1915
NOTICE. THE NATIONAL BANK of SCOTLAND, LTD , CELLARDYKE, during the War, or until further notice, will be OPEN on MONDAYS and FRIDAYS only.
Harbour Commission – A letter was read from Skipper George Watson, Cellardyke, stating that be had been using his fishing boat only for the lines, and asking that no entrance dues be charged against him. The Treasurer said that the man had just been going out to get a fresh fish or two, and to pass the time. Another fisherman went, and while the Commission had never charged the hand-line yawls entrance dues, the two boats in question were much larger. The Provost—Is there any rule about the size of the boats to be used for hand-line fishing? The Treasurer—No; but it is only the small ones that have gone out in the past, but these two men have been trying it to get a fresh fish or two. Mr Cunningham— They are not asking this for the herring fishing. The Clerk (Mr A. C. Mackintosh}-oh, no, he told me he would pay as soon as he put his nets on board. The Treasurer stated that Skipper Murray, who had the other boat, had paid the entrance dues, being frightened that he would get into trouble if he did not pay. The money had not been put through the books, as he wished to know the decision of the Commission. The Provost said the fishermen had been breaking no rule, and had only been using the boats for the hand-line fishing. The Treasurer—At the same time, it has only been the smaller boats who were allowed in without entrance dues. Mr Cunningham — They cannot get smaller boats. The Provost: It is only a case of utilising what they have. Are you agreeable not to charge them? Mr Boyle- Certainly; they ought not to be charged. This was agreed to. No more business was done, and the meeting adjourned.
Captain G. M. Black is home on furlough for a fortnight. He describes his work at Brighton, where he has charge of one of the hospitals fur our wounded Indians, as most interesting.
Home Again. Lance-Corporal Alex. Boyter, 7th Black Watch, who was one of the first local men of the Company to be wounded in the Battalion’s initial experience of trench warfare arrived home yesterday on sick leave. The Lance-Corporal, who was severely wounded in the face, made good progress towards recovery.
Killed in Action.–On Friday, information came to the town that Petty Officer Andrew Ireland, Royal Naval Division, had been killed in action at the Dardanelles. Although belonging to Dundee, Petty Officer Ireland was well known in this district as the grandson of the late Andrew Ireland, Joiner.
1916
CELLARDYKE STOKER ON INVINCIBLE. BELIEVED TO BE AMONG THE LOST.
James A. Moncrieff, son of the late Mr David Moncrieff, fisherman, and Mrs John Gardiner, Forth Street, Cellardyke was a stoker on board the Invincible.
In reply to a telegram of inquiry, the Admiralty stated it was to be feared Moncrieff was among the lost his name not being included in the list of survivors.,
Moncrieff was among the first to join the colours shortly after war broke out, and was engaged in the naval battle off the Falkland Islands. He was home on leave a month ago.
Previous to enlisting he was an engineer on a trawler. He was 22 of age, and his stepfather, Mr John Gardiner, is on patrol service. His brother David is in the Corps in France.
Cellardyke Soldiers Wounded. It has now transpired that Private Wm. Gardner, of the Black Watch, was wounded in the leg – and arm by the same shell that killed Private A. Boyter, whose death was recorded last week. It is satisfactory to learn that Private Gardner is now located in an hospital at Chester, and is making rapid progress to recovery. He is also a Cellardyke lad.
Official intimation has now been received that Sergt T. S. Swinton, of the Canadian Contingent, was wounded with gunshot in the left arm. and after being treated in an hospital at Boulogne is now in another at Cambridge. In a letter to his wife, the Sergt. states that the hole in his arm is as long as her arm, and that there had been not less than twelve operations made on it. He is a son of Mr Thomas Swinton, baker, who has other two sons with the Colours — William in the Flying Corps, and John in the Black Watch, at present stationed in Norwich. It is also reported that Pte. Alex. Boyter, of the Black Watch, who was in the engagement in which his cousin, also Private Alex. Boyter, was killed, has been wounded for the second time, and is undergoing treatment in a base hospital. It is just a little more than a year since Private Boyter was badly wounded, and while convalescing acted as one of the recruiting Sergeants at the “Record” Office, Anstruther. Later on he joined up at Ripon, and has only been with his old comrades a few weeks. It is to be hoped that his wounds are not serious, and that he will make a quick recovery.
1917
THE TRIBUNALS – The only case that came before the Kilrenny Tribunal in the Council Room. Cellardyke, was an application made by Messrs A. Black Co.. bakers and oilskin manufacturers, for a re-hearing of claim for exemption for Wm. Tarvit Bowman, to whom temporary exemption was granted in March last. Councillor, T. S. Laverock presided, the other members present being Councillor Bett and Mr D. Bruce. Mr D. Fraser, of the Cuper Recruiting Office, appeared as the military representative, and Mr Soutar as Clerk of (the Tribunal. Provost Black stated that the other man having taken ill and removed to Aberdeen, Bowman was the only baker left with the firm, and being a certified occupation they claimed for him conditional exemption. As it was, there was more work on hand than one man could undertake, and they would be glad if more assistance could be obtained. Mr Fraser pointed out the urgent need for more men in the Army, and Bowman being 26 years of age was of the class of men needed most. He admitted that some inconvenience would be caused, but thought some arrangement could be made for carrying on the ‘business. After consideration in private, the Tribunal continued temporary exemption to Bowman for other three months.
Now that a new depot for the cleaning of Sphagnum moss has been opened in West Anstruther Town Hall it in satisfactory to learn that many mew workers are now coming forward and lending assistance, nearly double the quantity of moss being now despatched than there was when the only depot in the district was in Cellardyke. Miss Murray is in in charge of this depot, while Men Bonthron continues in charge of that in Cellardyke.
It is interesting to learn that Mr and Mrs James Dick have just celebrated their golden wedding at 47 Kelvinhaugh Street, Sandvford, Glasgow. Mr Dick is a native of Cellardyke, and for over 25 years he was engaged as Town and latterly as Parish Missionary in Campbeltown. About two years ago he had to relinquish this duty owing to the state of his health, and since then has been residing in Glasgow, where in the leisure now enjoyed his health has benefitted. On leaving Campbeltown Mr Dick was the recipient of a handsome cheque as a token of esteem and appreciation from those among whom he laboured assiduously and with so much acceptance for quarter of a century. One of the old couple’s sons is still resident in Cellardyke. namely. Mr James Dick (Henderson). 11 East Forth Street, while another son and a grandson are on active service with the Black Watch. Another grandson was drowned last February as a result of a mine explosion to one of H.M. trawlers.
1918
LATEST SCOTTISH CASUALTIES. The following are among the latest Scottish casualties reported:— …………………
Pte. Alex. Hughes (Irvine), Black Watch, only son of Skipper Alex. Hughes (Irvine), East Shore, Pittenweem—formerly painter.
Pte. Alex. Stevenson, Black Watch, Cellardyke; also wounded in the arm.
1919
FLOATING MINES IN THE NORTH SEA Cellardyke skippers of drifters returned from the fishing grounds at the end of the week report the presence of large number of floating mines in the North Sea. As many as live were seen by the crew of the drifter Maggie, which caused the skipper to alter his course.
Awarded DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL. … 290604 Pte. J. Birrell, 14th. Bn. Royal Highlanders, T.F. (Cellardyke) ;
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