THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

The second and concluding day’s proceedings at the Red Cross fancy fair at the Castlehill, Cupar, was opened by Mrs Erskine, Grangemuir. Mr D. Osborne of Belmore, who presided, said noble work had been done by the Red Cross at home and abroad and no section of the Red Cross Society had done more useful service than the Scottish branch. Mrs Erskine said she always quoted Cupar district as a model of what perfect organisation, perseverance and cooperation could do. 50 years ago You never can tell what the catch will be in a fishing contest. More than 60 competitors took part in a fishing competition at Carnoustie’s Barry Burn. Only seven had “catches” and they were a mixed grill. David Haggard, Carnoustie, was the only one to cach an honest to-goodness fish. Charlie Webster, Carnoustie, landed an eel and Bill Gibson, also Carnoustie, a stickleback. Perhaps the luckiest of the lot were Alice Black and Robert Low, both of Carnoustie, who each fished out a golf ball!

25 years ago

The future looks bright for a young Dundee woman who has just completed a return to work course. One of the most unusual careers to be launched by job retraining must be that of Pauline Sharp, 24, who hopes to make her fortune by telling fortunes. Pauline, of Whitfield, is about to start a three year distance learning course in astrological studies. She has been backed by the Prince’s Trust who will pay for her tuition and a sophisticated computer.

One year ago

An illegal biker smashed into a dog, knocking out its teeth and leaving a hole in its jaw in an accident that has raised concerns over the safety of children. Police were called after the off-road trial bike rider struck the labrador in Kirkcaldy’s Rabbit Braes area. Owner Steven Hammond said a neighbour, who is a vet, was quickly on the scene and tended to the dog’s injuries. The incident follows complaints about youngsters on motorcycles blighting public areas in Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth.