pp 582-610 - Cubbon Bibliography

[from Cubbon - Bibliography, Vol 1, 1933]

F71 DOUGLAS.

Douglas in 1511. In Man. Rolls. Trans. from the Latin by Theophilus Talbot, and ed. by W. Cubbon. pp. 32-3. 1924.

An account of the houses and streets of Douglas in 1648, by William Blundell. In Mx Soc. vol. xxv, pp. 57-76.
Bishop Wilson, in the second edn. of Bishop Gibson's ' Camden's Britannia,' 1722, refers briefly to Douglas, its trade, and streets.

List of Householders in the Town of Douglas, with their names, A.D. 1730. Ed. with an introductory notice by William Harrison. In Mx Miscellanies ii, 1878. pp. 15.
It does not appear for what purpose the list was taken. In 1726 the number of souls in Douglas according to Bishop Wilson was 810.
In 1757, according to a return made by the Clergy, the number of souls was 1,516.
In 1784, there was a return of the number of inhabitants made by order of Governor Smith, by the Rev. T. W. J. Woods of Kirk Braddan : his total was 2,411.
The taking of the Census every ten years commenced in the Island in 1811. In 1851 there were in Douglas 9,880 inhabitants ; in 1861, 12,389 ; in 1871, 13,846 ; in 1881, 15,719 ; in 1891, 19,515 ; m 1901, 19,223 ; in 1911, 21,192 ; in 1921, 20,326 ; in 1931, 19,329.

Douglas in 1798. In Feltham's Tour, Mx Soc. vi, 195-206.

CALLISTER (Thomas). An accurate, interesting and peculiarly entertaining description of that lucrative Branch of Business, the Herring Fishery of the Isle of Man
A particular and very pleasing Account of the Flourishing Town of Douglas, which has long been considered as the Emporium of the Island with regard to Commerce, comprising its present state, its commodious Quay and Har bour, its new Streets, the many genteel Houses built in the modern taste, the several places of public worship, the grand new Public Library, the famous Charity School, the large new Poor-house, &c., to which is added a very curious, descriptive, entertaining, and picturesque view of the much admired seats and estates of the Nobility and Gentry in Douglas. [No printer's name.] 1815. pp. 32. 240x130. 1/6. [2062, B 306]
Very useful as a view of the state of Douglas in the early part of the 19th century.

Douglas Clothing Society: membership card for year 1829. 75x115.
The signature on the card is Mrs. Morrison, Cattle Market-street.

Plan of Douglas, from actual survey, by John Wood, Surveyor, Edinburgh. 26in x 35in. There is also a plan of Douglas Bay and Harbour with 'Sir William Hillary's Breakwater,' 1826. 1833.

Plan of Douglas, surveyed by J. Taggart, Architect, 1834. 20 x 14in.

Subscriptions for building a Tower of Refuge from Shipwreck on St. Mary's Rock in Douglas Bay. 1834. [B 162, W. Cubbon Coll.]
Only two copies known.

Douglas Water Work Act, 1834. [D 200]
By the Town Amendment Act, 1864, the Commissioners got power to contract for the purchase of the Water works.

An Act for the better supplying the town of Douglas with Water. Douglas: J. Quiggin. 1834. pp. 16. 206x130. 6d. [522, F 71]

STOWELL (Rev. Hugh). A Sermon preached at the opening of the Mariners' Church, in the Harbour of Douglas, May 24, 1835, by the Rev. Hugh Stowell, Rector of Ballaugh. Pub. at the request of the managers of the church; the profits, if any, to be applied to the funds. Douglas: G. Jefferson. 1835. pp. 21. 210x130. [4816, F 71]

Douglas Lotteries : ' Marine mansions, pleasure grounds, villa sites,' &c.; to be drawn at the New Market Hall, Douglas. In Mx Sun and Jefferson's Advertiser, 1839.

Bye-laws for the better regulation and government of persons within the several towns of Castletown, Douglas, Ramsey, and Peel, drawn up by the justices of the Peace and High-Bailiffs and sanctioned by Tynwald. Douglas P. Curphey. 1846. pp. 24. 216x135. [4231]
'Additional Bye-laws' were issued in 1850. pp. 7.

The Hills Estate: an advertisement issued by the agent to the proprietor, Lt.-Col. Campbell. 1847. 80x130. [1937, F 71]

Sherwood's Plan of Douglas. 1849.

A brief statement of the Charities of St. Matthew's Chapel, Douglas. By John Cubbon, one of the Wardens. 1853. pp. 3. 340x220. [4890, D 50]

Douglas Church of England Scripture Readers' Association. Rules, etc. N.D. [c. 1856] pp. 4. [3947]

A Bill intituled 'An Act to provide for Paving, Cleansing, and Lighting the Streets of the several Towns of this island, and for making and keeping in repair Public Sewers therein, and otherwise improving the said towns. Douglas p. Curphey, 6 North-quay. N.D. [ ? 1859] pp. 16. 340x215. [3715, F 71]

A Bill to provide for the better Paving, Cleansing, and Lighting the Streets of the Town of Douglas, and for making and keeping in repair Public Sewers therein, and otherwise improving the said Town. Douglas: R. Fargher. 1859. pp. 16. 170x110. [5682, F 71]

An Act to provide for Paving, Cleansing, and Lighting the Streets of the Town of Douglas, and for making and keeping in repair public sewers therein, and otherwise improv ing the said town. Douglas : H. Curphey. 1860. pp. 30. 248x152. [113, D 200]
This is the first Act of Tynwald relating to the government of Douglas town. It provided for the popular election of nine persons. The rate levied must not be higher than 1/- in the Ł.. Various amending Acts fol lowed ; notably in 1864 ; Streets Improvement Acts, 1874, 1876; Town Acts 1882, 1884; Pub. Health Acts 1884, 1885 ; Foreshore Act 1886 ; Tramways Act 1876.

