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The Committee of the BERKS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF
BRITISH AGRICULTURE beg to announce that a Deputation will attend at the
Town Hall,
WOKINGHAM
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On Tuesday next, February 13 , 1844. The Chair to be taken at 2 o’clock; and at the
Town Hall,
MAIDENHEAD
(by permission of his Worshipful, the Mayor)
On Wednesday next, February 14th, 1844, for the purpose of explaining the objects of
the Association, and of urging the prompt cooperation of all who are interested in the
Protection of British Agriculture.
The attendance of Agriculturists, and of all others friendly to the cause of Protection
is earnestly requested.
Committee Room, Upper Ship Inn, Reading.
Feb. 3 1844

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Sat 17 Feb (BC)
AT A MEETING OF THE BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATION for the PROTECTION of
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AGRICULTURE held at the Town Hall, Wokingham on Tuesday February 13 , 1844
H. St. John, Esq., in the chair.
The following resolutions were unanimously passed:--
Moved by Mr. Thomas Deane, and seconded by Mr. John Simonds, Jun.--
1. That this Meeting, impressed with the importance of supporting by every means the
principle of Protection to the British Farmer, as well as to the other branches of Native
Industry, pledged themselves to oppose the violent and unceasing attacks upon them
by the Anti-Corn Law League, or by any other party acting in direct opposition to the
real interests of British Agriculture.
Moved by Mr. C. Scarborough, and seconded by Mr. William Shackel,
Sen.
2) That this meeting in anxious to co-operated with their brother farmers in supporting
the County Association, formed for the Protection of Agriculture and other branches
of Native Industry, believing that such means are necessary to watch and oppose the
attempts that are now in operation. Against them, as well by direct as indirect means.
Moved by Mr. Allnatt, and seconded by Mr. Thos. Terry--
3) That a District Committee be formed, in conformity with Rule 5 of the Association.
That the Committee shall consist of 13 members, with power to add to their numbers.
Five of the Committee shall form a quorum.
The thanks of the Meeting were passed by acclamation to H. St. John, Esq., for his
kindness in taking the Chair, and the ability and courtesy he had displayed in fulfilling
the duties of the office; also to the Alderman and Corporation of Wokingham, for the
use of the Town Hall on this occasion.

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Sat 7 Sept (BC)
WOKINGHAM UNION
The Board of Guardians will receive Tenders at the Town Hall, Wokingham, on
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Tuesday the 17 September inst., at 10 o’clock, for the supply of all or any of the
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undermentioned Articles, from the 24 of September inst., to the 28 of September,
1845.
Clothing.—Men’s fustian jackets, breeches, and waistcoats—boys’ fustian jackets,
trowsers, and waistcoats, at per suit—round frocks, at per frock—neckerchiefs,

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