To set the scene for the year, here are some events during early 1954, as the year opened. The National Service (Jersey) Law mentioned was passed in 1954 and meant that Jerseyman were included in the UK National Service scheme:
Subject to the provisions of this Part, every male British subject ordinarily resident in Jersey who has attained the age of 18 years and has not attained the age of 26 years and is not a person mentioned in Schedule 1 shall be liable to be called upon to serve in the armed forces of the Crown for 2 terms of service, that is to say –
(a) a term of whole-time service in the regular forces; and
(b) a term of reserve service in an auxiliary force in accordance with this Article.
February 1954
1. The cold spell continues, near-blizzard conditions prevailing over the weekend, a number of minor collisions occurring owing to the treacherous surface underfoot; temperature remained around 28°. Jersey Humane Society awards for gallantry in saving life made at the Harbour Office to eight recipients.
2 States: All-day debate on National Service, the preamble" of the Bill being adopted by 31 votes to 17 after a rather heated discussion; the Income Tax Bill, which had been lodged a, fortnight ago, was adopted; the resignation of Senator Le Gallais from the States was received with regret and Senator Richardson was elected president of the Housing Committee in his stead.
4. St. Saviour-'5 municipal ball held at West Park Pavilion, His Excellency and Lady Nicholson attending.
5, Debating Club narrow decides that “twain shall never meet " in discussion held on " East is East and West is West.”
6. Verdict of death from natural causes recorded at inquest held on the body of Miss E. M. Le Seelleur, who died at her sister’s residence in Rouge Bouillon ; the inquiry was concluded on the body of a. man washed up at La Rocque in May of last year and which was now identified as that of M. Charles Hassoet, a Frenchman, a verdict being returned that it was not possible to show the cause of death. Annual dinner of St. Brelade’s municipality, ladies being present for the first time. Improvement in weather-conditions, the wind moving to the West, but temperatures remained around the freezing point.
7. General thaw sets in. heavy rain in the morning washing away the snow and ice underfoot.
8. Jersey Amateur Dramatic Club’s production of “ The Two Mrs. Carrolls" opens at The Playhouse.
9, States: All-day debate on the National Service Bill, the adjournment being moved when Article 19 had been reached : an Act of the Housing Committee authorizing the construction of nine flats at Le Geyt Road at a cost of £16,766 was approved, French officials arrive for colorado beetle conference with Committee of Agriculture. The re-convened parish assembly at St. Lawrence las ordered by the Royal Court) takes place, the Constable making a. statement on “ antiquated " procedure. Island Players present “ The Day‘s Mischief ” at Springfield Theatre.
10. Two adjourned inquests resumed-one concerning an Irish farm worker, Denis Gremin, whose body was found in Dannemarche Reservoir on Christmas Eve last and which was further adjourned: and the other that of a man found floating in St. Heller Harbour on August 17th of last year and in which a. verdict that the cause of death could not be ascertained was recorded. Deputation waits on Deputy John Le Marquand, who agrees to accept nomination for the vacant office of Senator.
8. Jersey Amateur Dramatic Club’s production of “ The Two Mrs. Carrolls" opens at The Playhouse.
9, States: All-day debate on the National Service Bill, the adjournment being moved when Article 19 had been reached : an Act of the Housing Committee authorizing the construction of nine flats at Le Geyt Road at a cost of £16,766 was approved, French officials arrive for colorado beetle conference with Committee of Agriculture. The re-convened parish assembly at St. Lawrence las ordered by the Royal Court) takes place, the Constable making a. statement on “ antiquated " procedure. Island Players present “ The Day‘s Mischief ” at Springfield Theatre.
10. Two adjourned inquests resumed-one concerning an Irish farm worker, Denis Gremin, whose body was found in Dannemarche Reservoir on Christmas Eve last and which was further adjourned: and the other that of a man found floating in St. Heller Harbour on August 17th of last year and in which a. verdict that the cause of death could not be ascertained was recorded. Deputation waits on Deputy John Le Marquand, who agrees to accept nomination for the vacant office of Senator.
By 1998, converted into "The Roseville Flats"
Below are details for the sale of St. Moritz Guest House St Helier in Jersey. The details are sourced from the Public Registry of Jersey and stored in our own database which we update weekly. We do not publish ownership details of any property, as, although they are in the public domain, we believe in keeping these details private to the owner. The details include price paid and transaction type as well as the law firm that acted for the purchaser.
Court Date: Fri 12 Apr 20113
Property: St. Moritz Guest House
Parish: St Helier
Price: £430,000
Property: St. Moritz Guest House
Parish: St Helier
Price: £430,000
2018 Almanac just shows it as "St Moritz" so may be a private house now.
Not to be confused with Undercliffe Guest House which is in Trinity, this was in St Helier.
Still there in 1998, but by 2018 it had become part of Century Buildings.
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