1920
A branch of the Scottish Drift Net and Line Fisherman’s Association has been formed in Cellardyke, and the following committee has been appointed:-
President Mr Philip Gardner, hon presidents, Messrs T.S Laverock and W W Carstairs; Secretary and Treasurer Mr Alex Cunningham; Messrs Martin Gardner, Robt Anderson (Watson) Alex Gardner (Thomson), Thos Reid (Gilchrist) W Bett (Reid), David Wood (Wallace), John Martin (Ritchie). It was also decided to add the following names: – Provost Cunningham, Mr W S Bonthron, Anstruther, Mr Geo Melville, Cellardyke.
“DRYS” WORK HARD AT KILRENNY BUT VOTE GOES AGAINST THEM. Voting took place yesterday in the burgh of Kilrenny, which embraces the town of Cellardyke. The district is mainly composed of fishermen, and was extensively worked by the “drys.” The result was as follows:-No change, 470 Limitation, 2 No license 216 Spoilt papers, 10. Electorate, 1014; voted, 693.
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 as 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 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 Yarmouth.
Fife Education Committee
The Committee had gone fully into the question of the reorganisation of primary education in Anstruther area, in view of the Waid Academy becoming the supplementary centre. They had considered whether it would be advisable to transfer the children from East Anstruther to West Anstruther and Cellardyke, and they were not satisfied that that was feasible.
Financial Aspect.
They then considered whether it would be financially sound to have a new school in that particular area, which would central for the whole of the pupils. By means of reorganisation they would be able to do with two teachers fewer than at present. If they built a new school to accommodate 500 pupils would cost approximately £12.000. They estimated they might get £3000 selling Cellardyke and West Anstruther Schools. If they did not go on with a new building at the present time they would have to put an addition to West Anstruther School and carry out certain alterations on Cellardyke School. .The cost of these would be £4500, so that if they balanced the one against the other the saving would be £685. To have a school would be financially and educational sound. His committee recommended the erection of new school on site immediately to the north-west of the Technical School, the said school, with the Technical School converted into an infant department to be for the accommodation of infants, juniors, and seniors of Anstruther, Cellardyke, and district.
Everything, said Mr Westwood, depended on the question of whether they got their centralisation scheme through or not. He moved approval of the minute.
New Era.
Sir Ralph Anstruther, Bart., who seconded, said if the centralisation scheme was passed then the scheme suggested for the new school must hold the field. It was really a commencement of the new era which was foreshadowed by the Secretary for Scotland the other day for merging the supplementary and intermediate work into the secondary work – to keep them all more together under one head than they were before. Really what they had proposed anticipated what the Secretary suggested.
1922
APPOINTMENTS. The following were among the appointments made : —Miss Louisa Elder, assistant infant mistress, Kingsbams School, as infant mistress to Cellardyke Public School.
1924
The dwelling-house situated 40 West Forth Street, Cellardyke, was exposed for sale yesterday in the Town Hall, and was ultimately knocked Mr John Watson (Martin), Bass View, West Forth Street. Cellardyke, at £400. The reserve bid was £375.
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,, Allie Duncan. Gina Birnie, Nellie Buchan, Jessie Slater, Misses Cowie, Kinnaird, and Mr Bruce, Fishermen’s string band, Messrs George Sargent, Alex. Jappy, and R Johnston. Mr Jack Mair was accompanist
1927
“SLIGHT ERROR JUDGMENT” CELLARDYKE MAN FINED AT CUPAR.
After evidence had been led in charge of negligent driving against George Hodge Melville, fish curer, Cellardyke. Sheriff Dudley Stuart at Cupar yesterday found charge proven, and imposed a fine of 30s.
The charge against Melville was that on the Guardbridge St Andrews Road he drove a motor car negligently, and knocked down Charles Grubb, coal merchant, 2 Albany Place, St Andrews, and injured him. Mr Ian W. M’lnnes. W.S.. Cupar, appeared on behalf accused.
Giving evidence Grubb said that along with his wife and daughter he was walking to St Andrews, and when near Kincaple Loan he was struck on the right arm by the hood of a car which came up behind him. Immediately prior to that a big car passed in the opposite direction. He was walking very close to the left hand side of the road. For the defence it was stated that accused drew into the left to allow the other car pass. In regaining the centre of the road he made a slight error of judgment.
1929
FIFE BURGHS ELECTION Eve of Poll Meeting at Cellardyke For over two hours last night the electors of the three Anstruther burghs threshed out municipal matters in Cellardyke Town Hall. The burghs are amalgamating, and polling the united election takes place to-day.
Mr A. Myles was chairman.
The hall was packed to capacity, and several people had to find seats on the edge of the platform.
The Chairman, at the outset. mentioned it was 30 years since they had had similar meeting in that hall, and hoped that the enthusiasm would be kept up in the future. The council on the west side had gone in for several improvements, and he hoped that the new united council would take steps to beautify Cellardyke to the same extent. They did not want Cellardyke to be the slum of the three burghs. Continuing he suggested that a new bathing pond should be constructed and an 18-hole golf course laid out in the eastern end.
Mr John Bowman, Anstruther Easter, said his policy would be economy with progress. He considered that the suggestion of golf course in the east end was worthy of serious consideration, and also said that the system of collecting refuse from the streets was inadequate. Burden of Rates.
MR W S Seath, Anstruther Easter, dealing with economy, said he thought the burden of rates and taxes on the old folks was becoming almost unbearable. Something should be done to assist them. He also referred to the suggested golf course, stating that it would bring visitors to the town.
Mr H. Watson, Anstruther Easter, said was sure the inhabitants would be happy with the amalgamation.
W. W Carstairs. dealing with the suggested bathing pond and golf course, said these were all very well, but the great difficulty was to find the money. A bathing pond would cost something in the region of £600, and some time ago, when a golf course was previously suggested, Mr James Braid had a look over the ground, and estimated that the sum of £2500 would have spent if course was to be constructed.
Mr Roy A. Budd, Anstruther Easter, said that if returned he would consider the municipal cause with an unbiased mind and an earnest purpose.
Messrs David Mitchell, the recent Provost of Kilrenny; James Bett, Cellardyke; James U. Laing, Cellardvke; Wilson Allan, Cellardyke; William Fleming, Anstruther; and David Harrow, Anstruther Wester, also addressed the meeting.
The result of the election is expected to be known about midnight.