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24th February 1930 – General Purposes Sub-Committee, reported on
24th February 1930 - Administration Sub-Committee, reported on
3rd March 1930 – Parks Committee
The Report of the Administration Sub-Committee was presented:
Staff Dismissals
W. Ollis, Parks Policeman, Kingston Hill Recreation Ground and F. W. Turner, Parks Policeman at Selly Oak Park, have been dismissed upon the authority of your chairman owing to unsatisfactory conduct.
They failed to attend the Ambulance Classes, with a view to qualifying in First Aid, although they were warned on several occasions that unless they qualified their services would be dispensed with.
Your Sub-Committee recommend that the action taken be confirmed.
8899 Resolved: That the action taken in dismissing W. Ollis and F.W. Turner (Parks Policemen) from the service of the Department, be confirmed.
The Report of the General Purposes Sub-Committee, together with an addendum thereto, was then submitted:
City of Birmingham: Parks and Cemeteries Department
Unemployment Relief Works, 1929-30
Supplemental Schedule of Unemployment relief Works
No. of No. of
Name of Place Description Labour Material Total Men Weeks
There is an entry in a long list:
Selly Oak Park Dressing rooms for football £500 £300 £800 10 17
8908 Resolved: That the revised Supplemental Schedule of Unemployment Relief Works, as now submitted, be approved, and the action taken in connection therewith, as mentioned in the report of the General Purposes Sub-Committee, confirmed.
24th March 1930 – Administration Sub-Committee
The Deputy Superintendent presented the following report:-
Police Report - Serious Accidents:
Walter J. Miles, 23, of 228 Bellbarn Road, cut eye, Selly Oak Park
7th April 1930 – Parks Committee
Selly Oak Park – Sunday Play
The Secretary reported that enquiries had been made by Mr. Arthur Smith on behalf of the Donors of Selly Oak Park regarding the recent decision of the City Council to permit Sunday games. This park was presented to the late Kings Norton U.D.C. by Mrs. Gibbins and her sons in 1899 and the Deed of Gift precluded the playing of games on Sundays.
8987 Resolved: That the Town Clerk be instructed to inform Mr. Smith that there is no intention on the part of this Committee to in any way violate the terms of the Deed of Gift of Selly Oak Park.
28th April 1930 – Administration Sub-Committee, reported on
5th May 1930 – Parks Committee
The Report of the Administration Sub-Committee was presented:
Appointments
Since the last meeting of your Committee, the following appointments have been made with the approval of the Chairman of the General Committee, in order to fill the vacancies on the staff:
Heath, Francis M. Selly Oak Commencing date - 17.4.30 Wages - £2.13.10.
(Pk. Policeman)
The above appointments are, in the first instance, on probation.
Your Sub-Committee recommend that the Chairman’s action be confirmed.
8997 Resolved: That the undermentioned probationary appointments be confirmed, viz:
Heath, Francis M Selly Oak (Pk. Policeman) Commencing date - 17.4.30 Wages - £2.13.10.
27th May 1930 – Administration Sub-Committee, reported on
2nd June 1930 – Parks Committee
The Administration Sub-Committee presented a report:
Use of the Parks, etc.
On the authority of your Chairman the use of parks and recreation grounds has been granted to the following organizations on the dates and for the reasons stated:-
July 12 Selly Oak Selly Oak Children’s Annual Children’s Festival
Summer Party Fund Park closed to public from
1-5 p.m.
9037 Resolved: That the action of the Chairman in granting the use of parks and recreation grounds on the dates and for the purposes mentioned in the report of the Administration Sub-Committee be confirmed.
23rd June 1930 – Administration Sub-Committee
The Secretary presented a report:-
Police Report - Serious Accidents:
F. Evans, 21, of 66 Alum Street, West Bromwich, concussion, Selly Oak Park
19th July 1930 – Birmingham News
Children’s Day
Happy Youngsters at Selly Oak
The Prize Winners
“Children’s Day” was observed with great enthusiasm by residents of the Selly Oak and Bournbrook districts on Saturday, for it was the occasion of the annual Selly Oak and Bournbrook Children’s Festival. With the experience of the organization from previous years, the executive committee and a willing band of helpers made all the necessary arrangements which were carried out without a hitch. From an early hour on Saturday, when a number of houses and streets were adorned with flags and bunting, local children were eagerly making their way to the schools, which were the starting points of the day’s activities.
The Procession
On arrival at the various school playgrounds, the children were marshaled into small processions, and marched to Coronation Road for the start of the mass procession to Selly Oak Park. Many of the 3,200 children were in fancy dress, which were, for the most part, of an original character.
