Bygone News - 50 to 75 years ago
October 1956
A Page Of Tram History
Dundee trams make their last journeys on Saturday. So ends a story that began on September 1, 1877:
It was then that the first tram - horse-drawn - trundled from Albert Square to Windsor Street via Reform Street, Nethergate and Perth Road. Read more......
September 1956
League Cup Pairings
The league cup quarter finals will be played on the home and away basis on Wednesday 12th September and Saturday 15th September. Read more......
August 1956
Men Grocers Wanted
Wm. Low and Co Ltd., have vacancies in a number of their branches for Men Grocers. Apply:- 24/34, Blackness Road, Dundee or to the Manager of the nearest branch for further particulars. Read more......
July 1956
Beer In The Street After Dundee Crash
Hundreds of bottles of lager, stout and export ale were smashed in Dens Road, Dundee at lunch-time today when a lorry belonging to Thomas Usher and Co Ltd., Edinburgh crashed into a bus stop. Read more......
June 1956
Pinky Comes To Stay
Pinky, a wild goose, is having the time of its life at Grove Academy, Broughty Ferry recreational grounds this week. Read more......
May 1956
Polio Vaccine To Spare In Dundee
Vaccinations against polio will start in Dundee on Monday morning. Enough vaccine arrived at the Public Health Office this morning to give a first dose to 517 children, whose parents have consented to the vaccination. Read more......
April 1956
Long Hair Or Take A Hike For Kirkton Residents?
After November, it may be a case of the long-haired people of Kirkton? For the Dundee suburb may be without a barber's shop, and the nearest hairdressing establishments are at Downfield or Clepington Road. Read more......
March 1956
Dundee Marksmen Beaten in Final
Edinburgh Citizens' Rifle Club have won the Scottish Cup of the National Smallbore Rifle Assocation. Read more......
February 1956
£3750 Snowfall
Clearing the recent heavy snowfall cost Dundee Corporation £3750. An extra labour force of 365 men, mainly from other departments, were employed and up to 36 additional vechiles were hired. Read more......
January 1956
Treat For Jazz Fans
There's a treat in store for jazz fans at the Caird Hall on Wednesday. One of the worlds greatest trumpeters Freddy Randall is appearing with his band. Jim Brown and his band are supporting him. Read more......