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Reference	D/AP/U
Names	States Greffe
Keywords	petitions
Level of description	Sub-fonds

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D/AP States Greffe/States Committee/States Departmental Archives. This collection came to Jersey Archive from the States Greffe. It concerns a wide variety of subjects and dates from the 19th and 20th centuries. The archive material was stored within the States building before it was refurbished. The collection has been organised by subject.

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D/AP/U/1 Declaration of loyalty by the estate and inhabitants of the Island of Jersey to maintain the protestant religion and maintain the King's laws, references to Coutances and customs of Normandy, document not signed or dated, refers to the 1640s 1640 - 1649

D/AP/U/2 Petition to the Lieutenant Bailiff and Jurats of the Royal Court from Jean de Carteret, Constable of St Ouen regarding supplying more vraic carts and requesting a committee be set up to help work in St Mary, St John and St Lawrence (all of whom use the St Ouen's carts) and consent to sale of vraic in Le Havre. Also sheet of rules re. vraic in St Ouen 1775

D/AP/U/3 Petition to the States of Jersey from Major Moses Corbet, Lieutenant Governor recommending the States of Jersey repeal the Acts of 1771 relating to taxes to imports of rum and genieve 22 August 1772

D/AP/U/4 Petition to the States of Jersey from the people of St Mary regarding the pension of the Lieutenant Bailiff, Bailiff and Procureur, value of a vergeé of land and tithes for vergeés. Lodged au Greffe 28 July 1798 28 July 1798

D/AP/U/5 Petition to the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of St Ouen regarding the threat of the enemy on the neighbouring French coast and tithes (dîmes). Lodged au Greffe 28 July 1798

D/AP/U/6 Petition to the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of St Brelade regarding the threat of the enemy on the neighbouring French coast and tithes (dîmes). Lodged au Greffe 28 July 1798

D/AP/U/7 Petition to the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of Trinity regarding the threat of the enemy on the neighbouring French coast and tithes (dîmes). Lodged au Greffe 28 July 1798

D/AP/U/8 Petition to the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of St Peter regarding the threat of the enemy on the neighbouring French coast and tithes (dîmes). Lodged au Greffe 4 August 1798

D/AP/U/9 Petition to the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of St Lawrence regarding the threat of the enemy on the neighbouring French coast and tithes (dîmes) not dated 1798

D/AP/U/10 Petition to the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of St John regarding the threat of the enemy on the neighbouring French coast and tithes (dîmes) not dated 1798

D/AP/U/11 Petition to Lord Viscount Melbourne from the States of Jersey re. the oyster fishing trade in Jersey and the laying down of fishing boundaries between Jersey and France (end of letter missing & not dated) 1820 - 1830

D/AP/U/12 Petition to Major General Sir William Thornton, Lieutenant Governor; Sir John de Veulle, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Colonels of the Militia requesting permission to improve the new sets of accoutrements received from His Majesty's Government. Lodged au Greffe 5 March 1834

D/AP/U/13 Petition to Archibald Campbell, Lieutenant Governor; Jean de Veulle, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the proprietor of cultivated land and others with interests in agriculture in Grouville regarding the suffering of those connected with agriculture and requesting the protection of the legislative assembly, also requesting the prohibition of the importation of horses, pigs, lard, fruit and vegetables from France (not dated) 1835 - 1838

D/AP/U/14 Letter to the States of Jersey from Philippe Jean Ouless re. the dedication of his book 'The Scenic Beauties of the Island of Jersey' to the States. Lodged au Greffe 10 September 1840

D/AP/U/15 Petition to Major General James Reynett, Lieutenant Governor; Edward Leonard Bisson, Lieutenant Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Philip Falle re. the lithographs of John Le Capelain presented to the Crown at the request of the States, asking the States to finance the production of facsimilies for display in the Public Library (not dated) 1847 - 1852

D/AP/U/16 Petition to Jean Hammond, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the proprietors of hackney coaches (fiacres), cabs and other vehicles regarding annual licence fees, reference to the law passed 1 May 1862 1862

D/AP/U/17 Petition to Major General Robert Percy Douglas, Lieutenant Governor, Jean Hammond, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of the parish of St Lawrence requesting the States to re-consider the plan presented to them by Thomas Gallichan for a proposed route to St Lawrence, suggest the only option are plans from the 1840s of a road from Millbrook to the parish Church (not dated) 1860 - 1863

D/AP/U/18 Petition to Major General Burke Cuppage, Lieutenant Governor; Jean Hammond, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the licensed boatmen of St Helier suggesting an amendment in the law regarding boatmen and outlining the problem of non licensed small boats taking their trade (not dated) 1863 - 1868

D/AP/U/19 Petition to Major General Philip Melmouth Nelson Guy, Lieutenant Governor; Jean Hammond, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Maxwell Bury, proprietor of the granite quarry at La Moye regarding the problem of transporting granite from La Moye, suggests the building of a railway or tramway (not dated) 1868 - 1873

D/AP/U/20 Petition to Major General Philip Nelson Guy, Lieutenant Governor; Jean Hammond, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the butchers of St Helier regarding their preference for private slaughter houses since the public abatoirs were demolished and requesting the continuation for private slaughter houses to be built under the superintendence of the Public Inspector (not dated) 1868 - 1873

D/AP/U/21 Petition to Major General Philip Nelson Guy, Lieutenant Governor; John Hammond, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the landowners, residents and non-residents of St Brelade relating to the need for a railway to be built due to the existing roads being unable to sustain the heavy traffic from the quarries in the parish, request that Maxwell Bury will be allowed to construct a railway line between St Aubin and his quarry at La Moye (not dated) 1868 - 1873

D/AP/U/22 Printed petition to Major General Henry Wray; Robert Pipon Marett, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Royal Society of Agriculture requesting an Act of Incorporation for the Society to be known as Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Lodged au Greffe 14 December 1883

D/AP/U/23 Printed petition to Major General Edwin Markham, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Swimming Club requesting an Act of Incorporation sanctioned by Her Majesty in Council for the Club. Lodged au Greffe 9 January 1893

D/AP/U/24 Printed petition to Major General Edwin Markham, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Swimming Club requesting permission to build bathing pools which would be available at all states of the tide - suggestion of Havre des Pas as a site. Lodged au Greffe 8 January 1894

D/AP/U/25 Printed petition to Major General Edwin Markham, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from a Society of commercial and industrial establishments re. an act being debated by the States relating to taxation. Lodged au Greffe 30 April 1894

D/AP/U/26 Printed petition to Major General Edwin Markham, Lieutenant Governor, George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the 'Société de Bienfaisance de la Marine Marchande de Jersey' (Merchant Navy Benevolent Society) requesting an Act of Incorporation confirmed by Her Majesty in Council. Lodged au Greffe 17 May 1894

D/AP/U/27 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Society of 'The West End Bathing Co Ltd' requesting the existence of the oyster beds established by the law of 1882 be suspended so a swimming pool may be built in St Aubin's Bay at Cheapside. Lodged au Greffe 2 January 1896

D/AP/U/28 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the pharmacists (pharmaciens et droguistes) of St Helier regarding their disapproval of the law to regulate the practice of pharmacies to sell poisons. Presented by W D Aubin of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 26 March 1896

D/AP/U/29 Petition to the State of Jersey from those who have known Jules Alfred Lichtenberger of La Croix in the Vingtaine of St Nicolas, St Peter for many years and find him homest, sober and industrious - recommendation that he receives his letters of naturalisation 18 September 1896

D/AP/U/30 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the hairdressers and barbers of St Helier concerning shop opening on Sundays. Lodged au Greffe 21 January 1897

