August 1932
The New Road
The Kingsway, Dundee's super road, is now completed from Arbroath Road at Strips of Craigie, to Coupar Angus Road beyond Lochee. This is not the end of it though, for it is to be continued right out over Liff Road to join the main Perth Road beyond Invergowrie. Several weeks ago now the last stage of about half a mile was opened for public use - the stretch finishing on Coupar Angus Road, and the hundreds of motorists who use this road, particularly at weekends are wondering when the surface is to be made up. It has been left its rough unfinished stat and coming to it from the fine surface at either end is apt to get a nasty shake-up.
The Shades of November
The following Dundee Town Councillors retire at the end of November:-
1st ward - Bailie Douglas Christie
2nd ward - Mr R. Blackwood
3rd ward - Mr T. Stewart
4th ward - Mr D.R. Kidd
5th ward - Bailie MacPherson
6th ward - Mr Garnet Wilson
7th ward - Lord Provost Johnston
8th ward - Mr G.F.F. Caldwell
9th ward - Bailie McCabe
10th ward - Mr J.B. Archer
11th ward - Mr G.A. Greig
Official intimation of the list of retiring members was made by the town clerk at Thurday's meeting of the town council.
Navy Week at Broughty Ferry
Broughty Ferry is to have a navy week all to itself in October. A cruiser is to lie in the Tay off Broughty Ferry from the 11th to the 20th October. Some time ago the carnival committee endeavoured to secure the co-operation of the naval authorities during carnival week by having one of His Majesty's ships sent to the seaside resort. At that time the Admiralty replied that owing to the lateness of the application and the fact that their summer cruisers had been fixed nothing could be done.
Now however, the carnival secretary, Mr James Johnston has received a communication from the Admiralty informing him that His Majesty's cruiser Cairo, will visit Broughty Ferry from 11th to the 20th October. The carnival committee has asked for the co-ordination of Dundee Town Council to make navy week an event of outstanding interest. The cruiser will be open to inspection by the public. The carnival committee intend to organise sports and indoor entertainments for the Officers and Crew.
Sharp Thunderstorm
Dundee experienced a sharp thunderstorm on Sunday afternoon. About half past one, dark clouds formed over Fife and torrential rain fell for over an hour. Heavy thunder pearls and vivid flashes of lightening were experienced. The rumble of the thunder was heard faintly at first in Dundee but gradually came nearer and nearer until directly over the city. Then came the deluge. For fully half an hour rain decended in torrents in the city. People in the open ran for the nearest shelter and the streets were quickly deserted. The downpour then slackened off but rain continued to fall for another hour. Although the deluge approximately close to high tide, no flooding was reported in the vicinity of the docks.
Assistant Required
Photographic assistant wanted for work in the dark room. Young man with experience of developing and printing preferred. Apply by letter, stating age to the Secretary, John Leng and Co Ltd, Bank Street, Dundee.
Villa Sold
The sum of £820, being £120 beyond the upset price, was realised yesterday when the semi-detached villa at 90, Dalkeith Road, Dundee was sold on behalf of a client to Messrs Ross and Soutar solicitors, 7, Ward Road. The property was exposed for sale by Messrs Rollo and Steven, 62, Seagate. It contains two public and three bedrooms and a bathroom. The assessed rental is £38 and fen-duty £3.7s.
Opening of New Dundee School
Rockwell Central School, the latest addition to Dundee's educational buildings is to be officially opened on 2nd September. The opening ceremony is to be performed by Miss Florence Horsburgh and Mr Dingle Foot, the members of Parliament for the city. The lady member of Parliament for the city will open with a special presentation key, open the girls' entrance to the new building, while Mr Foot will perform a similar ceremony at the boys' entrance.
Band Visit Fife
The band of the Royal Dundee Institution for the Blind visited St. Andrews on Sunday and gave performances at the bandstand and the Bow Butt in the afternoon and evening.
An Opportunity
Visitors to Dundee should note that Glamis Castle Gardens are to be open this afternoon in aid of the Queen's Nurses. As there are large numbers of holiday visitors who are desirous of seeing Glamis grounds and gardens, Dundonians should tell all visiting friends of this opportunity.
Goal-scoring Centre in Great Demand
J. Reid, the goal-scoring centre of Arbroath's St. Mary's is a youngster in great demand. Lochee United have been watching him closely, but Forfar Celtic may forestall them for his signature.