First Election Circular to the Ratepayers of Douglas, putting forward as Commissioners : Samuel Harris, Richard Sherwood, John Mylrea, William Cannell, Gilbert Torrance, Robert Craine, Nicholas Moore, James Kelly, and Robert Gell. N.D. [1860] H. Curphey. Broadside. pp. 2. 240x190. [6683, F 71]

List of members of the Douglas Town Commission from its constitution in 1860 to 1887, when the original Act was repealed. In Abs. of Accounts for 1887.

Villa Marina, the Seat of Governor Pigott, with woodcut. In Ill. Lon. News, 23rd Feb., 1861. [3030, L 6 fol.]

Arrival in Douglas of Governor Pigott, with woodcut. In Ill. Lon. News, 23rd Feb., 1861. [3030, L 6 fol.]

A Report and Remarks on a Trial in the High-Bailiff's Court. Douglas Town Commissioners ex-parte C. Craine and others v. William Crellin, 15th February, 1862. Douglas: printed for Wm. Crellm, Strand-street. James Brown. 1862. pp. 12. 180x106. ld. [4888, F 71]

The Gas Question: Address from the Douglas Town Commissioners to the ratepayers and gas consumers, including the Report on the supply and price of gas, as furnished by G. W. Stevenson, C.E. Douglas: Harriet Curphey. 1863. pp. 12. 200x123. [3687, F 71]

Disorder! Disease! ! and Death! ! ! or Order ! Cleanliness ! ! and Health ! I t Being a report of the Proceedings of the Douglas Town Commissioners, &c. Signed ' A Fellow Townsman.' 1864. Douglas. 24mo. pp. 24. Not in Library.

Election Circular: first election of Douglas Town Commis sioners, May 17, 1864. NI. Glover. Broadside. 180x130. [4504, F 71]

Orders, Bye-laws, Rules and Regulations made by the Douglas Town Commissioners and confirmed by Tynwald. James Brown. 1865. pp. 30. 240x150. [4173, F 71]

Standing Orders of the Douglas Town Commissioners.R. Fargher, 9 Mona-terrace. N.D. [c. 1866] Broadside. 320x200. [4114, F 71]

Douglas Penny Reading Institute Programme. 18th Dec. 1867. R. H. Johnson. 210x135.

Reports of the Commissioners appointed by the Lieut. Governor with reference to the matter of the Removal of the Principal Courts of justice from Castletown to Douglas. Douglas: Harriet Curphey. 1868. pp. 23. 245x145. [316]

Ordnance Survey Plans of Douglas on the 61n., 25in. and 2,500 scale.

Visit of Prince Arthur, with woodcuts of Douglas scenes. In Ill. Lon. News, 15th May, 1869. [3030, L 6 fol.]

Orders, Bye-laws, Rules and Regulations for the towns of Douglas, Ramsey, Castletown and Peel; and also for places beyond the limits of the towns; made at a Tynwald, 28th June, 1870. James Brown & Son, St. George's Hall. 1870. pp. 60. 235x150. [4253, F 71]

View of Douglas from Douglas Head. (Woodcut.) In Graphic, Oct. 1871. [3030, L 6 fol.]

Opening of the Victoria Pier, with woodcut. In Graphic, 1872. [3030, L 6 fol.]

Report of the proposed New Street at Douglas, made by Wm. Culshaw, Surveyor, of Liverpool. James Brown & Son. 5th June, 1872. pp. 4. 335x207. [4538, F 71 ; D 152]

Douglas New Street Bill: Evidence taken by the Committee of the House of Keys on 9th December, 1873. B. & S. pp. 33. 277x104. [6121, D 152]
The plans of Culshaw, Ellison, Todhunter & Robertson were discussed, advocating four different routes for the new [Victoria] street. The committee recommended the plan of C. O. Ellison.

Abstract of Receipts and Expenditure of the Douglas Town Commissioners, year ended 12th May, 1874. 415x260. [4440, G.W.W. Coll. F71]

Hackney Cars and Carriages: application to Tynwald by Douglas Town Commissioners for approval of bye-laws regulating fares. 1875. pp. 2. 255x200. [F 71]

De Grey Mariners' Chapel, Douglas : list of the Chaplains. In Mx Soc. xxix, 118. 1879.

Visit of Prince Leopold, with woodcut showing the illumination of Douglas Bay. In Graphic, Sept. 1879. [3030, L 6 fol.]

Douglas Improvements: Minute of Governor [Loch] on proposed Improvements in Douglas, dated Nov. 1881. pp. 4. 330x210. [F 71]
Deals with the connection of the Victoria and Red Piers, the Angle at the Victoria Pier ; Bridge across the Harbour ; New Streets ; New Market ; Winter Gardens, etc.

An account of a meeting of the 'proprietors of Derby square' held in the High School, June 24, 1886. Mx Sun. Office. 1886. Broadside. 252x200. [6684, F 71]
The meeting was held to ' undertake law proceedings for the immediate removal of the stable and coach-house recently erected by Mr. Kneale in the N.W. corner of Derby-square.' It would appear the proprietors were unsuccessful, for the stables continued until 1933.

The Manx Guide and Entertainment Programme [weekly during the season]. Douglas: H. Wightman & Co., 17 Villiers Chambers, Victoria-street. N.D. [c. 1887] pp. 16. 245x165. Id. [4747]

Douglas Bye-laws : Report of Committee of Tynwald to consider certain Bye-laws made by Douglas Town Com missioners, dated 5th July, 1887. B. & S. pp. 28. 330x210. [6123, D 152]

Abstract of the Accounts of Douglas for year to 31st Mar. 1887; members of the Town Commission, past and present; standing committees and officers; licences issued; rateable value, &c., with standing orders for the regulation of proceedings. J. Brown & Son. 1887. pp. 85. 210x135.[4425, F 71]
Also copies for 1888, 1889, 1890, 1892, and succeeding years.

