Notes From Norfolk
p. 167 · Read in the full issue
THE first effort in the drive for funds for the 1956 Centenary Celebrations was made on November 17. Half the Island’s population attended a con cert and Nigger Minstrel Show organised by Mr. Alec Carr. Items by schoolchildren delighted the audience but the star of the evening was Mr. Johnnie Quintal whose voice and personality bore more than a casual resemblance to A 1 Jolson.
Indictable Court cases are rare on Norfolk Island, but one occurred recently.
The procedure here calls for a jury of seven, with a unanimous decision by five members—two jurymen may dissent with out affecting the decision. The election of a jury is also different. Thirty residents are called for duty from which the final seven are chosen. Objection to any jury man may be made but the reasons for the challenge must be given.
The traditional Thanksgiving Service at All Saints’ Church, Kingston, was well attended by residents and visitors. The Rev. K. Tutt conducted the service and the church was beautifully decorated by Islanders with flowers, fruit and vege tables.