D/AP/U/31 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor, George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Early Closing Association regarding closing all shops on Sundays apart from those essential to the population. Lodged au Greffe 21 January 1897

D/AP/U/32 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Jules Alfred Lichtenburger regarding his letters of naturalisation. Lodged au Greffe 21 January 1897

D/AP/U/33 Petition to the States of Jersey from those who have known Edward Emile Leonard of L'Etacq for many years and find him honest, sober and industrious recommending he is given his letters of naturalisation 1897

D/AP/U/34 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Committee of the Department of the Royal Society of Agriculture and Horticulture in Jersey requesting financial aid for technical instruction in the making of butter, signed by the President Edouard Luce. Lodged au Greffe 11 February 1897

D/AP/U/35 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Edward Emile Leonard regarding his letters of naturalisation. Lodged au Greffe 10 January 1898

D/AP/U/36 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor, George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from John Francis Maria Darcel and his supporters regarding letters of naturalisation. Lodged au Greffe 13 January 1898

D/AP/U/37 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor, George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the officers of St Helier regarding the creation of an administrative body to arrange electric light for the parish. Lodged au Greffe 20 January 1898

D/AP/U/38 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of the south coast of Jersey regarding the fishing law lodged au Greffe 11/02/1897 dealing with fishing methods and cultivation of mussels 17 February 1898

D/AP/U/39 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Commerical Association requesting the States to vote them the sum of £100 to 'make known the advantages of the Island to tourists and foreigners in general'. President of the Association Philippe Bailhache, Treasurer Walter Le Feuvre. Lodge au Greffe 24 February 1898

D/AP/U/40 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of Gouray (Gorey) and the north-east coast of the Island regarding the fishing law lodged au Greffe 11/02/1897 dealing with fishing methods and cultivation of mussels 3 March 1898

D/AP/U/41 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of south coast of the Island regarding the fishing law lodged au Greffe 11/02/1897 dealing with fishing methods and cultivation of mussels 3 March 1898

D/AP/U/42 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of La Rocque regarding the fishing law lodged au Greffe 11/02/1897 dealing with fishing methods and cultivation of mussels 3 March 1898

D/AP/U/43 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of the south coast regarding the fishing law lodged au Greffe 11/02/1897 dealing with fishing methods and damage caused to young fish by certain fishing nets 3 March 1898

D/AP/U/44 Petition to Major Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the honorary police of St Helier opposing the law relating to the salaried police presented by Jurat Gervaise Le Gros and lodged au Greffe 14 February 1898 14 March 1898

D/AP/U/45 Petition to Major General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor, George Clement Bertram, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Commercial Association regarding Sunday trading laws and requesting food shops to be open until 10am on Sundays, presented by Deputy E B Renouf of St Helier. Lodged au Greffe 14 March 1898

D/AP/U/46 Petition to Lieutenant General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; Edward Charles Malet de Carteret, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Jean Michel Amedée Ozouf of Grouville (a Frenchman, married to Marie Anne Tirel) regarding his letters of naturalisation. Lodged au Greffe 24 January 1899

D/AP/U/47 Balance of the Industrial School Queen's Jubilee fund lodged au Greffe by the Honorary Treasurer Deputy C G Renouf 2 March 1899

D/AP/U/48 Petition to Lieutenant General Edward Hopton, Lieutenant Governor; Edward Charles Malet de Carteret, Ecuiere and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of St Ouen, regarding use of fishing nets reference to the fishing law lodged au Greffe 5 January 1899, request that all types of net should be allowed in St Ouen's Bay (not dated) 1899

D/AP/U/49 Petition to Major General Henry Richard Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the members of the legal profession of the Island regarding the decision made by the States on 21 March 1901 to relocate La Cour pour le Recouvrement de Menues Dettes (Petty Debts Court) to the Police Court, Seale Street, St Helier 12 April 1901

D/AP/U/50 Petition to Major General Henry Richard Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Commercial Association regarding the law imposing dues on tonnage and passengers arriving at the harbour. Lodged au Greffe 2 April 1901

D/AP/U/51 Petition to Major General Henry Richard Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the men who rent out horses, carriages and carts requesting the States to repeal the law which prohibits the importation of hay and straw to the Island 9 April 1901

D/AP/U/52 Petition to Major General Henry Richard Abadie, Lieutenant Governor, William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Chamber of Commerce outlining their disagreement to the law regarding harbour dues. Lodged au Greffe 26 April 1901

D/AP/U/53 Petition to Major General Henry Richard Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Growers Association outlining their disagreement regarding the law relating to harbour dues. Lodged au Greffe 8 May 1901

D/AP/U/54 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the States to reject the law regarding harbour dues (les droits de Quai). Lodged au Greffe 22 October 1901

D/AP/U/55 Petition to Major General Henry Richard Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; Peter Briard, Ecuier Lieutenant Bailiff and the States of Jersey from John Benjamin Francis Cole regarding his letters of naturalisation, includes signatures of his supporters who regard him as honest, sober and industrious. Lodged au Greffe 2 January 1902

D/AP/U/56 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor,; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Growers Association requesting protective legislation in the interest of cultivators against the sale of chemical fertilisers and the substances serving for the manure of livestock. Presented by the Rector of St Saviour. Lodged au Greffe 18 February 1902

D/AP/U/57 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Georges Alphonse Lestang regarding his letters of naturalisation includes list of signatures of his supporters, presented by the Constable of St Helier. Lodged au Greffe 15 January 1903

D/AP/U/58 Petition to the President and members of the Committee for the Defence of the Island from the farmers of St Ouen requesting permission to construct a slipway (dévaloir aux laveurs) in St Ouen's Bay as the insufficient number makes the vraic collection difficult. Lodged au Greffe 12 February 1903

D/AP/U/59 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Pharmacists in Jersey requesting exemption from service in the Jersey militia to bring them in line with the doctors and surgeons whose exemption was granted on 17 February 1903. Lodged au Greffe 24 February 1903

D/AP/U/60 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Louis Marie Le Moine, of France, regarding his letters of naturalisation including signature of his supporters. Presented by the Constable of St Helier. Lodged au Greffe 23 April 1903

D/AP/U/61 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor, William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the members of the religious society known as 'Christadelphians' requesting exemption from service in the Jersey Militia under religious grounds to bring them in line with the Society of Friends whose exemption was passed 17 February 1903. Lodged au Greffe 10 March 1903

D/AP/U/62 Petition to Lieutenant Colonel Walden Delmar Lindley, Deputy Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the merchants and importers of wines and spirits in Jersey asking for a new tariff for the importation of spirits, petition presented by Philip Baudains, Constable of St Helier. Lodged au Greffe 17 March 1903

D/AP/U/63 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venabels Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Albert John Anido of the Republic of Uruguay regarding his letters of naturalisation with list of signatures of his supporters, petition presented by the Reverend Edouard Luce, Rector of St Saviour. Lodged au Greffe 12 January 1904

D/AP/U/64 Petition to Major General Henry Richard Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the dentists in Jersey asking for the adoption of the regulations for the dentistry profession which were presented to the States in January 1902 by Jurat W Duret Aubin. Lodged au Greffe 19 January 1904

D/AP/U/65 Petition to Major General Henry Richard Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Commercial Association request for £100 from the States to help with tourism projects for the Island. Presented by Deputy Renouf of St Helier. Lodged au Greffe 14 March 1901, referred to the Defence Committee 1904 19 January 1904

D/AP/U/66 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Yves Marie Boléat of St Clement regarding his letters of naturalisation with list of signatures of his supporters including their occupations. Petition presented by George Philippe Crill, Deputy of St Clement. Lodged au Greffe 26 January 1904

D/AP/U/67 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of Gorey and the north coast regarding the law relating to fishing, trawling and the sale of fish and the need to regulate trawling due to the damage to smaller fish, presented by the Constable of St Martin. Lodged au Greffe 28 January 1904

D/AP/U/68 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of La Rocque, St Clement and Grouville regarding the law relating to fishing, trawling and the sale of fish and requesting the right to trawl in the bays of Grouville and St Clement (between Seymour Tower and Greve D' Azette) presented by the George P Crill, Deputy of St Clement. Lodged au Greffe 2 February 1904

D/AP/U/69 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of St Brelade, St Aubin and St Helier requesting modifications to the proposed fishing law, presented by Jurat Gervaise Le Gros. Lodged au Greffe 2 February 1904

D/AP/U/70 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of the west coast and other inhabitants of St Ouen requesting modifications to the proposed fishing law, presented by James Le Brocq, Deputy of St Ouen. Lodged au Greffe 4 February 1904

D/AP/U/71 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Pierre Arsène Désiré Richard of France regarding his letters of naturalisation with list of signatures of his supporters, presented by the Constable of St Martin. Lodged au Greffe 15 February 1904

D/AP/U/72 Petition to Major General H R Abadie, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the wine and spirit merchants proposing an amendment to the law relating to the sale of liquor. Lodged au Greffe 23 August 1904

D/AP/U/73 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor, William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Trading Stamps Companies requesting the States to pass the proposed rules against the trading of stamps by Edward Binet Renouf lodged au Greffe in 1905 16 January 1906

D/AP/U/74 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the members of the Trading Community of Jersey regarding trading stamps and the unfair advantage they give to those eligible to obtain them. Lodged au Greffe 16/01/1906 16 January 1906

D/AP/U/75 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of the Island of Jersey objecting to the use of stamps of commerce (trading stamps). Lodged au Greffe 16 January 1906

D/AP/U/76 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Council of the Chamber of Commerce regarding the 'la taxation du rât' (rates) requesting the contribution for societies and companies should be fixed on the value of their movable property not the value of their establishment 23 January 1906

D/AP/U/77 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Secretary of the Royal Jersey Golf Club asking the Club be granted an act of incorporation. Signed by the Captain of the club Colonel C M Sumner and the Hon. Secretary G S Potter. Lodged au Greffe 25 November 1907

D/AP/U/78 Petition to Major General H S Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Pierre Lucas of Allandale, Beaumont, St Peter requesting his letters of naturalisation, signatures from his supporters and written copy of the decision of the States. Lodged au Greffe 23 January 1908

D/AP/U/79 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the State of Jersey from The Jersey Granite Quarries Ltd regarding the Act of 18th September 1882 relating to the Ronez Granite Quarries Co Ltd and their rights at the quarries at Ronez, St John. Presented by John Edwin Pinel, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe 28 January 1908

D/AP/U/80 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the owners of church pews throughout the Island requesting the States not to adopt the law which would affect the rights of church pew owners but maintain the present ecclesiastical constitution of the Island. Lodged au Greffe 23 April 1908

D/AP/U/81 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Reverend Roger Pierre Clement de Gorij-Hampton, born in Belgium, requesting his letters of naturalisation, signatures of his supporters and copy of the decision of the States. Presented by Deputy Nicolle of St Helier, lodged au Greffe 19 January 1909

D/AP/U/82 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of Jersey requesting the States to inform the Army Council that they do not wish the regular British garrison to be withdrawn from the Island (not dated) 1904 - 1910

D/AP/U/82A Petition to Major General Hugh Sutlej Gough, Lieutenant Governor, Sir William Henry Venables Vernon, Bailiff, and the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of Jersey (signatures, addresses and occupations) against increased taxation on tobacco, cigars and cigarettes. Requests that no further taxation is imposed in Jersey, until such time as Guernsey be put on a similar footing as Jersey, as regards such taxation, and that no measure having a retrospective effect should be adopted by the States. Lodged au Greffe. 24 January 1910

D/AP/U/83 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the wine and spirit merchants regarding the proposed law to add additional import duty on wines and spirits and tax shop owning merchants, request for the opportunity to explain their objections. Presented by Deputy Nicolle of St Helier, lodged au Greffe 25 January 1910

D/AP/U/84 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Allan Brewster Harden, President and Edward Ernest Moyse Secretary, of the Jersey Hotel Keepers Association and Harold Ascott Venn, President and Philip Winter de Quetteville, Secretary of the Jersey Licensed Victuallers Association regarding the proposed law to add additional import duty on wines and spirits, request for the opportunity to explain their objections. Presented by Deputy Nicolle of St Helier, lodged au Greffe 25 January 1910

D/AP/U/85 Petition to Major General Hugh Gough, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the tobacco trade in Jersey regarding the proposed law to add additional duty on tobacco, request for the opportunity to explain their objections. Presented by Deputy Nicolle of St Helier, lodged au Greffe 25 January 1910

D/AP/U/86 Petition to Major General Alexander Nelson Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of Rouge Bouillon, St Helier voicing their disapproval regarding the proposal to purchase a plot of ground belonging to Henry Nicolle Godfray, joining the elementary schools with the intention of builidng an arsenal for the town military. Presented by John Francis Giffard, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe 8 November 1910

D/AP/U/87 Petition to Major General Alexander Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of Jersey (signatures and addresses) requesting reform of the franchise to allow those who do not own property to vote due to the provision of public education which has 'changed conditions so fundamentally that the community is now entitled to exact from each individual the full measure of his duties as a citizen'. Lodged au Greffe 6 April 1911

D/AP/U/88 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the female inhabitants of Jersey, asking for the right for females who pay parish rates to be allowed to vote in public elections. Presented by the Constable of St Brelade, lodged au Greffe. (Signatures, addresses, status) 9 April 1912

D/AP/U/89 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Early Closing Association. Sets out the objectives of the Association to abridge the hours of labour and employees and obtain a weekly half day holiday. Requests the States to initiate legislation to ensure that employees are given due consideration and respect the objectives of the Association. Presented by Edmund Nicolle, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe 26 November 1912

D/AP/U/90 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Commercial Association of Jersey regarding the increase in duty on tobacco of 1911, which placed Jersey's duty at a higher level than in Guernsey. Requests an alteration is made to the law to remove 'this disadvantage from Jersey'. Presented by Edmund Nicolle, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 26 November 1912

D/AP/U/91 Petition to Major General Alexander Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the tobacconists and importers of tobacco requesting modifications to the law regarding the import of tobacco into the Island, to bring them in line with Guernsey. Presented by John Francis Giffard, St Helier Deputy, lodged au Greffe. 26 November 1912

D/AP/U/92 Petition to A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the shopkeepers in the Island requesting a bill which would provide for the compulsory closing of shops one afternoon a week. Presented by Deputy Edmund J Nicolle, lodged au Greffe. 30 January 1913

D/AP/U/93 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the pharmacists and chemists in the Island supporting the early closing bill introduced by Deputy E J Nicolle, request they will be included in the provisions of the bill. Presented by Edmund J Nicolle, lodged au Greffe. 30 January 1913

D/AP/U/94 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of La Rocque, Grouville requesting amendments to the fishing law specifically regarding use of fishing nets and the sale of fish. Presented by Deputy of Grouville V J Bailhache, lodged au Greffe. 4 February 1913

D/AP/U/95 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Association for the Promotion of Public Morality asking the States to introduce legislation whereby fathers would be made responsible for the maintenance of illegitimate children. Presented by Francis John Bois, Deputy of St Saviour, lodged au Greffe. 25 February 1913

D/AP/U/96 Petition to Major Gneral A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Directors of the Veneer Basket Co Ltd requesting revision to the law concerning the payment of duty on imports into the Island and request for an extension to the rights of entry to the Island which was due to expire. Presented by John Cory, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 27 February 1913

