Take a trip down memory lane in South Queensferry, Linlithgow and Bo'ness
WITH the Bo'ness Children's Fair on the horizon at the end of next month, our vintage photo this week shows a Fair fundraiser from 1977.
Those pictured were taking part in 'South Pacific' at the town hall, under the expert production of Douglas Snedden, currently known as the voice of the Fair.
The show was put on from scratch in just four weeks.
Pictured among the male chorus of 1977 are late twins Joe and John (Bo'ness Journal reporter) McLaren, the late Daily Express reporter Tom Grant, Peter Aitken, the late butcher Charlie Frank, and the late ex-Partick Thistle footballer Bobby Gibb.
The opening night was attended by Theodore B Dobbs, USA consul general, who returned to Bo'ness the following year to soak up the Fair itself with his wife and family.
50 years ago
Around 1000 people went to the Beating the Retreat, performed at Linlithgow Palace last Saturday evening by the pipes and drums of No. 432 Light AA Regiment, RA TA, Boghall.
Chief Constable William Merrilees of Lothians and Peebles Constabulary attended the annual inspection of the 3rd Bo'ness Company of the Boys Brigade in Bo'ness Town Hall and said he was completely staggered at their wonderful display.
The precarious position of the Ferry Fair was discussed at a public meeting at the Rosebery Hall last week, and it was made plain that if they wish it to continue they must subscribe more liberally.
Saturday morning was a memorable occasion for the Roman Catholic community of Bo'ness. In their new church at Richmond Crossroads, over 300 parishioners saw the foundation stone laid by the Most Rev. Gordon Joseph Gray.
Holders of the RL Rae Cup for the past two seasons, Bo'ness United failed to make it three in a row when they lost to Whitburn Juniors in the semi-final at Prestonfield on Saturday, 'Burn winning 2-0.
25 years ago
Tenants who were evacuated from their homes at Victoria Place, Bo'ness, six months ago due to subsidence are back. But only eight out of the 13 families who had to move out have re-occupied their homes.
Children's lives are at risk because of speeding motorists. Councillor Charlie Snedden urged motorists to take great care following an incident where a schoolgirl narrowly missed a car in the Braehead area, Bo'ness.
Queensferry parents have won a major battle with Lothian Region over their children's safety. The region's education committee have agreed to supply a bus to take pupils to their new school after the present one closes down in August.
Bo'ness town clock will be unveiled on June 8 by Margaret Ballantine of A Ballantine and Sons Ltd Bo'ness. The town has not had a clock for over 20 years as the last one was demolished because the ground underneath it was unsafe.
In a 120-minute East Region Drybrough Cup Final, Bo'ness United and Linlithgow Rose ended 2-2. 1300 fans watched the tremendous struggle that will need to be repeated again in two weeks. The cracking display of end-to-end play was laced with controversy.
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Wednesday 08 February 2012
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