Plan of Douglas, showing the six Wards: coloured. B. & S. N.D. [1887] 520x410. 6d. [4748, N]

Regulations made by the Douglas Town Commissioners with respect to Theatres. B. & S. 1888. pp. 8. 245x150. [316, F 71]

Ye pore Parsonne hys Chrystmasse Carde. Impryn ted for Mastere Ernest B. Savage, ye Parsonne off Seynt Thomasse ye Apostell hys churche inne ye towne - of Douuglasse wythinne ye Isle yclept Mannn. m.dccc. lxxxviij. 1888. 156x100. Printed in black letter.
The spelling of Man with three n's is unique. The parson told the compiler that this form was decided upon after a critic had expressed to him that he ought not to use two n's in 'Mann': the parson rejoined by remarking he would use three n's if he wished.

Report of a Committee of Tynwald on the Petition of the Douglas Town Commissioners to purchase land on the north side of the Bay for Tramway purposes, dated 27th March, ]888. B. & S. pp. 3. 330x210. [6123, D 152]

Regulations made by the Douglas Town Commissioners with respect to Theatres, in pursuance of the powers con ferred on them by the Local Government (Theatres) Act, 1888. Douglas : B & S. 1888. pp. 8. 245x145. [3166, F 71]

Crescent Improvement Scheme : evidence taken before Tynwald Court Committee. B. & S. 1888. pp. 108. 240x145. [F 71]

Purchase of Land on north side of Douglas Bay: Report of Com. of Tynwald, dated 27th March, 1888. pp. 2. 330x210. [F 71]

Report of Committee appointed by Governor Walpole to consider what steps should be taken to maintain Public Order on the Piers, Quays, and Streets of Douglas, dated 11th January, 1889. pp. 3. 330x210. [6123, D 152]

Erecting a Slaughter-house for Douglas : Tynwald Court Com. Report upon, with notes of evidence. B. & S. 1889. pp. 66. 246x156. [F 71]

Douglas Town 3 per cent. Redeemable Stock, 1895: issue of Ł92,581 Stock, issued at Ł99 per cent. under the D'glas Water and Loans Act, 1890, &c. [Fr fol. p. 89, L6]

The Douglas Head Marine Drive Ltd.: Share Circular, ' Application Form, and Illustration in colour. 1890. [4417, L 6, F. fol. p. 74-75]

The Douglas Head Suspension Bridge, Ltd.: Prospectus and illustration and newscutting. 1890. [4417, L 6, F. fol. p. 72 &73]

Opening of the New Promenade at Douglas. Illus. by woodcuts. In Daily Graphic, 8th July, 1890. [3031, L 6 fol.]

Douglas Commissioners: Town By-laws dated 3rd April, 1891. pp, 41. 250x160. [6391, F 71]

Douglas Residential Directory. S. K. B. 1892
[fpc: there was an earlier 1888 directory]

Removal of Old Buildings in Douglas: Report of a Committee of Tynwald on a Scheme of the Douglas Town Commissioners, with minutes of evidence, dated 6th April, 1892. B. & S. pp. 8. 330x210. [6124, D 152]

[All 6393, F 71]
Douglas Sewerage. Reports by G. W. Stevenson, E. Pritchard, T. G. Taylor, W. Fox. C. & F. June 1892. pp. 12. 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Report of various schemes visited and inspected by deputation of Town Commissioners. C. & F. Oct. 1892. pp. 19. 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Report on Sewer Flushing by T. H. Nesbitt, Clerk, dated 4th Sept. 1893. C. & F. pp. 21 (unpaged). 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Rep. and recommendations of a Special Committee. C. & F. 1894. pp. 7. 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Applic. of Town Commissioners to borrow Ł20,000 for Main Sewer. Mem. by Governor, dated 12th Dec. 1894. p. 1. 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Rep. on the Ventilation of Sewers by T. H. Nesbitt, Clerk, dated 25th Jan. 1895. C. & F. (Unpaged.) pp. 81. 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Report of E. H. Stevenson, dated 5th March, 1895. C. & F. pp. 3. 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Rep. on Drainage Systems of various Watering-places, dated 9th Nov. 1895. pp. 3. 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Supplementary Reports of W. Fox and E. H. Stevenson, dated 18th Nov. 1895. C. & F. pp. 3. 330x200.
Douglas Sewerage. Inquiry by Tynwald Committee, and Report, with minutes of evidence, dated 27th May, 1896. F. & S. pp. 33. 330x200.
Lithographed plan showing position of outfall sewers, by T. G. Taylor.

Memorandum on the Douglas Town Commissioners Improvement (Sanitary) Scheme, 17th Oct. 1893. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6124, D 152]

By-laws as to New Streets and Buildings in Douglas, dated 7th April, 1893. F. W. Spencer. pp. 3. 330x210. [6124, D 152]

By-laws with respect to new Streets and Buildings made by the Douglas Town Commissioners, approved by Tynwald, 17th Nov. 1893. Spencer & Hannay. N.D. [1893] pp. 52. 243x150. [1514, F 71]

Religious and Social Life in Douglas. In Mrs. Forrest's Manx Recollections, 1894.

Public Cemeteries. Report by Thomas H. Nesbitt, Clerk to the Douglas Town Commissioners. C. & F. 1894. pp. viii,5. 330x205. [5972, F 71]

Douglas Town Improvement Scheme. Report by Thomas H. Nesbitt, Clerk to the Douglas Town Commissioners. C. & F. 1894. pp. 22. 330x205. [5972, F 71]

Order of Service in The Nunnery Chapel, Sept. 27, 1894. London: The Church Printing Company. pp. 15. 182x120. [4655]

Douglas Town Improvement Scheme : Report on Proper ties acquired, demolished, and to be demolished, etc., with the accommodation available for the population involved. C. & F. 1894. pp. 5. 330x205. [5972, F 71]

By-laws for the regulation of the Pleasure Grounds called Douglas Head. B. & S. 1894. pp. 12. 245x150. [3305]

Abstract of the Accounts of Douglas, for year to 31st March, 1894. C. & F. 1894. pp. 71. 218x130. [4768]

RIPPON (Rev. Thomas). The Morals of Douglas. What is the Remedy? Two addresses delivered in Thomas street Church, Douglas. Printed by request. C. & F. N.D. [1894] pp. 31. 230x148. 2d. [4198, G.W.W. Coll. F711
He denounced certain 'dancing saloons' and drinking places. The sermon created much feeling and a suit for libel was begun : finally the pamphlet was kept from being circulated. All but a few copies were destroyed.

