THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

At a meeting of the office-bearers of the West United Free Church, Broughty Ferry last night – the Rev Crawford Smith presiding – a letter was read from the Rev. G.E. Troup resigning his position as minister of the congregation. In his letter Mr Troup stated that he had intended to take this step in 1014, but on the outbreak of war he felt that his duty was to remain. He was now fully convinced that in the interests of the congregation and himself his retirement should no longer be postponed.

50 years ago

Answering a question about exemptions from prescription charges Mr Kenneth Robinson, Minister of Health, said that, under proposals he had put forward, the chronic sick would be described by a simple definition which would probably embrace those housebound, because of continuing physical disability, or who suffer from one of a short list of conditions requiring permanent medication. All those patients would be provided with a card to produce when collecting medicine.

25 years ago

Arbroath will be well represented at the training and coaching sessions for the Scottish under-16 cricket squad to be held in Edinburgh next month. Ben McGill, a fourth year pupil at Carnoustie High, has been selected for the squad. Fellow Arbroath United Cricket Club player Greg Butchart (14) has also been chosen. Greg is in his third year at Dundee High School and, as well as playing for the school’s first 11, captained Arbroath United’s under-15s last season.

One year ago

Dundee FC has confirmed plans to move from its historic Dens Park stadium. The club is eyeing a custom-built ground on land that was recently purchased near Camperdown Park. A land use application will be submitted to Dundee City Council imminently, according to managing director John Nelms. He revealed the plan as the club’s annual accounts were released, which showed a £500,000 loss, £200,000 of which was due to ground maintenance.