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.
The Coronation Year 70 Years Ago - June 1953 Part 2
17.-—Interesting address given at Church Missionary Society luncheon held at The Forum, the Rev. J. Foxcroft being the speaker.
13.—Sand race meeting at St. Ouen’s Bay, thrilling sport being seen.
19.—Licensing Assembly discusses monopoly agreements between brewery companies and wine merchants, commenting that restrictive practices were not in the public interest.
20.—Shocking road fatality occurs at St. Peter’s, a young motor cyclist. Mr. Stanley Le Marquand (21), being killed when his machine crashed into a lorry, the victim striking his head against a, milestone in the hedge ; two pillion riders, including one travelling on the dead man’s machine and the other on another machine involved, were injured ; a stationary delivery van was also involved in the accident ; at the subsequent inquest a verdict of death from injuries received was returned. Return inter-college match at the College Field ends in a draw. Over 100 deck chairs destroyed in flames on St. Brelade’s beach.
21. Annual handicap yacht race from St. Helier to Gorey won by Onyx (B. Morton). Annual church parade of members of St. John Ambulance Brigade. Heaviest rainfall for weeks, nearly .75 in. Being recorded.
23. There was a sequel to the recent motor cycling fatality at St. Peter‘s when Jean Ange Gouédard (20) was charged before the Police Court with dangerous riding.
24. Following complaints by residents of the district a pack of 18 dogs at Les Platons, Trinity, were rounded up and destroyed.
25. Record attendence at Gorey Coronation Regatta, but lack of wind spoiled the sailing events and thick fog the fireworks display in the evening. Town schools’ sports held at the FB. Fields, Halkett
Place retaining the Darby-Wade Trophy ; the country schools held theirs the following day, La Moye and St. Peter's winning trophies.
29. This week-end the busiest to date this year, nearly 9,500 passengers arriving and departing .by sea ; at the Airport on Saturday there were 250 movements, involving 3,421 passengers. The Island’s first A.A. box officially opened at Le Port, Five Mile Road. Annual meeting of Jersey Green Room Club.
30.—Special sitting of States discusses the appointment of directors of the Jersey Electricity Company., Deputies Candlin, Le Marquamd, Rumfitt and Senator Le Quesne eventually being appointed ; approval was given for the erection of 27 houses by the Midland Bank on the Headlands Estate, Corbiere; various minor matters were also dealt with. Constable of St. Peter’s unveils plaque commemorating the restoration of the ancient field-piece at the junction of New and Old Beaumont Hills. Jean Ange Gouédard, charged before the Police Court with dangerous riding in connection with the recent motor cycling fatality at St. Peter’s, is fined £10 and his licence suspended for nine months.
The Coronation Year 70 Years Ago - June 1953 Part 2
17.-—Interesting address given at Church Missionary Society luncheon held at The Forum, the Rev. J. Foxcroft being the speaker.
13.—Sand race meeting at St. Ouen’s Bay, thrilling sport being seen.
19.—Licensing Assembly discusses monopoly agreements between brewery companies and wine merchants, commenting that restrictive practices were not in the public interest.
20.—Shocking road fatality occurs at St. Peter’s, a young motor cyclist. Mr. Stanley Le Marquand (21), being killed when his machine crashed into a lorry, the victim striking his head against a, milestone in the hedge ; two pillion riders, including one travelling on the dead man’s machine and the other on another machine involved, were injured ; a stationary delivery van was also involved in the accident ; at the subsequent inquest a verdict of death from injuries received was returned. Return inter-college match at the College Field ends in a draw. Over 100 deck chairs destroyed in flames on St. Brelade’s beach.
21. Annual handicap yacht race from St. Helier to Gorey won by Onyx (B. Morton). Annual church parade of members of St. John Ambulance Brigade. Heaviest rainfall for weeks, nearly .75 in. Being recorded.
23. There was a sequel to the recent motor cycling fatality at St. Peter‘s when Jean Ange Gouédard (20) was charged before the Police Court with dangerous riding.
24. Following complaints by residents of the district a pack of 18 dogs at Les Platons, Trinity, were rounded up and destroyed.
25. Record attendence at Gorey Coronation Regatta, but lack of wind spoiled the sailing events and thick fog the fireworks display in the evening. Town schools’ sports held at the FB. Fields, Halkett
Place retaining the Darby-Wade Trophy ; the country schools held theirs the following day, La Moye and St. Peter's winning trophies.
29. This week-end the busiest to date this year, nearly 9,500 passengers arriving and departing .by sea ; at the Airport on Saturday there were 250 movements, involving 3,421 passengers. The Island’s first A.A. box officially opened at Le Port, Five Mile Road. Annual meeting of Jersey Green Room Club.
30.—Special sitting of States discusses the appointment of directors of the Jersey Electricity Company., Deputies Candlin, Le Marquamd, Rumfitt and Senator Le Quesne eventually being appointed ; approval was given for the erection of 27 houses by the Midland Bank on the Headlands Estate, Corbiere; various minor matters were also dealt with. Constable of St. Peter’s unveils plaque commemorating the restoration of the ancient field-piece at the junction of New and Old Beaumont Hills. Jean Ange Gouédard, charged before the Police Court with dangerous riding in connection with the recent motor cycling fatality at St. Peter’s, is fined £10 and his licence suspended for nine months.
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