THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

In spite of high wind on June 24, our aeroplanes did a great deal of reconnaissance and other work during the earlier part of the day, and a large number of hostile batteries and other targets were successfully engaged by our guns with the assistance of aerial observation. Later in the day heavy rain made flying impossible. Bombing behind the enemy’s lines was carried on with great vigour whenever the weather permitted, 15 tons of bombs being dropped by our machines.

50 years ago

A “ravine” in the middle of Dunfermline’s biggest council housing estate may be filled in at a cost of more than £100,000. The Town Planning Officer advised the Civic Amenities Committee at their last meeting that the most satisfactory means of rehabilitating the area of the Lyne Burn from Blacklaw Road would be to culvert the burn, infill the area and sow the open space in grass for recreational purposes. The committee heard that the cost of culverting the burn would be £100,000.

25 years ago

Football team Clydebank have scooped an unusual sponsorship deal. Next season they will be backed by pop group Wet Wet Wet, fronted by heart-throb singer Marti Pellow. And the deal is so unique that club officials cannot put a figure on how much it will earn for them. The four members of the group are all from Clydebank and want to help their local club, and there is no doubt that it will be a financial boost for the Bankies. Three new strips have already been produced.

One year ago

A rethink of controversial changes to Angus recycling provision could be on the cards. Cost-cutting measures agreed by the authority caused fury in Angus communities and earmarked Monifieth skip site for closure, with reduced operating hours planned for Carnoustie and Brechin. The wide-ranging plans led to town hall protests, but the new Angus administration will bring forward a motion to the full council meeting proposing setting up a group tasked with re-examining the proposals.