Bygone News - 50 to 75 years ago
May 1959
Morrison Joins Dundee
Reg 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
Doug 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
A 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
Councillor 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
Next 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
Lord 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?
Be 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
Families 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
A 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
A 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......