THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

Dundee, as elsewhere, may be in the throes of a bank strike unless a settlement is reached. In the city and in this district generally the Trades Union has been showing much activity and The Courier was informed yesterday that the great bulk of the bank employees are in the Union, and that there is every reason to believe that they will stand true in the event of a strike. There is great tension in banking circles . It is believed that this weekend there will be an enormous run on the banks in the city for cash for wages etc.

50 years ago

The pollution which killed hundreds of fish in the Brothock Burn at Arbroath early in June stemmed from the firm of British Electrometals Company, Netherward Works in Dens Road, says the sanitary inspector’s report. The Health Committee heard last night that the firm had been responsible for a previous pollution of the burn when under different management. The report said the firm used cyanide in their process and apparently a drainage system was choked causing a discharge through a surface gully.

25 years ago

The first pop concert to be held in the Caird Hall since its major refurbishment left many youngsters disappointed and several have complained to Dundee District Council about the event. Teen pop idols Let Loose played the Caird Hall on Wednesday night but were interrupted by a fire alarm set off by smoke machines and parents have complained about the price of the £9 tickets for a “mimed” performance lasting less than an hour. The concert was organised as part of the Dundee heat of Raw 95.

One year ago

Major events drawing thousands into Dunfermline town centre will stop with the shock news the local BIDs company has lost a renewal ballot. That heralds the end of Dunfermline Delivers, and the hugely popular bonfire night fireworks display and Christmas lights switch on it organises. Fife Council has stepped in to ensure this September’s Outwith cultural festival will go ahead as planned. The business improvement district, one of the first in Scotland, had gone out to members seeking a mandate for a new five-year term.