THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

Operations in the Arbroath industrial establishments and business generally was yesterday morning resumed after the Autumn holiday. A transport lorry arrived at the quay of the harbour in the forenoon and went off with a considerable supply of fish. The railway employees on strike still remain firm, but the station staff was augmented by a few voluntary workers. From inquiries it was ascertained that so far as the coal supply for the town is concerned Arbroath will be able to hold out for at least two weeks.

50 years ago

The first citizen of Auchterarder, Provost J. Fordyce, demonstrated recently that he takes his civic duties seriously outwith council business. As hundreds of cars snaked their way through the “Lang Toon” returning home after the Glasgow holiday, the traffic lights suddenly stuck at amber. The queue of cars lengthened and, as no police were available, the provost took over the task of regulating traffic at The Cross. He earned the gratitude of both motorists and pedestrians. The police and an electrician arrived in due course.

25 years ago

The crew of a jute ship which docked at Dundee Harbour having travelled from India was given a clean bill of health yesterday by environmental health officers who examined members for signs of the plague. The ship, State of Nagaland, left India on August 6 but had also been berthed at Chittagong on August 21 – less than 200 miles from Calcutta where plague carriers have been identified. All ships which dock at the harbour are routinely inspected. The vessel brought jute and jute goods to Dundee harbour.

One year ago

A Perth organisation that dates back to the 19th Century has agreed to let women join for the first time. After nearly 200 years, the Society of High Constables has voted overwhelmingly to open the door to female members. The all-male society said it was keen to modernise and keep up with changing times. Moderator Charles Gallagher said the momentous decision was taken by the group’s members who felt the men-only policy was unfair on businesswoman, including many of the group members’ daughters.