughty & McFarlane, 400 pounds of salt for sand piles	$2.60
	Guelph Sand & Gravel Ltd., 3½ yards of sand, at 25 cents per yard	$.88
	Robt. McConnell, 165 yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$24.75
	Fred Paddock, 5 yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$.75
	Jas. W. Moffat, Nassagaweya Townline account	$89.46
	T. J. Gilchrist, Guelph Townline account	$212.98
	Hugh C. Elliott, Dumfries Townline account	$1.25
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising snow plow tenders	$6.60
	Hugh C. McLean Publications Ltd., advertising snow plow tenders	$3.80
	Jeffrey & Spence, employees’ accident insurance	$105.00
17.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday February 3rd 1941 A.D., at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch February 3rd 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill. A letter from the Department of Highways, approving of the purchase of a snow plow out of the 1941 estimates, was read before the Council. Mr. Lowe, of Guelph, organizer for the War Savings Committee, interviewed the Council, in an effort to organize the township, with the object of bringing to every resident’s attention the necessity of purchasing War Savings Certificates. The Council members were unanimous in their support of the scheme and arrangements were completed to hold a public meeting in the Hall on February 7th 1941, at 2 o’ clock p.m. There were no tenders for supplying wood to the Township Hall received.

1.

Tenders on a gravelling contract were opened and it was moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that Donald M. Stewart be given the contract for delivering gravel, at 50 cents per yard, and that Chester Schultz be given the job of keeping the pit clean, at 50 cents per yard, said refuse to be used as fill on the Gore line.

2.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the bonds of the municipal officials and all insurance policies, having been examined and found satisfactory, we hereby instruct that they be placed in the municipal safe, in the charge of the Clerk.
3.	The auditor, Mr. John A. Wilkinson, submitted his annual report for the year 1940, and it was moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the auditor’s report for the year 1940 be adopted, as presented.
4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the time for returning the Collector’s Roll to the Treasurer be extended until April 1st 1941.
The Treasurer and the Clerk were authorized to visit Mr. Frank Day, Clerk, Treasurer, & Tax Collector of Eramosa Township, to examine his bookkeeping system.
5.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, providing for the total 1941 expenditures on roads in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, providing for the total 1941 expenditures on roads in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
7.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, appointing a Weed Inspector for the Township of Puslinch for the year 1941, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

8.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, appointing a Weed Inspector, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
9.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that a bylaw, appointing auditors for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
10.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, appointing municipal auditors for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
11.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising for Assessor	$3.00
	Municipal World, subscriptions & supplies	$14.37
	Toronto Stamp & Stencil Works, dog tags	$13.37
	Whillier & Co., 148 Danforth Ave., Assessor’s supplies	$32.29
	Guelph Separate School, balance owing on 1940 school rate	$21.35
	Hespeler Separate School, balance owing on 1940 school rate	$11.55
	John A. Wilkinson, Auditor’s fees, 1940	100.00
	Alex Ord, registering births, marriages, & deaths, 1940	$9.00
	Wallace Printing Co., 100 notices of Council meeting	$3.78
	Mrs. Alice Burmaster, refund on 1940 taxes, charged in error	$10.00
	County of Wellington, 31 days interest at 6%	$88.90
	County of Wellington, hospitalization account, 1939	$186.13
	Dominion Stores, London, relief to C. Maltby, January	$5.70

	Township of Nassagaweya, relief to J. McIntyre	$3.17
	Spegel’s Store, relief to J. Lester, $6.87, & C. Maltby, $3.55	$10.42
	John Bailey, Galt, relief for Mrs. Angus	$36.78
	A. J. Huether, wood to F. Hamilton, $9.00, & A. Pharaoh, $18.00	$27.00
	L. J. Philpot, relief to E. Haynes	$13.44
	Mrs. Geo. Lewis, relief to F. Hamilton	$5.00
	R. Duffield, relief to F. Hamilton	$1.40
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer, January	$4.40
	Marshall Drug Store, relief to C. Maltby, January	$.75
	J. Marshall, cutting wood for Mrs. McCartney	$3.00
	Road Accounts ─ Voucher No. 2
	Pay List No. 2	$281.75
	Jno. A. McPherson, stamps & phone	$1.33
	Robt. McConnell, 186 yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$27.90
	Allen Shirk, Waterloo-Puslinch Townline account	$37.31
	Greenwood Construction, hauling 1167 yards of dirt, for fill, at 22½ cents per yard.	$262.58
	T. J. Gilchrist, 1 ton of calcium chloride	$26.40
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising gravel contracts	$5.85
	Hamilton Spectator Ltd., advertising gravel contracts	$3.30
	Jeffrey & Spence, additional premium on employees’ insurance	$8.89
12.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn to meet again on Monday March 3^rd 1941, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ─ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ─ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch March 3^rd 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Hesketh and McGill. Messrs. John Kerr and John McNaughton, in person, requested that the Council pay for a plot and opening a grave in Crown Cemetery for the late John Smith, who died in a supposedly indigent condition.
1.	On motion of Daniel Hesketh and Albert McWilliams, this request was granted.
James Black submitted a tender on supplying 3 cords of hardwood for the Township Hall.
2.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the tender of James Black for hardwood, at $13.00 per cord, as advertised, be accepted.
3.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council grant Thos. S. Doyle $10.00 for the collection of arrears of taxes up to March 1^st 1941.
4.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council pay the following wages for labour during the summer of 1941: patrolmen ▬ 30 cents per hour, labourers ▬ 25 cents per hour, man & team ▬ 50 cents per hour for grading & 40 cents per hour for other work.

5.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for tenders for crushing and delivering 4,000 yards, more or less, of crushed gravel, and for the delivery of 2,000 yards, more or less, of quarry chips. The gravel is to be supplied by the contractor and crushed to ½ inch and delivered at the discretion of the Road Superintendent, and also for construction and maintenance work on the roads of the township. All machinery and men are to be supplied by the contractor. A $100.00 marked cheque is to accompany each tender. For further particulars, apply to Jno. A. McPherson, Road Superintendent. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in by April 5^th 1941.
The Clerk reported the sale of special hunting licenses for the season 1940-41, to the amount of $148.25, that is:
	37 resident licenses, at 25 cents each	$9.25
	11 non residents, at $2.00	$22.00
	117 non residents, at $1.00	$117.00
	Total	$148.25
6.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, appointing pound-keepers, fence-viewers, and livestock valuators, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
7.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, appointing pound-keepers, fence-viewers, and livestock valuators, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

8.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Alex Ord, issuing special hunting licenses, 1940-1	$14.82
	Jeffrey & Spence, Collector’s bonds	$56.25
	Leaman Print Shop, auditor’s supplies	$10.60
	E. F. McIntyre, funeral services rē the late John Smith	$30.00
	Provincial Treasurer, Dept. of Health, insulin for H. A. Little	_____
	G. Tamblyn Ltd., supplies for Board of Health	$2.95
	Hespeler Herald, 500 envelopes for Tax Collector	$3.24
	Trustees, Crown Cemetery, 1 plot & opening grave rē J. Smith	$20.00
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission, lights for Township Hall	$6.37
	Municipal World Ltd., supplies for Tax Collector	$2.59
	T. Little & Son, funeral expenses rē Rebecca Witter	$30.00
	Calvin McKay, 4 lambs killed by dogs	$16.00
	Wm. Crow, stamps & stationery	$6.66
	Fred Roszell, valuating lambs killed by dogs	$1.80
	Aver & Co., Galt, relief to Mrs. Angus	$26.04
	Thos. S. Doyle, 6 months’ salary as Tax Collector	$112.50
	City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, January	$13.31
	Township of Nassagaweya, relief to J. McIntyre, January	$1.61
	M. F. Cray, fuel to C. Maltby, December & January	$21.00
	F. L. Stout, relief to J. Lester, January, Feb., March	$23.58
	Chas. Barber, relief to E. Haynes, Sept. 1^st 1940 – March 1^st 1941	$30.00
	Dominion Stores, relief to C. Maltby	$2.37
	L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes, February	$14.75
	Thomas S. Doyle, % for collecting taxes, up to March 1^st 1941	$10.00

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 3
	Pay list No. 3	$192.48
	Jno. A. McPherson, phone	$.95
	Geo. W. Paddock, spikes for railing	$.22
	Wm. Martin, 266 yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$39.90
	Chester Schultz, 21 yds., stripping Martin’s pit, at 50 cents per yd.	$10.50
	Robt. B. Barnett, snow ploughing account	$114.00
	Wm. Black, bonus on 70 rods of wire fence, at 22½ cents per yard	$15.75
	David Sirrett, 175 yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$26.25
	Chester Schultz, 5 yards, stripping to Rd. 1-13, at 50 cents per yard	$2.50
	D. M. Stewart, delivering 441 yards of gravel, at 50 cents per yard	$220.50
	Andrew Laing, delivering Barnett tractor to Toronto for snow plough	$20.00
	Ben Wyse, blacksmith account	$2.90
9.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday April 7^th 1941, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch April 7^th 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McGill and Hesketh.
1.	Tenders on road building contracts were opened and, after careful consideration, it was moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following tenders be accepted:
	Contract No. 1, for crushing & delivering 4,000 yards, W. R. Greenby, at 59 cents per yard, gravel to be supplied by contractor.
	Contract No. 2, for delivering 2,000 yards of quarry chips, Wm. Huether, at 33¾ cents per yard.
	Contract No. 3, for construction & maintenance work, Alfred Turner, at $2.60 per hour.
2.	A request for a grant from the Guelph & Wellington Humane Society was placed before the Council. Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that a grant of $15.00 be given to the Humane Society of Guelph & Wellington.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, appointing a Tax Collector for the Township of Puslinch be now introduced and read a first and second time.

