THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

An article in the Temps, after recounting acts arbitrary and indefensible of Germany against the Scandinavian peoples, says: “Germany is applying to those states a premeditated programme of brutality and domination. It must not be thought that a paix blanche would render this programme null and void. On the contrary, the more Germany is convinced that it cannot smash its adversaries on the west and east the more it desires to dominate its northern neighbours.”

50 years ago

Organisers of the main event of Dunfermline Civic Week were covered with confusion when they learned that some of the VIP guests at the exhibition had been given parking tickets by the town’s traffic wardens. The exhibition, featuring the new decimal currency, was opened by Bruce Millan, Joint Scottish Under-Secretary, and prominent figures in commerce and industry were invited. Late arrivals had to leave their cars in nearby streets as car parks were so busy – hence the tickets.

25 years ago

Women drivers were out in force for the first Tayside Police Driving Sense and Safety course to be held in the city. About 120 women were at the police training school in Balunie Drive to learn about car maintenance and personal safety to gain that extra bit of selfconfidence in their driving, particularly when travelling alone. Organised by the community involvement services, the course is split into three parts, each with a vital role to play in overcoming any inhibitions.

One year ago

Brechin City FC’s ground, Glebe Park, has new neighbours in the form of a dozen or so caravans on its training ground next door to the stadium. This has forced the club to “slightly amend” plans ahead of Scottish football’s first senior preseason fixture against Aberdeen. Local youth team games have also been disrupted, although the club believes its preparations for the Scottish League One season, beginning on August 6 with the visit of Stenhousemuir, will not be affected.