1965 - 60 years ago - November - Part 1
1.—The first helicopter service flight between Jersey and Guernsey took place this morning when a Sikorsky S-61 N belonging to B.E.A. Helicopters Ltd. took off from the Airport with her crew of three and full complement of 26 passengers.—Before a distinguished gathering His Excellency the Lieut.-Governor presents to PC. K. J. Crowhurst the Queen's Commendation for bravery and silver laurel wreath emblem for saving the life of a small boy who had slipped over a cliff at Portelet Holiday Camp, St. Brelade, on July 4 last year.—Competitions in the vocal and instrumental music section of the Eisteddfod open at the Opera House.
2.—At the parish meeting held in protest against the pro-posed car taxation by length of vehicle, at St. Lawrence, the president of the Finance Committee, Senator Cyril Le Marquand, announced that his committee had rescinded the proposals in the light of the criticism that had been offered.
3.—Verdict of suicide recorded at inquest on the body of a 29-year-old former B.O.A.C. air steward found gassed in his car on the common near Mont a la Brune, St. Brelade, last Saturday.—Mr. E. J. Egre re-elected Centenier of St. Peter unopposed.—Pilot Industries, the heating firm who were actioned by their accountants to pay the balance of an account, were ordered at the Royal Court to settle the outstanding bill and to pay costs.
4.—The local branch of the Royal Air Forces Association made a net profit of £4,228 8s. 2d. from this year's Battle of Britain activities, beating the record for any branch, which it set up last year, by more than £220.
3.—Fire which could have been started by lighted fireworks dropping on to the wooden balcony forming part of the roof, or by intruders, caused damage estimated roughly at £25,000 at Hotel Ellerslie, Clarendon Road, during the night. — Guy Fawkes night proved to be especially hectic for the States Fire Service and a busy one for the staff at the Casualty Department at the General Hospital, where several people were treated for burns and two admitted to the wards.—Final evening of the vocal and instrumental section of the Eisteddfod at the Opera House, their being a very poor attendance.—The total value of exports of produce and flowers from the Island during October amounted to £511,285, the greater proportion of this sum coming from tomatoes, which totalled £496,809.—Members of the Society of Jersey Gardeners hold their annual dinner and celebrate their 75th anniversary at Hotel de France.
6.—Opening sessions of the speech and drama section of the Eisteddfod at the Opera House.
8.—Details of an accident which occurred nearly four years ago were given in the Royal Court today, when the Court decided that the cyclist who was involved, Mr. S. J. Mayled, had failed to establish that the motorist concerned, Mr. A. F. Chapman, was negligent.
9.—Over 250 tons of machinery to be used in connection with the new power station at La Collette was put ashore from an Army tank-landing craft which beached at La Haule slip on the high tide this morning.
10.—On the recommendation of the Home Secretary, the Queen has approved the appointment of R. Goff, Esq., Q.C., R. H. Forrest, Esq., Q.C., and P. H. R. Bristow Esq., Q.C., as Judges of the Court of Appeal, Jersey, and the Court of Appeal, Guernsey.—Arts and Crafts Exhibition in connection with the Eisteddfod officially opened by Lady Villiers.—Members of the Honorary Police of the Island hold dinner and social at Hotel de France, the Police Court Magistrate, Mr. M. Newell, being one of the guests of honour.
11.—Service of remembrance and dedication of the Field of Remembrance held at the Cenotaph, the Very Rev. A. S. Giles (Dean) officiating. —Dancing Section of the Eisteddfod commences at the Opera House.
12.—Second charter anniversary dinner of the Lions Club of Jersey held at the Hotel de France.
13.—The first Ideal Homes Exhibition, sponsored by " The Evening Post " in its 75th anniversary year, officially opened at Springfield by Mr. D. W. Ryan, Constable of St. Helier.
14.—Annual Remembrance Sunday homage at the Cenotaph led by the Lt.-Governor, the Deputy Bailiff and the Consul de France ; because of rough weather, a guard of honour of officers and naval ratings were unable to come ashore from the anti-submarine frigate H.M.S. Dundass.
15.—Last night was the coldest November night in Jersey for 50 years, the temperature of 28 degrees Fahrenheit equalling the coldest local November recording made at Maison. St. Louis Observatory in 1915.—Festival of Remembrance organized by local branch of British Legion held at The Forum Cinema.
