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 2
16.—Youth Week opens, His Excellency speaking at the inauguration ceremony at Springfield Theatre. Annual meeting of Association of Old Victorians.
17.—-States: Hospital charges debate continued, no vote being taken on Deputy Venables’s proposal; regulations governing the export of potatoes and tomatoes were submitted and approved; authority was given for the raising of loans not exceeding £1,750,000 for the drainage scheme ; a number of triennial regulations were renewed.
18.—Jersey’s response to the Flood Distress Fund culminates in a cheque for £12,500 being sent to the Lord Mayor of London. At the Adastral Club Air Vice, Marshal Sir Geofirey Bromert, national vice-president of the R..A.F.A., unveils photographs connected with the club; in the evening Sir Geoffrey was guest at the annual dinner. Concluding afternoon of Victoria College Preparatory athletic sports. Centenier J. H. Chevalier elected Constable of St. Brelade.
19—States: Deputy Venables’s proposition that a Central Advisory Committee be formed rejected by an overwhelming majority ; regulations regarding infectious diseases in animals were renewed. Three records broken at Victoria College sports. Jersey Badminton Association annual tournament opens. Lieut-Governor receives amounts collected by Boy Scouts in aid of flood disaster victims, the ceremony taking place at Glenham Hall.
20.—At today’s sitting of the Licensing Bench the Attorney General made an important statement on restrictive agreements concerning licensed premises, and the Bench expressed disapproval of the brewery and wine merchants’ agreement. Hautlieu School produces their first play, “The Insect Play." Final adjudications at Youth Week festival at Springfield.
21.—The drought continues, a month having passed without rain.
22.—Unveiling and dedication of additional plaque to the parish war .memorial at St. Ouen.
24.—States : Before the Budget was presented regulations in regard to the sale of houses were brought forward and adopted after H.M. Attorney-General had spoken on the subject; the Island Budget presented by Senator Edwards, showed a substantial surplus of £573,370, but it was pointed out that revenue was dropping and expenditure increasing; consideration of extraordinary expenditure followed and the. House rose at 5 pm. Annual meeting of Jersey District Nursing Association. Island Players present “Treasure Hunt ” at Springfield Theatre. Jersey Young Farmers’ Club hold annual dinner, nearly 300 attending.
25.—A verdict of accidental death returned at the inquest held .on 19-year-old John Le C. Richardson, of Ebenezer Farm, Trinity, who died the previous day from injuries received when he slipped from a liquid manure cart on to a concrete platform below. Jersey Sea Cadet Corps annual inspection held at TSS Undaunted, Fort Regent; the annual meeting of the Navy League (local branch) was held at Wests Ballroom, when Admiral Sir Louis Hamilton; chairman of the Navy League Council, presented awards to the cadets.
25.—States: House pays tribute to the late Queen Mary, it being decided that a memorial service be held at St. Helier’s Parish Church and that a wreath be sent ; the debate on the Budget was continued and various other amendments and regulations adopted. Jersey defeats Alderney 4—0 in Muratti semi-final at Springfield. Victoria College defeats Jersey Athletic Club by 60 points to 43 in annual match held at College Field.
23. Inquest held on the body of Mrs. M. Hind, of Longueville Court, Bagot, who was found suffering from coal gas poisoning at her residence, a verdict that deceased died from coal gas poisoning while the balance of the mind was disturbed being recorded. Elizabeth College regain Hutchence Cup in inter-college athletics meeting at College Field. Jersey retains C.I. Billiards Trophy in annual match held in Guernsey.
30.—Master Butchers’ Association hold annual dinner, principal guest being Mr. G. Squire, president of the National Federation of Meat Traders.
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