4.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the bylaw, appointing a Tax Collector, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
Reeve Stewart was appointed to have someone enlarge the doors on the Root Shed so that the municipally-owned snow plow might be housed there during the summer months. A claim from the Freeport Sanitarium for a patient there, in the person of Thomas McConnell, R.R. #2 Puslinch, as a resident of this township, was objected to, as Mr. McConnell lives on the Beverly side of the Townline.
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Geo. Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker	$15.00
	Mrs. H. McL. Scott, medical services rē late J. Smith	$13.00
	L. Stevenson, grant to Guelph Wellington Humane Society	$15.00
	G. McLean, stamps for Assessor	$1.70
	City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, March	$14.26
	Nassagaweya Township, relief to J. McIntyre, February	$1.37
	Aver(?) Co., Galt, relief for Geo. Angus, March	$25.25
	Mrs. Geo. Lewis, relief for F. Hamilton, March	$27.19
	R. Duffield, bread to F. Hamilton	$1.68
	Fisher’s Bakery, relief to Geo. Angus, December & January	$4.88
	A. J. Huether, wood to A. Pharaoh, March	$12.00
	A. J. Huether, wood to E. Haynes, March	$10.00
	L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes, March	$15.52
	Alex Smith, Galt, 4 cords of wood for Mary McCartney	$28.00

	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer fees, February & March	$5.70
	Daniel Hesketh, expenses to convention	$5.50
	George McGill, expenses to convention	$5.50
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 4
	Payroll No. 4	$144.95
	Jno. A. McPherson, postage & phone	$1.47
	C. M. MacDonald, grease for graders	$1.65
	Bond hardware Co., bolts & washers for snow plow	$4.65
	Canada Ingot Iron Ltd., repairs for graders	$4.05
	D. M. Stewart, delivering 280 yards of gravel, at 50 cents per yard	$140.00
	D. M. Stewart, delivering 87½ yards of gravel, at 75 cents per yard	$65.62
	David Sirrett, 367½ yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$55.13
	Chester Schultz, delivering 25 yards of fill, at 50 cents per yard	$12.50
	Robt. B. Barnett, 127 hours tractor on snow plow, at $1.75 per hour	$222.25
	Robt. B. Barnett, 2 hours tractor on grader, at $1.00 per hour	2.00
	Daily Commercial News, advertising gravel contracts	$6.75
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising gravel contracts	$12.50
	General Supply Co. of Canada Ltd., part payment on snow plow	$2565.00
	Jno. A. McPherson, expenses to conference	$6.00
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday May 5^th 1941, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 5^th 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m. All of the members were in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Amos and McWilliams.
1.	As the Council was considering striking the Tax Rate Bylaw at the June session, it was moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the Public School Trustee Boards of the Township of Puslinch be instructed to submit their estimates for the year 1941 to the Council on or before the 21^st day of May 1941.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by George McGill, that the tender of John A. McPherson, of $15.00, for the board fence on the south side of the township grounds, be accepted.
3.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that John A. Ord be given the contract to erect a new fence along the south side of the show grounds to the following specifications: Posts to be not less than 7 inches at the small end and spaced not over 15 feet apart. Fence to be 8 line with a board on the top.
4.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council give a grant of $15.00 to the Wellington County Chamber of Agriculture.

5.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the County Treasurer hand over all taxes, due Puslinch Township, to John Walsh, Township Treasurer.
It was decided to make arrangements with the adjoining townships to inspect the boundary lines on Wednesday May 12^th, and to make arrangements with L. V. Ludgate to inspect the township roads at an early date.
6.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Jeffrey & Spence, roads liability insurance and coverage on tractor while operating snow plow	$198.55
	Fred Roszell, fire insurance on Township Hall & snow plow	$16.55
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising fence for sale	$3.75
	C. H. Weeks, material & Labour, rē doors on root shed	$50.00
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, lights for Township Hall	$5.56
	Wellington County, Chamber of Agriculture, grant	$5.00
	Aver Co., Galt, relief to Mrs. George Angus, April	$33.45
	F. L. Stout, relief to J. Lester, March	$12.00
	Nassagaweya Township, relief to J. McIntyre, March	$1.38
	L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes, April	$14.51
	James Black, 3^1/3 cords of wood for the Township Hall	$43.34
	Ralph C. Bone, services rendered in regard to drawing up an agreement between Guelph & Puslinch Township, rē deviated townline.	$35.00

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 5
	Robt. B. Barnett, for moving & dismounting plow	$17.50
	Jno. A. McPherson, L. D. phone	$1.85
	Pay roll No. 5	$407.25
7.	Moved by Daniel Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday June 2^nd 1941, at 10 o’ clock a.m., as a Court of Revision of the Assessment Roll, and at 1 p.m., for general business.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch June 2^nd 1941 A.D. Court of Revision The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met as a Court of Revision of the Assessment Roll in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 10 o’ clock a.m. The members were all in attendance and after subscribing to the necessary declaration, the Council was declared a duly constituted Court of Revision to hear and determine appeals against the 1941 Assessment Roll. The following appeals were before the Court:
1.	Cook, Charles ▬ assessed too high
2.	Dunkie, Colin ▬ assessed too high
3.	Francis, Thomas ▬ assessed too high
4.	Jackson, Thomas ▬ assessed too high
5.	Lewis, Lylie, ▬ business assessment too high
6.	Telfer, Annie ▬ assessment too high
1.	Moved by R. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the business assessment of Lylie Lewis be lowered from $250 to $100.00.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the appeal of Annie Telfer be disallowed.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the assessment of Colin Dunkie on Lot 24, Rear of Concession 10, be lowered $400.00, from $2600 to $2200.

4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the appeal of Thomas Jackson be granted, in that his assessment be lowered $100.00 on Lot 14, Rear of Concession 4.
5.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robt. T. Amos, that the assessment of Thomas Francis, on Lot 33, Concession 11, be reduced from $900 to $800.
The Court then adjourned until 5 o’ clock p.m. At 5 p.m., the Court again resumed its hearing on the property appealed against by Mr. Cook.
6.	After examining the property thoroughly and after giving the said appeal due consideration, it was moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that the appeal of Charles Cook, on Lot 36, Rear of Concession 8, be disallowed and that his assessment remain, as assessed, at $3,300.00
7.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the 1941 Assessment Roll, as revised and amended, be confirmed.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch June 2nd 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Amos and Hesketh. A complaint from the Aberfoyle Realty Co. Ltd., rē the dumping of all kinds of refuse on the roadside at the entrance to their property, was read before the Council. The Road Superintendent was instructed to have “No Dumping” signs placed there. A claim for a broken front spring was received from Henry Broeckel. The Clerk was instructed to forward this claim to the insurance company for settlement.
1.	The tenders for re-roofing the root shed were opened, and as the tender of Mr. Wm. Quirk was the lowest, it was moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the tender of Wm. Quirk for re-roofing the root shed, at $98.50, be accepted, on condition that this price also includes the removal of the old shingles.
Another letter was received from the Riverdale Isolation Hospital, stating that the county of Wellington had refused liability for the maintenance of the Emslie family in the said hospital, as the Riverdale Isolation Hospital is not a public hospital within the meaning of the Public Hospitals Act, and that these patients are a direct charge against the Township of Puslinch. The Clerk was instructed to file this letter, but to accept no liability whatsoever.

