Bygone News - 50 to 75 years ago

May 1959

Morrison Joins Dundee

City CentreReg Morrison, the Aberdeen goalkeeper, who was surprisingly freed, signed yesterday for Dundee. Manager Willie Thornton beat Raith Rovers, Dunfermline and several English clubs for his signature. Morrison is a lucky fellow, for he will accompany Dundee on their tour of America and Canada. Read more......

April 1959

Dundee Players Are Out For That Extra £110

City SquareDoug Cowie celebrated his re-signing for Dundee by a flashing display against Hibs at Easter Road. "He gave an immaculate display and was at his brilliant best" said manager Willie Thornton. But Doug certainly was a delight to watch. His work had the polish of a master, and the scoring Joe Baker never got a look in. Read more......

March 1959

A Community Spirit in Camperdown

Camperdown LibraryA Community Centre for the people of Camperdown is to open on Monday in St Clement's School, Balgarthno Place. Read more......

February 1959

Sudden Death of Ex-Lord Provost Fenton

TramsCouncillor Richard Fenton, Lord Provost of Dundee from 1949 to 1952, died suddenly at his home, Balnaguard, Marchfield Road, last Saturday. Death was due to coronary thrombosis. He was 59. Read more......

January 1959

Biggest Day at Dens for Years

Crescent StreetNext Saturday should see the best attendance in years at Dens Park. And it could tell us just how serious Dundee's league challenge is. Rangers, now in Hearts' place at the top are the visitors. Can the dark blues follow Partick Thistle's example and down the Ibrox men? Its quite on the cards. Read more......

December 1958

The West Station Tree

View DundeeLord Provost William Hughes on Wednesday switched on the fairy lights of the Christmas tree at Dundee West Station. It was the tenth occasion on which the tree had been erected to collect money and gifts for charity. Read more......

October 1958

The 11-plus: An ordeal for Children?

NewsagentsBe prepared within the next two months for a revolutionary change in the running of Dundee's schools. Read more......

September 1958

Families Leave Homes In Big Wellgate Blaze

Mobile LibraryFamilies were evacuated from their  homes when a big blaze broke out in Wellgate, Dundee, shortly before midnight last night. The premises of Restaurant Wilson, Ltd, 8, Wellgate, consisting of shop restaurant and bakery  were gutted. Read more......

August 1958

Off To Lourdes

Arbroath RoadA special train left Dundee on Monday night carrying 300 pilgrims on their way to a Lourdes. Eight stretcher cases travelled in a special ambulance carriage equipped with bunks. Read more......

July 1958

They've Unearthed the Scourin' Burn

Royal ArchA well-preserved section of Dundee's old Scourin' Burn has been excavated under Meadowside, at the Howff. It was found by workmen of William Briggs and Sons Ltd., who are reconstructing the roadway. Read more......