THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

A terrible tragedy occurred in Dundee on Saturday night, Harry Reeves being shot by a companion, Frederick George, 18 years of age. Both were members of the Royal Air Force, attached to the Air Station at Stannergate. Reeves was about 20 years of age. The weapon made use of was a revolver which George carried, and which when taken possession of by the police was found to have been partially loaded. Reform Street was the scene of the tragedy and George was completely unnerved by the occurrence.

50 years ago

Jean Robertson, a 20-year-old St Andrews University student, stopped off in Kirkcaldy yesterday for a lunch-time break on her 100-mile walk to her home in Selkirk. No, the bus strike has nothing to do with her efforts! Jean is just preparing for a 100-mile walk she will make next month as part of the Students’ Charities Appeal. Yesterday’s break was taken at the Kirkcaldy firm of Nairnwilliamson Ltd, who are donating £100 to Jean’s money-raising efforts.

25 years ago

Japanese police were mobilised last night for a massive investigation into the nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway that killed seven people and injured more than 4,700. Hundreds of experts scoured for clues to explain the motive and who was behind the attack that shocked a nation with little experience of indiscriminate violence. No one has claimed responsibility for what officials called a deliberate, indiscriminate attempt at mass murder using the gas sarin. Around 10,000 police were mobilised.

One year ago

Angus residents have been banned from crossing the border to dump their rubbish in Dundee skip sites. The withdrawal of the existing informal arrangement means some rural residents from Sidlaw are facing a 40-mile round trip to dispose of waste in Arbroath. Permits for vans being used to dispose of waste at the Baldovie and Riverside recycling centres will only be available to Dundee residents. Dundee City Council is urging people in Angus to use the facilities provided by their own local authority.

400

The number of beds set aside for Covid-19 positive patients in Tayside.

Dr Douglas Lowden said that 7,000 people across the region could be infected.

32,000

The number of hits to charity Voluntary Action Angus asking for help,

The charity said that there had also been 633 people who registered their services.

4

The number of years it may take for Scotland top rejoin the EU.

If Scotland were to become independent, even a fast-paced process could take this time.