George Allan Memorial Football Festival 1991
WHERE are they now? That's the question being asked by Murdoch Kennedy, organiser of the 20th annual George Allan memorial football festival for local primaries.
This year it takes place at Prestonfield on Sunday, May 16, but our picture dates from the first final in 1991 of St Joseph's and Springfield, showing Mrs Sheila Hastie of Linlithgow Bridge Community Council presenting the trophy to Gary Farmer of St Joseph's. Murdoch, of Lithca Lore, is presenting the man of the match award to one of the Springfield players.
And he has invited everyone who took part in that first event to come along and support this year's seven-a-side tournament next month.
Do you have an old photograph that you think would be of interest to our readers? If so, send it with details to : Journal and Gazette, 114 High Street, Linlithgow EH49 7AQ. Remember to include your name and address.
50 years ago
From our files of April 15, 1960
*Although committed to building electric houses at Grangepans, Bo'ness Town Council will revert to coal heating for any future housing development in the town. The decision followed a campaign by unions to highlight the alarming plight of the coal industry.
*Black Castle, South Queensferry has been scheduled as a building worthy of preservation for historic and architectural interest by the town council. The building, just east of the Forth Bridge Hotel, dates from 1626.
*Bo'ness Town Council is to take legal action against 40 library members who have kept books out too long. Peter McLaren of the library committee said members had been given repeated warnings and the committee felt they had no other choice.
*Vandalism to lighting schemes across Bo'ness was branded "stupid" and a waste of public money by the town's Provost. Lights were taken out of holders at Calder Park and new lamps at Dock Street have been smashed by airgun users.
*Bo'ness United have signed Peter Campbell (19) from Tulliallan Thistle. The left-back has impressed on several occasions and has attracted senior clubs.
25 years ago
From our files of April 18, 1985
*Jacqueline Cummings (16) of Priory Road, Linlithgow has been named Scottish Senior Ballet Champion and Scottish Senior Modern Dancing Champion. Jacqueline goes to Stenhouse School of Dancing and hopes to pursue dance after leaving Linlithgow Academy.
*A heritage trail depicting 2000 years of history is being planned for Bo'ness.
*St Michael's Church, Linlithgow will be swamped by hundreds this summer as one of the 500 nominated churches taking part in the Great Scottish Steeplechase. Travelling in pairs, 2000 young people will visit as many of the 500 churches as possible in one week travelling by train, bus, bike, boat, foot or even roller skates.
*Bo'ness's new town clock will be erected in East Pier Street within the next three weeks, although organisers are looking for another 200 to cover scaffolding costs. More than 2500 has been raised.
*Linlithgow Rose dropped two vital points away to Fauldhouse United who proved just too strong. The home team attacked relentlessly and emerged 3-1 winners.
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