Accompanied by two well-known local bands, the procession made its way to the park by way of Dawlish Road and Bristol Road. Elliott’s Band was at the head, and was followed in order by the children of St. Mary’s School, Raddlebarn Road Girls, Raddlebarn Road juniors, Raddlebarn Road boys, St. Edward’s seniors and juniors, the Woodgate Band, 100 Maypole dancers from the local schools, Tiverton Road seniors and juniors, St. Wulstan’s boys and girls, “out scholars”, and the Bournville Ambulance Brigade at the end. Under the direction of the chief marshall, Mr. A. West, the procession made excellent progress, and arrived at the Park in good time for a full afternoon’s and evening’s enjoyment.
Fancy Dress Parade
In the park, an attractive programme of amusement, with numerous competitions and games, found enthusiastic support from the young revelers. The first item was the fancy dress parade, to the accompaniment of Elliott’s Band, followed by the Maypole dance given by 100 children from the schools of the district, trained by Mrs. Chambers and Miss Garrett. A keen spirit of friendly rivalry was shown by the children in the inter school net ball and tug of war competitions. Displays of country and folk dancing were given by the girls from St. Wulstan’s, St. Mary’s and Raddlebarn Road, and the very excellent band music was a popular feature throughout the day.
For the fancy dress competition there were no fewer than 138 entries, and 69 prizes were offered. Much ingenuity was shown by the competitors in this section, and the judges, Mr. and Mrs. W.N.D. Higgs and Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Brezener made awards which received popular approval.
Busy Helpers
The numerous helpers received eloquent thanks from the children when they saw the happiness with which their efforts had been brought to the young folks. Special mention, however, should be made of the members of the executive committee, for the success of the festival was the result of months of hard work in preparation. Mr. A. West, the Chairman, received excellent support from the Treasurer, Mr. H. Roberts, the Vice-Chairman, Mr. A. Pugh,, and the joint honorary Secretaries, Mr. W.C. Baldwin and Mr. A. Butler. The committee is responsible for the organization, in addition to the summer festival, of the children’s party at Christmas, and during the past winter, they had been responsible for the distribution of numerous pairs of boots to deserving children in the district.
The results of Saturday’s competitions were as follows:-
Tug of War: 1. Tiverton Road; 2. Raddlebarn Road.
Charles Harbun Challenge Cup (for net ball), presented by Mr. H. Readin; 1. Raddlebarn Road, 2. St. Wulstan’s.
The fancy dress winners were:-
Boys; L. Rose, E. Jones, S. Holman, W. Southall, R. Fellows, S. Cheshire, S. Stevenson, Thurston, Metcalf, W. Hurslem, L. Willis, J. Children, L. Barnes, L. Mills, W. Tansley, W. Penny, G. Oakley, J. Cross, G. Hawkins, S. Wren.
Girls; V. Hicklin, H. Durn, D. Boston, C. Pos, B. and U. Southall, J. Day, M. Woodward, J. Andrews, M. Andrews, B. Clarke, M. Clarke, H. Askers, G. Edwards, L. Drew, L. Harrison, M. Leach, M. McDermott.
The special prize for the most original costume was won by Hilda Cole, who gave an effective representation of “radio”.
28th July 1930 – Parks Committee
9146 Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 31st March 1930
A statement of the income and expenditure of the committee for the year ended 31st March 1930 was submitted and approved:
Selly Oak Park
Estimated 1929/30 Actual for year
Income £85 £90. 2. 10.
Expenditure £870 £993. 5. 4.
29th September 1930 – Administration Sub-Committee, reported on
6th October 1930 – Parks Committee
The Administration Sub-Committee presented their report:
Staff – Probationers
The undermentioned employees have completed their probationary period satisfactorily, and your Sub-Committee recommend that they be placed on the permanent staff, subject to the Parks Policemen passing the necessary medical examination:-
Heath, F.H. Selly Oak Park Pk. Police Entered service: 17. 4. 30.
Date of Birth: 5. 12. 1904
9175 Resolved: That the various employees, as detailed in the report of the Administration Sub-Committee, having satisfactorily completed their probationary period, be placed upon the permanent staff, subject to the Parks Policemen passing the necessary medical examination.
20th October 1930 – Administration Sub-Committee
The Secretary presented a report:-
Police Report -Serious Accidents:
T. Roberts, adult, of 27 Baker Street, damaged knee, Selly Oak Park
Staff – Probationers
The undermentioned employees have completed their probationary period satisfactorily, and your Sub-Committee recommend that they be placed on the permanent staff, subject to the Parks Policemen passing the necessary medical examination:-
From a list:
Heath, F.H. Selly Oak Park Pk. Police Entered service: 17. 4. 30.
Date of Birth: 5. 12. 1904.
24th November – Administration Sub-Committee
The Secretary presented a report:-
Police Report - Serious Accidents:
G. Burrows, 15, of 33 Tiverton Road, fractured arm, Selly Oak Park
15th December 1930 – Administration Sub-Committee
The Secretary presented a report:-
Police Report - Serious Accidents:
P. Wallis, 15, of 19 Teignmouth Road, dislocated elbow, Selly Oak Park
