The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
THE ARCHIVES
100 years ago
Provost Stark, who presided at a food economy meeting held in the Town Hall, Cupar, last night turned down a proposal by the Rev. J. Holden, Baptist Church, to send a resolution to the Prime Minister in favour of prohibition. A man in the audience asked if there was anything that destroyed food more than alcohol? The Provost said he was not going into all that. They wanted suggestions to carry out the food campaign. Food economy lectures and demonstrations were being well attended.
50 years ago
A Dundee police constable was attacked by a gang in a city street and left lying unconscious on the pavement. PC James Milne (45) was on duty in Victoria Road near the top of the steps leading to the Wellgate about 1.35am. He was set upon by a gang of youths and girls, knocked to the ground and kicked in the face. The gang, whose number is estimated at about 15, fled after the incident. Constable Milne was found by a passer-by shortly after. He was taken to hospital where he needed 13 stitches.
25 years ago
A marine from 45 Commando stationed at Condor, Arbroath, is serious but stable in a Spanish hospital after a fracas in a bar in which he was stabbed. Three police were also injured after trouble broke out in the port of Cartagena on the south-east coast, where more than 2,000 marines and Spanish sailors were relaxing before a military exercise. The bar brawl was one of several incidents triggered when the sailors came ashore from HMS Fearless, Sir Belvidere and Sir Tristram to let their hair down.
One year ago
The upgrading of St Andrews’ medieval harbour could soon be complete, with the hope that it will breathe new life into the forgotten attraction. More floating pontoons are to be installed to improve access for both boat owners and visiting sailors. Grants of £65,000 have been pledged from Fife Council, St Andrews Common Good Fund and St Andrews Pilgrim Foundation and it is anticipated that a similar sum from European or national funds will allow the next stage of the project to begin.