What was making the news in the Newark Advertiser in 1924, 1974 and 1999
The Advertiser has opened its archives to see what was making the news this week 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
25 years ago - November 19, 1999
ABOVE: Children’s author Helen Pielichaty launched her second book, Simone’s Letters, at Newark Palace Theatre in front of pupils from six primary schools.
Mrs Pielichaty, of Collingham, invited children from schools where she taught or has links to.
* The new-look London Road site of The Newark High School was officially handed over.
The head, Mr Perry Gardner, and the chairman of governors, Miss Jean Moore, took possession of the buildings. which have undergone a works programme costing £2.6m.
A group of sixth-formers saw the refurbished school for the first time when they met Mr Gardner to discuss how to spend £6,500 on improving pupil facilities. Suggestions so far include more social areas and bicycle racks.
* Farmers’ markets are to be launched in Newark. Stallholders will be drawn from within 35 miles of the town.
The markets will be held on the site of the old cattlemarket on Riverside Park, where there are already some permanent covered stalls.
* A sports equipment firm is on course to score a hat-trick at the Millennium Dome.
Charles Lawrence Surfaces of Newark is installing the centrepiece of the outdoor play area - an unusual structure reminiscent of the dome itself.
Inside, the play zone will feature Charles Lawrence Surfaces’ resilient playground surface in an area dedicated mainly to futuristic games.
The company’s third involvement will be a similar rubber surface for the Spiral of Innovation.
* A young gymnast has landed a place in the national squad after dazzling judges at the Great Britain finals.
Hannah Sherwood (10) of Southwell, is among the top gymnasts for her age in the country.
50 years ago - November 23, 1974
ABOVE: To mark the final day of Newark Technical College charities week, students dressed as buskers rattled collecting tins around the market square to the accompaniment of guitar and fiddle.
* The West Tower of Newark Castle is unsafe and Newark District Council have closed the river walk to the public.
The council’s architect said if the period of heavy rain of the past few days was followed by a severe frost, the stonework may start to fall.
He said renovation would be a mammoth task.
* Children in Balderton have been warned about a chain letter in circulation and have been told to destroy any they receive.
Notts County Council education committee has been urged to do everything possible “to stamp out the evil”.
* Although neighbouring towns are opting for six-day shop trading, there is no likelihood of the facility operatining in Newark in the forseeable future.
The secretary of Newark Chamber of Trade, Mr William Drury, said a referendum among members had only resulted in one reply in favour.
* Meat substitutes are to stay on the menu at Lincs schools two days a week despite a plea for a halt, but Notts will not use them “until they are as good as the real thing”.
A spokesman for Notts said experiments were being carried out with meat substitutes but they were not being given to children.
In Lincs, two days a week meat-content dishes were eked out with 10% TVP (textured vegetable protein).
100 years ago - November 19, 1924
The Electricity Commissioners have at last issued their decision following the application of the Newark Corporation for an order authorising them to generate and supply electricity in the borough.
The area of supply is the borough of Newark on Trent.
Power is given to cross the railways at specified points and the streets through which the undertakers are to lay down suitable and sufficient distributing mains for the purpose of a general supply within two years are Castlegate, Bargate, Kirkgate, Church Street, Market Place, Stodman Street, Appletongate, Cartergate Lombard Street and Bridge Street.
* Children who have already commenced Christmas singing in Newark were criticised by the education committee.
A letter was read from the Chief Constable saying that he had received a complaint and asking the committee to communicate with the headmaster with a view to having a stop put to it.
The Rev Gorse objected, saying if silly people would not give them the pennies the children would soon stop coming.
* Alleging that someone took the gate off the hinges, Joseph Clark pleaded guilty to a summons at the Newark County Police Court for allowing 11 beast to stray at Besthorpe.
Pc Rushton stated he found four beast on the road and went on further and came across seven more.
Defendant said he was not sure they were his beast, although, he added to laughter, “I know I had 11 straying on the highway.” He was fined 10s
* Colllingham Tennis Club had their annual whist drive and dance in the Public Hall, which was a great success. Many outsiders were present.
A good programme of dances had been arranged and Jo Longdon’s band was at its best. It was kept up until 2 o’clock when a verse from the National Anthem was sung and the merry dancers dispersed.