2.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Municipal World, Collector’s Roll & other supplies	$8.65
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising Court of Revision & roofing root shed	$5.70
	R. C. Bone, registering agreement rē Guelph-Puslinch Township	$2.80
	Geo. M. Fox, County Treasurer, hospitalization account, 1940	$49.00
	J. A. Ord, supplying & erecting fence on south side of township grounds	$49.62
	Aver. Co., Galt, relief to Geo. Angus, April	$29.66
	Nassagaweya Township, relief to J. McIntyre, April	$1.69
	City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, March	$14.26
	City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, April	$17.04
	L. J. Philpott, relief to E. Haynes, April	$10.13
	A. J. Huether, wood for E. Haynes, April	$9.00
	Chas. Barber, 3 months’ rent, March to June 1^st, E. Haynes	$15.00
	J. A. Wilkinson, postage on tax verifications	$4.11
	Wm. Crow, Assessor’s salary	$225.00

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 6
	Pay Roll No. 6	$899.65
	Canada Ingot Iron Co. Ltd., 1 culvert, 18 inches by 22 feet	$55.44
	Jno. A. McPherson, stamps, envelopes, & telephone	$1.03
	Chester Schultz, delivering tile	$3.00
	W. J. Huether, delivering 436 yds. of crushed rock, at 33¾¢ per yd.	$147.15
	Greenwood Construction Co., delivering 3591 yds. of fill, for widening road, at 22½ cents per yard	$807.97
	Gypsum, Lime, & Alabastine Canada Ltd., 232 yards crushed rock, at 35 cents per yard	$81.20
	General Supply Company Ltd., balance on snow plow	$100.00
As D. M. Stewart has finished his gravelling contract, satisfactory to the Road Superintendent, the Clerk was instructed to return his $50.00 marked cheque, with thanks.
3.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday July 7^th, at 7:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch July 7^th 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, this evening, at 7:30 o’ clock. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Amos and Hesketh. An account, amounting to $410.00, for the hospitalization of Mrs. Emslie and family, was received from the Riverdale Isolation Hospital, in Toronto. This account was referred to the Reeve for further investigation. Miss Pearson, agent for the party that holds the mortgage on the Currie property, Lot 2, Front Concession 1, interviewed the Council in regard to making a settlement for the arrears of taxes, which have accrued to a large sum on the said property. Her offer of $150.00 cash, providing that the Council accept it as payment in full, was refused.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that Robert Amos be appointed to buy 2 pictures of the King and Queen for the Township Hall.
2.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council give the Puslinch Women’s Institute permission to give the gun at the Cenotaph to the Red Cross to be used for salvage purposes.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Clerk get in touch with the proper authorities to obtain a blank form of a bylaw to regulate the speed limit through the villages of the township, and also to prepare a bylaw appointing a township constable.

4.	Moved by Robt. T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	G. McLean, stamps for Clerk & Collector	$10.00
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer fees, April, May, June	$9.25
	Alex Ord, 6 months’ salary as Township Clerk	$137.50
	Alex Nicoll, sitting of Division Court	$4.00
	Wm. Quirk, supplying material & re-roofing root shed	$98.50
	Owen Diefenbaker, 1 sheep killed by dogs	$20.00
	J. P. L. Clark, valuating sheep killed by dogs	$2.00
	Chester Schultz, 11 tanks for culverts, at 85 cents each	$9.35
	City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, February	$11.93
	City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, March	$14.80
	City of Guelph, relief to P. Doyle, April	$13.04
	Nassagaweya Township, relief for J. McIntyre, May	$1.54

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 7
	Pay Roll No. 7	$1003.00
	Jno. A. McPherson, L. D. phone	$1.16
	Gypsum, Lime & Alabastine Ltd., 928 yards crushed rock, at 35 cents per yard	$324.80
	Wm. J. L. Huether, delivering 916 yards of crushed rock, at 33¾ cents per yard	$309.15
	Roofers Supply Company Ltd., arch culvert, 26 feet by 8 feet by 4 feet	$351.00
	Canada Ingot Iron Company, arch culvert, 24 feet by 37 inches by 21 inches	$145.15
	S. Greenwood Construction, delivering 1449 yards of fill, at 22½ cents per yard	$326.03
	Chester Schultz, delivering tile & calcium	$3.00
	Ben Wyse, blacksmith account	$3.35
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that this Council adjourn to meet again on Monday August 4^th 1941, at 7:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch

July 24^th 1941 A.D.

Appeals to the County Judge

The Judge of the County Court, of the County of Wellington, held a Court in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m., to hear appeals against the Court of Revision, under Section 76 of the Assessment Act, the only appeal to the Judge being that filed by Charles Cook, Lot 36, Rear of Concession 8.

On hearing evidence from Mr. Cook, and Mr. Crow, the Assessor, and Mr. Robert T. Amos, representing the Court of Revision, His Honour, Judge R. L. McKinnon, gave his decision in favour of the appellant, Mr. Cook, lowering his assessment from $33000 to $3000.

(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk

Municipality of Puslinch August 4^th 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, this evening, at 7:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McGill and McWilliams.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this township pay for the pupils who attend the Loretto Academy, in Guelph, for High School purposes, for the school year 1941-42.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Assessor be instructed to make the assessment for the year 1942 in October and November 1941, in compliance with Section 62 of the Assessment Act, R.S. O. 1937, and that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a bylaw to that effect.
3.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes, for the year 1941 A.D., be now introduced and read a first and second time.
4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes, for the year 1941 A.D., be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	C. Anderson & Co., pictures of King & Queen	$7.50
	MacDonald’s Furniture, 1 table	$1.50
	Chester Schultz, 9 tanks for culverts	$7.65
	Wm. J. Kay, 1 sheep killed & 2 sheep injured, by dogs	$30.00
	Wm. Tolton, valuating Kay’s sheep killed by dogs	$1.60
	Riverdale Isolation Hospital, hospitalization for Mrs. P. Emslie & family, payable to City Treasurer, Toronto	$410.50
	Duncan McLean, witness fees rē appeal to Judge	$1.40
	Joseph Smith, witness fees rē appeal to Judge	$1.60
	Charles Cook, witness fees rē appeal to Judge	$1.50
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, lights for Township Hall	$5.70
	Donald Ramsay, 1 sheep & 3lambs killed by dogs	$27.00
	G. W. Paddock, valuating Ramsay’s sheep	$

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 8
	Payroll No. 8	$281.08
	Jno. A. McPherson, L. D. phone	$.60
	R. E. McMillan, 25 yards of stone, at 25 cents per yard	$6.25
	W. J. Huether, delivering plank & sills for bridge	$3.00
	W. J. Huether, delivering 528 yds. of crushed rock, at 33¾¢ per yd.	$178.20
	W. J. Huether, delivering 140 yds. of course fill, at 33¾¢ per yd.	$47.25
	Wm. Tabbert, bonus on 40 rods of wire fence, at 22½¢ per yd.	$9.00
	Gypsum Lime Co., 648 yds. of crushed rock, at 35¢ per yd.	$226.80
6.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Tuesday September 2^nd 1941, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch September 2^nd 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill. A request for a grant for the Wellington County Ploughmen’s Association was received from Mr. S. B. Stothers, Secretary.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the usual grant of $10.00 be given to the Wellington County Ploughmen’s Association.
2.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council recommend the re-appointment of the same Deputy Game & Fisheries Wardens as in 1940, with the addition of Albert McWilliams, R.R. #6, Guelph, and Daniel J. Hesketh, R.R. #3, Guelph.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council purchase 2,000 feet of snow fence, at 7½ cents per foot, and 160 posts, at 37 cents each, from the Lundy Fence Company.
4.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, authorizing the Clerk to prepare the Collector’s Roll, as permitted by the Assessment Amendment Act, of 1939, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, authorizing the Clerk to prepare the Collector’s Roll, as permitted by The Assessment Amendment Act, of 1939, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, setting forth the time for taking the assessment in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
7.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, the bylaw, setting forth the time for taking the assessment in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
8.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that a bylaw, appointing a Constable for the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
9.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the bylaw, appointing a Constable for the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
10.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Township of Nassagaweya, relief to J. McIntyre, July	$1.62
	Donald Ramsay, 2 sheep killed & 2 lambs worried	$33.00
	G. W. Paddock, valuating Ramsay sheep	$3.40
	Donald Ramsay, reward for destroying dog	$5.00

