Isle of Wight Observer: Feb 5th 1921: KICKED BY A HORSE – Walter BROWN, carter, of Barnsley Farm, was admitted to the County Hospital, this week, suffering from lacerated jaw, due to a kick from a horse, received at St. John’s-road Station, Ryde. He is progressing favourably, but it was stated he had a narrow
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Isle of Wight Observer: Jan 1st 1921: CHRISTMAS AT THE POST OFFICE – A very large amount of business was done at Ryde Post Office, it was not by any means abnormal so far as cards with the seasons wishes are concerned. The parcels post showed no falling off but rather an increase on some
Isle of Wight Observer: Dec 4th 1920: DISTRICT NURSING – The County Education Committee has resolved to increase by 50 per cent the payments to the District Nursing Association whose nurses act as School nurses, from the 1st October, the amended amount for Ryde £15. Dec 4th 1920: FOOTBALL CLUB – All Saints has, at
Isle of Wight Observer: Nov 6th 1920: WAR MEMORIAL – The committee at All Saints having seen a “dummy” erected on the spot, have unanimously decided that the memorial shall be on the corner site looking down John-street. The work is progressing and parts of the inside memorial have already arrived. Total amount received £790.9s.11d.
Isle of Wight Observer: Oct 2nd 1920: HOCKEY CLUB – Colonel A. C. T. VEASEY has been invited to become president of a new hockey club “The Nomads,” which has been formed. Through the kindness of Major HARCOURT the old hockey field has been acquired for play on Thursdays and Saturdays. The club colours are
Isle of Wight Observer: Sept 4th 1920: CLEVER DESIGN – A design in sand of the Crystal Palace, a photograph of which appeared in the “Daily Mail,” on Wednesday, was the work of Master W. GOBLE, of Holy Trinity School, son of Mr. R. GOBLE of the Nurseries, Monkton Street. Sept 4th 1920: BLIND PERSONS
Isle of Wight Observer: Aug 7th 1920: TRAIL OF COPPERS – In connection with the County Hospital Pound Day the public were asked to add four-pence each to form a trail in Union-street, in charge of St. John’s Boy Scouts under the Rev. Cyril BLAKE. This novel form of aiding a good cause was liberally
Isle of Wight Observer: July 3rd 1920: MUSIC AND DANCING – Application was made at the Police-court on Monday, by the Manager of the Royal Esplanade Hotel, for a music and dancing license for the ball-room or what was the ancient billiard room, it being required for dances for the guests and a small orchestra.
Isle of Wight Observer: June 5th 1920: COSTLY AFFAIR – In regards to bands and concerts it is felt that a great deal more ought to be done in meeting the wishes of the townspeople and visitors. A military band nowadays is a costly affair compared to what is used to be, and the gate
Isle of Wight Observer: May 1st 1920: GOLF CLUB – The committee are making the necessary arrangements in connection with the newly formed Golf Club at Ryde House Park, and have issued particulars of membership for ladies and gentlemen including visitors, the club year starting on June 24th, but it will be several months before