| George Rutter [xxxx-xxxx] |
1891 - Drainage Contract — Mr. George Rutter, of Barry, the contractor for the additional sewage work at Holton, Barry Dock, is now actively proceeding with his contract. A large quantity of drainage pipes are now on the ground, and excavating work has begun in earnest. - The South Wales Star [159] [361] 10th July 1891. |
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1891 - Keeping Gunpowder Without a License - Cadoxton Police Court - For this offence J. Phillips, ironmonger, was fined £1, and George Rutter, contractor, Barry, £1. - The South Wales Star [159] [361] 11th December 1891. |
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| 1893 - Application for Gunpowder License - Mr G. Rutter, Barry, contractor of the Barry Harbour sewerage works, applied for a license to store gunpowder near Cold Knap, for the purposes of blasting etc. in connection with the above works. On the motion of Mr B. Lewis, seconded by Mr W. Paterson, the application was granted. - Barry Dock News [140] [361] 7th July 1893. |
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| 1893 - Blasting Accidents at Barry - During the past few days several dangerous blasting accidents have occurred on the Parade, Barry, in connection with the execution of the new harbour drainage works at Cold Knap, the violent force of the explosions doing a large amount of damage both to the exterior and interior of the houses in the neighbourhood. On Thursday last a charge of explosives smashed a window belonging to Mr Collins, of the Parade; and so frequent and so alarming have these blasting incidents become that the neighbours have determined to prosecute claims against the Local Board's contractor, Mr. George Rutter, for the damage done. - Barry Dock News [140] [361] 17th November 1893. |
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| 1893 - Opening of Romilly-Road Schools - The new infants's school was opened on Monday at Romilly-road, Barry. There was no formal ceremony, and the only member of the School Board present was the chairman (Mr. Lowdon, the manager of the Barry Graving Dock). This school is built on the top of the hill over-looking the harbour and Island, and is intended to accommodate the children living at East Barry. . . . . These schools, as well as the other schools in the district, have been planned by Mr. George Thomas, of the firm of Messrs. Seward and Thomas, of Cardiff and Barry. The contractor is Mr. George Rutter, of Barry, and the clerk of works Mr Heruert, of Barry, both of whom have admirably discharged their duties. . . . . - The South Wales Star [159] [361] 24th November 1893. |
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1894 - Work and Wages - Threatened Labour Difficulty at Barry - Barry district is threatened with another somewhat serious labour trouble. Mr. George Rutter, of Barry, we learn, has in course of erection for Mr. John Cory, J. P., at The Duffryn, St. Nicholas, a mansion, the building of which will cost about £ 14,000. The Dyffryn is about five miles from Barry, but notwithstanding this, Mr. Rutter, although occupying the position of president of the Barry District Master Builders' Association, declined to allow the men in his employ any consideration for walking time, although it is stated to be an accepted custom in the trade. As a consequence several hands have raised a protest and refused to work on such conditions. The matter has, therefore, been referred to the various societies representing the building trades in the district, and, unless a satisfactory understanding can be arrived at with Mr. Rutter, a conference of the combined trades will be convened, and joint action will be taken to compel Mr. Rutter to recognise the terms of working rules which had been mutually agreed upon by both sides. - The Western Mail [164] [361] 17th January 1894. |
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| 1894 - Work and Wages - Barry Building Trade - Mr. Rutter Explains His Position - A Western Mail representative has just had a conversation with Mr. George Rutter, contractor, Barry, with regard to the alleged dispute in the local building trade noticed in our columns a few days ago. Mr. Rutter gave an unqualified denial to the information supplied by representatives of the working men, to the effect that difficulty was about to arise in consequence of the alleged refusal on the part of Mr. Rutter to pay walking time to those of his men residing in the Barry district who were employed in connection with his contract for the erection of Mr. Cory's new mansion at The Duffryn, St. Nicholas. Proceeding, Mr. Rutter said :- "I deny that, either in my capacity as president of the Barry Master Builders' Association or as a private individual, I have ever approved of the rules of the working men in this district; in fact, I have never seen them. I am quite aware of the circumstances under which this so-called difficulty has arisen. It is unreasonable to expect me to pay the men I employ 'walking time,' for in the case of 80 or 100 men employed on a job covering a period of nine or ten months it represents an enormous sum, which would render it absolutely impossible for any contractor in this district to compete with builders from elsewhere. St. Nicholas is outside the radius of the Cardiff and Barry districts, and if the Cardiff society is satisfied with the terms upon which I employ workmen, I cannot see how the men at Barry have reason to complain. If I were to pay: walking-time on the present work, it would mean about £24 per week out of pocket, which is a serious item, representing on the entire job about £800 or £900." - The Western Mail [164] [361] 22nd January 1894. |
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