Isle of Wight Observer Sept 9th 1911: FIRE AT RAILWAY STATION – On Saturday, at about 3 o’clock in the morning, the Ryde Fire Brigade received a call to attend an outbreak of fire at the St. John’s Road Railway Station. They found an engine-shed made of match-boarding and corrugated iron had caught alight. The
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Isle of Wight Observer Aug 5th 1911: WESTERN SHORE – A number of noisy hobbledehoys have been fined for making the Western shore hideous and it may have the effect of making the others who frequent the place more orderly. Aug 5th 1911: YACHTING – The International Yachting Festival which will be held off Ryde
Isle of Wight Observer July 1st 1911: Y.M.C.A. – The circulating and reference libraries of 9,800 volumes are to be replenished and publish a full catalogue. Many of the books are worn out and others have become obsolete. This is the only public library in the town where residents and visitors can borrow standard works
Isle of Wight Observer Jun 3rd 1911: THE BODEGA – Great improvements have been carried out at the Bodega, where the billiard room has been re-decorated and re-furnished. The billiard table, always a good one, has been fitted with the latest “Burwat” steel vacuum cushions, making it one of the best tables in the Island.
Isle of Wight Observer May 6th 1911: THE CINEMA – in the High-street is maintaining its popularity and reputation for presenting some really fine subjects in moving pictures. Sports in the Indian Army, Life in the Alps, A Virgin of Babylon, and The Man who Learned, form the subjects for next week. May 6th 1911:
April 1911 Isle of Wight Observer Apr 1st 1911: RYDE BANKS – The Ryde banks have given notice that in future the hours of business will be altered. Instead of opening at 10 a.m. and closing at 1 p.m. as heretofore, the banks will open at 9.30 a.m. and close at 2.30 p.m. Apr 1st
Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4th 1911: QUEEN’S CORONATION GIFT – It is proposed to give the Queen a Coronation present in the form of a personal ornament, to be subscribed by all persons of the names Mary, May, Marie, Maria, Marion, Marian in all classes. Donations to be from 1d. to £1. Miss May
February 1911 Isle of Wight Observer Feb 4th 1911: RAILWAY SERVANTS DINE – The third annual dinner of the indoor staff of the Joint Railway Companies and Ryde Carriers was held at the Salisbury Hotel on Thursday evening. Mr. W. SATCHELL of the Joint Railway Companies presided and was supported by Messrs. G. TRUCKEL, C.
January 1911 Isle of Wight Observer Jan 7th 1911: PROPERTY – Messrs. S. FOWLER & Co. have purchased nos. 51 and 52 Union-street from the trustees of the late Mr. E. HANDS, and contemplate making considerable alterations in the near future. Jan 7th 1911: LANTERN SLIDES – Some of the most beautiful lantern slides ever
December 1910 Isle of Wight Observer Dec 3rd 1910: POPULAR CONCERT – Miss Hazel GRAY, who will be vocalist at the Ryde Popular Concert on Monday afternoon, is the youngest sister of Madam Clara BUTT. Like her famous sister she has a contralto voice of great beauty. An excellent instrumental programme has been arranged. Dec