D/AP/U/97 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Incorporated Chamber of Commerce regarding the acquisition of a locally owned telephone service for the Island, with a short history of the proceedings to date, reference to the National Telephone Co and the Railway Commissioners. Presented by Edmund J Nicolle, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 11 March 1913

D/AP/U/98 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Incorporated Chamber of Commerce and the traders and members of the commercial community of the Island requesting traders be allowed to place blinds outside their shops at the height of seven feet from the pavement rather than the minimum clearance being fixed at eight feet as had been agreed by the States at the second reading of article 26 of the 'Regelement sur la Police des Chemins et la circulation sur la voie publique' (Regulations for the policing of the roads and public highways). Presented by John Cory, lodged au Greffe 17 April 1913

D/AP/U/99 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Richard Blandy Ltd regarding the tariffs imposed by the new law relating to entry dues, lodged au Greffe 17/04/1913. Presented by Deputy Edmund Nicolle, lodged au Greffe. 9 May 1913

D/AP/U/100 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Directors of Walkers Ltd regarding the tariffs imposed by the new law relating to entry dues, lodged au Greffe 17/04/1913. Presented by Deputy Edmund Nicolle, lodged au Greffe. 9 May 1913

D/AP/U/101 Petition to Major General A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; Wiliam H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the companies interested in the trade of brewers, regarding the proposed levy of two pence per gallon on beer brewed or retailed in the Island. Signed by I J Bathe, Managing Director Ann Street Brewery Co Ltd, Randall Brothers and F Clarke, Kine's Brewery Co Presented by the Rector of St Saviour, lodged au Greffe. 18 June 1913

D/AP/U/102 Petition to the States of Jersey from the proprietors of laundries and laundresses requesting modifications to the proposed law to regulate hours of work, it is explained that for the best part of the year they do not have enough work to keep open all week. Signatures of many washerwomen and ironers, with their addresses and staff of the Bagot Steam Laundry. Presented by John Cory, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 22 October 1913

D/AP/U/103 Petition to A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from residents and taxpayers of the Island regarding their disapproval about the tax on tea and tobacco, the provision of the increased cost of administration by means of indirect taxation and the growing cost of living. They suggest additional revenue should be obtained more fairly by direct taxation. Presented by J E Pinel, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 27 January 1914

D/AP/U/104 Petition to A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the tobacconists and importers of tobacco in Jersey regarding the bill to be considered by the States regarding imposing additional duty on tobacco, cigars and cigarettes. Request that no further increase of duty is imposed and the disproportinate difference of duty between Jersey and Guernsey is reconsidered to put Jersey on a 'fair footing'. Presented by John Cory, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 27 January 1914

D/AP/U/105 Petition to A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the proprietors of horticulture and exporters of fruit regarding the Act of the States 05/10/1914 prohibiting the exportation of perishable fruit apart from tomatoes, request that other fruit can be excepted from the ban. Presented by the Rector of St Saviour, lodged au Greffe. 8 October 1914

D/AP/U/106 Petition to A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the fishermen of the Island engaged in trawling vessels under sail requesting the States to prohibit trawling in Jersey waters (3 miles from the coast) from any vessel propelled other than by sail or oar. Presented by John Pallot, Deputy of St Martin, lodged au Greffe. 26 November 1914

D/AP/U/107 Petition to A N Rochfort, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the grocers who are holders of 'Off Licenses' requesting the States that their shops may stay open on Christmas Eve from 8-10pm with the proviso that no alcohol be sold during those two hours. Presented by Deputy Edmund Nicolle, lodged au Greffe. 15 December 1914

D/AP/U/108 Petition to Major General Sir Alexander Wilson, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey branch of the Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Workers Union of Great Britain and Ireland requesting the States extend the franchise to all men at age 21 and all women at age 30 to bring the Island in line with Great Britain. Lodged au Greffe 4 February 1919

D/AP/U/109 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the tobacco merchants and importers regarding the proposed increase in duty on tobacco. Presented by C V Hawksford to the Bailiff, lodged au Greffe. 4 February 1919

D/AP/U/110 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the spirit merchants and importers regarding the proposed increase in duty on spirits. Presented by C V Hawksford to the Bailiff, lodged au Greffe. 6 February 1919

D/AP/U/111 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Political Association regarding the constitution of the States, extension of the franchise to all men and women from the age of 21, redistribution of the electoral division so St Helier has representation in proportion to population, the bulk of revenue is derived from indirect taxation which is borne by 'the masses' who are unrepresented, to expedite all matters of electoral reform so changes may be brought in before the next election of Deputies. Presented by the Bailiff, lodged au Greffe. 25 February 1919

D/AP/U/112 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Women's branch of the Jersey Political Association and the Jersey branch of the Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Workers Union of Great Britain and Ireland requesting the appointment of a Medical Officer of Health and School Medical Officer and also to make provision for a properly equipped bacteriological laboratory. Presented by the Bailiff, lodged au Greffe. 25 March 1919

D/AP/U/113 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Farmers Union regarding the proposed law on rights of importation 'ad valorem', requesting the States to reject the law. Signed by Percy Vivian Cooke, President of the Union. Lodged au Greffe 13 May 1919

D/AP/U/114 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the managers of 'Moving Picture Palaces' (Wests Picture Palace, The Opera House and the Alhambra) regarding the proposed bill to impose 'ad valorem' duty on all commodities and merchandise brought into the Island, requesting cinematographic films, which are generally rented from England, requesting the provisions of the proposed bill be varied for hired film and stock film. Lodged au Greffe 13 May 1919

D/AP/U/115 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor, W H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey district of the Dock, Wharf, Riverside and General Workers Union of Great Britain and Ireland strongly objecting to the proposed reintroduction of military service to the Island. 8 November 1919

D/AP/U/116 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the demobilised soldiers of the late war (1914-1918) requesting the franchise to be extended to all men over 20 years of age who have served in His Majesty's Forces. Presented by the Rector of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 24 November 1919

D/AP/U/117 Petition to William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the Royal Court from the people of Sark and London requesting the immediate abolition of passports. Lodged au Greffe 13 January 1920

D/AP/U/118 Petition to Major General A Wilson, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Reverend John Canon Hourigan on his behalf, the Right Reverend William Timothy Cotter, Bishop of Portsmouth and the Roman Catholic Clergy and community in Jersey regarding the Education Act 1912 concerning the closure of the Roman Catholic Schools: St Mary's South; Trinity Hautes Croix; St Aubin's School; Grantez School, St Ouen; Queruee, St Martin and Grouville Arsenal. Lodged au Greffe 17 February 1920

D/AP/U/119 Petition to Major General William Douglas Smith, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Hotel Keepers Association regarding the proposed amendments to the existing licensing laws, requesting the existing licensing law of 1901 should remain unaltered. Lodged au Greffe. 19 November 1920

D/AP/U/120 Petition to Major General William Douglas Smith, Lieutenant Governor, William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Philip Alfred Coutanche of the Jersey Licensed Victuallers Trade Protection Association regarding the proposals to reduce the number of hours during which licensed premises can remain open. Lodged au Greffe 29 November 1920

D/AP/U/121 Petition to Major General William Douglas Smith, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Incorporated Chamber of Commerce requesting the States of reject the project de loi presented by the Finance Committee to the States, lodged au Greffe 14/12/1920 and adopt a different form of taxation that would effect the population more equally. Presented by John Thomas Ferguson, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 20 January 1921

D/AP/U/122 Petition to the States of Jersey from the President of the Jersey Free Church Council, President of the Jersey Temperance League, President of the British Women's Temperance Association and Secretary of the International Order of Good Templars requesting the States to reject the proposal to allow licensed premises to open from 10-11pm for the purpose of retailing non-alcoholic drinks. Presented by the Bailiff, lodged au Greffe. 15 March 1921

