The Coronation Year 70 Years Ago - July 1953 Part 1
1. St. Brelade’s parish assembly approves plans for repairs to the .St. Aubin’s landslide, these to cost £3,515. Jersey College for Girls’ inter-house swimming sports held at Havre des Pas Pool.
2.—Nursing Association holds fete at St. Ouen’s Manor, dismal weather conditions somewhat spoiling this event ; at Springfield the annual sports and gymkhana staged by The Beeches took place, whilst at Blanches Banques-the third of the Jersey Motor Cycle and Light Car Club’s scrambles was held.
3.—Jersey Swimming Club defeated by Cambridge University in swimming match held under flood-lights at the Bathing Pool. St. Mary’s parish assembly decides that the rate remain as last year, i.e. 2/3 per quarter.
4. A young French cyclist, 22-year-old Jean Jézéquel, killed outright when his cycle collides with a car on Samarés Inner Road ; a “verdict of accidental death was subsequently recorded at the inquest. Miss Treena van Doorne chosen as “ Miss Jersey Battle of Flowers” in competition staged at the Odeon Cinema.
6.—The first sea bathing tragedy of the season occurs at Portelet, the victim being 32-year-old Mr. D. H. E. Dowling; a verdict of accidental drowning was recorded at the. subsequent inquest.
7.—-Professional boxing tournament held at Springfield, a crowd of about 1,000 attending.
8.-—-Jersey committee of the British Empire Cancer Campaign formed following special meeting of representatives of local associations. Col. A. S. Turnham, CBE, Military Knight of Windsor addresses Rotarians in connection with the British Empire Cancer Campaign.
9.—Coronation Air Display at the Airport thrills 30,000 spectators, aerobatics by French airmen being a highlight of the show; an innovation was the arrival of His Excellency the Lt.-Governor by helicopter from Government House. .
10.——Inquest opened on the body of Mrs. Ada Le Boutillier, the octogenarian whose burial was stopped the previous day ; following ; evidence given by the Hospital doctor a verdict of death from pneumonia following a fracture of the femur was returned. First annual swimming gala of St. Helier School.
11.—-At the Royal Court today the companies concerned in the recent agreement on licensed house monopolies announced that the agreements had been cancelled. Regimental band of the Royal Inniskillings commence series of concerts at the Parade Gardens and Howard Davis Park. Verdict of accidental death returned at the inquest held on the body of Mr. Cecil Bernard Fisher, a visitor, who fell from a window at Seabright, Gorey, whilst sleep-walking. Before the Full Court today Mr. G. I. E. Gruchy was admitted a member of the local Bar. A 30-ft. speedboat bound from Guernsey to this Island breaks down off Corbiere, a timely rescue being made by the auxiliary cutter Girl Joyce.
13.-—At the Assizes today, David Jack Proper, charged with manslaughter in connection with the recent motor cycling accident on St. Aubin’s Road was unanimously found not guilty and discharged; this was the only case before the Court. .
14.—Le Quatorze Juillet celebrated by the French colony in the Island, a reception being held at the French Consulate. Two records broken at J.A.C. championship meeting held at the FB. Fields.
15.—Centenier J. N. Germain returned unopposed as Deputy for St. Martin at meeting of electors—Parish of St. John decides on dust collection service, thus rescinding the voluntary collection at 6d. per bin. St. Ouen’s parish rate to remain as last year, i.e., 2/6. Girls ’Life Brigade hold farewell “at home” for their president, Lady Grasett. Swimming section of J.S.S A. hold annual gala at the Pool.
16.—Jersey Cage Bird Society stage successful nest feather show at Springfield. Large crowd at Jersey Swimming Club gymkhana at Havre des Pas Pool. .
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