	Donald Ramsay, 1 sheep & 1 lamb killed by dogs	$20.0
	G. W. Paddock, valuating Ramsay sheep	$1.70
	Thomas S. Doyle, 6 months as Tax Collector, March 1^st – Sept. 1st	$112.50
	S. B. Stothers, grant to Wellington County Ploughmen’s Association	$10.00
	G. A. Lewis, Caretaker’s supplies	$3.30
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 9
	Payroll No. 9, August 1^st to 31st	$200.73
	Jno. A. McPherson, L.D. phone & spikes	$.57
	Wm. J. L. Huether, delivering 128 cubic yards of quarry chips	$43.20
	Wm. J. L. Huether, delivering 52 yards of course fill	$17.55
	Gypsum Lime & Alabastine, 200 yds. of crushed rock, at 35¢ per yd.	$70.00
	Bell Telephone Company, 50% cost of moving pole, Rd. 1	$22.19
The Clerk was instructed to take steps necessary to offer for sale that portion of Mill Street lying on the south-west side of Dundas Street, in the village of Aberfoyle.
11.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday October 6^th 1941, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch October 6^th 1941. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met, in regular session, in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. Councillor Robert T. Amos was absent. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Hesketh and McGill. A letter from the Department of Highways, acknowledging receipt of questionnaire relative to our application of a 30 mile per hour speed limit through the villages of Aberfoyle and Morriston, was read. The letter also stated that the Department would be pleased to give consideration to the matter and that we would be hearing from them at a later date. The auditors’ report for the third quarter of the year 1941 was presented by Mr. John A. Wilkinson and Mr. Fox.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the auditors’ report for the first nine months of the year 1941, as presented, be adopted.
2.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Chas. Bartels, 1 sheep killed by dogs	$8.00
	J. P. L. Clark, valuating Bartel & Diefenbaker sheep	$3.75
	Royal City Press, 500 envelopes for Assessor	$3.24
	C. M. MacDonald, 400 3-cent stamps for Collector	$12.00

	Brown Bros. Ltd., Treasurer’s cash book	$19.44
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer fees, Aug. & Sept.	$7.70
	G. McLean, 400 3-cent stamps for Collector	$12.00
	G. McNaughton, 400 3-cent stamps for Collector	$12.00
	Kelso Printing Company, supplies for Tax Collector	$39.69
	Jno. A. Wilkinson, 50% of auditor’s fees for 1941	$75.00
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 10
	Payroll No. 10, September 1^st to 30th	$544.83
	Jno. A. McPherson, L.D. phone	$.37
	Jas. Watson, repairs to snow plow	$2.00
	J. L. Hilborn, repairs to snow plow	$3.00
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday November 3^rd, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch November 3^rd 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McGill and Hesketh. A letter from the Motor Vehicles Branch of the Department of Highways was read, advising the Council that under an Order in Council, dated the 22^nd day of October 1941, passed pursuant to Section 26, subsection 3b, of the Highway Traffic Act, the speed limits of motor vehicles on the King’s Highway No. 6, within the limits of the villages of Aberfoyle and Morriston, have been reduced to thirty miles per hour.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, providing for the assessment of the Township of Puslinch and the Police Village of Morriston, for the levy of taxes for the year 1942, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
2.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the bylaw, providing for the assessment of the Township of Puslinch and the Police Village of Morriston, for the levy of taxes for the year 1942, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
3.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Puslinch Agricultural Society be granted the sum of $75.00.

4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the contract for 5,000 yards of crushed gravel, with Mr. Greenley, be hereby cancelled, owing to the lateness of the season, and also to the fact that our finances are so low that we will be unable to put out anywhere near that quantity, and as the Hayward Construction Company is operating in the township at present, be it hereby resolved that a new contract for 500 yards, more or less, be awarded to the said Hayward Construction Company, at 75 cents per yard.
5.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Donald A. Stewart, selecting jurors for 1942	$4.00
	Alex Ord, selecting jurors for 1942	$4.00
	Wm. Crow, selecting jurors for 1942	$4.00
	Donald Stewart, remuneration as Reeve, 1941	$100.00
	George McGill, remuneration as Councillor, 1941	$90.00
	Robert T. Amos, remuneration as Councillor, 1941	$90.00
	Daniel J. Hesketh, remuneration as Councillor, 1941	$90.00
	Albert McWilliams, remuneration as Councillor, 1941	$90.00
	John Walsh, salary as Treasurer, 1941	$175.00
	Alex Ord, balance of salary as Clerk, 1941	$137.50
	William Crow, salary as Weed Inspector	$50.00
	R. L. McKinnon, Judge’s expenses rē assessment appeal	$8.00
	Alex Ord, Clerk’s expenses rē assessment appeal	$5.00
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising notice to hunters	$7.00
	Geo. Lewis, 6 months’ salary as Caretaker	$30.00
	Mrs. J. H. Bell & D. Lewis, cutting grass on terrace	$4.00

	Owen Diefenbaker, 1 lamb killed by dogs	$12.00
	Gordon Crow, 3 sheep injured by dogs	$5.00
	Fred Roszell, valuating Crow sheep	$1.70
	A. W. Moody, 5 lambs killed by dogs	$45.00
	J. P. L. Clark, valuating Moody lambs	$2.00
	Chester Schultz, 6 tanks for culverts, at 85 cents each	$5.10
	Guelph Tent & Awning Company, rent of tent for Agricultural Society	$4.00
	Guelph Printing Services, 500 3-cent envelopes, for Treasurer	$17.89
	City of Guelph, relief for P. Doyle, August	$6.61
	Nassagaweya Township, relief for J. McIntyre, July, Aug., Sept.	$5.03
	Donald A. Stewart, grant to Agricultural Society	$75.00
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 11
	Payroll No. 11	$421.45
	John Penrice, bonus on 60 rods of wire fence, at 22½¢ per rod	$13.50
	Wm. Huether, delivering 104 yds. of crushed rock, at 50¢ per yd.	$52.00
	Wm. Huether, delivering 28 yards of crushed rock, at 33¾¢ per yd.	$9.45
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday December 1^st 1941, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 1^st 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McWilliams and McGill. A letter from J. V. Ludgate, District Engineer, was read, signifying the approval of the Department of Highways for the purchase of one arch abutment culvert, 8 feet by 4 feet by 26 feet, at $351.00, 2,000 feet of snow fence at 7½ cents per foot, 160 6-foot steel posts at 37 cents each, and 500 yards of gravel, to be supplied, crushed, and delivered by Howard Hayward, at 75 cents per yard. The Clerk reported on the sale of special hunting licenses to date, numbering 195 licenses, and amounting to $162.00.
1.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that this Council repeal the latter part of the bylaw respecting the Collector, whereby the arrears of taxes, reading “1% be added after March 1^st 1941 on all arrears”, be amended to read “after March 1^st on 1939-1940 arrears”.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Department of Game & Fisheries, 500 special hunting licenses	$4.70
	G. McLean, stamps for the Clerk	$4.00

	A. W. Moody, 3 sheep killed by dogs	$39.00
	Wm. Tolton, valuating Moody sheep	$1.90
	Whillier & Co., Assessor’s supplies and dog tags	$55.27
	Nassagaweya Township, relief for J. McIntyre, October	$1.75
	Geo. A. Lewis, Caretaker’s supplies	$5.86
	Loretto Academy, tuition fees rē Misses Claires(?) and Hasson, September to December inclusive	$30.00
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ont., lights, Township Hall	$5.56
	F. C. Robinson, destroying dog injuring sheep	$5.00
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 12
	Payroll No. 12	$129.65
	Gypsum, Lime & Alabastine Co., 132 yards of rock, at 35¢ per yd.	$46.20
	Hayward Construction Company, 732 yds. of gravel, at 75¢ per yd.	$549.00
	J. L. Hamilton, bonus on 40 rods of wire fence, at 22½¢ per rod	$9.00
	C. W. Winer, 20 yards of stone for culvert, Rd. 16, at 25 cents	$5.00
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday December 15^th 1941, at one o’ clock, as per statute.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 15^th 1941 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met, in final session, in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at one o’ clock p.m., as per statute. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McGill and Amos. The Caretaker of the Township Hall presented an account of the monies received for rent of the Township Hall, which amounted to $23.00 as the township share. As the Council granted the free use of the Hall to those organizations that handed over their proceeds to assist in the war effort, this amount is considerably less than it otherwise would have been.
1.	The Treasure submitted his annual report and it was moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Treasurer’s report, as presented, be adopted and that he have 200 copies printed for the use of the ratepayers.
2.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the contract bond of W. R. Greenly be returned in full.
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Treasurer’s bond be renewed for another year, with Mr. James Faskens, on the same terms as previously.