Douglas Crescent Road Improvement: Report of Committee of Tynwald, and minutes of evidence, dated 27th Jan., 1894. B. & S. pp. 21. 330x210. [6124, D 152]

Douglas Town Improvement Scheme: Report prepared by T. H. Nesbitt, Town Clerk, 26th Jan., 1894. C. & F. pp. 24. 330x210. [6124, D 152]

Memorandum by the Governor on petition of Douglas Commissioners for leave to borrow Ł500 for widening the South Quay, 5th Dec. 1894. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6124, D 152]

Memorandum by the Governor on the petition of Douglas Commissioners to borrow £3,600 to erect Workmen's Dwellings, 6th July, 1894. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6124, D 152]

Tramway to Upper Douglas : report of the proceedings before the Legislature, together with a copy of the Tramway Bill as finally passed. Oct. 22 - Nov. 7, 1895. pp. 48. 330x200. [4398, F 71]

Douglas Up-to-date by Christopher Crayon [James Ewing Ritchie]. In Chris. World, July 1895. [3031, L6 fol.]

Tramway to Upper Douglas: report of Tynwald Court Committee. 22nd July, 1895. pp. 23. 320x200. [4398, F 71]

Example of the Agenda of the monthly meetings of the Douglas Town Commissioners. 7th Aug., 1895. [Fr. fol. p. 89 L6]

Tramway to Upper Douglas: report of the proceedings in the Legislature, together with copy of the Tramway Bill as passed. B. & S. 1895. pp. 48. 330x200. [4398, F 71]

Tramway to Upper Douglas: report of the select committee appointed by Tynwald, together with minutes of evidence. B. & S. 1895. pp. 22. 325x200. [4398, F 71]

Fire Extinguishing Arrangements. Report by Thomas H. Nesbitt, Clerk to the Douglas Town Commissioners. Manx Sun Office. 1895. pp. xxx. 330x205. [F 71]

The Tramway Undertakings. Report by Thomas H Nesbitt, Clerk to the Douglas Town Commissioners. C. & F.1895. pp. xxix,4. 330x205. [5972, F 71]

The Municipal Incorporation of Douglas. Report by Thos. S. Nesbitt, Clerk to the Douglas Town Commissioners. Manx Sun Office. 1895. pp. xli. 330x205. [5972, F 71]

The Ventilation of Sewers. Report by Thomas H. Nesbitt, Clerk to the Douglas Town Commissioners. C. & F. 1895. pp. lvii,25. 330x205. [5972, F 71]

Douglas Drainage Works : Inquiry by the Tynwald Court Committee with Report and Minutes of Evidence. B. & S. 1895. pp. 33. 330x205. [5972, F71]
A lithographed plan shows the position of the outfall sewers.

Report on Municipal Buildings, by Thomas H. Nesbitt, Clerk to the Douglas Town Commissioners. Manx Sun Office. 1895. pp. xx. 323x205. [5972, F 71]

Abstract of the Accounts of Douglas for year to 31st March, 1895. Spencer & Hannay. 215x130. [4769, F 71]

Abstract of the Accounts of the Borough of Douglas for year ending 31st March, 1896. B. & S. pp. 91. 242x151. [4333]
Also Abstracts from 1897 to 1902 in this form, complete.

Cemetery for Douglas. Inquiry by the Tynwald Court Committee, with Report and Minutes of Evidence. B. & S. 1896. pp. 8. 330x205. [5972, F71]

NESBITT (Thomas H.). Report on Electric Lighting by the Town Clerk of Douglas. C. & F. 1896. pp. clxii. 245x150. [5972, F 71]

Opening Ceremony of the Central Promenade, the Upper Douglas Cable Tramway. Programme. B. & S. 1896. pp. 19. 245x155. [4766]

Report on Infectious Diseases and Isolation Hospital Administration for the ten years to 31st March, 1896. C. & F. pp. lvi. 246x150. [5963]

Report of Committee of Tynwald on petition of Douglas Town Commissioners for authority to acquire land for widening Prospect Hill, dated 28th March, 1896. pp. 5. 330x210, [6125, D 152]

Old Douglas. In M. Hld. 15th July, 1896. [4417, Frowde fol. p. 140, L 6]

Douglas Illustrated. In Black and White, 5th Sept., 1896. [Fr. fol. p. 147]

Douglas Southern Electric Tramways. Illus. In The Engineer, Oct. 1896. [Fr. fol. p. 164 et seq.]

Report and Proceedings in relation to Electric Traction in Douglas, by Thomas H. Nesbitt. C. & F. 1897. pp. ccl. 250x153. [3850, F 71]
The report is the result of a visit of a deputation of the Douglas Town Council to various towns on the Continent.

From Douglas to the summit of Snaefell by Electric Railway, being the Official Guide. B. & S. for Elec. Railway. N.D. [1897] pp. 114. Well illus. 182x105. [33:> l

Report on Incandescent Gas Lighting by the Town Clerk of Douglas (Thomas H. Nesbitt). C. & F. 1897. pp. cxxi. 245x150.

Application of Corporation of Douglas for authority to borrow Ł4,000 in connection with Borough Cemetery. Gov. Minute, 16th March, 1897. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6125, D 152]

New Market: Report of Committee of Tynwald, with minutes of evidence, dated 23rd Oct., 1897. B. & S. 1897. pp. 16. 330x210. [6125, D 152]

Report of Committee of Tynwald on petitions of Douglas Corporation respecting Municipal Buildings, Artizans' Dwellings, etc., dated 23rd November, 1897. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6125, D 152]

Memorandum of Lieut.-Governor re Application of Douglas Corporation for authority to borrow Ł2,100 for purchasing property to widen North-quay. 13th Dec. 1897. B. & S. pp. 3. 330x210. [6125, D 152]

Report on the proposed Electric Lighting of Douglas, by Dr. J. A. Fleming, F.R.S. C. & F. 1898. pp. xlii,xvi. 250x155. [3924, F 71]
Attached is a Report, marked 'private and confidential,' giving further particulars, by A. Robertson, Town Clerk.

