1910
CELLARDYKE FISHERMEN AND THE BAG NET. At a largely-attended meeting fishermen, held in Cellardyke Town hall on Saturday night, a petition to the Fishery Board asking for abolition the bag net fishing in the upper reaches of the Firths Forth and Tay was submitted. It was stated that that method fishing resulted in the destruction of young herring, and was very injurious to the great winter herring fishing in the Firth Forth. Most of the fishermen present signed the petition, there being general agreement that the bag net fishing was harmful, not only to the herring fishing, but also the white fishing. It was also agreed to form a Fishermen s Association for the purpose securing better protection from the Government from the depredations of the trawlers. The petition will be supported fishermen from Dunbar and Eyemouth to Broughty Ferry and Ferryden
1911 – The discussion still holds the headlines
EAST FIFE “FISHERMEN DESIRE REFORMS; Delegates appointed at a meeting of fishermen held in Cellardyke Town Hall on Saturday evening—Provost Black presiding—to attend a conference of the East Coast Fishermen s Protection Association to be held in Edinburgh were instructed to press for the abolition bag-net fishing, for the imposition of a 13 mile limit for trawlers, and for the abolition of Sunday fishing carried on by English fishermen.
1913
FIFE FISHING BOATS REFLOATED. The fishing boats Andrews, of Cellardyke, and the motor boat Mary Duncan of St Monans, which went aground in foggy weather, were refloated last night. The Andrews sustained very little damage, but the Mary Duncan wan badly holed, and sank aft, being taken to St Monans harbour.
1914
FIFE FISHERMEN ARE NERVOUS ABOUT DOGS.
CELLARDYKE BUTCHER SUED.
In giving judgment in an action of damages raised by Alex. Smith, coal merchant, Cellardyke, against Geo. Kirkcaldy, butcher, Cellardyke, for injuries sustained by his five year-old daughter through being bitten by a collie dog, Sheriff Armour Hannay, Cupar yesterday, said he had great sympathy with the pursuer. He was satisfied the little girl had met with an injury, and he was quite willing to assume it was from the bite of a dog.
The whole question was—What dog did it? There was absolutely only the girl’s story about that. It was easy to suggest to children what the answer should be, and then, of course, they adopted that. Seeing the hour at which the girl was bitten was not given, that must be used rather against the pursuer.
It was all very well to say the dog was destroyed, and that an offer was made to pay 17s 6d in respect of medical attendance. He thought the destruction of the dog was a very proper thing. As for the offer, the defender, he supposed, like all sensible men, wanted to keep out of Court. His Lordship assoilzied the defender, and gave him half expenses.
During the proof. Mr T. D. Murray, Anstruther, for defender, asked Mrs Kirkcaldy if there was any reason for her keeping a ferocious dog? She replied in the negative, and added it would have been against one’s business to have kept a vicious dog.
Mr Murray —Are not fishermen pretty nervous about beasts?
Mrs Kirkcaldy—l should think they are.
1915
The women of Cellardyke Parish Church have forwarded to the soldiers and sailors 536 pairs of mittens, 110 pairs of socks, 42 pairs of hose-tops, 36 belts, perseys, 15 shirts, 11 mufflers, 9 knitted jackets, 6 nightshirts, 2 bed jackets, and 2 dozen handkerchiefs.
1916
Robert Ray, B.Sc., son the minister of the parish, is at present home from Africa. Mr Ray’s intentions were to join the Army, but, owing to his knowledge of chemistry, his services have been enlisted for munition-making. Mr Ray had a brilliant career in science St Andrews University, where he also gained fame as one of the most expert of hockey players.
GLENGARRY MINISTER FOR CELLARDYKE. At a meeting of St Andrews Established Presbytery, held in St Andrews yesterday, the necessary documents in connection with the translation of Mr Lee, minister at Glengarry, to the parish of Cellardyke were submitted and approved. The induction is to take place at Cellardyke 28th February. The Rev. Mr Ellis, Elie, will preside, and address the minister and congregation.
1917
Divorce cases
Evidence was heard and decree of divorce pronounced on the ground of infidelity in an action , at the instance of David Hutchison Barclay , formerly fisherman , 1 7 John Street , Cellardyke , Fifeshire , now a private in the Black Watch , against Cecilia Miller or Barclay , 43 Nicolson Street , Pulteneytown, Wick
1918
DEATH OF CELLARDYKE NONAGENARIAN. Mrs Black, wife of the late Mr David Black, baker and biscuit manufacturer, Cellardyke, has passed away at the residence of her son, Provost Black, Cellardyke, at the age of 92. A native Andrews, Mrs Black was daughter of the late Mr Alex. M’Bean, and was the last survivor of all the children who were enrolled scholars on the opening day the Madras College. She always retained her interest in that school, and some years ago presented a medal to the girls’ class of physical culture. She retained all her faculties to the last.
Burials,
On Naval Service, Alexander Swanston Corstorphine aged 19, 2nd son of David Corstorphine, St. Abbs House, West Forth Street, and grandson of the late Alexander Swanston,-Eyemouth, killed at sea, Jan. ,18th, while mine-sweeping operations. Burial took place at Kilkenny Churchyard, Cellardyke. Much respected and beloved by all who knew him.
1919
For Sale, by Private Bargain. BAKING PREMISES at 55 JAMES STREET, Cellardyke, lately occupied by D. Black Son, consisting of Bake house with Ovens good condition, Lofts, stable &c., and Dwelling- Houses occupied by Margaret Watson, Robert Watson and Agnes Watson. Rental. £22. Feu-Duty Nominal.
The Commodious DWELLING-HOUSE. 53 JAMES STREET, Cellardyke occupied by William Woodward. Rental, £16. Feu Duty Nominal.
( N.B Agnes Watson mentioned above was the widow of Thomas Watson Skipper of the Bernicia and daughter of Daniel Henderson of my house, also lost with the Bernicia)
More meetings regarding trawling, but obviously the question about access to British territorial waters was being debated at the end of WW1.. 100 years later Brexit and UK Territorial waters.
Demand for Closing of Firth. On the grounds of a continued food supply and the dependence of fishermen and their families on this industry for a living, it is contended that the Firth Forth should be closed to trawlers. The whole question of the territorial limit is, of course, an international one, and cannot be dealt with other than such. But in the North of Scotland, where, it is pointed out, the fishermen have already taken action, the representation made has this point clearly in view and is made accordingly.
At a largely-attended meeting of the fishermen at Lossiemouth recently a resolution was unanimously adopted, and a coy forwarded to the member for Elgin Burghs, Sir Archibald Williamson, Bart., who, by the way, has close lineal connection with , Anstruther and Cellardyke, urging that the British delegates to the Peace Conference will insist the Moray Firth and all bays and firths each country within fifteen miles of its coast being secured as territorial ; waters, with exclusive control each country in its own territorial waters with regard to fishery matters.
KYLE OF LOCHALSH, Friday.—Fifteen boats arrived to-day with an average of 16 crans. The quality was fairly good. The best shots were got west of Cape Wrath. Prices were from 98s to 108s per The Corona, Cellardyke, had 100 crans; Fairy Know, Buckie, 80 crans; and Celi Verna, Peterhead. 50 crans.