23rd July 1926 - Death of Mr F. Ballard

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Death of Mr F. Ballard

We much regret to record the death of Mr Frederick Ballard, of Buntingford, which occurred at Royston early on Wednesday last.

Mr Ballard, who was a son of the late Mr and Mrs W. Ballard, of the Railway Hotel, has farmed lands in Layston and Aspenden parishes for several years.

He retired from the publican's business over two years ago, and lived in one of his houses on the London Road. He was a man of quiet disposition.

He was a Guardian and District Councillor for the parish of Aspenden in 1904, and has filled the post of Parish Councillor and Overseer.

His death, at the age of 62, came as a surprise to his many old friends in Buntingford.

23rd July 1926 - Births, Marriages, and Deaths

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Births, Marriages, and Deaths

Death

Ballard - On July 21st, after a short illness, at "Hillside," Royston, Frederick George Ballard, aged 62 years.

Funeral at Aspenden Churchyard on Monday, July 26th, at 3 o'clock.

18th June 1926 - Serious Accident on the Royston Road

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Serious Accident on the Royston Road

Pillion-riding Danger

A serious accident occurred about 5 o'clock last Sunday evening on Reed Hill.

Mr Turner was returning home to Cambridge on a motor cycle with a friend on the pillion, and had just overtaken and passed a car driven by Mr Blakiston, of Buntingford, when another car coming from the opposite direction drew out to pass a stationary combination.

The motor cycle struck the off rear wing of the oncoming car, throwing the pillion rider in the air, who fortunately fell on the bank which saved him from serious injury, but the driver of the motor cycle was thrown forward and badly injured.

The pillion rider soon regained his feet and assisted in helping his friend to the side of the road.

It was evident that the man was in a serious condition, and Mr Blakiston at once took him to Royston Hospital, where it was found that he has sustained a fracture at the base of the skull.

The accident might have led to far more serious results to the already injured riders but for the presence of mind of Mr Blakiston.

Upon enquiry at the Hospital before going to press, Mr Turner was reported to be going as well as possible, and that there was no immediate cause for anxiety.

5th Oct 1928 - Situation Vacant

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Situation Vacant

Wanted immeditately, a Girl 14 or 15; live in; good outings. Mrs Bishop, 39 Old North Road, Royston.

Domestic help for Royston - two ladies; Cook for Cambridge, £45 to £50. Write Miss Brown, 136 Tenison Road, Cambridge.

Young General Maid required - some experience preferred - for family of 3; modern house; wages according to ability. Hamilton, Layston, Eversley Park Road. Winchmore Hill.