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
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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
Isle of Wight Observer: Apr 3rd 1920: TEA ROOMS – Nicely painted and renovated the Western Gardens Tea Rooms immediately facing the Pavilion will be re-opened by Mr. G. BARTLEY at Easter for the season and will doubtless be much appreciated by the visitors for light refreshments. The rooms are well furnished and everything up-to-date,
Isle of Wight Observer: Mar 6th 1920: THEATRE IMPROVEMENTS – Mr. H. Terry WOOD, the enterprising lessee of the Theatre Royal, has extended the accommodation in the dress circle by removing the operator’s box to the back of the gallery, and besides more seats being available, any inconvenience in the shape of noise will be
Isle of Wight Observer: Feb 7th 1920: FACILITIES – It is quite evident that our Front will be a bit lively next season. The old pavilion or shed at the entrance to the Eastern gardens is to be placed nearer the sea thus giving more room on the green, and an ugly hoarding is to
Isle of Wight Observer: Jan 3rd 1920: FORGED TREASURY NOTES – Spurious one-pound notes are apparently in circulation in the Island, and one of the forgeries, which was detected on reaching the Bank, is in the hands of the police. Jan 3rd 1920: SCHOONER IN DANGER – Having had a tempestuous time in the Chanel,
Isle of Wight Observer: Dec 6th 1919: ASHEY RACES – The hearts of the racing fraternity rejoiced on Thursday morning when the sun made its appearance and the bookies turned up ready for business, not forgetting our old friends Alf MACK and Partner. “Alf” remarked that it was like old times again to meet his
Isle of Wight Observer: Nov 1st 1919: BOAT SERVICES – A considerable number of alterations take place from today in the train and boat services. If there is not an agitation on the part of passengers, perhaps the Town Council might use their influence if necessary. Nov 1st 1919: PRICE INCREASE – To increase the
Isle of Wight Observer: Oct 4th 1919: COAL RATIONING – The Fuel Overseer (Mr. Charles GREENSTREET) informs us that in accordance with the general order issued, he has received instruction that the rationing of coal is reduced to 1 cwt per week for each householder and merchants must deliver that quantity to every customer before
Isle of Wight Observer: Sept 13th 1919: FANCY DRESS DANCE – Mrs PARNALL, of the Royal Squadron Hotel, applied for an extension of time on Sept 13th until midnight on the occasion of a fancy dress dance. The Chief Constable said the police had no objection as one was held on similar lines three weeks