SEVENTY YEARS AGO Thursday April 17, 1952

Dire need for a government subsidy for the herring fishing industry was emphasised by Mr Gilbert McIntosh, chairman of the Carradale branch of the Clyde Fisheries Association (CFA), speaking at Campbeltown on Friday night, April 4.

Mr McIntosh was making a complimentary speech at the annual social; a dance held by the Campbeltown branch of the CFA and popularly known as the ‘Spawny Ball’.

The function was held in the Victoria Hall and was attended by a gathering of 400 fishermen, their wives and friends.