Wellingborough News, 20th May 1887, transcribed by Kay Collins
Workmen’s Tea—On Saturday evening last the employees and friends of Mr. J. Nurrish, machine closer, were invited to partake of tea at his residence in Alfred-street. About 50 responded to the invitation and partook of the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Nurrish in the workshop, which has been lately enlarged and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent.
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Rushden Echo, 3rd January 1908, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Employees of Messrs Nurrish and Pallett’s closing department had a social in the Co-operative Hall on Friday. Tea was provided about 70 attending. The evening was spent in amusements, songs and recitations being given by Miss L. Causebrook, Miss Fletton, Miss N. Cowley, Mr. T. Burfield, Mr. West, Mr. Powell, Mr. Holyoak, and Mr. Surridge. Mr. W. J. Barker presided. Refreshments were served by Mrs. E. Shrives, Miss Causebrook, Miss Cross, Mrs. Morris, Miss Powell, Miss Goosey, Miss Partridge, and Mrs. Richards.
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The Rushden Echo, 31st December 1909, transcribed by Kay Collins
The Employees of Messrs. Nurrish and Pallett held a tea and social in the Co-operative Hall last night, organised by Mr and Mrs Shrives. The hall was nicely decorated with Chinese lanterns, flags, and many evergreens. A very enjoyable evening was spent.
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Rushden Argus, 4th June 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins
Serious Accident - Caught in Shafting at Rushden
Mr. E. Lockie, metal worker, of Newton-road, Rushden, had a very severe accident on Thursday morning. He was working in Messrs. Nurrish and Pallett's factory, Rushden, near the shafting, about 8 a.m., when he was caught by a big driving belt. He sustained a severe scalp wound, and Dr. Baker was sent for. The doctor, assisted by Mr. Smith and Mr. Farmer, took the injured man to his home in the doctor's car and there attended him. Three stitches were necessary, and the patient remained unconscious for a considerable time. At the time of writing he was as comfortable as could be expected.
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Rushden Echo, 19th November 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins
Rushden Man Misses his “Rushden Echo”
Former Special Constable in France
Gunner A. Downing (Rushden), of the R.F.A., in a letter to his wife says that the chaps are short of news where he is in France, and that a “Rushden Echo” would be welcome. Gunner Downing, who prior to joining the colours was a member of the Rushden and district special constabulary, enlisted only eight weeks ago and is now in France. He had been an employee of Messrs. Nurrish and Pallett for 17 years.
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Rushden Echo, 15th September 1916, transcribed by Kay Collins
Accident—Miss Ada Reynolds, of 14, Washbrook-road, got her right thumb badly crushed whilst working a blocking machine at Messrs. Nurrish and Pallett’s factory on Monday.
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| Extract from a newsclip: Pte. Attley was employed at Messrs. Nurrish and Pallett’s shoe factory, Rushden, for two or three years before the war. We understand that over 50 out of 100 male employees of that firm have joined the forces. |
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Rushden Echo, 11th July 1919, transcribed by Kay Collins
A presentation of a smokers’ cabinet was made by the employees of Messrs. Nurrish and Pallett to Mr. Dilks, who is leaving the firm after ten years in their service to start a business of his own. Mr. A. James made the presentation on behalf of his fellow-workers. Mr. Dilks replied in suitable terms.
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