D/AP/U/123 Petition to Major General W D Smith, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the females from the age of thirty on the parish electoral lists requesting that women be allowed to sit in the States as Deputies. Presented by John Herbert Orange, Deputy of St Brelade, lodged au Greffe. 24 January 1924

D/AP/U/124 Petition to Major General W D Smith, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from women born or resident in Jersey requesting that 'women be granted full civil and political rights as now enjoyed by women in Great Britain and Guernsey'. Presented by Jurat Reginald Raoul Lempriere, lodged au Greffe. 5 February 1924

D/AP/U/125 Petition to Major General Sir Francis Bingham, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from men and women resident in Jersey request that the States take steps to ensure that old and worn out horses in Jersey will be slaughtered in the Island under humane conditions. Presented by John Renouf, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. signed by members of the Women's Jersey Political Union 19 September 1925

D/AP/U/126 Petition to Major General Sir Francis Bingham, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Gordon Benett of Paragon Garage, Halkett Place, St Helier and other owners of large chars-à-bancs in the Island regarding the decision to limit the type of vehicles allowed to use roads of 14 feet in width, arguing that the owners of large chars-à-bancs will suffer grave hardship and tourists will be prevented from reaching many beauty spots in the Island. Presented by S Criel, Constable of St Clement, lodged au Greffe. 22 February 1927

D/AP/U/127 Petition to Sir Francis Bingham, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Charles Hill & Sons, The Ald Steamship Co Ltd and The Plymouth, Channel Islands & Brittany Steamship Co Ltd objecting to the Reglement passed by the States on 15/03/1927 which agreed permission to build a depot for the storage of petrol at the rear of La Folie Inn, thereby making it a necessity for tankers to enter the harbour. The petitioners point out the dangers of this descision. Presented by Edward Le Quesne, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 14 March 1929

D/AP/U/128 Petition to the States of Jersey from the Women's Jersey Political Union requesting the States to insure that old and worn out horses, without exception, be slaughtered in the Island under humane conditions. (not dated) 1923 - 1928

D/AP/U/129 Petition to Sir Francis Bingham, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from ratepayers and electors of the Island regarding the decision made at a conference held at the British Treasury with reference to the question of the avoidance of British Direct Taxation by British subjects resident or domiciled in the Island, 'the petitioners consider these proposals are totally at variance with the rights and variances of this Island' (not dated, signed by parish) 1924 - 1929

D/AP/U/130 Papers regarding the proposed bill on the sale and consumption of alcohol, lodged au Greffe on 22/02/1927. Addressed to W Vernon, Bailiff from the United Methodist Church objecting to the suggestion that the licensing laws should be amended to allow licensed houses to open to Sundays 7 April 1927

D/AP/U/131 Letters to William H V Vernon, Bailiff from the Wesleyan Methodist Church objecting to various points of the new Bill on the sale and Consumption of Spirituous Liquers, lodged au Greffe 22/02/1927, including allowing the opening of all 124 public houses in the Island. Lodged au Greffe. 7 April 1927

D/AP/U/132 Letter to William H V Vernon, Bailiff from Rev, J Jeffrey Watson, Primitive Methodist Church, Aquila Road, St Helier objecting to the attempt to open licensed premises on Sundays. Lodged au Greffe. 7 April 1927

D/AP/U/133 Letter to William H V Vernon, Bailiff from Rev Grimshaw Binns, Baptist Church, Vauxhall Street, St Helier objecting to the attempt to open licensed premises on Sundays, suggesting total Sunday closing as a practical reform. Lodged au Greffe. 7 April 1927

D/AP/U/134 Booklet entitled 'Sunday and the Drink' by Reverend C F Tonks, Rector of St George's, Canterbury with foreword by the Lord Bishop of London. Published by the Temperance Council of the Christian Churches. Lodged au Greffe. 7 April 1927

D/AP/U/135 Booklet produced by the Jersey Temperance Association 'Cogent facts and figures relative to the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquors in the Island of Jersey'. Lodged au Greffe. 7 April 1927

D/AP/U/136 Petition to Major General Edward Henry Willis, Lieutenant Governor; William H V Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Philippe Baudains and John William Thelland, executors of Julia Westaway's will relating to terms of the will concerning the immovable assets, furniture and its adminstration. Also, balance sheets for the Westaway Trust 1902-1929 and letter from Oliver Mourant, Blackburns, Barton & Mayhew, Chartered Accountants, 16 Hill Street, St Helier relating to the Westaway Trsut, lodged au Greffe. 1902 - 1930

D/AP/U/137 Petition to William Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from E J Prouter and the fishermen of the south coast requesting that they should be permitted to fish 'chervin' during both the day and the night, instead of just during the day in St Aubin's Bay. Presented by Philippe Aubin, Jurat, lodged au Greffe. 27 February 1930

D/AP/U/138 Petition to Major General E H Willis, Lieutenant Governor; William Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals requesting the prohibition of sale and export of native reptiles and amphibians. Presented by F B de Gruchy, Constable of St Brelade, lodged au Greffe. 21 July 1930

D/AP/U/139 Petition to Major General E Willis, Lieutenant Governor; William Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Jersey Railways and Tramways Ltd regarding the provision of the train service in the Island. Balance sheet enclosed showing losses to the company during the winter months. Lodged au Greffe. 3 February 1931

D/AP/U/140 Petition to Major General Edward Willis, Lieutenant Governor; William Vernon, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the owners of heavy motor vehicles fitted with solid tyres regarding the amendments to the 'Reglement sur la Police des Chemins et la circulaiton sur la voie publique' adopted by the States 01/04/1930 (Rules regarding the policing of the roads and circulaiton of public traffic). Objection to the prohibition of motor lorries (exceeding 4 tons) to use the roads unless fitted with pneumatic tyres due to the financial hardship it will cause to the petitioners. Lodged au Greffe. 25 February 1931

D/AP/U/141 Petition to the States of Jersey from the executive council of the Jersey Chamber of Commerce requesting the States 'to appoint a States Committee to pursue the development of the Island as a tourist and residential resort. Presented by John Thomas Ferguson, Constable of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 18 March 1931

D/AP/U/142 Petition to Major General Edward Willis, Lieutenant Governor; Charles Edward Malet de Carteret, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from John Edwin Pinel, Judge, regarding payments to judges. The payment under the law of 1864 was £400 but depreciation has made this sum only worth £200. Presented by Philip Norman Richardson, Deputy of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 23 February 1932

D/AP/U/143 Petition to Major General E H Willis, Lieutenant Governor; Charles Edward Malet de Carteret, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from Samuel Falle and the Committee of the Jersey District Nursing Association requesting an Act of Incorporation to enable them to expand as an organisation. Presented by John Thomas Ferguson, Constable of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 7 April 1932

D/AP/U/144 Petition to Major General E H Willis, Lieutenant Governor; Charles Edward Malet de Carteret, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the adult residents of the Island of Jersey requesting an Animals Protection Act to be passed by the States, a law regarding dogs should supply better means of disposal of strays and protection should be given in law to performing animals and domestic animals should be protected from poison used to destory vermin. Presented by Sydney George Crill, Constable of St Clement, lodged au Greffe. 19 January 1933

D/AP/U/145 Petition to Major General Edward Henry Willis, Lieutenant Governor, Charles Edward Malet de Carteret, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the Reverend Herbert William Quarrie, Vicar of the District Church of St Andrew requesting the authorisation to sell the old church of St Andrew, subject to the demolition and removal of the porch and bell tower to help with the cost of building of the new church. Presented by Samuel Falle, Rector of St Helier, lodged au Greffe. 14 August 1933