4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the tender of James Faskens, on our employees’ liability insurance, be accepted at a premium of $3.00 per $100.00 of payroll.
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Treasurer be hereby instructed to pay the account of the local Board of Health as listed below:
	Dr. J. H. King, services rendered as M.O.H. (Medical Officer of Health)		$130.00
	Dr. J. H. King, remuneration as a member of the Board		$18.40
	Wm. J. Little, remuneration as a member of the Board		$16.80
	D. A. Stewart, remuneration as a member of the Board		$16.80
	Alex Ord, remuneration as Secretary, and phone		$12.25
	James Leachman, services rendered as Sanitary Inspector, express, postage, et cetera		$60.23
6.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the School Fund interest, amounting to $324.00, be divided equally between the twelve school sections of the township.
7.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Township Treasurer be hereby authorized to pay the Treasurers of the following School Sections the amounts shown below:
	Section #1	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $409.37		$1009.37
	Section #2	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $395.60		$995.60
	Section #3	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $202.68		$802.68

	Section #4	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $379.80		$979.80
	Section #5	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $347.00		$947.00
	Section #6	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $185.43		$785.43
	Section #7	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $275.63		$875.63
	Section #8	Twp. grant - $1000.00 + trustees’ levy - $1379.08		$2379.08
	Section #9	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $450.11		$1050.11
	Section #10	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $363.41		$963.41
	Section #11	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $341.55		$941.55
	Section #12	Twp. grant ▬ $600.00 + trustees’ levy ▬ $381.70		$981.70
	Guelph Separate School			$33.55
	Hespeler Separate School			$18.15
8.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Dr. J. H. King, salary as M.O.H., 1941		$5.00
	Walter Holm, salary as Relief Officer, 1941		$125.00
	Harry Hanlon, 1 sheep injured by dogs		$9.00
	John P. L. Clark, valuating Hanlon sheep		$1.90
	MacDonald Consolidated School, pupils’ tuition fees, 1941		$104.00
	G. McLean, stamps for Assessor		$6.75
	Chester Schultz, 59 tanks for culverts, at 85 cents each		$50.15
	Thos. S. Doyle, Collector’s supplies & rent of rooms		$11.65
	Nassagaweya Township, relief for J. McIntyre, November		$1.75
	Thos. S. Doyle, 1% for collecting $8352.04 tax arrears, from March to December 15^th 1941		$83.52
	William Smith 2 sheep injured by dogs		$10.00
	Fred Roszell, valuating Smith sheep		$1.80

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 13
	Payroll No. 13	$6.50
	J. F. Beattie, County Treasurer, use of maintainer, 5 hours	$7.50
	J. F. Beattie, County Treasurer, 2½ tons of calcium chloride	$67.70
	Hayward Construction Co., 104 yds. crushed gravel, at 75¢ per yd.	$78.00
Arrangements were completed to hold a meeting of the electors on the usual nomination day, Monday December 29^th, at 2 o’ clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving the financial report for the year 1941, as required by Section 6 of the Local Government Extension Act, 1940. At the close of business, the usual felicitations were exchanged and the meeting adjourned, sine die. (signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch

December 29^th 1941 A.D.

Electors Meeting

A meeting of the electors of the Township of Puslinch was held in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 2 o’ clock p.m., for the purpose of reviewing the financial report of the township for the year 1941, as required by Section 6 of the Local Government Extension Act, 1940.

There were only a very few electors present, but several municipal matters were keenly discussed by all.

(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Township Clerk

Municipality of Puslinch January 12^th 1942 A.D. The inaugural meeting of the Puslinch Municipal Council was held in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today at 11 o’ clock a.m., as per statute. All of the members were present, that is, Donald A. Stewart, Reeve, and George McGill, Robert T. Amos, Daniel Hesketh, and Albert McWilliams, Councillors. The minutes of the last meeting in 1941 and the Electors meeting on December 29^th were read, and adopted on motion of Councillors McWilliams and McGill.
1.	A number of requests for grants from various charitable institutions were placed before the Council and it was moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that this Council give the usual grant of $10.00 to the Salvation Army.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the Clerk be hereby instructed to order 10 copies of “Municipal World”, to be sent to the members and officials, and also to apply for tenders on 3 cords of hardwood and 1 cord of cedar for the Township Hall, as per tenders of previous years.
3.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, authorizing the Head and the Treasurer to borrow the sum of $28,000.00 from the Bank of Toronto and/or the Dominion Bank, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, authorizing the Head and the Treasurer to borrow the sum of $28,000.00, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by George McGill, that Albert McWilliams and Robert T. Amos be delegates to the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities Convention, to be held in the Prince George Hotel, Toronto, on February 24^th and 25^th.
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the underwritten parties, being assessed for dogs in error, be it hereby resolved that their dog taxes be refunded as follows:
	Marion McCuen	$2.00
	Fred Mast	$2.00
	Helen McCormick	$2.00
	John Coburn	$2.00
	Ross Argo	$2.00
	Matthew McGarr	$2.00
	Duncan McLean Senior Est.(?)	$2.00
7.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that Walter Holm be re-appointed as Relief Officer for the year 1942, at a salary of $75.00 per annum, and that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a bylaw to that effect.
The re-appointment of William Crow as Weed Inspector, at the same salary as previously, was confirmed.

8.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Wallace Printing Company, 25 notice of Electors Meeting	$2.16
	C. L. Kearns, attending 2 sittings of Division Court	$8.00
	H. B. Tolton, 2 sheep injured by dogs	$20.00
	Wm. Tolton, valuating Tolton sheep	$1.80
	Alex Ord, completing 7 Old Age Pension applications, 1941	$35.00
	Alex Ord, report to Public School Inspector	$3.00
	George Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker	$15.00
	James C. Faskens, Treasurer’s bond	$40.00
	Guelph Printing Service, printing financial statements	$38.80
	Salvation Army, grant	$10.00
	Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities, membership fee	$5.00
	Mrs. Marion McCuen, refund of dog tax	$2.00
	Fred Mast, refund of dog tax	$2.00
	Mrs. Helen McCormick, refund of dog tax	$2.00
	John Coburn, refund of dog tax	$2.00
	Ross Argo, refund of dog tax	$2.00
	Matthew McGarr, refund of dog tax	$2.00
	Duncan McLean, Senior Est(?)	$2.00

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 1
	Payroll No. 1, December 1^st to Dec. 31^st, 1941	$82.40
	Frank Byrne, 7 pounds of wire for snow fence	$.40
	Jno. A. McPherson, postage & envelopes	$.75
	T. J. Gilchrist, Guelph boundary line account	$61.00
	T. J. Gilchrist, Guelph Township maintainer account	$22.50
	Jas. W. Moffat, Nassagaweya boundary line account	$375.00
	Lundy Fence Company, 2,000 feet of snow fence, at 7½ cents per foot	$150.00
	Lundy Fence Company, 150 posts, at 37 cents each	$55.50
	Jas. C. Faskens, employer liability insurance	$90.00
9.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday February 9^th, at 10 o’ clock a.m., as a Court of Revision of the Assessment Roll, and at 1:30 p.m., for general business.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch February 9^th 1942 A.D. Court of Revision The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met as a Court of Revision of the Assessment Roll, in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 10 o’ clock a.m. The members were all in attendance and after subscribing to the required declaration, the Council was declared a duly constituted Court of Revision, to hear and determine appeals against the 1942 Assessment Roll. The following appeals were before the Court:
1.	Alfred Daymond, assessed too high on Lot Pt. 17, Front of 7^th Concession
2.	J. P. Evans, assessed too high on Lot 13, Rear of the 2^nd Concession
3.	Lyla Lewis, assessed too high & improper designation of property
After giving each appeal due consideration, the following decisions were arrived at:
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the appeal of Alfred Daymond be upheld, in that his assessment be lowered $300 on Lot Pt. 17, Front of Concession 7.

2.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the appeal of John P. Evans be upheld in that his assessment be lowered $200 on Lot 13, Rear Conc. 2.
3.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the assessment of Mrs. Lewis be lowered and re-designated as follows:
	Pt. 21, Rear 7^th Concession, 1 acre ▬ $900.00
	S. W. Dundas Street, Lot 18, .2 acres ▬ $400.00
	N. E. Dundas Street, Lot 17, .2 acres ▬ $100.00
	Business assessment ▬ $100.00
4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by R. T. Amos, that the 1942 Assessment Roll, as revised and amended, be confirmed.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch February 9^th 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance. Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Amos and McGill. A letter from J. A. P. Marshall, Chief Municipal Engineer, was read, advising the Council that the Department of Highways would not pay subsidy on construction work on municipal roads during 1942. There were no tenders received for supplying wood for the Township Hall and no action was taken to procure fuel for the same.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, re-adjusting the salary of the Relief Officer, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
2.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the bylaw, re-adjusting the salary of the Relief Officer, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
3.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, providing for the total 1942 expenditures on roads in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the bylaw, providing for the total 1942 expenditures on roads in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
5.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Alex Ord, registering births, marriages, and deaths, 1941	$10.75
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer, fees, Nov., Dec., Jan.	$6.20
	Municipal World, 10 subscriptions to Municipal World, Collector’s Roll & other supplies	$17.36
	Donald Ramsay, 1 sheep killed by dogs	$11.00
	G. W. Paddock, valuating Ramsay sheep	$1.70
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising Court of Revision	$10.50
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission, power for Township Hall	$6.37
	Herb Eltherington, supplies for Board of Health	$2.70
	Alex Stewart Ltd., supplies for Board of Health	$6.75
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 2
	Payroll No. 2	$205.03
	Guelph Sand & Gravel Ltd., 21 yards of sand, at 25 cents per yard	$5.25
	Doughty & McFarlane, 1500 pounds of salt	$9.75
	Robert B. Barnett, 10 gallons of oil for snow plow	$4.20
	E. A. Hales, bonus on 80 rods of wire fence, at 22½ cents per rod	$18.00
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday March 2^nd 1942, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch March 2^nd 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session, in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. McGill and Hesketh. The Clerk reported the sale of special hunting licenses in the township for the season of 1941-1942 as follows:
	Residents licenses ▬ 55 at 25 cents = $13.75
	Non residents licenses, October 29^th ▬ 98 @ $1.00 = $98.00
	Non residents licenses, Oct. 24^th- 25^th ▬ 116 @ $1.00 = $116.00
1.	Mr. John A. Wilkinson, Township Auditor, submitted his report for the year 1941, and it was moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Auditor’s report, as submitted, be adopted.
2.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for tenders for crushing and delivering 4,000 yards of gravel, more or less, and for delivering _____ yards of quarry chips, more or less, and also for tenders on maintenance work on the township roads, all machinery and men to be provided by the contractor.

