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 - July 1953 Part 2
17.—-Keen house competition in St. Heller School sports held at the FB. Fields—Final band performance of Royal Innis’killing Fusiliers at Howard Davis Park.
18.-Flag day for St. John Ambulance raises over £1,008.
20. -Variety show opens at The Forum. Annual general meeting of Jersey Football Association;
21.-—Visite Royale takes place at St. Ouen, the route selected being traversed by cars. Second professional boxing tournament staged in the open air at Springfield.
22.-—Parochial rate at St. Brelade increased to 2/6, this being due to heavy commitments for the St. Aubin’s landslide. Jersey Swimming Club hold floodlit gala and championship races at the Pool.
23.—-British Hill Climb Championship held at Bouley Bay, Ken Wharton winning for the fourth year in succession. St. Helier School‘s first prize-giving takes place at the Town Hall.
24. Conclusion of St. Helier Yacht Club two-day regatta held in St. Aubin’s Bay ; the race from St. Helier’s Harbour to Chausey was held on Saturday and was won by Taquah (R. Hughes).
25.—Before the Full Court to-day the appeal of Mr. J. A. Parr against his conviction on a dangerous driving charge by the Police Court Magistrate was allowed. Mr T. G. Le Marinel, Constable of St. John, accedes to request of influential deputation to stand for the election for Senator. Narrow escape of two visiting Scouts from drowning at St. Brelade’s, members of the Penguin Club, London, bringing the lads ashore. Victoria College swimming sports held at the Pool, Dunlop winning the senior cup. New relief telephone exchange at the Lyric Hall comes into operation.
26. St. John Ambulance inspection, at Springfield, this having to take place indoors owing to inclement weather.
27. Judging of the hotels and guest houses display competition in connection with the Battle of Flowers, the premier award going to Old Portelet Inn. Serious accident occurs at Millbrook, a ganger on the drainage scheme, Mr. Thomas Lee, being run over by a heavy lorry and sustaining multiple injuries. Prize day at Victoria College, the summer concert being held in the evening.
28.—Second and last of the Visites Royale takes place at St. Clement, Roads Inspectors for the Samarés Vingtaine being fined for neglect of duties. The cross-bay swim (from St. Helier Harbour to St, Aubins) won by the English international water polo player R. Turner, who covered the 3 1/2-mile course in 1 hr. 54 m. 1 s.; the ladies’ race was won by 17-year-old Germaine Vautier in 2 h. 38m. 6 s. Judging of the shop Window display competition, Messrs. Jax, of Queen Street, and Doreen Wieland, of Bath Street, taking the principal prizes.
29,—St. Martin’s parish rate reduced from 2/6 to 2/3 per qr. Hampstead Harriers defeat Jersey Athletic Club by 36 points to 30 in meeting at F.B. Fields.
30.—-Jersey’s Battle of Flowers held in grand weather, the attendance being estimated at 40,000 ; St. Saviour’s exhibit again won the 'prix d’honneur ; a big attraction was the band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; the day concluded with an evening fete and a floral ball at West Park Pavilion.
The Coronation Year 70 Years Ago - July 1953 Part 2
17.—-Keen house competition in St. Heller School sports held at the FB. Fields—Final band performance of Royal Innis’killing Fusiliers at Howard Davis Park.
18.-Flag day for St. John Ambulance raises over £1,008.
20. -Variety show opens at The Forum. Annual general meeting of Jersey Football Association;
21.-—Visite Royale takes place at St. Ouen, the route selected being traversed by cars. Second professional boxing tournament staged in the open air at Springfield.
22.-—Parochial rate at St. Brelade increased to 2/6, this being due to heavy commitments for the St. Aubin’s landslide. Jersey Swimming Club hold floodlit gala and championship races at the Pool.
23.—-British Hill Climb Championship held at Bouley Bay, Ken Wharton winning for the fourth year in succession. St. Helier School‘s first prize-giving takes place at the Town Hall.
24. Conclusion of St. Helier Yacht Club two-day regatta held in St. Aubin’s Bay ; the race from St. Helier’s Harbour to Chausey was held on Saturday and was won by Taquah (R. Hughes).
25.—Before the Full Court to-day the appeal of Mr. J. A. Parr against his conviction on a dangerous driving charge by the Police Court Magistrate was allowed. Mr T. G. Le Marinel, Constable of St. John, accedes to request of influential deputation to stand for the election for Senator. Narrow escape of two visiting Scouts from drowning at St. Brelade’s, members of the Penguin Club, London, bringing the lads ashore. Victoria College swimming sports held at the Pool, Dunlop winning the senior cup. New relief telephone exchange at the Lyric Hall comes into operation.
26. St. John Ambulance inspection, at Springfield, this having to take place indoors owing to inclement weather.
27. Judging of the hotels and guest houses display competition in connection with the Battle of Flowers, the premier award going to Old Portelet Inn. Serious accident occurs at Millbrook, a ganger on the drainage scheme, Mr. Thomas Lee, being run over by a heavy lorry and sustaining multiple injuries. Prize day at Victoria College, the summer concert being held in the evening.
28.—Second and last of the Visites Royale takes place at St. Clement, Roads Inspectors for the Samarés Vingtaine being fined for neglect of duties. The cross-bay swim (from St. Helier Harbour to St, Aubins) won by the English international water polo player R. Turner, who covered the 3 1/2-mile course in 1 hr. 54 m. 1 s.; the ladies’ race was won by 17-year-old Germaine Vautier in 2 h. 38m. 6 s. Judging of the shop Window display competition, Messrs. Jax, of Queen Street, and Doreen Wieland, of Bath Street, taking the principal prizes.
29,—St. Martin’s parish rate reduced from 2/6 to 2/3 per qr. Hampstead Harriers defeat Jersey Athletic Club by 36 points to 30 in meeting at F.B. Fields.
30.—-Jersey’s Battle of Flowers held in grand weather, the attendance being estimated at 40,000 ; St. Saviour’s exhibit again won the 'prix d’honneur ; a big attraction was the band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; the day concluded with an evening fete and a floral ball at West Park Pavilion.
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