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October 1959
Dark Blues are Not Getting the Breaks
Dundee, particularly away from home, are playing classy football but are not getting their due rewards in points. At Rugby Park they gave Kilmarnock the biggest run around they've had for many a day and yet had to be content with a point. Read more......
September 1959
The Black Watch Memorial
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Memorial to the 4th and 5th Battalions of
The Black Watch
1939-45 War.
This memorial, which is situated at the top of Powrie Brae, near Dundee is to be Unveiled on October 15 at 11.30 a.m. Read more......
August 1959
Dundee Baby Born in an Abbey
All over the holy isle of Iona the news spread like wildfire: "The baby's arrived at the abbey - it's a boy!" Some rang the neighbouring Isle of Mull about a load of potatoes and was greeted with the excited question: "Is it right about the baby at the abbey?" Read more......
July 1959
The Cowgate Porters Go On Holiday
The Cowgate Porters announced in the "Courier" this morning that they are going on holiday. A century tradition lies behind the name.
The Cowgate Porters are jute stowers. They came into being in the city, and their meeting place has always been at the foot of the Wellgate. Read more......
June 1959
Sandy Henderson Stars in United Trial
United's trial game was pretty successful. Several junior trialists were on show. Outstanding amongst them was McLaughlin, Kirrie Thistle's left winger, and Smith (Aberdeen Lads' Club), who played a trial late in the season, Smith is likely to be signed. Read more......
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......