1910
THE ST ANDREWS BURGHS CONTEST.
UNIONIST CANDIDATE AT CELLARDYKE.
Major Anstruther Gray had enthusiastic reception at Cellardyke on Saturday night. He gave a rousing address. Mr David Leitch, Cupar, also spoke.
A few days later
DUNCAN MILLAR, AT CELLARDYKE. ADDRESSES A NOISY MEETING. Duncan Millar, Liberal candidate for the ST Andrews Burghs, addressed a crowded and somewhat noisy meeting in Cellardyke last night, when he dealt mainly with fishing questions, referring to the Illegal Trawling Penalties Bill and to the effect of the Development Act in so far as it provided grants for the improvement of harbours
1913
NAVIGATION CLASSES FOR FIFE FISHERMEN. Under the auspices of the Dundee Technical College Navigation School and the Fife and Kinross Secondary Education Committee, navigation classes have been opened for fishermen Cellardyke and Pittenweem. The classes are under the management of Captain Johnston, of the Dundee Navigation School, and assistant. The attendance of fishermen at the enrolment at Cellardyke was 34 and at Pittenweem 30.
1917
KILRENNY SCHOOL BOARD. – CERTIFICATED FEMALE TEACHER WANTED, for JUNIOR DIVISION of CELLARDYKE PUBLIC SCHOOL: qualified to teach singing and drawing; salary £80 rising as per scale. Applications with one copy testimonials to be lodged with Hugh H Soutar, Solicitor, Anstruther, on or before 11th December 1917
1920
BAKER’S BUSINESS AND PROPFRTY in CELLARDYKE, FIFESHIRE, FOR SALE. For Sale, by Private Bargain, the PROPERTY, 51 and 53 George Street. Cellardyke, belonging to THOMAS SWINTON, Baker, and consisting Dwelling House, Shop and Bakehouse, Stable. Loft, and Van Shed; with the BAKER’S BUSINESS which has been carried on by Mr SWINTON for nearly 40 years. Entry at Whitsunday or Earlier. For further particulars apply to D. & A. COOK Solicitors, ANSTRUTHER. with whom offers may’ lodged by 16th December.
1921
FISHING INDUSTRY CRISIS IN FIFE.
Many Boats Finish The Season In Debt.
The herring fishing season of Yarmouth, which closed last week, has proved an utter failure far as the East of Fife fishing fleet is concerned. Out of about 100 steam drifters and motor boats which sailed from Anstruther, Pittenweem. and St Monans, and which have now returned, about one-third will be in debt, while a number have managed to clear their way, and a few have fished sufficiently to allow of a sum not exceeding £5 per man being paid for the twelve weeks work. The fishermen of the East of Fife have experienced many poor seasons, but not one which has so disastrously affected the whole three communities as the past season at Yarmouth. ,
An Unsuccessful Year.
Had previous fishings during the year proved more remunerative to the fishermen they might have been able perhaps to face the adverse season in English waters, but the failure of the summer herring fishing at the Northern ports and at home threw large number behind financially, with the result that they had to leave for England in debt.
Another matter which has to be considered is the heavy expense necessary to prosecute the fishing. At Yarmouth many of the steam drifters had to mak e lengthy trips to the fishing grounds, which involved heavy expense in coal alone. The loss of gear has also this year been serious, the destruction being caused by wrecks in the ground on the English coast. Although the expenses of the vessels may have been cleared this does not mean that individual loss of gear has been replaced. That item has to be made good by the fishermen themselves at a cost of about £7 per net.
Small Earnings.
Although the fishermen at Monans and Pittenweem have fared better than the fishermen Cellardyke. The amount of money brought into the district is so small that many businesses must necessarily suffer. The highest fished St Monans boat only netted £560, while last year the same boat had £1400. The highest result got by a sailing boat was £26 per man. Nearly all the boats are in debt, and many lost nets. One boat, the Gratitude, was lost through being burned out.
1922
LOSS TO FISHING INDUSTRY The fishing industry of Yarmouth and Lowestoft has sustained another deeply regretted loss the death, after a very short illness, and the age of 32. of Mr. Lancelot Charles Harvey, a well-known owner of trawlers and drifters. … At the time of his death was a partner in the firm of Harvey and Hutchings, fish salesmen, etc., and representative for Messrs. Stewart and Jacks (Edinburgh), Roperie Co., Ltd.. Messrs. Webster (Sunderland), and Messrs, Martin & Co. (Cellardyke), all of which were closely associated with the fisheries.
