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Winsham War Memorial- a transcription of an
article that appeared in the Chard & Ilminster News in July 1923:-
WAR MEMORIAL-The plans and illustrations of the
proposed memorial were exhibited at a recent meeting in the Jubilee Hall,
and were clearly explained by the Chairman (Mr G.F.Davis). It was
unanimously agreed that they should be carried out. The actual cost of the
memorial to the people would, it was stated, be £150 ,of which £50 had
already been obtained, and it was thought that now the memorial was about
to begin, no difficulty would be experienced in getting another £100.
The site, at the entrance to the village has been generously given by Mr
Ward Coleridge, while Mr T.Spurdle has kindly offered to give up part of
his garden as required. The base of the memorial, etc ,is to be the
contribution of Captain Davies .Mr Lee, the builder, is going
to erect the memorial itself without profit. To all these gentlemen
the meeting passed a cordial & unanimous vote of thanks for their kind
and valuable contributions. The Rev.J.D.Richardson(Vicar) ,and
theRev.W.Williams (Congregational Pastor) were chosen on the committee in
the place of the former Vicar and the former Congregational Minister.
The committee will make the necessary arrangements for the whole district
to be canvassed for subscriptions.
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