3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be struck off the Collector’s Roll as uncollectible:
	Elizabeth Currie estate	$281.90
	Earl Blacklock, business tax	$3.17
	George Boucher, dog tax	$2.00
	Walter Warren, interest & penalty	$2.52
	Mrs. Jos. Moore, Lot 28, Rear of Concession 10	$23.20
4.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a bylaw, appointing Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Livestock Valuators, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
5.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, appointing Pound-keepers, Fence-viewers, and Livestock Valuators, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
6.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
7.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, providing, by way of assessment on the rateable property of the Township of Puslinch, for the raising of funds for county, school, and municipal purposes, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

8.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, providing for the payment of taxes in the Township of Puslinch, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
9.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the bylaw, providing for the payment of taxes in the Township of Puslinch, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
A tender for 1 cord of cedar wood for the Township Hall, from John Ord, at $7.50, was accepted, and the Reeve was instructed to secure hardwood for the Hall, if possible.
10.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Wm. Crow, salary as Assessor, 1942	$225.00
	Alex Ord, issuing special hunting licenses, 1941-42	$22.77
	R. J. Lovell Company, office supplies for Clerk	$.78
	Fred Roszell, insurance on Morriston sheds	$1.00
	G. McLean, stamps & ink for Clerk	$3.10
	Norman Bruder, reward for killing dog running at large	$5.00
	John A. Wilkinson, balance of salary for 1941 & supplies	$76.68
	J. F. Beattie, County Clerk, interest on 1941 rates	$83.79
	Robert T. Amos, expenses to Rural Municipalities convention	$8.50

	Albert McWilliams, expenses to Rural Municipalities convention	$8.50
	Thos. S. Doyle, balance of salary as Tax Collector, up to Mar. 2nd/42	$112.50
	Thos. S. Doyle, office supplies	$2.65
	Thos. S. Doyle, 1% for collecting arrears of taxes, from Dec 15^th/41 to Mar. 2^nd/42	$12.08
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 3
	Payroll No. 3	$367.08
	Wm. Bolger, wire for snow fence	$.25
11.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday April 6^th 1942, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch April 6^th 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Amos and McGill. Letters from the Department of Highways, approving of an increase in the Superintendent’s salary, to $660 per annum, and also approving of a total expenditure on township roads of $4700, were received and read before Council. Owing to the fact that the Department of Highways cut the road appropriation to the extent of $5300, it was decided to dispense with the gravelling contracts for this year and the Clerk was instructed to return the marked cheques to the various contractors who submitted tenders thereon.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the tender of A. C. Turner for maintenance work on the township roads at a cost of $2.70 per hour, equipment and men to be supplied by the contractor, be accepted, and that his marked cheque, for $100, be filed with the Clerk.
A hospitalization account, for 1941, from the County of Wellington and an account from Jno. R. Tucker, for repairs to the adding machine, were held over.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer, fees, Feb. & Mar.	$5.80
	Jeffrey & Spence, Tax Collector’s bond	$56.25

	Municipal World, Collector’s cash book	$3.95
	Geo. Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker	$15.00
	Nassagaweya Township, relief to J. McIntyre, Dec., Jan., Feb.	$5.30
	Spegela Department Store, relief to A. Pharaoh	$13.80
	Spegela Department Store, relief to J. Lester	$6.16
	F. L. Stout, relief to J. Lester	$12.00
	Geo. Lewis, supplies for Township Hall	$4.05
	Kelso Printing Company, auditor’s supplies	$5.67
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 4
	Payroll No. 4	$173.28
	Jno. A. McPherson, postage & ink	$.40
	Denison & Britten, bolt for snow plow	$.81
	Marshall Lasby, 47½ yards of crushed stone, @ 90 cents per yard	$42.75
	Marshall Lasby, 5 yards of stone dust, $1.00 per yard	$5.00
	Allen Shirk, Waterloo boundary line account	$7.00
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising road tenders	$16.80
3.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that this Council approve of the plans offered by Ross Barber in regard to a survey of Barber’s Beach adjoining plan No. 395.
4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday May 4^th 1942, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch May 4^th 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’ clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Amos and McGill. A circular from the Department of Municipal Affairs, advising the Council that the payment of the one mill subsidy would be continued for the current year, was read. The Clerk was instructed to recommend to the Department of Games & Fisheries the appointment of the same Deputy Game & Fisheries Wardens as in 1941.
1.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the Clerk be instructed to return to Robert Barnett his $100.00 bond, covering his snow plowing contract, which has now expired.
2.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that a bylaw, appointing a Tax Collector, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
3.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the bylaw, appointing a Tax Collector, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.

4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that tenders be called for the supplying of materials to re-floor the bridge over the river, opposite Lot 2 on the 10^th Concession, tenders to be sent to the Road Superintendent by May 30^th.
5.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and paid:
	Jeffrey & Spence, liability insurance	$182.43
	Fred Roszell, fire insurance on Township Hall	$8.55
	Fred Roszell, fire insurance on snow plow	$8.00
	John R. Tucker, repairs to adding machine	$13.25
	County of Wellington, hospitalization account, balance from 1940 - $36.10, balance from 1941 - $136.47	$172.57
	Dr. H. D. Freeman, medical services rē Marion Witter & baby	$25.00
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 5
	Payroll No. 5	$570.70
	Jno. A. McPherson, L.D. phone	$.30
	Robert B. Barnett, plowing snow & storing plow	$64.25
6.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday June 1^st 1942, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch June 1^st 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’ clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors Amos and McWilliams. The Clerk was instructed to prepare a bylaw, providing for the payment of taxes into the Bank of Toronto, Morriston and/or the Dominion Bank, Guelph, and providing for the payment of a service charge to the said banks for their services therefor.
1.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that the Wellington County Federation of Agriculture receive a grant of $5.00 for 1942.
The tenders for supplying material for re-flooring the bridges on the 10^th and 6^th Concessions were opened, but no definite decisions were arrived at.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	G. Tamblyn Ltd., supplies for the Board of Health	$7.00
	W. Alex Nicoll, attending Division Court	$4.00
	Arthur Byrne, 1 lamb killed by dogs	$5.00
	John McNulty, 2 lambs injured by dogs	$7.00
	Wm. Tolton, valuating Byrne & McNulty lambs	$3.50
	Kelso Printing Company, Tax Collector’s supplies	$31.97

	G. McLean, stamps for Tax Collector	$12.00
	John McNaughton, stamps for Tax Collector	$12.00
	C. M. MacDonald, stamps for Tax Collector	$12.00
	C. M. MacDonald, relief to F. Pritchard, May	$23.96
	Thos. S. Doyle, 1 month’s salary	$18.75
	Thos. S. Doyle, 1% of 1939 taxes collected	$6.96
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario, power for Township Hall	$5.97
	Wellington County Federation of Agriculture, grant	$5.00
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 6
	Payroll No. 6	$639.23
	Jno. A. McPherson, postage	$.50
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising	$7.75
	Jas. Leachman, blacksmith account	$.75
3.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday July 6^th 1942, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch July 6^th 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’ clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McWilliams and McGill. Messrs. Ivan Tolton and John Orm, of Arkell, waited upon the Council, in regard to having a ditch repaired in front of their premises on the County Road, in Arkell. Daniel J. Hesketh was appointed to look into the matter and report at the next meeting. The auditor presented his second quarterly report, reporting that the Township is in good standing financially and that quite a large number of ratepayers had paid their taxes in advance, taking advantage of the 2% discount if paid before the 1^st of July.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that Alex Ord, as Clerk of the Township of Puslinch, receive an increase of fifty dollars a year on his salary, the same to take effect from the first of January 1942, and that a bylaw be prepared to that effect.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that a bylaw, providing for the payment of taxes into the Bank of Toronto and/or the Dominion Bank, and providing for the payment of a service charge to the said banks for their services therefor, be now introduced and read a first and second time.