1923
CELLARDYKE. Baker Bankrupt. —David Birrell. baker, took the statutory oath In bankruptcy in Cupar Sheriff Court on Thursday, Mr R. C. Davidson, Cupar, for the trustee, stated that he was satisfied with the explanations given by the bankrupt and did not propose to ask any questions. The state of affairs showed assets at £85, and liabilities at £568 10d.
Success of Putting Green. A credit balance of £72 on the season’s working was shown in the accounts in connection with the putting green, submitted by Provost Mitchell to Kilrennv Town Council. It was to transfer the Common Good account of the burgh. The Provost voiced the Council’s indebtedness to Bailie Bett for his work in connection with the putting green. It agreed minute the Council’s cordial thanks to the donors of prizes.
1925
Buckie. Concert. —In connection with the reopening of the Fishermen’s Hall, Buckie, after extensive alterations and improvements, a concert was held the hall Monday night, when there a large attendance. Mr William Reaich presided, and referred to the fact that £1200 had been spent on the improvements, which gave every satisfaction to the committee. A varied programme was rendered the following artistes, assisted by Mr Peter Smith, Cellardyke: —Misses Bella Cowie………….. and Mr Bruce, Fishermen’s string band,… Mr Jack Mair was accompanist.
1926
After the negotiations towards acquiring the golf course to the north-west of Anstruther fell through, the committee had their attention drawn to the Cellardyke side of the burghs, where it was thought—provided the proprietors were agreeable—a first class eighteen hole course could he made. The ground in question is in the hands Mr Eadie, Corn Ceres, and Mr Clement, Pitkeirie, and is bounded by the sea on one side, and the Anstruther-Crail road on the other. Although considerable part of it is under cultivation, that which lies near to the sea is eminently suitable for the purpose intended. It may be assumed that the proprietors are willing entertain the proposals of the committee seeing that they have now taken expert opinion on the merits of the course. On Tuesday, the committee, along with Provost Mitchell and Bailie Carstairs, Cellardyke, met Mr James Braid, and conducted him over the ground. Mr Braid who is now regarded as one of leading authorities on golf course construction, was very favourably impressed with the possibilities of the ground in question, and his report is awaited with interest. The population of the three burghs Anstruther Easter, Anstruther Wester, and Cellardyke is by no means large, and the running expenses of large course would mean increased fees for local golfers, but a first-class course would prove a great asset in attracting summer visitors.
A Dangerous Toy.
The custom of bringing home toys to the children from the Yarmouth herring fishing had a most unfortunate sequel at Cellardyke last week-end.
A boy had been given an air gun by his father, and under the impression that it was unloaded, he pointed it at a cousin of his own, a girl nine years of age.
Drawing the trigger, he was horrified to see he had shot her in the eye. Medical aid was soon available, but it was impossible to locate the dart, and the sufferer was conveyed Edinburgh to be operated upon a specialist.
1927
CELLARDYKE HOUSING SCHEME. Cellardyke Town Council have resolved to go on with the building of three more blocks of houses at the Toll Road. Bailie Carstairs and Councillors Gardner and Thomson are the members who retire from the Town Council. The election takes place on the second Tuesday of December.
1929
SUBJECTS AT NO. 6 DOVE STREET, CELLARDYKE, FOR SALE.
Sale by Public Roup, by Warrant the Sheriff in an Application for Division and Sale, within the COUNCIL CHAMBER, Anstruther Easter on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day December 1929, at 2 o’clock Afternoon,
That TENEMENT of DWELLING-HOUSES with pertinents situated at No.6 DOVE STREET, CELLARDYKE, and occupied by Mary Gourlay, Alexander M’Ruvie, and George Gardner. Rental £16 15 s Feu-Duty Nominal.
Upset Price, £150.
Further particulars may be obtained from D. & A Cook Solicitors. Anstruther, who hold the Title Deeds and Articles of Roup. Title W.S Bonthron, Auctioneer. Anstruther, 28th November 1929.