The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s time travelling series about a detective who finds himself in 1973, Life on Mars, returns to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ ONE on Tuesday 13 February 2007. To mark its return we thought we take a look at our own little corner of the globe and what Jersey was like back in 1973. In partnership with ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio Jersey’s Breakfast show with Joe Pignatiello we thought we’d take a look at the stories making the news 34 years ago. Headlines, diaries and television aside though, what we really want to know is what you, your older siblings or even your parents were doing in 1973.
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We want photos, stories and memories from you, the great Jersey public. Send your memories, photos or even video clips to jersey@bbc.co.uk. Now what was happening in Jersey in 1973? THE NEWS Teachers discuss new exam system A new 16 plus examination was being discussed to replace the O-Level and CSE Exams Jersey teenagers were sitting in the islandÌý at the time.Ìý150 local teachers met at Janvrin Road Teachers Centre on 28 September in this year.Ìý Two experts on the proposed single exam spoke to the teachers about it. The system was designedÌý to provide a greater say for teachers evaluating a child's ability. It was proposedÌý they should play a part as well as teachers from other schools in the area and the Examination Board. Gale force winds blow mail boat across harbour Winds gusting to gale force on 27 September led to a quick change of plan as the mail boat Caesarea was docking. The ship was being blown across the harbour towards the old harbour so the skipper decided not to fight it and berthed the huge boatÌý on theÌý New North Quay. There was also an extremely low tide which didn't help matters. This led to the car ferry Falaise having to spend the night in St Aubin's bay.Ìý Bus fares to rise by 1p The Jersey Motor Transport Company planned to increase all fares by 1 pence which meant the fare would rise to between 5p and 17p. Jersey's defence committee was to be asked to allow the increases from the end of May in this particular year. The company wanted the school bus fare of 2p to stay the same and there was a scholar’s fare of 3p which would stay the same. New disco Behan's at West Park, which replaced the Pavilion, was extended to accommodate a new disco. This meant Behans had a new capacity for a thousand people making it the largest entertainment centre in the island. The extension cost £20 thousand.
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A prize of £50 was being offered to the person who name up with a suitable name for the new disco. Was that you? De La Salle Walk Despite the poor weather conditions in this year - pupils and staff of De LA Salle College completed their island walk. They hoped to raise £1,750 for the school's general sports fund. The first group of walkers made it back by 5pm - completing the 36 miles in 7 hours and 43 minutes. They were Jonathan Chinn, Peter Ronayne and Jean Derrian all aged 15. ON TELEVISION ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 1: Nationwide, Dave Allen at Large, Part 3 of the Donati Conspiracy andÌýA job in the common market. CHANNEL: The Adventurer who was Gene Barry, Romany Jones, The Streets of San Francisco, Helen a woman of today. THE CINEMA FORUM:Ìý High Plains Drifter
ODEON: Live and Let Die
NEW ERA: CabaretÌý Births If you were born in this year e-mail us and we’ll add you to the list. Margaret and Denis Butler saw the birth of their son Christopher on 27 SeptemberÌý in this year. Nicholas Thomas was born to proud parents Victoria and Ian. HOUSE PRICES TRINITY: Detached Bungalow with 3 bedrooms, one with en-suite; double garage; large garden and partly furnished. £35,000. ST MARTIN: COUNTRY ESTATE consisting of a Georgian style house set in 17 vergees of pasture, 4 main bedrooms 2 bathrooms; studio with magnificent balcony; Staff wing with living room, bedroom; There was a garage and outbuildings. £105,000. CARS New Triumph Dolomite Sprint: £1,627
One year old Renault 4 L: £65
Austin 1100 4: £808
An automatic 1300 Austin: £920Ìý Was it you? As we said at the top of the article, we want to make this a more exciting feature but to do that we need your content and memories. For more news, sport, interviews and island information join ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio Jersey's Joe Pignatiello for breakfast every weekday from 06:00 on 88.8fm or 1026mw. | 