D/AP/U/146 Papers relating to the Prison 1833-

D/AP/U/147 Petition to General Sir George Eskine, Lieutenant Governor; Sir Alexander Coutanche, Bailiff and the States of Jersey from the inhabitants of First Tower and Bellozanne regarding the 'nauseating smells polluting the air' request for a special Committee to deal with the problem. Included table dated 1961, settled sewage analytical results and letter from D W Ryan, President of the Jersey Hotel & Guest House Association to the Bailiff regarding the issue. 1960 - 1961

D/AP/U/148 Petition to Lieutenant-Governor Major-General E H Willis CB CMG, Reginal Malet de Carteret, Seigneur of St Ouen's and the members of the States of Jersey regarding the shortage of suitable houses for the accommodation of workers. 1930

D/AP/U/149 Petition to the Bailiff and Members of the States of Jersey relating to the Insular Insurance (Jersey) Law 1950 presented to the States of Jersey by Deputy J J Le Marquand of St Ouen on 24/08/1951. The petition states, 'We, the undersigned Islanders, desire to bring to the notice of the States our strong opposition to the Insular Insurance Law decreed to come into force on the appointed day, 10th September 1951, and this for the following reasons. 1. We consider the said Law to be a violation of our individual freedom. 2. We consider the said Law to be contrary to the best interests of the Island population as a whole. 3. We consider such a Law is bound to have the effect of further increasing the cost of living. 4. We do not consider the said Law as giving the Islanders any reasonable degree of security. And we further pray the Assembly to defer the appointed day for the coming into force of such a Law.' Includes 12, 207 signatures. 1950 - 1951

D/AP/U/150 Petition to the States Assembly asking for a comprehensive health service in the Island to be created, presented to the States by George Charles Holmes Le Cocq, Deputy of St Helier on 05/10/1955. The petition states, 'We, Your Petitioners, being citizens of Jersey, ask you to give favourable consideration to our wish that there should be a comprehensive Health Service in our island paid for out of taxation. This on the grounds of the frequent hardship suffered by many amongst us who, falling ill or needing medical attention, are faced with expenditure causing many cases of financial distress; and on the grounds that such a service is already provided to some extent to non-residents under reciprocal arrangements, and so placing residents in a position of enjoying inferior rights in their own place of domicile. Further that you should also consider urgently the raising by a substantial amount of the various benefits paid under the Insular Insurance Law on the same gounds of hardship caused by the present scale of payment.' 1955

D/AP/U/151 Petition to the States Assembly on the Loi (1912) Sur L'Instruction Primaire presented to the States by Deputy J Le Marquand of St Helier on 17/01/1956. The petition states that after the objections of the Catholic Church relating to the Law on Primary Instruction in 1912 meaning publicly funded denominational schools could no longer exist, 'We, Your Petitioners, submit that it would be possible to meet, in some measure, the conscientious demands of the Catholic community by the following:- 1. So to re-group certain of the Infant and Junior children attending States Primary Schools in St Helier and St Saviour that the school buildings owned by the Catholic body in St Helier (and since 1912 used without payment or compensation to the owners by the Education Committee) should be used as a mixed Infants School in the case of Val Plaisant School, and a mixed Junior School in the case of Vauxhall School; both Schools to be for Catholic children and to be conducted by the States of Jersey as denominational schools. 2. Parents of Catholic children over the age of eleven be given the option of sending their children to one of the existing Catholic Private Schools, the conditions and cost of this concession to be the subject of negotiation between the States of Jersey and the Governing Bodies of the Schools concerned.' 1956

D/AP/U/152 Petition to the States Assembly on the proposal to fluoridate the piped water supply of the Island, brought by Senator J J Le Marquand. The petition states, 'That your Petitioners view with grave concern the implementation of the Public Health Committee's proposal to fluoridate the piped water supply of the Island, in that, (a) Whilst appreciating the object in view, ie, the preservation of childrens teeth-such preservation can be effected in an equally satisfactory manner by various other human means, with the co-operation of the parebts of such children. (b) Whereas assurances of comparative safety in the fluoridation of water have been given. Such assurances are viewed with extreme doubt. Taking into consideration the possibility of human error and the completely conflicting world medical opinion on the question of the absorbtion of poisonous fluoride. (c) That such a policy as is envisaged in the Public Health Committee's proposal is forcing every user of piped water in the Island to absorb this poison even in minute quantities, involves a policy of compulsory Medication and is a direct inviolation of the Freedom of the individual.' Includes 5,255 signatures. 1967

D/AP/U/153 Petition to the States Assembly on the siting of Grands Vaux School presented to the States by Deputy N Le Brocq. The petition states, 'That children due to attend the Grands Vaux Primary School are endangered by its position at the foot of the Grands Vaux dam, which could be breached by a severe earth tremor at any time and thus engulf the school; that a landslip could cause large quantities of water to pour over the dam and flood the school; that the children could scale the very inadequate fencing round the reservoir and play on the dam or on the banks of the reservoir and could fall in and drown. That parents who withhold their children from the school for fear of prosecution, or could suffer such prosecution by the education authority if they did not comply. And accordingly yor petitioners pray: That there be no compulsion to send children to the school when parents hold such fears, and that no prosecutions be made; That temporary accommodation be provided in other existing schools, and free transport be provided by the education authority for the children's safe travel to school and back; That a new school be provided on a safe site.' 1967

D/AP/U/154 Petition to the States Assembly on the pedestrian crossings on Victoria Road and Don Road presented to the States by J P V Falle, Deputy of St Saviour on 09/04/1968. The petition states, 'The traffic danger on Victoria Road, Plat Douet Road and Don Road, particularly to school children travelling to and from St Luke's School and Plat Douet School is growing continuously and has recently resulted in the death of one child and in injuries to four others, and accordingly your Petitioners pray that pedestrian crossings be installed immediately in the vicinity of the Plat Douet school exit, at the western end of Grasett Park on Victoria Road, and on Don Road near the junction with James Road and your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.' 1968

D/AP/U/155 Petition sent to Senator J Ellis, President of the Defence Committee by the Jersey Taxi Drivers' Association requesting an exemption for taxi and private hire drivers from wearing seat belts at any time. Includes 208 signatures. 1984

D/AP/U/156 Petition to the States Assembly against the building of further dwellings at Le Marais Estate presented to the States by Deputy L Norman of St Clement. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the residents of Le Marais Estate situated in the Parish of St Clement, other residents of the Parish of St Clement and others shews that the residents of Le Marais Estate and its environs will be severely disadvantaged by loss of amenities and suffer a reduction in their quality of life as a result of the provision of any further dwelling units on Le Marais Estate, particularly as shown on drawing number 3339/1, and further that all ratepayers of the Parish of St Clement are likely to be financially penalized by the provision of further States Rental dwelling units at Le Marais Estate and other places in the Parish and accordingly your petitioners pray that no further dwellings be built or otherwise provided at Le Marais Estate situated in the Parish of St Clement and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.' 1985

D/AP/U/157 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the management of public water supply presented to the States on 19/11/1985 by Senator R J Shenton including opposition to the plan to flood Queen's Valley by the Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited to form a reservoir. Includes 11,876 signatures of which 759 are under voting age. 1985