Memorandum by Government Office on application from Douglas Corporation for leave to borrow Ł20,000 for Sewerage purposes, 10th Jan. 1898. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6125, D 152]

Memorandum of Government Office on Application of Douglas Corporation for authority to borrow Ł15,325 for widening the Quay, etc., dated 27th June, 1898. pp. 3. 330x210. [6125, D 152]

Old Douglas: a series of articles by Alexander Hough. In The Manxman, commencing 17th Dec., 1898. [L 6]

The Ownership of Conister in Douglas Bay. In The Manxman, 26th Feb., 1898. p. 1. [L 6]

Recollections of Old Douglas by Rev. Robert Killip. In M. Hld. 6th July, 1898. LŘ17, Frowde Col. p. 241, L6]

Plan of Douglas Town Hall. In Brit. Arch. 22nd July, 1898. [4417 Frowde Col. p. 246, L 6]

Some Historic Associations of Douglas, by Arthur C. Lewthwaite. In Mx Wes. Meth. Ch. Record, vol. 7, pp. 42, 50, 58. 1899.

Liverpool to Douglas in 1830. In Liverpool Post, May, 1899. [Fr. fol. p. 284]

Mem. by Government Office on application of Douglas Corporation for authority to borrow Ł16,000 for providing a New Public Market. 10th March, 1899. B. & S. pp. 3. 330x210. [6126, D 152]

Bye-laws regarding Children licensed to sell newspapers and other articles in the streets. C. & L. 1900. pp. 8. 243x150. [1549, F 71]

Mem. by Government Office on application of Douglas Corporation to borrow Ł15,925 for laying out the Cemetery, etc. 6th Mar., 1900. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x2106126, D 152]

Douglas Drainage: Rep. of Committee of Tynwald on application of the Corporation for leave to borrow Ł20,000 for drainage purposes; notes of evidence, and reports by Stevenson & Burstal and James Mansergh, C.E., 29th May, 1900. B. & S. pp. îv,43. 330x210. [6126, D 152]

Mem. by Government Office on application of Douglas Corporation for leave to borrow Ł4,800 to provide a Steam Hopper Barge. 24th Oct. 1900. B. & S. pp. 3. 330x210. [6126, D 150]

Minutes of Proceedings, Borough of Douglas, from April, 1901, to date. 1901. 236x146. [5971]
Lacking 1906 only.

Douglas Sewerage Scheme: Report by A. E. Prescott, Borough Surveyor. In Min. Proc. 1901. pp. xi. [5971]

Tramways Purchase: report of Sub-Committee. Also correspondence with Bramwell & Harris regarding the purchase. In Min. Proc. 1901. pp. 11. [5971]

Mem. by Government Office on application of Douglas Corporation for leave to borrow Ł52,000 to purchase Douglas Bay Tramway and Upper Douglas Cable Tramway. 24th Oct. 1901. B. & S. pp. 3. 330x210. [6126, D 152]

Douglas Tramways: Rep. of Committee of Tynwald on application of Douglas Corporation to borrow Ł52,000 to purchase the undertaking, with minutes of evidence. 4th Dec. 1901. B. & S. pp. 29. 330x210. [6126, D 152]

Handbook of the Fancy Bazaar in aid of Douglas Grammar School, Feb. 1902. B. & S. pp. 24. 126x201. [5296]

Town Types. By Wm. James. The Douglasite. In To-day, 3rd Sept., 1902. Not in Library.

West Baldwin Reservoir: description of its making. In Min. Proc. 1902. pp. 7. [5971]

COWIN (James). Reminiscences of Notable Douglas Citizens and a Review of Manx Men and Manners Fifty Years Ago. Together with Reminiscences by Mr. S. Harris, high-Bailiff; an article on Manxmen at the Battle of Trafalgar, by T. E. Edwards; and full text of Hall Caine's memorable Speech at Ramsey. Douglas: C. & F. 1902. pp. 68. 240x170. [4815, F 71]

Conference of Local Authorities on Local Government matters : report by Alex. Robertson, Town Clerk. In Min. Proc. 1903. pp. 24. [5971]

Fire Brigade: report on its working. In Min. Proc. 1903. pp. 8. [5971]

Abstract of the Accounts of the Borough of Douglas for year to 31st March, 1903. C. & F. pp. 58. 260x205. [4333]
Also Abstracts in quarto form from 1903 to 1930 ; lacking 1922 and 1927.

Memorandum of Town Clerk of Douglas (A. Robertson) on petition to borrow Ł20,000 to defray cost of Sewerage Scheme, with appendices. 26th Sept., 1903. pp. 7. 330x210. [6127, D 152]

Report of Deemsters Moore and Callow on the Scheme to extend the Douglas Boundaries. Marked 'confidential.' B. & S. N.D. [1903] pp. 4. 330x210. [6127, D 152]

Douglas Boundaries: Report of Committee of Tynwald on the matter of the Extension of the Boundaries, wIth appen dices and minutes of evidence, dated 24th April, 1903. B. & S. pp. xxvii,142. 330x210. [6127, D 152]
Two coloured plans of alternative schemes.

Farm Buildings at Ardwhallin : report upon by F. Thorpe. In Min. Proc. 1904. pp. 7. [5971]

NORRIS (Samuel). Douglas, the Naples of the North, Past and Present. Liverpool Mercury. 1904. pp. 30. 160x100.

'Florodora' Grand Charity Bazaar Programme, 1904; promoted by Douglas day school teachers. C. & F. 1904.pp. 72. 140x185. [4778]

MOORE (A. W., Ed.) Douglas One Hundred Years Ago an account illustrative of Manx Life and Manners at that period : compiled from various authorities both printed and MS. [Reprinted from the Manx .Sun.] 1904. pp. 35, 216x90. [1902]
An account illustrative of Manx life and manners at that period.

