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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......
June 1958
Bare-footed Women Wade Out To Buses
For the second time this month torrential rain yesterday morning brought floods to the Dock Street area of Dundee. Scenes at the previous deluge on June 3 were repeated and at about the same time of the day. Read more......
May 1958
Tommy Steele Knocked Out
Tommy Steele was almost torn apart by young fans in amazing scenes at Dundee Caird Hall last night. He was mobbed and collapsed, unconscious. The scenes happened at 10.45pm. Read more......
April 1958
Bus Station "Flits" Next Month
Alexander's bus station which is visited by thousands of travellers every day is to 
"flit" from Lindsay Street to Trades Lane on 1st May. Read more......
March 1958
Dundee Luxury Club for Old People
Lots of old folk in Lochee have taken on a new lease of life and its thanks to the King George VI Memorial Club in Harefield Road. The club opened by the Princess Margaret is the most up to date in Scotland. The main hall catches the sun and electric underfloor heating ensures that it is cosy at all times. Read more......
February 1958
Round the World
The Gaumont Theatre hopes to be showing the record-breaking film of "Jules Verne's Round the World in Eighty Days" starting on March 24. Read more......