3.	Moved and seconded, that the bylaw, providing for the payment of taxes into the Bank of Toronto and/or the Dominion Bank, and providing for the payment of a service charge to the said banks for their services therefor, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Alex Nicoll, 1 sitting of Division Court	$4.00
	Alex Ord, 6 months’ salary as Clerk	$162.50
	C. M. MacDonald, relief to A. Pritchard, June	$23.93
	John A. Wilkinson, 6 months’ salary as auditor	$75.00
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 7
	Payroll No. 7	$292.70
	Jno. A. McPherson, L.D. phone	$1.99
	Jno. A McPherson, carbon paper	$.30
	Henry Reading, bonus on 70 rods of wire fence	$15.40
5.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday August 3^rd 1942, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch August 3^rd 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’ clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McWilliams and Hesketh.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that Bert Gibson be appointed Pound-keeper in the Township of Puslinch, in place of Charles Richardson, and that the Clerk be hereby instructed to make the necessary changes in the bylaw in respect to the appointment of pound-keepers.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that a bylaw, readjusting the salary of the Municipal Clerk, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
3.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that the bylaw, readjusting the salary of the Municipal Clerk, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
4.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	T. Little & Sons Ltd., funeral expenses rē George Angus	$30.00
	Richard McMillan, 1 lamb killed by dogs	$8.00
	G. W. Paddock, valuating McMillan lamb	$1.70
	Guelph Printing Service, printing 500 cheques	$2.43
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer fees, May, June, July	$7.60

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 8
	Payroll No. 8, July 1^st ▬ 31st	$676.65
	Jno. McPherson, L.D. phone	$.39
	Thos. Currie, repairing grader axle	$2.00
	Walter Cook, 3 posts ▬ $.75, 1 timber, 12 feet long ▬ $1.00	$1.75
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on September 7^th, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch September 7^th 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’ clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Councillors McGill and Amos.
1.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the request of J. A. Wilkinson of the privilege of interment, if so desired, of himself and his wife, Hattie M. Wilkinson, in the enclosure, on the right of the township monument, on the fair grounds in the Village of Aberfoyle, Township of Puslinch, be referred to the local Board of Health for its consideration and, if approved by the Department of Health, that an agreement be prepared in duplicate and completed by the parties concerned.
2.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that, for the purpose of item (1) (11) of Part II of the First Schedule to the Unemployment Insurance Act, 1940, the following officials of the Township of Puslinch are, having regard to normal practice of employment, permanent in character: Alex Ord, John Walsh, William Crow, and John A. McPherson.
3.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that this Council authorize Mr. H. T. Crosbie to purchase a suitable Honour Roll, to have the names of all those from the Township of Puslinch serving in the armed forces suitably engraved thereon, and that a typewritten copy of the Honour Roll be sent to each school.

4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a bylaw whereby poultry may be included under the Dog Tax and Livestock Protection Act. (rē killing or injuring of poultry by dogs)
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council appoint the Clerk, the Reeve, and the President of the local Red Cross, with power to add to their number, as a war service committee, to deal with any emergency arising from the present conflict.
6.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Geo. Lewis, 3 months’ salary as Caretaker	$15.00
	John A. Ord 2^2/3 cords of cedar for Township Hall	$6.85
	Geo. Lewis, Caretaker’s supplies	$4.75
	Donald A. Smith, 4 cords of hardwood for Township Hall	$56.00
	Nassagaweya Township, relief to J. McIntyre, June, July, & August	$11.81
	John McNulty, 4 sheep killed & 3 injured	$67.00
	Wm. Tolton, valuating livestock killed by dogs, at McNulty, Hart, Kay, & Black farms	$10.20
	Loretto Academy, tuition fees to June 30^th 1942	$38.75
	H.E.P.C. (Hydro-Electric Power Commission), lights for Hall	$4.89
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 9
	Payroll No. 9	$686.10
	Jno. A. McPherson, L.D. phone	$.50
7.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday October 12^th, at 8 o’ clock p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk & (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch October 12^th 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’ clock p.m. Daniel J. Hesketh was absent. Reeve Donald A. Stewart presided. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. McGill and Amos. The Auditor submitted his report for the third quarter of 1942.
1.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Auditor’s report for the third quarter of 1942 be adopted, as submitted, and that he be authorized to submit verification notices of tax arrears of everyone in arrears of taxes for the years 1939 and 1940, at the next regular meeting.
It was decided not to pass a bylaw, at the present time, to include poultry in the provisions of the Dog Tax and Livestock Protection Act.
2.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that the dog tax, amounting to $2.00, charged in error to Mrs. Ellen Phelan, be refunded.
3.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that a grant of $75.00 be given to the Puslinch Agricultural Society.

4.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Municipal World Ltd., supplies	$3.06
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising voters lists	$5.85
	Leaman Printing Company, 200 copies of voters list	$50.00
	Alex Nicoll, attending Division Court	$4.00
	G. McLean, stamps for Clerk’s office	$14.00
	H. T. Crosbie, honour roll in frame	$4.75
	Thos. S. Doyle, 6 months’ salary ▬ $162.50, supplies ▬ $1.50	$164.00
	Joseph Hart, 1 lamb killed by dogs	$12.00
	Neil Black, 2 sheep killed and 1 lamb injured	$34.00
	Alex Black, reward for destroying dog	$5.00
	Wm. Black, 9 sheep, 10 lambs killed & 2 lambs injured	$331.00
	Donald Smith, 1 sheep killed by dogs	$15.00
	Fred Roszell, valuating Black & Smith sheep	$4.10
	Mrs. Ellen Phelan, refund of dog tax charged in error	$2.00
	Donald A. Stewart, grant to Agricultural Society	$75.00
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 10
	Payroll No. 10	$161.25
	Ray Dobbs, delivering 2020 crushed gravel, at 70 cents per yard	$1414.00
	Jas. Watson, welding nose on snow plow	$2.50
	Jno. A. McPherson, L.D. phone	$.75
	Alfred Davidson, 6 yards of gravel, at 15 cents per yard	$.90
5.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by George McGill, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday November 2^nd 1942, at 8:00 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk & (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch November 2^nd 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met, in regular session, in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 8 o’clock p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Amos and McGill. Our auditor, Mr. Wilkinson, presented to Council a list of those ratepayers owing taxes for the years 1939 and 1940. Mr. John P. L. Clark made application to the Council for a rebate on his taxes as his barn had been destroyed. The Clerk was instructed to inquire from the Department of Municipal Affairs if the Council had the authority to make such a rebate.
1.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that a resolution of approval be extended to Colonel J. B. McLean for improvements and beautifications made in the Crieff district of Puslinch Township.
2.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Clerk advertise for tenders for the supplying of power to operate the township-owned snow plow for the winters of 1942-43 and 1943-44, power to consist of a caterpillar-type tractor, not less than 35 horsepower, and men sufficient to operate both tractor and plow.

3.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that owing to the fact that our road appropriation was cut by the Department, considerably, at the time that our tenders on gravelling were called, in the spring, no tenders were accepted at that time, and as Mr. Ludgate has signified that our appropriation will be increased, and as Mr. Dobbs is doing work for the county in this district, be it hereby resolved that a contract to supply and deliver 3,000 yards of crushed gravel anywhere in the township be awarded to Roy Dobbs, of Damascus, gravel to be crushed to ½ inch, and all work done and material delivered to be satisfactory to the Road Superintendent.
4.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that a bylaw, determining the time and place for nominating a Reeve and Council, and for appointing Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the year 1943, be now introduced and read a first and second time.
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the bylaw, determining the time and place for nominating a Reeve and Council, and for appointing Deputy-Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the year 1943, be now read a third time, passed, and numbered.
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Donald A. Stewart, selecting jurors	$4.00
	Alex Ord, selecting jurors	$4.00
	Donald A. Stewart, remuneration as Reeve	$100.00
	George McGill, remuneration as Councillor	$90.00

