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.
March 1953 - Part 1
1.—Jersey Sea. Fishing Club hold competition on New North Quay, more than 199 lbs. of grasdos being caught. .
3.—Tragic death of local resident, Mr. E. M. Anquetil, who collapsed and died at; the wheel of his car while driving in Francis Street. Green Room Club present “ Little Lambs Eat Ivy ” at Springfield Theatre.
4—Dense fog holds up shipping, to day’s mailboat not arriving until the. following day..
5,—Tree-planting ceremony carried out by Men of the Trees at Victoria College to commemorate Coronation year. Jersey Dog Club hold successful sanction show.
6.——His Excellency the Lieut. Governor presents long service and good conduct medals to members of the Police Force at ceremony held at Police Headquarters, Rouge Bouillon.
7,—Riding fatality occurs at St“ Peter, Miss Sheelagh Jones (19), being thrown from her horse while riding in a field near the Airport; and sustaining injuries from which she died later; at the subsequent inquest a verdict of accidental death was returned.
9.—--Mr. D. P. Norman elected Jurat at sitting of Electoral College, he receiving 40 votes against 17 for Mr. H. A. Hamon and 13 for Lt. Col. W. Huelin. The Denville Players open season with “Widows are Dangerous ” at The Playhouse.
10.—States: Recommendation-s for the slaughter locally of aged horses were approved; the Tourism Committee asked that the wine merchants and brewery agreement be dealt with by the Licensing Assembly ; the Entertaimnents Tax was revised : it was announced that the Rehabilitation Committee would be wound up on June 30th ; an Act of the Housing Committee asking for permission to build on; the old railway station site at Gréve d'Azette was approved ; Coronation Day was declared a, public holiday ; various other Acts and amendments were tabled. Vestry screen at St. Clement’s Parish Church in memory of Commander E. O. Obbard dedicated by the Very Rev. the Dean. Annual dinner and dance of Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club.
11.—Licensed Victuallers’ Association hold annual banquet at Merton Hotel—Jersey Rotary Club hear Sir Daniel Cabot speak on the menace of foot-and-mouth disease.
12.—States : A long and interesting debate took place on Hospital charges, Deputy Venables submitting a proposition that the rates bereduced; the discussion was adjourned; a date was fixed for discussion of the Deputy of St. Ouen’s Militia Bill. Victoria College C.C.F. hold field day in St. Ouen’s Bay. Rotary Club holds ladies night at Merton Hotel.
13. Mr. Jack Courval, well-known local fisherman, drowned in St. Aubin’s Bay when struck by the boom of the yacht Manella and swept overboard. At the Royal Court to-day judgment was given for plaintiff in the rate appeal case Buesnel v. Parish of St. John Assessment Committee. Grave concern expressed at increased Hospital charges at meeting of St. Helier parish assembly, the Constable stating it would entail 5d. additional rate. Centenier J. H. Chevalier accepts nomination for Constableship of St. Brelade at meeting of electors at the Parish Hall.
14 An employee of the Gas Company, Mr. Albert E. Brown, collapses in trench at a, building site at Millbrook and dies later in hospital; at the subsequent inquest a verdict of death from natural causes was recorded. At a sitting of the Full Court, Mr. D. P. Norman was sworn in as Jurat. St. Lo boxers lose to the Central A.B.C. in tournament held at Springfield.
March 1953 - Part 1
1.—Jersey Sea. Fishing Club hold competition on New North Quay, more than 199 lbs. of grasdos being caught. .
3.—Tragic death of local resident, Mr. E. M. Anquetil, who collapsed and died at; the wheel of his car while driving in Francis Street. Green Room Club present “ Little Lambs Eat Ivy ” at Springfield Theatre.
4—Dense fog holds up shipping, to day’s mailboat not arriving until the. following day..
5,—Tree-planting ceremony carried out by Men of the Trees at Victoria College to commemorate Coronation year. Jersey Dog Club hold successful sanction show.
6.——His Excellency the Lieut. Governor presents long service and good conduct medals to members of the Police Force at ceremony held at Police Headquarters, Rouge Bouillon.
7,—Riding fatality occurs at St“ Peter, Miss Sheelagh Jones (19), being thrown from her horse while riding in a field near the Airport; and sustaining injuries from which she died later; at the subsequent inquest a verdict of accidental death was returned.
9.—--Mr. D. P. Norman elected Jurat at sitting of Electoral College, he receiving 40 votes against 17 for Mr. H. A. Hamon and 13 for Lt. Col. W. Huelin. The Denville Players open season with “Widows are Dangerous ” at The Playhouse.
10.—States: Recommendation-s for the slaughter locally of aged horses were approved; the Tourism Committee asked that the wine merchants and brewery agreement be dealt with by the Licensing Assembly ; the Entertaimnents Tax was revised : it was announced that the Rehabilitation Committee would be wound up on June 30th ; an Act of the Housing Committee asking for permission to build on; the old railway station site at Gréve d'Azette was approved ; Coronation Day was declared a, public holiday ; various other Acts and amendments were tabled. Vestry screen at St. Clement’s Parish Church in memory of Commander E. O. Obbard dedicated by the Very Rev. the Dean. Annual dinner and dance of Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club.
11.—Licensed Victuallers’ Association hold annual banquet at Merton Hotel—Jersey Rotary Club hear Sir Daniel Cabot speak on the menace of foot-and-mouth disease.
12.—States : A long and interesting debate took place on Hospital charges, Deputy Venables submitting a proposition that the rates bereduced; the discussion was adjourned; a date was fixed for discussion of the Deputy of St. Ouen’s Militia Bill. Victoria College C.C.F. hold field day in St. Ouen’s Bay. Rotary Club holds ladies night at Merton Hotel.
13. Mr. Jack Courval, well-known local fisherman, drowned in St. Aubin’s Bay when struck by the boom of the yacht Manella and swept overboard. At the Royal Court to-day judgment was given for plaintiff in the rate appeal case Buesnel v. Parish of St. John Assessment Committee. Grave concern expressed at increased Hospital charges at meeting of St. Helier parish assembly, the Constable stating it would entail 5d. additional rate. Centenier J. H. Chevalier accepts nomination for Constableship of St. Brelade at meeting of electors at the Parish Hall.
14 An employee of the Gas Company, Mr. Albert E. Brown, collapses in trench at a, building site at Millbrook and dies later in hospital; at the subsequent inquest a verdict of death from natural causes was recorded. At a sitting of the Full Court, Mr. D. P. Norman was sworn in as Jurat. St. Lo boxers lose to the Central A.B.C. in tournament held at Springfield.
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