Ashford’s new tall building
After a short ceremony, cranes were removed from Ashford’s new Charter House, and at a height of 46 metres, became Ashford’s tallest building. The previous record was held for over 500 years by the tower of St Mary the Virgin Church, with a height of 36.5 metres.
Record breaking drummer
Eddie Williams (31) shattered the world record for non stop drumming at the Island Hotel, Leysdown, where he is part of the resident band. With a duration of 119 hrs, 35 mins and 30 secs, he continued while washing and shaving and walked through Leysdown baning a drum. His efforts also raised funds for a Rochester swimming pool for the handicapped.
Improper use of shelter
Owing to the improper use in the evening of the newly-erected shelter on the Parade, Hythe Town Council has resolved to illuminate the building with electric light. Two lamps of 120 candle-power will be fixed in each convenience, and six smaller ones outside.
Palefaces meet chief
Snodland 1st Cub Scouts held a pow-wow with Big Chief I-Spy (aka Charles Warrell), author of the I-Spy books published by the Daily Mail. Many of these books were used by Cubs to help pass their tests since their inception in 1948. Over 25 million copies were sold worldwide.
New bank
1885 The London & County Bank opened a new branch in The Parade, Canterbury. Costing £3,200, it is largely built of Kentish ragstone, with the interior finished in polished walnut. There are various offices on the ground floor, while the first and second provide an apartment for the chief clerk. It is now the Natwest.
You may phone from here
A motion was passed at a Herne Bay council meeting that private people with a telephone would be asked if it could be used by the public in case of emergency, e.g. fire. Those agreeing would have a notice placed on their house indicating a phone was available if needed.
Angler’s generosity
An angler plunged into the sea off Deal Pier after his wallet containing £18 had fallen from his pocket. Meanwhile, a crew of the motor boat Britannic managed to get to it first, and much to their disgust, were given a mere half crown to share between them. The angler refused to divulge his name and address, but stated ‘I come from Aberdeen.’
Wasted work
Painters worked full pace to complete a fence at Sheerness sataion on time. However, their labours were in vain as their gleaming fence was demolished the next working day by workers preparing for electrification. A spokesman said ‘Quite frankly, this is a slip-up.’
Trowsers from seats
A man giving the name ‘Fred’ was charged at Rochester with stealing a large quantity of cloth and wool, cut from the upholstery of East Kent Railway carriages over time. With two accomplices, he had used the material to make several pairs of trowsers and waistcoats.
Queen Victoria Memorial
Proposals were made for the acquisition of ten acres of Westgate Court Farm in Canterbury to be laid out as a recreation ground in memory of the late Queen Victoria. The owners, The Ecclesiastical Commission are asking £2,000, £1,000 of which has already been offered anonymously.