29th September 1934
First cat to fly from Jersey finds fame
Swannie made history when it became the first cat to fly between Jersey and the mainland. The Eastbourne Gazette of 17 October reported that the nine-year-old pet, belonging to Mrs Sutton Chapman, had made the crossing on 29 September and had behaved quite well until the plane encountered an air pocket. Its fare was ten shillings.
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Other events that occured in September
Jersey lifeboat rescues a French yacht
- Crew on a French yacht were rescued by the Jersey lifeboat when struck by a double tragedy in the dead of night.
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Composer Gerald Le Feuvre is born
- Le Fevure was born in Jersey and educated at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He founded the Kings Chamber Orchestra.
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Queen Victoria visits Jersey
- When Queen Victoria visited Jersey in 1846, seats had to be found for 6000 spectators and a pavilion erected for her use.
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Jersey lifeboat crew rescues stricken yacht
- Jersey's lifeboat crew received awards for a brave rescue of the six-member crew of the Bacchus in September 1973.
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