The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing the news to Islanders since 1884. We've delved into the archives to find out what was happening in days gone by.
125 Years Ago
July 6, 1901
A former Catholic priest who delivered a defamatory lecture on Rome at what is now Shanklin Theatre before shooting an objector in the head was jailed for nine months at Winchester Assizes. Victor Michael Ruthven, 47, was sent down after being found guilty. The judge said the habit of carrying loaded firearms was a dangerous one that a man of his education ought to have understood.
Island Volunteers from all branches of the services who returned from the South Africa campaign were greeted at a special reception at Ryde Town Hall.
The foundation stones of a new Primitive Methodist chapel were laid at the corner of Well Street and High Street, Ryde.
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100 Years Ago
July 3, 1926
A former Islander who emigrated to New Zealand died in New South Wales, Australia, aged 74. Phillip Fallick had been a mason’s labourer when he left for New Zealand 54 years earlier.
The 49th IW Wool Fair took place at the Rink Pictures Pavilion in Newport, attracting buyers from all parts of the country.
75 Years Ago
July 7, 1951
A twin‑screw diesel‑driven refrigerated cargo ship, the Kadoura, was launched by J. S. Whites at Cowes for the Paris‑based shipping company Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs.
Wroxall parishioners were invited to inspect the new home of their vicar, the Rev. C. R. G. Hughes, after he moved into a 16th‑century cottage on the Appuldurcombe estate.
50 Years Ago
July 3, 1976
A barking dog raised the alarm at a Haylands home after six inches of muddy water flooded through the house when a water main burst.
Mayfield Middle School pupils at Ryde were embarking on an environmental rescue operation at Binstead Cove, where the clean‑up of rotting seaweed and refuse was to be built into the school’s curriculum.
A fresh scheme for the development of the former Newport Airport was put forward, including a shopping centre, a nine‑hole par three golf course and an indoor swimming pool.
Temperatures soared to over 32 degrees in the shade in the hottest June on record.
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