D/AP/U/158 Petition to the States Assembly relating to Springfield presented to the States by Deputy P A Bailhache as P110/1991. Petition states, 'The humble petition of Alfred Moignard and others, inhabitants of Jersey, shews that Springfield which has been the Headquarters of Jersey Football since the first Muratti final was played there in 1905 as well as hosting numerous other events, ie Battle of Flowers, Cattle Shows, Gymkhanas, Exhibitions, Boxing, Bingo, Darts, Table Tennis and Theatre Shows should be saved and kept for sport and accordingly your petitioners pray that the Island Development Committee be directed to prepare for the approval of the States a development plan for Springfield for a mixed development of sport, in particular football, and category 'A' housing, with road improvements at the Robin Hood junction, and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.' 1991

D/AP/U/159 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the housing strategy for the 1990s presented to the States by Senator C Stein as P172/1991 on 05/11/1991. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the Jersey States Tenant Action Group show that the implementation of the proposals contained in paragraphs 6.67, 6.68, 6.84, and 6.85 of the housing committees report entitled ''Housing Strategy for the 90s'' (p 142/1991) will cause complete hardship to a large number of tenants. Accordingly your petitioners pray that the states also request the housing committee to reconsider the proposals in question, in the light of their impact on individual tenants.' 1991

D/AP/U/160 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the building of a car park at Le Riches, Red Houses, St Brelade presented to the States by Senator N L Queree as P83/1993. Petition states, 'The humble petition of residents in the neighbourhood of Red Houses shews objection to the Island Development Committee planning permission for Le Riches Stores Limited to demolish two bungalows, cut down the row of tall oak trees and build a two storey car park development.' 1993

D/AP/U/161 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the legislation on illegal animal traps presented to the States by Senator N L Queree as P47/1993. Petition states, 'The humble petition of Mrs Murphy, Director of Jersey Animal Aid, Mr Blampied, President of the JSPCA and Mrs Crone, President Jersey Feline Friends, shews that there have been recent incidents of animals being seriously injured through the use of traps which are illegal under the Animals (Trapping) (Jersey) Law 1961 and accordingly your petitioners pray that: Article 7 of the law be amended so that a person guilty of an offence shall be liable to a fine not exceeding £500 or, if he has previously been convicted of such an offence, to a fine not exceeding £1,000; and that because your petitioners concern is for the welfare of animals rather than simply the punishment of offenders. The Committee of Agriculture and Fisheries be requested; to provide information leaflets explaining the law, with appropriate translations, which would be freely available; to put up signs, at places and at times that trapping may be carried out, to ensure that those involved are made aware of all the provisions of the law; The Connétables be requested to assist with the distribution of information within their Parishes; The Committee of Agriculture and Fisheries consider, with the relevant Authorities, whether an amnesty to allow the surrender of illegal traps would be worthwhile, and if so make a request to the Attorney General; and your petitioners as in duty bound will every pray.' 1993

D/AP/U/162 Petition to the States Assembly relating to an agricultural nuisance in Maufant presented to the States by Senator Senator R J Shenton as P36/1993. Petition states, 'The humble petition of residents of Maufant situated in the Parishes of St Saviour and St Martin shews that smells from a recently established agricultural unit are injurious to health and quite intolerable and have seriously eroded the quality of life of your petitioners. The authorities appear to have disregarded your petitioners repeated requests to remedy the situation, such as introducing necessary conditions to regulate the size or mode of operation of such units or by applying the States 'bad neighbour' policy to relocate the unit to a more suitable situation. Accordingly your petitioners pray that the Agriculture and Fisheries Committee be directed to take appropriate action to remedy the nuisance without undue delay. And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.' 1993

D/AP/U/163 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the proposed location of packing shed at Fairview Farm presented to the States by Senator Senator R J Shenton as P62/1993. Petition states, 'The humble petition of residents of Maufant situated in the Parish of St Martin, shews that the proposed location of a new packing shed to be constructed by Fairview Farm Limited, approximately 40 Metres from dwellings will create a nuisance affecting the quality of life of nearby residents and be contrary to the States 'bad neighbour' policy. According your petitioners pray that the Island Development Committee be requested to take appropriate action to ensure that the construction of the proposed shed takes place no closer than existing buildings. And your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.' 1993

D/AP/U/164 Petition to the States Assembly relating to development at La Collette presented to the States by Deputy J L Dorey as P39/1994. Petition states, 'The humble petition of residents of the Island of Jersey shews objection to the foreshore of Havre des Pas, St Helier, being subject to further land reclamation or development. We make appeal to the States of Jersey to take the appropriate action to protect the foreshore at Havre des Pas. In particular, we wish the central causeway and associated rock group, known as 'The Three Sisters' to be made a protected marine conservation area. We make appeal to the States of Jersey to ensure that a marina is not constructed at Havre des Pas, nor further breakwaters or infill schemes. Also we appeal to the Island Development Committee, the Public Services Committee and the Waterfront Enterprise Board not to proceed with further phases of land reclamation to the south and east of La Collette, St Helier. And accordingly your petitioners pray that the States of Jersey will agree, as a matter of general policy, that further plans for land reclamation and/or development to the south and south east of La Collette, St Helier, including the central causeway and associated rock group known as 'The Three Sisters', should not be approved and to request the Island Development Committee to designate the area as a site of special interest under Article 9 of the Planning (Jersey) Law 1964, as amended.' Includes 4,907 signatures. 1994

D/AP/U/165 Petition to the States Assembly relating to seat belts in school buses presented to the States Assembly by Deputy I S Nicholls as P43/1994. Petition states, 'The humble petition of your undersigned petitioners showeth that your undersigned petitioners call upon the States of Jersey to legislate to make it compulsory for seat belts, not lapstraps, to be fitted in all school buses and vehicles used to transport children to and from their schools and on school trips.' 1994

D/AP/U/166 Petition to the States Assembly relating to nuclear shipments presented to the States Assembly by Senator Stuart Syvret as P102/1995. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the Concerned People of Jersey shews that we are concerned about the safety of shipments of Nuclear Material into and out of Cap de la Hague, due to the lack of information proving to us that such shipments pose no threat to the health or livelihoods of the inhabitants of the Channel Islands. We are also concerned about low level radiation found around the Channel Islands and from whence it came and accordingly your petitioners pray that the States of Jersey should oppose Nuclear Shipments unless they can demonstrate no significant threat to public safety or to the environment of the Channel Islands.' 1995

D/AP/U/167 Petition to the States Assembly against the building of a casino at Fort Regent presented to the States Assembly by Senator R J Shenton as P36/1996. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the undersigned residents of Jersey prays the States to refuse permission for the building of a casino at Fort Regent, believing that it would not be in the best interest of the Island, and that the Fort could be used for something of greater benefit to residents and visitors alike.' 1996

D/AP/U/168 Petition to the States Assembly regarding the culling of gulls presented to the States Assembly by Senator N L Quérée as P238/1996. Petition states, 'Jersey Animal Rights Association, Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Quality of Life Animal Sanctuary, Rescued Animals Home shews that there is currently insufficient information to warrant the culling of gulls and accordingly your petitioners pray that a public campaign to reduce the availability of food and nest sites in the town area, together with a programme of measures, including pricking of eggs and the removal of nests, should continue for a period of five years; and that, only after due consideration of the impact of that campaign and programme, should the States consider the culling of gulls, because there is, at this time, no clear evidence that culling will provide a long term solution to the problems of gulls within the town and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.' 1996

D/AP/U/169 Petition to the States Assembly against the relocation of Jersey College for Girls to Mont Millais presented to the States Assembly by Deputy I S Nicholls as P7/1997. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the undersigned being independent governors of Victoria College and its Preparatory School, parents and teachers of pupils, old Victorian and others, inhabitants of this Island, shows the proposal to relocate Jersey College for Girls on the Victoria College House site, land which has at all times been part of the campus of Victoria College, to be gravely defective...Accordingly your petitioners pray having regard to the foregoing...that the States shall take no final decision on the Planning and other proposals for the relocation of Jersey College for Girls on the Victoria College House site until they shall have received and considered the full dispassionate report of a Committee of Inquiry...' Includes 1,592 signatures. 1997

