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
Inquest launched into another Jersey railway death
- Philip Pinel was crushed by a train’s axle box, which was still smeared with his blood when police arrived at the scene.
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The first grower of Jersey Royal potatoes dies
- Jersey owes a great debt to Hugh de la Haye, who first grew Jersey Royal potatoes at Bushy Farm, Mont Cochon.
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The first meeting of the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society
- The Society set out to promote modern farming ideas, advance the cause of agriculture, provide better housing for farmers.
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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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