ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO SATURDAY MARCH 24, 1917

UNDER the scheme of allotments inaugurated by the Town Council twenty plots have been laid out – in Glebe Street and Low Askomil Road.

Of these, 17 have been taken up, leaving only three still vancant.

Most of the allotment-holders have commenced operations – delving and ploughing – and all are entering into the work with whole-hearted enthusiasm.

We understand that for most part, potatoes will be planted.

From the regulations made by the Corporation we note that plots will only be let to parties approved of by that body.

Applications must be accompanied by remittance equal in amount to one year’s rent, which shall be deemed to be the rent from the date of entry till the 31st day of January following; the tenancy to be renewed from year to year until terminated in any way as after provided.