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Hastings Council held a heated discussion on the harbour project. The mayor called a public meeting on January 17, where the majority of people were for the harbour. There were still serious disagreements between the promoters and the Council on ...
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A memorial (petition) against the Harbour scheme with 300 signatures was presented to the Board of Trade.
The new bronze coinage would be given in exchange for the old money at the Custom House near the Fishmarket on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-7 pm.
The ‘down’ side improvements of the Gensing (Warrior Square) Railway Station were nearly finished.
At a public meeting on 12 February about the memorial fund to the late Prince Consort (Prince Albert) it was decided that a public memorial should be decided locally instead of sending the money to a London committee. The News ...
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Harbour Report
From the Hastings News of 28/02/1862
A report on the harbour scheme from the Board of Admiralty was published.
Lugger Lost
From the Hastings News of 14/03/1862
The Hastings lugger Crystal Palace was lost on 8 March at Plymouth with all hands. The News of 15 March reported that a collection for the widows of the Crystal Palace raised £15 5s. Fishing at Plymouth had met with ...
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Memorial Meeting
From the Hastings News of 14/03/1862
There was a meeting of the subscribers for the Albert Memorial on 10 March.
Hastings Yankees
From the Hastings News of 14/03/1862
Council meetings were described as copies of a Yankee parliament. Indecorous interruptions, liberal threats, and vociferous appeals to ‘bunkum’ were becoming the order of the day.
A new drill shed at Ore was opened at the junction of the Rye/Guestling roads, next to Becks Mill.
Widows Fund
From the Hastings News of 28/03/1862
A widows fund for the Crystal Palace fishermen had been started by the Church. By the beginning of May it had raised £500.
An obelisk in the town centre had been removed for the erection of the Prince Albert Memorial. A meeting of subscribers was held on April 9.
The debtor, Thomas Troup, was in court over the Warrior Square Estate on 13 April.
Ore Pong
From the Hastings News of 23/05/1862
Due to offensive odours in Ore, Mr Banks, of Bleak House, had prepared plans for a drainage scheme. On 30 June, a public meeting was held in Ore on the drainage question.
Fire Escape
From the Hastings News of 23/05/1862
A fire escape had been purchased by the Council for use by the police and fire brigade. Tests had been carried out.
The public drinking fountain next to the Holy Trinity Church, Robertson Street, was declared open, and dedicated to Lady Waldegrave.
Memorial Design
From the Hastings News of 30/05/1862
A design for the Albert Memorial clock tower by Edward A Heffer, of Liverpool, was chosen.
Drinkers
From the Hastings News of 04/06/1862
There were more complaints about drinking - 62 public houses, 44 beer-shops.
The Clive Vale Farm (60 acres) was sold on 31 May for £7,900 [opening the way for development of the Clive Vale suburb].
Death of Rev Henry Samuel Foyster, the well-known rector of All Saints, aged 71.
Wreck of the dandy (small trading vessel) Milward while unloading on the beach at Warrior Square on 5 July.
Pirates
From the Hastings News of 18/07/1862
Three Hastings boys, two aged 15, one 16, were sentenced for piracy.
Harbour Bill
From the Hastings News of 25/07/1862
The Harbour Bill was passed in Parliament. It was given royal assent on 21 July 1863.
Royal Visitors
From the Hastings News of 08/08/1862
Queen Christine of Spain was staying at 88/9 Marina. The Great Duke and Duchess Michael of Russia were at Warrior House, August 2 - September 12.
Land called the Great Brook Estate, in the town centre, was to be auctioned at the Havelock Hotel for the erection of small houses, said the News. This was then farmland. Mr George Clements purchased the Brook Meadows adjoining the ...
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A collection of £174 was made for the starving people of Lancashire, from St Marys Chapel. On 28 November, the News reported that a meeting was held at the town hall to collect money for the Lancashire Distress Fund. On ...
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At the Havelock Hotel, 38 plots of land were up for sale at Tivoli suitable for mechanics who had difficulty in obtaining small plots.
Storms flooded Priory Meadow to 3 or 4 feet. There was enough water in George Street to float a boat.
Work on the Gothic Albert Memorial clock tower was progressing in earnest.
The drainage works of Hastings were completed.
Herring Season
From the Hastings News of 31/10/1862
The herring luggers off the eastern coast had had an indifferent season.
Peacock Rider
From the Hastings News of 31/10/1862
A peacock was discovered on top of a railway carriage, despite passing through two tunnels.
The Albert Memorial foundation stone was laid by Mr Thomas Ross, the mayor.
Old Town Railway
From the Hastings News of 05/12/1862
Plans were out for a railway from Hastings station, under the West Hill, to the Fishmarket. A Parliamentary bill was received later in December.
Construction of the Queens Hotel had been completed.