Isle of Man Municipal Association. Reports of Annual General Meetings of the Association. In Min. Proc. of the Douglas Town Council, 1904 and various years. [5971]

Fort Anne Hotel (Douglas). Illustrated. 1905. [F 71]

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Motor Omnibuses. Report by Alexander Robertson, Town Clerk. In Min. of Proc. 1905.
Formation of Roads and Lanes in added area. Report by A. E. Prescott, Borough Surveyor. In Min. of Proc. 1905.
Fire Brigade annual report. In Min. of Proc. 1905. Report of the Committee of Tynwald upon the Corporation By-laws. In Min. of Proc. 1905.
Account of the visit of Delegates of the Town Council to the annual Congress of the Royal Institute of Public Health, London, July 1905. In Min. of Proc. 1905.
Report on allowing Medical Practitioners attending private patients in the Isolation Hospital, by Alex. Robertson, Town Clerk. In Min. of Proc. 1905.
West Baldwin Reservoir Works: inauguration ceremony, 6th Sept. 1905. In Min. of Proc. 1905.

GELL (William). Old Douglas: a reminiscence (in verse). Douglas: S. K. B. & Co. 1905. pp. 12. 180x120. [40Řl

Inauguration Ceremony of the Baldwin Reservoir Works, 6th Sept. 1905. Programme. C. & F. pp. 26. 240x146 [4180]

Water: Bye-laws for preventing waste, misuse, undue con sumption and contamination of the Water of the Corporation, etc. 25th March, 1905. C. & F. pp. 9. 330x210. [6129, D 152]

Tramways: Bye-laws and Regulations. 25th March, 1905. C. & F. pp. 5. 330x210. [6129, D 152]

Public Market: Bye-laws, approved 25th March, 1905. C. & F. 1905. pp. 4. 330x210. [6129, D 152]

Hackney Carriages and Porters: Bye-laws approved 25thMarch, 1905. C. & F. pp. 6. 330x210. [6129, D 152]

Application of Corporation for authority to borrow Ł180 to purchase 23 Barrack-street. B. & S. 1905. pp. 2. 330x210. [6128, D 152]

Douglas By-laws: Report of Committee of Tynwald with minutes of evidence, 20th May, 1905. B. & S. pp. 14. 330x210. [6128, D 152]

Bye-laws: Report of Com. of Tynwald. Undated. May, 1905. B. & S. pp. 14. 330x210. [6128, D 152]

Mem. by Government Office on the application by the Douglas Corporation for leave to borrow sums for sewerage scheme, etc., with Town Clerk's Mem. 27th June, 1906. C. & F. pp. 7. 330x210. [6129, D 152]

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Sanitary Matters; report by Alex. Robertson, Town Clerk. In Min. of Proc. 1907.
Tramway By-laws. In Min. of Proc. 1907.
Public Baths: By-laws. In Min. of Proc. 1907.
The Work of the Borough: report by Frank Cottle, Borough Surveyor. In Min. of Proc. 1907.
By-laws made under the provisions of the Pedlars and Street Traders' Act, 1906. In Min. of Proc. 1907.
Gas Supply: Report on, by a Special Committee of the Douglas Town Council. In Min. of Proc. 1907.
The Provision of Fire Escapes: report by Frank Cottle, Borough Surveyor. In .Min. of Proc. 1907.
Visit of the Douglas Delegates to the annual meeting of the Association of Municipal and County Engineers, Liverpool, 1907, by Frank Cottle, Borough Engineer. In Min. of Proc. 1907.
Visit of the Channel Fleet, 1907: Programme of Entertainment. In Min. of Proc. 1907.
Bye-laws made under the provisions of the Pedlars' and Street Traders' Act, 1906. C. & F. 1907. pp. 8. 245x150. [1548] Mem. by Government Office on application of Douglas Corporation for leave to borrow Ł7,000 to reconstruct

H. B. Noble Baths. 17th May, 1907. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6129, D 152]

Douglas, Old and New. In Manx Patriot, No. 22, 23. July, Aug. 1908.

Who Owns St. Mary's Rock (Conister) ? In Manx Patriot, No. 20, May 1908.

Report on Sanitary Matters. In Min. of Proc. 1908. [5971]

Private Street Work, report on. In Min. of Proc. 1908. [5971]

Completion of the Henry Bloom Noble Public Baths. In Min. of Proc. 1908. [5971]

The Health of Douglas : report by Robert Marshall, Medical Officer of Health. In Min. of Proc. 1908. [5971]
The Health-officer's reports continue annually.

Unification of Rate Collecting: report by Alex. Robertson, Town Clerk. In Min. of Proc. 1908. [5971]

Mem. by Government Office on application of Corporation for leave to borrow Ł150 to widen Brunswick Road, 23rd March, 1908. pp. 2. 330x210. [6130, D 152]

Report of Local Government Board on petition of Douglas Corporation for approval of Bye-laws under the Shops Act, 1907. Undated. B. & S. [ 1908] pp. 3. 330x210. [6129, D 152]

The Ownership of Villa Marina. The purchase in 1868 by H. B. Noble, from Miss Dutton's Executors, for Ł7,750. In Manx Patriot, Nos. 45, 46. Nov. Dec. 1909.

A Reminiscence of Old Douglas, by Alfred Hemming. In Mx Quar. No. 7, 1909.

Mem. by Town Clerk on application of Douglas Corporation for authority to borrow Ł900 to acquire certain lands on Douglas Head, 21st May, 1909. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6130, D 152]

Rep. of Committee of Tynwald to report on the application of the Corporation to borrow Ł11,870 to purchase premises, lay sewage pipes, etc., with minutes of evidence. Undated. [May, 1909.] B. & S. 1909. pp. 15. 330x210. [6130, D 152]

Artisans' Dwellings. Final Report of Committee of Tynwald as to proposed Artisans' Dwellings, with minutes of evidence, etc. Undated. [Dec. 1909.] B. & S. 1909. pp. v,39. 330x210. [6130, D 152]

Motor Haulage: report by Frank Cottle, Borough Surveyor. In Min. of Proc. 1910. [5971]

Annual Weather Summary for 1909, with records of sunshine. In Min. of Proc. 1910. [5971]

Health of Douglas: report by Dr. R. Marshall. In Min. of Proc. 1910. [5971]

Villa Marina: conditions and instructions to Architects. In Min. of Proc. 1910.

