On This Day in Wembury – 28 September 1946
The Western Morning News carried a notice from the Ministry of Food regarding a change of milk supply in Wembury.
Residents who had been registered with Mr J. H. H. Smallridge of West Wembury Farm for their milk were informed that, due to a change of ownership, their registrations would be automatically transferred to the new proprietor, Mr N. Little of Traine Road, Wembury.
Anyone wishing to transfer their registration to a different supplier had to apply at the Plympton St. Mary Food Office before 12 October 1946. The notice was signed by Percy T. Loosemore, clerk of the Food Control Committee.
This reflects the wartime and immediate post-war system of rationing and controlled distribution, where milk and other essentials were supplied only through official registration with designated local traders.
On This Day in Wembury – 28 September 1944
At an auction held at the Law Chambers, Princess Square, Plymouth, the coastal residence “Moonstone” at Wembury Point was offered for sale.
The semi-detached property faced directly towards the Mewstone and included a large lounge, two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and w.c., oil-fired boiler, electricity, in-built garage, and a garden of around 6,000 square feet. The sale notice emphasised its striking location overlooking the bay and islands.
The auction was conducted by Woolland, Son & Manico (est. 1848), with local solicitors Foot & Bowden handling particulars. Telephone enquiries were directed to “Wembury 247,” one of the limited village lines of the period.
The sale of Moonstone reflects the mid-20th century wave of coastal properties around Wembury Point being marketed to buyers seeking scenic residences, even in wartime conditions.
Source: Western Morning News, 28 Sept 1944.