By a curious coincidence of dates, the coronation year 2023 will be 70 years after the coronation date in 1953. I thought it would be of interest to look back during this year of some of the events taking place before, during and after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
JANUARY
1.-—-French colony’s New Year's Day reception held at the French Consulate, M. Leon Dubras being invested as a Chevalier de la Legion d‘Honneur.-The annual road races took place - records being shattered. At Springfield Jersey Island XI drew 1—1 with the visiting Delphian League team.
2.—Drainage scheme debated and approved at special topical sitting of the States. the Public Health Committee receiving a unanimous vote.
3.—A 24-ft. long fishing boat, the 222, with crew of three, goes aground off Ronez; efforts were made later to salvage the boat.
5.—Criminal Assizes: There was only one case on the calendar, that in which Derek Charles Durell was charged with the embezzlement of various sums received by him on behalf of his employer, Mr. R. H. Lawrence. Burglars break into the New Era Cinema. an unsuccessful attempt being made to open a safe.
6.—Unanimous verdict of not guilty returned in the Assize case in which Derek Durell was charged with embezzlement, and accused was. formally discharged. RMIJ. Association hold annual Peirson Day dinner, His Excellency proposing the principal toast.
7.—Presentation of cheque for £200 made by parishioners of Grouville to the Rector. the Rev. J. H. Valpy, who retired on January lst.
9.—Jersey Blind Society annual charity ball held at. West Park Pavilion.
10.—At the Royal Court today a Remonstrance was brought against Advocate P. H. Giffard by Messrs. G. A. Ameghino and R. P. A. Nelson alleging highly scandalous and defamatory charges. Inquest verdict of natural causes recorded in the inquiry into the death of Mr. A. G. Bisson, of 31 Hue Street. Amateur boxing championships held at Springfield.
11.—Annual Peirson Day memorial service held at St. Helier's Parish Church.
12.—Meeting held on the subject of civil defence at the Town Hall, few people attending.
13.—First sitting of States debates compensation for cattle destroyed under the foot-and-mouth regulations; the affairs of the Jersey Electricity Company were also discussed, a resolution presented by Senator Richardson on the matter being eventually withdrawn; the Public Instruction Committee presented an Act asking for a credit vote of £61,195 for a selective school for girls in part of the Town Arsenal, but a. decision on this was postponed until after the Financial Report. Meeting of farmers, merchants and other interested parties at the Town Hall decide to set up a co-operative scheme for the marketing of potatoes.
14.—Annual dinner of Trinity municipality.
15.—States: Senator Richardson re-presents his Resolution concerning the affairs of the Jersey Electricity Company, which was adopted unanimously ; the expiring Fiscal Laws were renewed, income tax again being fixed at 4/- ; the Report on St. Ouen’s Bay development was rejected by 31 votes to 14. Annual dinner and dance of Jersey Green Room Club. Annual prize-giving and speech day of De La Salle College.
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