Robert Evans
Presumed joined the company in 1893.
First noted in minutes in 1900 when his pay was 14/- per week (70p)
When F. G. Crick was asked to retire, Evans was appointed Audit Clerk in his place
Just before WW1, his pay was increased by 2/6 (12.5p) to £1 12/6d (£1.62 1/2p)
By the review in 1916 by John Macaulay, his salary had incresed to £104 10/- (£104.50 or £2.01 per week)
In October 1919 the wartime bonuses were paid and he received £1
From January 1933 Robert Evans was acting General Manager
FR Company Manager from May 1935 - June 1st 1955
Presented with a clock to commemorate 61 years service to the the Railway, 6th November 1954 (source: Peter Johnson)
The only employee to work for the old company and the preservation period reformed company continuously.
Robert Evans died in March 1960 and his obituary appeared in the Spring issue (issue 8) of the Magazine of that year.
[edit] Referencess
Boyd, James I.C. (1975 / 2002). The Festiniog Railway 1800 - 1974; Vol. 1 - History and Route. Blandford: The Oakwood Press. ISBN 0-8536-1167-X. OCLC 2074549.
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