16th September 1878
Men are killed by an exploding threshing machine
A pair of French workers, Auguste Le Goubey and Lacques Le Luan, were killed when the boiler of William Lane’s steam-powered thrashing machine exploded. An inquest was convened, which ruled that the deaths were the result of culpable negligence – a charge to which Lane should answer. He was arrested, imprisoned and, eventually, released on £50 bail.
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Other events that occured in September
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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Jersey is shaken by an earthquake
- After several days of particularly rough seas, residents across Jersey reported minor earth tremors lasting around half an hour.
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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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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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