1.—The first helicopter service flight between Jersey and Guernsey took place this morning when a Sikorsky S-61 N belonging to B.E.A. Helicopters Ltd. took off from the Airport with her crew of three and full complement of 26 passengers.—Before a distinguished gathering His Excellency the Lieut.-Governor presents to PC. K. J. Crowhurst the Queen's Commendation for bravery and silver laurel wreath emblem for saving the life of a small boy who had slipped over a cliff at Portelet Holiday Camp, St. Brelade, on July 4 last year.—Competitions in the vocal and instrumental music section of the Eisteddfod open at the Opera House.
2.—At the parish meeting held in protest against the pro-posed car taxation by length of vehicle, at St. Lawrence, the president of the Finance Committee, Senator Cyril Le Marquand, announced that his committee had rescinded the proposals in the light of the criticism that had been offered.
3.—Verdict of suicide recorded at inquest on the body of a 29-year-old former B.O.A.C. air steward found gassed in his car on the common near Mont a la Brune, St. Brelade, last Saturday.—Mr. E. J. Egre re-elected Centenier of St. Peter unopposed.—Pilot Industries, the heating firm who were actioned by their accountants to pay the balance of an account, were ordered at the Royal Court to settle the outstanding bill and to pay costs.
4.—The local branch of the Royal Air Forces Association made a net profit of £4,228 8s. 2d. from this year's Battle of Britain activities, beating the record for any branch, which it set up last year, by more than £220.
3.—Fire which could have been started by lighted fireworks dropping on to the wooden balcony forming part of the roof, or by intruders, caused damage estimated roughly at £25,000 at Hotel Ellerslie, Clarendon Road, during the night. — Guy Fawkes night proved to be especially hectic for the States Fire Service and a busy one for the staff at the Casualty Department at the General Hospital, where several people were treated for burns and two admitted to the wards.—Final evening of the vocal and instrumental section of the Eisteddfod at the Opera House, their being a very poor attendance.—The total value of exports of produce and flowers from the Island during October amounted to £511,285, the greater proportion of this sum coming from tomatoes, which totalled £496,809.—Members of the Society of Jersey Gardeners hold their annual dinner and celebrate their 75th anniversary at Hotel de France.
6.—Opening sessions of the speech and drama section of the Eisteddfod at the Opera House.
8.—Details of an accident which occurred nearly four years ago were given in the Royal Court today, when the Court decided that the cyclist who was involved, Mr. S. J. Mayled, had failed to establish that the motorist concerned, Mr. A. F. Chapman, was negligent.
9.—Over 250 tons of machinery to be used in connection with the new power station at La Collette was put ashore from an Army tank-landing craft which beached at La Haule slip on the high tide this morning.
10.—On the recommendation of the Home Secretary, the Queen has approved the appointment of R. Goff, Esq., Q.C., R. H. Forrest, Esq., Q.C., and P. H. R. Bristow Esq., Q.C., as Judges of the Court of Appeal, Jersey, and the Court of Appeal, Guernsey.—Arts and Crafts Exhibition in connection with the Eisteddfod officially opened by Lady Villiers.—Members of the Honorary Police of the Island hold dinner and social at Hotel de France, the Police Court Magistrate, Mr. M. Newell, being one of the guests of honour.
11.—Service of remembrance and dedication of the Field of Remembrance held at the Cenotaph, the Very Rev. A. S. Giles (Dean) officiating. —Dancing Section of the Eisteddfod commences at the Opera House.
12.—Second charter anniversary dinner of the Lions Club of Jersey held at the Hotel de France.
13.—The first Ideal Homes Exhibition, sponsored by " The Evening Post " in its 75th anniversary year, officially opened at Springfield by Mr. D. W. Ryan, Constable of St. Helier.
14.—Annual Remembrance Sunday homage at the Cenotaph led by the Lt.-Governor, the Deputy Bailiff and the Consul de France ; because of rough weather, a guard of honour of officers and naval ratings were unable to come ashore from the anti-submarine frigate H.M.S. Dundass.
15.—Last night was the coldest November night in Jersey for 50 years, the temperature of 28 degrees Fahrenheit equalling the coldest local November recording made at Maison. St. Louis Observatory in 1915.—Festival of Remembrance organized by local branch of British Legion held at The Forum Cinema.
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