The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
THE ARCHIVES
100 years ago
Naval men are fond of their mascots. A ship’s company is much concerned about the loss of their canine pet and they are making great efforts to bring the wanderer home. He is a little Scottish terrier, who answers to the name of “Bob”. He seems to be made of real Scottish fighting stuff and his battle history is enshrined in a badly-torn ear. He seems to have slipped into a train compartment beside three naval men who were coming to Dundee on leave. He leapt off the train and disappeared.
50 years ago
Peter Ustinov, the actor, dramatist and film director, has been elected rector of Dundee University. After 6½ hours of voting by 1,537 students – there are 2,325 at the university – he topped the poll with 489 votes. Ustinov was favourite from the start of the generally quiet rectorial skirmishings which were confined to the university precinct. These culminated in a battle in the open area behind the tower block which left the ground white with flour and littered with paper and fruit remains.
25 years ago
Librarians from all over Scotland gather in Dundee today to consider the technological revolution taking place in their profession. Dundee Institute of Technology is hosting a seminar on the latest information storage systems. Around 25 librarians from further education establishments are visiting DIT to see its new CD-ROM system – thought to be the most advanced in Scotland. CD-ROM systems use compact discs to store vast amounts of information which can be reached at the touch of a button.
One year ago
Angus politicians are ready to go to battle over an archaeological “find of a lifetime” which includes a sword and gold decorated spearhead. A dig in Carnoustie found evidence of Bronze Age and Neolithic settlements as well as a haul that included the spearhead, bronze sword and a leather and wood sword sheath. The items are now property of the Crown, and Angus Council will have to bid to have them displayed in the area. The treasures survived in good condition because of the acidic soil.