September 1932
Whale at Mouth of Tay
A large whale is reported to have been seen in the vicinity of the Bell Rock. It is stated to be over forty feet in length and of the same species as the one washed up ashore recently at Kinshaldy.The whale had probably been attracted to the river mouth by the small fish which abound there just now. The fish are no doubt responsible for the hordes of sea birds in the estuary during the past week or two. These birds have seldom appeared in such numbers. Another unusual sight which was witnessed the other morning was a 'school' of porpoises in West Ferry Bay. They are rarely seen this far up the river.
Flying Boat at Broughty
Residents in Broughty Ferry were on Wednesday afternoon afforded the opportunity of a flight in a large flying boat. The craft owned by British Flying Boats Ltd, 3, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh arrived from St Andrews shortly after 2pm and landed on the sea facing the beach.
Piloted by Flying Officer Lord Malcolm Douglas Hamilton and Flight Lieutenant J. Gordon Murray, the plane has seating accommodation for nine passengers. This "Pullman of the Air" remained at the beach for three hours during which time short flights were given. About a score of people experienced the thrill of rising from and landing on the water and the exhilaration of flying at one hundred miles per hour. The flying boat left for St Andrews shortly after 6pm.
Greyhound Trials at Dens Park
Trials in connection with Dundee's new sport - greyhound racing - will be run off at Dens Park within a few days. These trials will be held in private but public trials will follow almost immediately. Preparations for the new sport are nearing completion. Starting traps - an important item in dog racing equipment have been purchased.
To mark the beginning of greyhound racing thousands of souvenir programmes giving full details of the new sport will be distributed throughout the city.
Violin Lessons
Harry C. Ogilvie resumes teaching Monday 5th September. Enrolling now at 11, Whitehall Street, Dundee
House Built Over Well - Hawkhill Discovery
An interesting link with old Dundee before the days of organised water schemes has been discovered in the course of the demolition of some old buildings at the back of 24, Hawkhill in connection with the Small's Wynd slum clearance scheme. This is an old excellently built well, about 30 feet deep and still containing a supply of water. One of the houses had been built over it. The builders had not even taken the trouble to fill in it. It is apparently fed from a spring in the vicinity. A similar, but smaller well was found while demolition work was taking place at 164, Overgate, so this locality seems to have been fairly well off for water supply according to old-time standards.
Dundee Jewellers Shop Raided
A raid on a jewellers shop which took place tow and a half months ago had a sequel in Dundee Police Court on Monday when two men appeared on a charge. They were:- Thomas Carroll (42) , Heans Lane and James Smith (42), Small's Wynd. The charge against them was the theft by housebreaking of 91 rings ranging in value from 2d 6d to £3.10 each and 8 watches valued at 4s 6d to £2 5s each from the shop at 50, Hawkhill occupied by Andrew McLeish, Jeweller, 15, Taits Lane on June 20th.
Mr A. Bell the fiscal asked for a remand until September 12th, so that a fuller inquiry could be made. Police Judge D.T. Patterson granted the request.
Rush for Work
A Dundee mill was on Monday the scene of a regular siege. When it became known that a few men were wanted at South Mills Ltd, Guthrie Street a crowd rapidly gathered outside the works and eventually became so large that the gates had to be shut. For about a dozen vacancies there were over one hundred applicants.
Dundee's City Square
Mr John Phin, Convener of the Works Committee of Dundee Town Council yesterday laid the first stone above the ground of the buildings which will form the west wing of Dundee's new City Square.
In a cavity he placed a jar containing a copy of yesterday's "Courier and Advertiser" and this years corporation diary along with the cards of himself and Captain James. S. Curtis, Inspector of Works. The stone was laid on top. This granite stone is to form the base of a pillar, one of six, which are to bear a resemblance to the pillars of the old Dundee Town House, but on a smaller scale. In the completed building there are to be five arches in front and one on either side.
Employment
Sawyer wanted, reliable and experience accustomed to putting up sawmills. Apply:- stating experience and price for piece-work to Box 48, Journal Office, Dundee.
Dundee Christian Concert
St Paul's Church, Nethergate,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 20, 21 and 22.
Very Rev. Henry Montgomery, D.D, Belfast.
Principal D.M McIntyre, B.T.I, Glasgow.
Rev John A. Macrae M.S, Partick.
Rev John. W. Arthur M.D, Kenya.
Mrs J.C Hall, Kiangsi, China.
2.30pm and 7.30pm each day, All invited.