	Robert T. Amos, remuneration as Councillor	$90.00
	Daniel J. Hesketh, remuneration as Councillor	$90.00
	Albert McWilliams, remuneration as Councillor	$90.00
	John Walsh, salary as Treasurer, 1942	$175.00
	Alex Ord, balance of salary as Clerk, 1942	$162.50
	Wm. Crow, remuneration as Weed Inspector	$50.00
	Wm. J. Kay, 6 sheep killed by dogs	$140.00
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising regulations for hunters	$8.10
	George A. Lewis, 3 months salary as Caretaker, and supplies	$18.00
	Duncan McLean, School Attendance Officer fees	$6.35
	Crastor Scott, 1 lamb killed and 1 injured, by dogs	$21.00
	Wm. Tolton, valuating Scott sheep	$1.60
	John Tawse, salary as Township Constable	$50.00
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 11
	Payroll No. 11	$315.60
	L. C. Grier, trucking plank from Waterdown to Killean	$3.00
	Jno. A. McPherson, postage	$.25
	Roy Dobbs, delivering 748 yards of gravel at 70 cents per yard	$523.60
	King Calcium Products, 12 8-inch tiles, plus tax	$12.31
	Frazer Hardie, bonus on 40 rods of wire fence	$9.00
7.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Monday December 7^th 1942, at 1:30 p.m.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 7^th 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in regular session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at 1:30 p.m. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Amos and Hesketh. Mr. John P. L. Clark again waited upon the Council, in regard to a reduction in his taxes, as his barn was destroyed by fire.
1.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by Daniel J. Hesketh, that this Council authorize a refund of $25.20 in taxes to John P. L. Clark, as his barn was destroyed by fire early in the summer.
2.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that this Council authorize the payment of $87.50 to Mrs. M. Elwin (or Elvin), for the care of Miss Nellie Hewitt, up to December 5^th 1942.
3.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that this Council accept the tender of Alfred Turner for power to operate the township-owned snow plow for the seasons of 1942-43 and 1943-44, at the rate of $2.50 per working hour.

4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Roy Wingrove, 1 sheep killed by dogs	$17.00
	Sidney Maltby, valuating Wingrove sheep	$1.60
	Crastor Scott, 1 lamb killed by dogs	$15.00
	Wm. Tolton, valuating Scott lamb	$1.60
	Provincial Treasurer of Ontario, printing hunting licenses	$2.25
	Mrs. J. H. Bell & Dorothy Lewis, cutting grass on terrace	$4.00
	Thomas Printing Company, supplies for Collector	$6.20
	Whillier & Company, Assessor’s supplies	$32.75
	Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ont., power for Twp. Hall	$6.33
	Mrs. M. Elvin, hospitalization for Nellie Hewitt (or Hewith)	$87.50
	Peter Patterson, fence-viewer’s expenses	$2.00
	Geo. W. Paddock, fence-viewer’s expenses	$2.00
	John P. L. Clark, rebate on taxes on account of fire	$25.20

	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 12
	Payroll No. 12	$523.78
	Henry Slater & Company, plank for bridge	$7.89
	Roofer’s supply company, culverts	$41.19
	Leslie Greer, 390 tiles & trucking	$45.75
	Jno. A. McPherson, stamps & envelopes	$.45
	Ivan Tolton, coal oil for lanterns	$1.00
	Roy Dobbs, delivering 448 yds. of crushed gravel, at 70¢ per yd.	$313.60
	A. E. Mullock, East Flamboro boundary line account	$10.50
	Guelph Daily Mercury, advertising for power for snow plow	$9.50
	Wm. Smith, bonus on 40 rods of wire fence	$9.00
	Duncan McLean, bonus on 100 rods of wire fence	$22.50
5.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that this Council adjourn, to meet again on Tuesday December 15^th 1942, at 1 o’ clock p.m. as per statute.
(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk (signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 15^th 1942 A.D. The Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch met in final session in the Council Rooms, Aberfoyle, today, at one o’ clock p.m., as per statute. The members were all in attendance, Reeve Donald A. Stewart presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and adopted as read, on motion of Messrs. Amos and McWilliams. The Caretaker presented an account of the monies received for the rent of the Township Hall. This account amounted to $2.66, as the township’s share. The Treasurer submitted his annual report for the year 1942.
1.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Treasurer’s report, as presented, be adopted, and that he be instructed to have 200 copies printed for the use of the ratepayers.
2.	Moved by Albert McWilliams, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that this Council move a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Wm. J. Little for his very active and faithful service as a member of the local Board of Health.
Mr. Little gave a report of the activities of the local Board of Health during the past year, touching on conditions in the township at and since his appointment in 1908. At the close of his report, he signified his wish to be relieved of his duties as a member of the local Board of Health. Hence, the above motion of appreciation was written.

3.	Moved by Robert T. Amos, seconded by George McGill, that the following accounts of the local Board of Health be passed for payment:
	Dr. J. H. King, M.O.H., medical services, inspection of schools, immunizing for diphtheria, etc.			$287.00
	Dr. J. H. King, remuneration as member of the Board			$18.40
	W. J. Little, remuneration as member of the Board			$18.40
	D. A. Stewart, remuneration as member of the Board			$18.40
	Alex Ord, remuneration as Secretary of the Board of Health			$12.25
	James Leachman, services rendered as Sanitary Inspector, express, postage, et cetera			$107.65
	Jessie Nichol, assisting Dr. King rē immunizing for diphtheria			$22.50
4.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by George McGill, that the Treasurer be instructed to divide the School Fund interest, amounting to $336.00, equally between the 12 School Sections of the township.
5.	Moved by George McGill, seconded by Robert T. Amos, that the Treasurer be hereby authorized to pay the Treasurers of the following School Sections the amounts shown below:
	S.S. # 1	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$384.82 =	$984.82
	S.S. # 2	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$293.82 =	$893.82
	S.S. # 3	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$232.33 =	$832.33
	S.S. # 4	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$410.63 =	$1010.63
	S. S. # 5	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$342.00 =	$942.00
	S.S. # 6	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$386.40 =	$986.40

	S.S. # 7	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$286.84 =	$886.84
	S. S. # 8	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$999.69 =	$1599.69
	S.S. # 9	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$453.33 =	$1053.33
	S.S. # 10	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$357.66 =	$957.66
	S.S. # 11	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$331.15 =	$931.15
	S.S. # 12	Township grant - $600.00 + trustees’ levy -	$378.70 =	$978.70
	Guelph Separate School			$29.07
	Hespeler Separate School			$39.60
6.	Moved by Daniel J. Hesketh, seconded by Albert McWilliams, that the following accounts be passed and ordered paid:
	Dr. J. H. King, salary as M.O.H., 1942			$5.00
	Walter Holm, salary as Relief Officer, 1942			$75.00
	C. L. Kearns, attending Division Court, April, June, & Sept.			$12.00
	The Community of Loretto, tuition fees to Dec. 31^st/42			$32.50
	C. M. MacDonald, postage on salvage circulars			$4.05
	Nassagaweya Township, relief to J. McIntyre, Sept., Oct., Nov.			$18.37
	James C. Faskens, fidelity bond for Treasurer			$40.00
	G. McLean, stamps for Assessor			$7.50
	Road Accounts ▬ Voucher No. 13
	Payroll No. 13			$85.05
	John W. Moffat, Nassagaweya boundary line account			$91.04
	John Nicoll, West Flamboro boundary line account			$7.80
	Geo. M. Fox, Wellington County account, calcium			$36.08
	John Allardyce, 21 cedar posts at 15 cents each			$3.15
	Thomas Gilchrist, Guelph boundary line account			$103.25
	John Walsh, stamps for Rd. cheques			$5.67

At the close of business, the Reeve vacated the chair and Robert T. Amos was appointed to occupy the same. The usual felicitations were exchanged and Reeve Donald A. Stewart signified his intention of standing for re-election as Reeve. Councillors Hesketh and McWilliams also intimated that they would again come before the electors as Councillors. Amos and McGill were undecided as to what course to follow.

The meeting adjourned, sine die.

(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Clerk

)signed) Donald A. Stewart ▬ Reeve

Municipality of Puslinch December 28^th 1942 A.D. Nomination Meeting The annual nomination was held, pursuant to statute, in the Township Hall, Aberfoyle, today at one o’ clock p.m. The following candidates were nominated for the offices of Reeve and Councillor:
For Reeve:	Donald A. Stewart
For Councillor:	George McGill, Robert T. Amos, Albert McWilliams, Daniel J. Hesketh, and James Starkey
As there was only one nominee for Reeve, Donald A. Stewart was declared to be duly elected to serve in that capacity for the year 1943. As there were more candidates nominated for Councillor than required, proceedings were adjourned, to meet at the polls on the first Monday in January 1943. (signed) Alex Ord ▬ Returning Officer

Municipality of Puslinch

December 29^th 1942 A.D.

Clerk’s Office, 9 o’ clock p.m.

James Starkey, having failed to qualify as a candidate for Councillor, and as there are no more candidates qualified than required, I hereby declare the following candidates duly elected to serve as Councillors in the Municipal Council of the Township of Puslinch for the year 1943 A.D., that is to say, for Councillors: George McGill, Robert T. Amos, Albert McWilliams, and Daniel J. Hesketh.

(signed) Alex Ord ▬ Returning Officer

Puslinch Township Council

Minutes of Council Meetings

January 1940 ▬ December 1942.

◄ end of document ►