Rushden Research Group: Mr. J. W. Lloyd 1928

Mr. J. W. Lloyd

Rushden Argus, 16th November 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins

Assistant Surveyor Severely Wounded

We regret to learn that Pte. J. W. Lloyd, of the Artists’ Rifles, formerly assistant surveyor of the Rushden Urban District Council, and son of Mr. T. Lloyd, surveyor to the Thrapston Rural Council, has been severely wounded in the neck. He was hit on October 30th—his birthday—by a bullet.

Pte. Lloyd joined up in January 1917. All hope that he may have a speedy recovery.

The Rushden Echo, 10th February 1928, transcribed by Kay Collins

The New Surveyor of Rushden
A Family of Council Officials
Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Raunds, and Thrapston

Mr. J. W. Lloyd, for some years assistant Surveyor of Rushden under the late Mr. W. B. Madin, was on Wednesday formally appointed Surveyor to the Rushden Urban District Council; in succession to his former chief; and the capable manner in which he has carried out his duties in the past, both as assistant Surveyor and since Mr. Madin’s regretted demise, as acting Surveyor, is adequate guarantee that the office will be fitted efficiently.

It is interesting to note that Mr. Lloyd’s father (now deceased) was formerly Surveyor at Raunds and that he was subsequently appointed Surveyor of the Thrapston Rural District Council, including, of course, the parishes of Chelveston and Stanwick and many others. Mr. J. W. Lloyd’s brother—Mr. A. E. Lloyd—is Surveyor of the borough of Higham Ferrers, his district joining Rushden on the south and the Thrapston rural district at various points. Mr. J. W. Lloyd has been at the Rushden Surveyor’s office for about 20 years. Thus, in a big area from Rushden and Higham Ferrers to some distance beyond Thrapston the Lloyd family have had an official association over a long period of years.

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Northamptonshire Advertiser, 11^th July 1963

Forty Years as Surveyor, Retires

Mr. J. W. Lloyd, for forty years Surveyor to Rushden Urban Council, who is now retiring because of ill health, made his last appearance at a Council meeting on Wednesday when he was presented with a cheque in recognition of his services.

Coun. A. H. Bailey (chairman), in introducing the subject of the presentation after the ordinary business of the meeting, said that it was difficult to say the thoughts that were in his mind when they were about to lose a very efficient officer who had served them for 40 years.

It was something to have served any authority for 40 years. Coun. Bailey said that Mr. Lloyd could look back at Rushden 40 years ago and then at the new housing estates and the plans that had gone forward, and know that he had taken a great part in them.

He thanked him on behalf of the members for all the courteous assistance and advice that he had given, and all the advice that he had given to him personally. He wished both he and Mrs. Lloyd the best wishes for the future.

Replying, Mr. Lloyd referred to the days when there were no Council houses and no parks, and said that 600 Council houses had not given them such a headache as did 50 to-day.

He regretted that he had not been able to stay with the Council until he completed his 40 years. Coun. J. Roe said that when he had first been elected to the Council Mr. Lloyd was assistant surveyor. He was the only member of the present staff employed when he was elected.

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