In a surprising turn of events, three bags of flour belonging to Alderman John Daly, former mayor of Limerick, were seized by authorities after he refused to pay a surcharge imposed by the Local Government Board auditor during the audit of the Limerick Corporation accounts. The seizure was made to satisfy the outstanding amount of £16 10s 6d owed by the Alderman. Additionally, two other councillors were also assessed the same amount.

The Local Government Board auditor had raised concerns during the audit, leading to the imposition of the surcharge on the accounts of the Limerick Corporation. However, Alderman Daly, along with the two other councillors, disputed the surcharge and declined to make the payment, resulting in the subsequent seizure of the flour as collateral.

The flour, which has been taken into the possession of the authorities, is now scheduled to be sold at public auction to recover the outstanding debt. The auction is expected to take place in the coming days.

It is worth noting that Alderman John Daly had recently served as the mayor of Limerick, adding further significance to the incident. The matter has raised eyebrows among the local community and sparked discussions about the reasons behind the disputed surcharge and the subsequent refusal to pay.

Morning Leader – Thursday 10 August 1905