The Barbados Advocate reported on a special ceremony at The Lodge School where West Indies cricket captain John Goddard received a copy of the prestigious Lodge School Shield, the highest honour bestowed on an old scholar. The tribute recognized his outstanding leadership of the West Indies team and the pride his achievements brought to Barbados and his alma mater.
The Barbados Advocate reported on several developments in agriculture, fishing and trade in the country.
September 11th 1951
The Right Excellent Sir Frank Leslie Walcott was born on September 16th 1916.