A newspaper cutting from the 1920s of a very young boy dressed in a Mars uniform, probably at Elie.
Granny Nicol appears to have been a well-known and much loved Newport character. Widowed in World War I, she was left to bring up five children on her own.
A magazine article from 1974 noting the history of the joinery business based at Woodhaven. It was started by William Buist in 1875, continued by his grandson William Rankine after World War I, and taken over by next generation Sandy Rankine in the 1960s.
Newspaper article describing how King Olav of Norway had been happy to sign a book for Willie Rankine. During World War II Willie had been a real friend to the Norwegian servicemen based at Woodhaven, and that friendship continued long after the war had ended. One of the men had presented this book on Norway ...
Newspaper report of the Newport Ladies Circle AGM in 1978.
Newspaper report of a talk given in 1963 by Len Fullerton, Newport wildlife artist.
Two local businesses, Sandford Hill Hotel, and J T Young motor dealers, advertised in their local newspapers, hoping to take advantage of the opening of the Road Bridge. The adverts are directed particularly at the people of Dundee, so close now over the new bridge.
Article from the Dundee Courier about the raising of the Mars mooring anchor in 1975.
Newspaper report of the record-breaking flight of Mercury and Maia.
This newspaper cutting reports an award given to primary teacher Miss Rose for 25 years service in 1936. She was still teaching 15 years later. She is particularly remembered for her dancing classes. Throughout her career, she taught hundreds of local children to dance, very often competing successfully at festivals and competitions.
Miss Tay Road Bridge competition had actually been held in the Blyth Hall the evening before the Gala Day. On the Gala Day Miss Tay Road Bridge (Brenda Falconer) led the procession through the village, and opened the Gala Day along with Provost Smith.
A newspaper letter about James Tait who was missionary to the boys on the Mars training ship for 48 years. It was written to the Newspaper by Willie Rankine of Woodhaven.
A newspaper cutting describing the career of Mr A B Robertson, original owner of a wooden walking stick made from a luggage rack from the train involved in the Tay Bridge disaster.
A newspaper article from 1984, with photographs of the staff of the shop, describing Beatt and Tait's history and anniversary celebrations.
Newspaper report of the Newport Curling Club prize-giving in 1977.
Newspaper reporting the AGM of the Newport Cycling Club in March 1912. The meeting was chaired by J T Young, a keen cyclist himself, having operated a successful cycle repair business before moving on to his motor and garage business on Boat Road. The newscutting reports that the Cycling Club had been founded in 1881, ...
Newscutting giving details of the 1963 winners in the annual gardens competition. The competition was open to all tenants of Newport Town Council housing.
Newscutting from 9 November 1963 giving details and prize-winners for the gardening competition held by Newport Town Council. The competition was open to all council housing tenants in the burgh.
During World War I moss was collected locally and sent to the battle fields where it was used as dressing for wounds.
Newspaper report of the Newport Round Table AGM 1977, held in the Newport Hotel.
Photograph of main prize-winners at Newport School c. 1947 plus the complete list for that year. In the photograph are: Mary Melville - Sewing Prize; Edwin Robertson - Sports Champion; Patsy Garvie - Sports Champion; Myra McClure - Dux Girl; Robert Watt - Dux Boy.
Newspaper cutting of the prize winners at Newport School some time in the 1930s. Front, left to right: Charles Robertson; Margaret L. Smith. Back, left to right: Barbara Baxter; Ian N. Latto; Elizabeth M. Farmer.
A newspaper cutting of a letter written by Johnny Duncan about his schooldays in Newport.
Newspaper cutting from 16 April 1913 reporting the new season's officials for the Newport Swimming Club.