D/AP/U/170 Petition to the States Assembly against the building of a supermarket on Fields 24-27, South of Airport, St Brelade presented to the States Assembly by the Constable of St Peter as P25/1997. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the inhabitants of the Island of Jersey shews objection to proposals made to the Harbours and Airport Committee to construct a supermarket on Fields numbered 24, 25, 26 and 27 south of the Airport.' 1997

D/AP/U/171 Petition to the States Assembly relating to mains drains presented to the States Assembly by Deputy F J Hill as P108/1997. Petition states, 'The humble petition of Lady Brownlow and the undersigned petitioners shews that there are approximately 18 per cent of properties in Jersey not connected to mains drains. Many areas of the Island have been identified by the Sewer Working Party as having a serious need for public sewers to be provided, to avoid health hazards and risks of pollution. In recent years, requests of the Public Services Committee for funds for foul sewer extensions have not been met in full, and this has resulted in a slowing of the programme of sewer construction to serve the areas which are experiencing drainage problems. These problems are likely to increase in severity with time, as septic tank and soakaway systems break down, thus increasing the risk of pollution. Your petitioners make appeal to the States of Jersey to take urgent action to alleviate the hardship and health hazard caused by properties not being connected to main drains. Accordingly, your petitioners pray that the States of Jersey will make available to the Public Services Committee sufficient funds to enable work to proceed with the minimum of delay to connect all properties to mains drains.' 1997

D/AP/U/172 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the car park at Le Riches Stores Limited, Red Houses, St Brelade presented to the States Assembly by Deputy M E Vibert as P129/1997. Petition states, 'The humble petition of residents in the neighbourhood of Red Houses shows objection to the planning permission given to Le Riches Stores Limited to demolish two bungalows and extend a single ground level car park on to the sites thereof.' 1997

D/AP/U/173 Petition to the States Assembly relating to pedestrian safety on Victoria Avenue presented to the States Assembly by Senator P Bailhache as P206/1998. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the family and friends of the late Christopher Cauvain and the public of Jersey shews that the recent tragic accident on Victoria Avenue demonstrates that inadequate provisions exist for the safety of pedestrians seeking to cross Victoria Avenue. And accordingly your petitioners pray that the Public Services Committee will investigate and report back to the States on the measures necessary to ensure that pedestrian safety is ensured.' 1998

D/AP/U/174 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the relationship with Southampton Hospital presented to the States Assembly by the Deputy of St Peter as P133/1999. Petition states, 'The humble petition of Mr Tony Sartin and other residents of the Island of Jersey, shews 1. That over a considerable number of years, people in Jersey who have experienced serious illness have benefited from expert care and treatment at Southampton Hospital 2. That the relative proximity of the Hospital to connecting ports and airports from Jersey and the readier availability in the area of family-type accommodation at a reasonable price has been of great assistance and comfort to patients, their families and friends 3. That patients, their families and friends and former patients are fearful of any intention on the part of the Health and Social Services Committee to diminish in any way, or discontinue, the Island's long-standing relationship with Southampton Hospital. And accordingly your petitioners pray that the Health and Social Services Committee will consult widely with the public of the Island, and take their views into consideration, before taking any decision which could adversely affect Jersey's longstanding relationship with Southampton Hospital.' 1999

D/AP/U/175 Petition to the States Assembly relating to shops Sunday trading presented to the States Assembly by the Constable of St Lawrence as P137/1999. Petition states, 'I believe food shops other than small corner shops should be allowed to open on Sundays. If food shops over 2,000sq feet in St Helier and 3,000sq feet in other Parishes, are forced to close on Sunday with being over either of these sizes, that this will restrict Consumers Freedom of Choice, force consumers to pay higher prices for their food shopping, whilst restricting their choice of products, and prevent the consumer from shopping when it is convenient.' 1999

D/AP/U/176 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the building of a hotel at the Waterfront presented to the States Assembly by Senator Stuart Syvret as P65/2000. Petition states, 'The humble petition of Christopher John Blackstone and residents of the Island of Jersey shews objection to the hotel to be proposed to be built on the St Helier Waterfront, for which approval has already been granted by the Planning and Environment Committee, on the grounds that it is detrimental to the waterfront environment, due to its size in relation to surrounding buildings, is aesthetically unattractive in design and is of doubtful financial viability in the light of Jersey's declining tourist industry and the detrimental effect it will have on existing hotels. And accordingly your petitioners pray that a) the Policy and Resources Committee will instruct the Waterfront Enterprise Board Limited to cease all negotiations concerning the lease for the land on which it is proposed that the St Helier Waterfront Hotel be constructed; and b) that the Planning and Environment Committee will establish guidelines and an overall cohesive plan for the St Helier Waterfront, the Island site and for the Weighbridge area before any further development in those areas is approved.' 2000

D/AP/U/177 Petition to the States Assembly relating to restrictions on the sale of fireworks presented to the States Assembly by Deputy J Dorey as P25/2001. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the residents of the Island of Jersey shews that the sale of fireworks to the general public is a cause of disturbance to many, especially the elderly and domestic pets, for a period of several weeks every year, as well as being an unnecessary safety hazard; And accordingly your petitioners pray that all necessary steps be taken to restrict the sale of fireworks to suitably qualified and accredited persons organising public fireworks displays.' 2001

D/AP/U/178 Petition to the States Assembly relating to Field 571, La Rue du Puits Mahaut, Grouville presented to the States Assembly by the Deputy of Grouville as P147/2005. Petition states, 'The humble petition of certain of the residents of Grouville shows that the area of land titled Field 571, Rue du Puits Mahaut which is to be used as a Shellfish Processing Unit and staffing quarters for Jersey Oyster Company Ltd, is a rural part of the Island within the countryside zoning and its proposed use is totally inappropriate for this specific site. It is considered that the development will have a serious detrimental impact on the character and quality of the surrounding countryside, and could have an unreasonable impact on the local environment by way of noise, traffic, odour and other pollution. Accordingly your petitioners pray that the land titled as Field 571 will remain as designated under the Island Plan 2002.' Includes 402 signatures. 2005

D/AP/U/179 Petition to the States Assembly relating to Employment Legislation presented to the States Assembly by Deputy G P Southern as P214/2005. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the residents of the Island of Jersey shews that the Employment Relations (Jersey) Law 2005 and the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003 currently deny the employees of the Island the fundamental rights to recognition and representation and that the codes of practice, now out to consultation, may breach ILO Conventions 87 and 98 accordingly your petitioners pray that the Employment and Social Security Committee acts to remedy these faults, and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray.' Includes 604 signatures. 2005

D/AP/U/180 Petition to the States Assembly relating to the creation of the Millennium Town Park. Petition states, 'The humble petition of the inhabitants of the Island of Jersey shews a-there is substantial support for a public Town Park with underground car park on the land currently comprising the public car park at Gas Place and the private car park occupying the site of the former Gas Company offices and workshops, the whole situate between Bath Street and the new Gas Company offices; b-the maintenance of an open space on the Entire Land is desirable to ensure the quality of life of the residents and users of St Helier; c-the Park would be a desirable and appropriate project to reflect aspirations for the future of St Helier as a vibrant urban environment in the twenty first century; and accordingly petitioners pray that: 1 The Town Park be created on the Entire Land; 2 The Town Park be known as the Millennium Town Park; 3 The Town Park constitute a Mellennium project for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations of Jersey, the residents of St Helier and their children; 4 The Entire Land should not be used for a multi-storey car park or other uses precluding a public park.' Includes 3353 signatures. 1997