Bygone News - 100 years ago and over
October 1905
A Dundee Landmark
So many readers have questioned us of late concerning the old thatched dwelling in the Blackscroft district of the city. Read more......
September 1905
Death of a Promising Athlete
Many in Dundee and elsewhere will learn with regret of the death of Constable Robert Cathro, one of the city's most promising young athletes.
While competing at Strathkiness games the deceased sustained a scratch with the spike of a shoe and blood poisoning supervened. Though unable to compete, he appeared at Dens Park on the occasion of the police sports, aided by staff, and watched with keen interest the various events. Read more......
August 1905
"Ye Amphibious Ancients"
On Saturday Messers Thomson, Blair and Murdoch, three members of "Ye Amphibious Ancients" a confraternity who take their morning dip, summer and winter from the railway pier, successfully accomplished the passage of the Tay. Entering the water opposite Church Street, the trio, who were accompanied by a boat, struck out for Tayport. A strong ebb tide carried the intrepid swimmers eastwards, but they all stuck manfully to the task, which all completed. Read more......
July 1905
Big Restart in the Jute Trade
Good News For Workers...
It is gratifying to report that a restart of machinery on a large scale is about to be made in Dundee. Some three months ago in Tay Works there was a great reduction of output, the result of which was that fully 600 hands were thrown out of employment. Read more......
June 1905
Dundee and Broughty Tramways
Preparing for the Start
Operations in connection with the construction of the tramway between Dundee and Monifieth will shortly begin at West Ferry and materials for that purpose is being collected at the site in Dundas Street, Broughty Ferry purchased originally for an electric staion. Cargoes of cement are also being discharged at Broughty Ferry and stored in the yard of Mr Nicoll who had obtained the carting contract. It is understood that the tramway company are to pay at the rate of £52 per annum for the use of Dundas Street ground. Read more......
May 1905
East End Library Opens
The book lending department of Arthurstone Branch Free Library was formally opened last night by ex-Lord Provost Hunter. The company included the Marquess of Tullibardine, Mr David Air, Bailie Martin, ex-Bailie Mathers, ex-Bailie Melville, Mr William High, Mr James Gordon, Mr James Thomson and Mr John Maclauchlan, the Librarian. There was also a large gathering of the general public. Read more......
April 1905
New School in the East End
Another committee has been engaged in looking out for a site for a new school in the east end but so far their efforts have been fruitless. In the west end too the pinch is being felt, though less keenly. Read more......
March 1905
Dundee Volunteers Group March
The 1st (City of Dundee) Volunteer Batallion of the Black Watch held a route march through the city on Saturday. The members assembled under the command of Colonel Howard Hill in Parker Square. There was a fairly large attendance fully 300 being on parade. Read more......
February 1905
"A Nymph" in Ancrum Road
A disgraceful scene was witnessed in Ancrum Road on Saturday forenoon. Shortly after 11am, Constable Paton observed a woman running about that thoroughfare in a semi-nude condition. She was perfectly mad with drink, and was cursing and swearing, using the most offensive language. Read more......
January 1905
Broughty Fishing Boat Wrecked
During the late hours of Saturday and through-out Sunday a gale of considerable severity was experienced in Dundee and district. Commencing in squalls of some violence, which warned the spratters lying in the Tidal Basin to make everything secure, the breeze gradually freshened till the early hours of Sunday when it reached the force of a hurricane. Read more......