Norris - Meyer Guide to Douglas. Norris - Meyer Press. N.D. [c. 1910] pp. 48. 160x98. [4543]

Fort Anne Hotel: a brief history. S. K. B. & Co. 1910. pp. 32. 185x115. [3438]

__Another issue in 1912, printed by Caustons, London.

Density of Population in Douglas, with the acreage and population per acre in the several Wards. Undated. [c. 1910] P. 1. 330x210. [6130, D 152]

Application for leave to borrow Ł2,500 for Water Under taking Extensions, etc. 1st June, 1910. B. & S. pp. 3. 330x210. [6130, D 152]

Application of Corporation for leave to borrow Ł3,670 to defray the cost of formation of roads and footpaths, etc. 6th July, 1910. B. & S. pp. 4. 330x210. [6130, D 152]

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Tramways Department: reports on the working conditions, hours, Wages, etc., of the traffic employees. Report by Stephen Robinson, Tramways manager. In Min. of Proc. 1911.
Health of Douglas: report by Dr. R. Marshall. In Min, of Proc. 1911.
By-laws for the regulation of Pleasure and Recreation Grounds, etc. In Min. of Proc. 1911.
The Establishment of an Electric Undertaking : report by Henry W. Handcock and Alfred H. Dykes. In Min. of Proc. 1911.
Villa Marina: replies to Competition Questions. In Min. of Proc. 1911.
Douglas Water Undertaking: historical summary by Alex. Robertson, Town Clerk. In Min. of Proc. 1911.
Standing Orders for the regulation and observance of Procedure and Business with respect to the Council and its Committees; and duties, powers, and authorities of the Committees. C. & F. 1911. pp. 76. 245x155. [403]

Application of Corporation for leave to borrow Ł500 to purchase properties in New Street area. 20th Jan. 1911. B. & S. pp. 3. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

Application of Corporation for leave to borrow Ł2,500 for the Waterworks extension. April 1911. pp. 3. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

Report of L.G.B. on petition of Corporation for approval of certain Bye-laws for recreation grounds. 6th May, 1911. B. & S. pp. 2. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

Application of Corporation for authority to borrow Ł4,630 for purchasing the War Office site on Douglas Head, building Workmen's Houses, etc. 5th Oct. 1911. B. & S. pp. 3. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

Purchase of Land on Douglas Head by Corporation by unauthorised application of funds : Correspondence between the Lieut.-Governor and the Public Auditors. Oct. 1911. pp. 11. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

' Seaside' Pocket Guide to Douglas. Norris - Meyer Press 1911. pp. 48. 12 illus. and map. 157x100. [F 71]

Health of Douglas: report by Dr. R. Marshall. In Min. of Proc. 1912. [5971]

Visit of the members of the Promenades Committee to other health resorts : report of. In Min. of Proc. 1912. [5971]

Proposed Electrical Undertaking: correspondence with engineers. In Min. of Proc. 1912. [5971]

The Debt of Douglas: report by Town Clerk relative to the Reform Inquiry Commission Report. In Min. of Proc. 1912. [5971]

Application of Corporation for leave to borrow Ł4,900 to purchase 3, Marina-terrace, etc. Jan. 1912. pp. 3. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

Report of Committee of Tynwald on application of Cor poration to borrow Ł4,900 to purchase 3 Marina-terrace, etc. 22nd March, 1912. B. & S. pp. vî,29. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

Opening of Villa Marina (illus.). In Mx Quar. No. 13, 1913.

Electric Light : report of Handcock & Dykes re lighting sea front. In Min. Proc. 1913. pp. 7. [5971]

Health of Douglas: report by Dr. R. Marshall. In Min. Proc. 1913. pp. 15. [5971]

Douglas Town Council: Year Book of Information for use of members of the Council for 1913. Norris Modern Press. pp. 28. 110x88. [275]
Also issues for 1914, 1915.

Villa Marina: Programme of the Opening Ceremony, 19th July, 1913. B. & S. pp. 48. 183x120. [1484]

Villa Marina Gardens and Kursaal : account of the opening, 19th July, 1913. S. K. B. & Co. pp. 22. Illus. 200x163. L1485]

Petition of Corporation to borrow Ł3,000 to provide Electric Installation for Villa Marina. 22nd Feb., 1913. p. 1. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

Porterage Charges at Douglas, app. by Tynwald. Undated. [ ? 1913] p. 1. 330x210. [6131, D 152]

Health of Douglas: report by Dr. R. Marshall. In Min. of Proc. 1914. [5971]

Villa Marina: report by Town Clerk on the cost of work carried out. In Min. of Proc. 1914. [5971]

Douglas Carnival Programme, June 29th to July 6th. S. K. B. & Co. 1914. pp. 32. 220x140. [1487]

Health of Douglas: report by Dr. R. Marshall. In Min. Proc. 1915. pp. 15. [5971]

A Pulrose Estate: report of Tynwald Court Committee. In Min. Proc. 1915. [5971]

Town Planning and its application to the Isle of Man; a paper by Frank Cottle, Borough Surveyor. In Min. Proc 1915. [5971]

Effect of the War upon the Borough: report by the Town Clerk and others. In Min. Proc. 1915, et seq. 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919. [5971]

Town Planning and its application to the Isle of Man, by Frank Cottle, Borough Surveyor of Douglas. C. & F. 1915. pp. 8. 245x150. [296]

The Financial Collapse in Douglas: some suggestions for its amelioration, by John A. Brown. B. & S. 1915. pp. 18. 180x120. [3786, B 114]

Annual Weather Summary for 1915. In Min. Proc. 1916. [5971]

Programme of A Solemn United Intercessory Service at Villa Marina, Sunday, 2nd January, 1916. In Min. Proc. 1916. pp. 2. 225x140. [5971]

Report of Tynwald Court Committee on the indebtedness of Douglas. In Debates, vol. 34. 1917. 301x303.

