Hastings Chronicle

The Vestibule Train From the Hastings News of 04/12/1896

South-Eastern Railway on 1 December placed on their Hastings service via Tunbridge Wells a "finely appointed and easy-moving vestibule train. ... On no other line in Great Britain is there a train to be compared to it for luxury in ... (more...)

Harbour Inquiry From the Hastings News of 04/12/1896

An inquiry was held on 27 November at the Palace Hotel, White Rock, over the difference between the fishermen and the harbour contractors about the movement of beach from the foreshore.

Storm Damage From the Hastings News of 11/12/1896

There was a storm on Saturday 5 December which slightly damaged the harbour work. The sea ran into West Street and reached underground cellars in George Street. The fishing boat William, belonging to William Fullager, sustained serious damage.

Tramway Opposed From the Hastings News of 11/12/1896

At a Council meeting on 4 December, councillors opposed a tramway along the seafront. The believed it would 'ruin the town' and were prepared to spend ratepayers money in opposing the acheme. They considered there was insufficient room for ... (more...)

Borough Boundaries Opposition From the Hastings News of 25/12/1896

A special meeting of the Council on 18 December came out in favour of extending the borough boundaries. The Council in Committee had produced a report recommending the extension, taking in the villages of Ore and Hollington, plus parts of ... (more...)

Catholic Candidate Resigns From the Hastings News of 25/12/1896

Cecil Ince resigned as the Liberal Party candidate in parliamentary elections for Hastings.  His Roman Catholicism was seen as losing necessary crucial support from influential electors.