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What was making the news in the Newark Advertiser in 1924, 1974, and 1999

04:00, 12 October 2024

The Advertiser has once again opened its archives to see what was making the news this week 25, 50 and 100 years ago.

25 years ago - October 8, 1999

Poet Jun Crebbin visits Highfields School, Newark, in October 1999.
Poet Jun Crebbin visits Highfields School, Newark, in October 1999.

ABOVE: A children’s author visited youngsters at Highfields School, Newark, to help them prepare for National Poetry Day.

Mrs June Crebbin. from Leicester. has 32 book titles to her name and her latest work, The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems, went on sale yesterday to coincide with National Poetry Day.

* A potentially lethal homemade booby trap was discovered inside the boarded-up Robin Hood Hotel on Lombard Street, Newark.

A tripwire was strung across the doorway to the hotel ballroom, which was littered with mattresses.

Had it been triggered it would have sent five heavy fire extinguishers and containers of chemical detergents crashing down on anyone below.

The trap was discovered when two Newark police officers searched the Grade Two listed building after reports of break-ins.

* Plans to demolish and redevelop a Coddington council estate were being discussed at Newark and Sherwood District Council.

The plans for the Harvey Avenue estate include an element of affordable housing which the council would allocate to tenants who wanted to stay in the area.

* Opinion is divided over plans for a £200,000 environmental adventure base at Balderton Lake.

Members of the project team set up an exhibition of photographs, projections and plans at a public consultation meeting in Balderton Methodist Church Hall.

The event was an attempt to gauge villagers' views on the proposals, which have so far received a mixed response.

A group of local residents manned a table at the event and they launched a petition collecting names of people who want the lake to stay as it is.

50 years ago - October 12, 1974

Sponsored walk in Southwell for the Palace Theatre in October 1974.
Sponsored walk in Southwell for the Palace Theatre in October 1974.

ABOVE: More than 200, mostly children, took part in a sponsored walk from Southwell to raise money for the The Palace arts and leisure centre.

The children, from schools in and around Newark, walked from Southwell towards Farnsfield along a disused railway track. a total distance of six miles.

* As Nottinghamshire reviewed local General Election results yesterday one talking point was the minority position of Newark’s MP, Mr Ted Bishop.

For the first time since he represented the division his total vote was less than the combined anti-Socialist tally.

The combined anti-Socialist vote in Newark was 2,345 votes more than Mr Bishop’s 26,598 but he has retained his seat with a 5,771 majority.

* Another big project is to be launched by Newark District Council.

The latest proposal, a riverside scheme, should boost the town’s tourist potential with a folk and social life museum in a complex that will comprise museum, craft workshops and restaurant.

Negotiations are being carried out for the lease of old mill premises formerly owned by Imperial Foods.

* The possibility of Newark developing as an inland port for container transport on the River Trent was emphasised by Newark District Council’s chief planning officer.

He said it was a distinct possibility because of the town’s excellent position as a communications centre.

* Ralph Reader made his return to Newark at the Gala Variety Show in The Palace - his first performance in the town for 30 years.

Out of the pre-war Boy Scout Gang grew the RAF Gang Shows which Ralph Reader took to scores of RAF stations throughout the war.

After a performance at the Corn Exchange, Newark became a second home for the Gang.

100 years ago - October 8, 1924

Newark’s latest device for the protection of users of the road - the white safety line at dangerous corners - has already met with great approval.

Following the success of the inauguration at the Lombard Street-Castlegate corner, a new line has appeared at the junction of Sherwood Avenue and London Road - the hospital corner - which, it will be remembered, was recently the scene of a nasty collision.

Another line has appeared at the Kirkgate-Bargate corner.

* A proposed serious increase in expenditure of road maintenance was submitted at a meeting of Newark RDC.

The chairman, Mr Kew, said there was a similar increase in the last half-year too and this was getting serious. Too much was being spent on roads at this time of year.

The surveyor said he was expecting to keep a steamroller at work continuously from now until March.

* The number of unemployed at Newark this week shows an appreciable decrease and a brighter outlook is evidenced.

Of a total unemployed of 248, 150 are men, six boys, 53 women and 39 girls, and of the 150 men, 60 are earmarked for the opening of the Kelham Sugar Factory.

* Messrs B. G. Selby and Sons offered for sale at the Saracen’s Head Hotel, Southwell, the residence in Westgate known as The Lance with two walled-in gardens.

The buyer was Mr J. Hollingsworth of Tuxford for £560.

* The coffee room at Collingham was opened for the winter session for the use of the villagers for games and reading.

On the opening night a whist drive was held when a good number was present.

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