Memories of the Old Red Pier, by Kelson. In Mx Quar. No. 19, 1918.

Municipal Association annual meeting. In Min. Proc. 1918. [5971]

Tuberculosis, report upon, by the Town Clerk. In Min. Proc. 19]9. [5971]

Douglas Victory Carnival, 14 - 19 June, 1920. Programme. pp. 32. In Min. Proc. 1920. [5971]

King's Visit, 14 - 15 July, ]920. Programme. In Min. Proc. 1920. [5971]

Official Guide to Douglas. Published by the Douglas Boarding-house Association. N.o. Norris M.P. 120x185. ? 1920. [F 71]

Water Undertaking: reports by Dr. Lapworth to Local Government Board and by G. H. Hill & Sons to Water Committee. Inc Min. Proc. 192]. [5971]

Cost of Living : rents, rates, price of coal, etc. : report by Town Clerk. In Min. Proc. 1921. [5971]

Housing : interim report of Tynwald Court Committee, 1921. In Min. Proc. 1921. . pp. 8. [5971]

War Memorial, Douglas, circulars concerning, dated 13th April, 1921, and Nov. 1921.

The Camp Herald. T. Cunningham, 1921 and following years. pp. 16. 217x105. [4823]

Guide to Douglas, published by the Boarding and Lodginghouse Proprietors' Association. 1921. pp. 104. 115x185. [4827]

Corporation Electrical Exhibition : Catalogue. In Min.Proc. 1922. [5971]

Borrowing by Local Authorities : final report of Committee of Tynwald. pp. 81. In Min. Proc. 1922. [5971]

Douglas Corporation Electrical Exhibition Catalogue. 1922. pp. 24. 200x130. [636, F 71]

War Memorial, particulars as to scheme. , In Min. Proc. 1921, 1923. [5971]

Public Markets and Abattoirs : report by Town Clerk, pp. 8. In Min. Proc. 1923. [5971]

Douglas Sewerage Northern Outfall, etc.: report bv G. Midgley Taylor. pp. 8. In Min. Proc. 1923. [5971]

Proposed Extensions at the Corporation Electricity. Station. Report by Handcock & Dykes. pp. 10. In Min. Proc. 1923. [5971]

Douglas Water Undertaking: report by G. H. Hill & Sons. pp. 6. In Min. Proc. 1923. [5971]

Electrical Undertakings in England : report of the Electricity Sub-Committee. pp. 7. In Min. Proc. 1923. [5971]

Unveiling the War Memorial by the Earl of Derby, 29th May, 1924. List of names on the Memorial. In Min. Proc. 1924. B. & S. pp. 31. 216x135. [5971]

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Victoria Street [Douglas] Jubilee Blotter. 1874-1924.
Douglas: L. G. Meyer Ltd. 1924. pp. 12. Portraits of Governor Loch and Richard Sherwood and various views of Victoria-street. 280x215.
Northern Outfall Sewer: report by W. H. Blaker. In Min. Proc. 1924.

KELLY (Bertram, A.M.I.E.E.). Electricity for Manx land: bulk supply or small generating stations. In Min. Proc. 1925.

Water Supply: report by Frank Scudder, consulting chemist. In Min. Proc. 1925.

CLUCAS (G. Fred. M.A., S.H.K.). The Growth of Douglas as illustrated by Old Prints. Brief report of Lecture. In Weekly Times, 7th Feb. 1925. [4503]

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Re-organisation of the administration of the Water Department: report by G. H. Hill & Sons. In Min. Proc. 1926.
Extensions to existing Electrical Station : report by Handcock & Dykes. In Min. Proc. 1926.
Housing Schemes, and new methods of construction : report with plans by J. E. Teare, F.S.I., Surveyor. In Min. Proc. 1926. pp. 36.
Borough Electrical Engineer's Annual Reports. In Min. Proc. 1926 et seq.
Report of the Local Government Board on the Petition of the Borough for leave to carry out works for the supply of Electricity; with report by Col. T. C. Ekin. In Min. Proc. 1927. pp. 10.

KNEEN (J. J., M.A.). Place-names of Douglas and district. In P. - N. pp. 303 et seq. 1926.

Report of Special Committee on Salaries, etc. In Min. Proc. 1927. pp. 15.

Report of the Electricity sub-committee on their visit to Blackpool. In Min. Proc. 1927.

'Olympia,' Douglas. In Examiner, 20th Jan., 1928. [5696]

Report of Committee of Legislative Council on the Douglas Corporation (Ballakermeen Estate) Bill, 1929. In Min. Proc. 1929.[5971]

Report (in Tynwald) of Local Government Board on the petition of the Borough of Douglas to carry out a scheme for the erection of certain buildings on Villa Marina and the adjoining property. 1929. pp. 91, 248x185. 1/ [5950]

Report of Legislative Council on Douglas Corporation. (Ballakermeen Estate) Bill, 1929. (To Tyn.) In Debates xlvi. 1929. pp. 4. 240x180. [5949]

Guide to Douglas, pub. by Douglas Boarding and Apartment Association. Norris Modern Press. 1930. pp. 104. 120x182. [6028]

Abstract of Accounts of the Borough of Douglas for the year ended 31st March, 1930. C. & F. pp. 88. 257x204.

The Future of Douglas, by Alexander Robertson. In M. Hld. 24th Nov. 1931. [6411, F 71]

Abstract of the Accounts of the Borough of Douglas for year to 31st March, 1931. C. & F. pp. 91. 255x197. [F 71]

Abstract of Accounts for year 31st March, 1932. C. & F. pp. 104. 242x152. [F 71]

Town and Regional Planning. Paper by W. Jenkinson.Peel, to I.M. Municipal Association. Hld Office. 1932. pp. 6. [B 468]
Many of the reports of the Municipal Association meetings are included in the Min. of Proceedings.

Stories of Old Douglas. (Newspaper cuttings.) [4005]
Attached is a brief description of Douglas as shown by Meredith's view of Douglas, dated 1805.

Stories of the Douglas Fire Brigade. (News cuttings.) [6081]




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