Isle of Wight County Press: Apr 5th 1924: PAVILION DEBATE – The advisability of presenting for Government sanction to the loan required to construct the enclosure on the Western-esplanade, Ryde was discussed at great length at a special meeting of the Town Council on Monday, The Mayor (Ald. A. ANDREWS, J.P., C.C.) presided. The Committee
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Isle of Wight County Press: Mar 1st 1924: THE HOUSING PROBLEM – There are a shortage of houses and many families are living under conditions that are far from favourable. It must be borne in mind that this is only a local aspect of a great national problem. Things may be bettered, and it is
Isle of Wight County Press: Feb 2nd 1924: COUNTY BENCH – Ernest and Montague TOOGOOD and George BARNES, school-boys, of Ashey, pleaded guilty to placing stones on the railway. P.C. DOBSON said that in consequence of complaints that the 3.59 train from Ryde to Newport had struck an obstacle at Ashey he made inquiries and
Isle of Wight County Press: Jan 5th 1924: I.W. CHALLENGE CUP – In this replayed football cup-tie, at Sandown, on Saturday, the home representatives accomplished a highly creditable performance, defeating Ryde, after a splendid game by 5-3. The home side were in fine form and the Ryde defence had a very anxious time. Jan 5th
Isle of Wight County Press: Dec 1st 1923: GOLDEN WEDDING – Mr. and Mrs. JENKINS celebrated their golden wedding yesterday (Friday). They were married at Ipswich in 1873. Mr. JENKINS has served 42 years with the Missions to Seamen, and for 11 years has been in charge of the Solent-station, the Head-quarters of which are
Isle of Wight County Press: Nov 3rd 1923: SAND COMPETITION – Among the additional attractions which will be held next season, under the auspices of the Borough Amusements Committee, will be sand competitions for children. A series of whist drives and dances are to be run by Mr. WILLIAMS, T.C., to inaugurate a sand competition
Isle of Wight County Press: Oct 6th 1923: WEDNESDAY’S GALE – A powerful gale has blown through the Isle of Wight, causing ships to be blown ashore and heavy rain in the south east. In Ryde no major damage is reported in the area apart from a few fallen trees. Oct 6th 1923: RISING UNEMPLOYMENT
Isle of Wight County Press: Sept 1st 1923: THE TOWN ASSET – A number of complaints have been made this week, relative to the closing of the Eastern Esplanade Gardens on the occasion of the regatta and firework display. After all, it is far better for visitors and residents alike to pay a nominal charge
Isle of Wight County Press: Aug 4th 1923: LAWN TENNIS – The final stages of the Ryde lawn tennis tournament proved the most exciting for many years. Sir G. A. THOMAS again won the men’s singles, and Miss V. B. SOUTHAM won the ladies’. Mrs. STOCKS, the holder, not competing. The finals of the men’s
Isle of Wight County Press: July 7th 1923: COTTAGE GARDEN COMPETITION – St. John’s Women’s Institute, Ryde, held a highly successful flower show and cottage garden competition on Saturday. The Parish-hall presented a pretty spectacle, gay lines of streamers forming an appropriate setting for the many beautiful exhibits. Laura Lady SIMEON (president of the County