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Postie involved in Banff cycling accident

This old picture was sent in by Banffshire Journal reader Michael Cox and is of class 2A of Macduff infant school in June 1954. Back row from left: A. Gallon, G. Mair, A. McKay, S. Gallon, G. Stewart, A. Patterson, M. Cox, G. Legge, W. Nicol, J. Mcallum,

100 Years Ago - Banff cycling accident - A post office worker was seriously injured in a cycling accident. Mr A. R. Ross had turned into the entrance at Duff House grounds and at the entrance met two lady cyclists. In order to avoid them he swerved his bicycle to the left but the speed at which he was descending the decline was such that he lost control and crashed with great force into the lower wall adjoining the gateway. The impact was so severe that the front forks of the bicycle were destroyed and Mr Ross hit the wall violently, sustaining considerable injury on his head and face. His head, nose, left cheek and chin were badly lacerated, and Dr Stephen treated his injuries.

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Two games in one

Whitehills Primary School pupils pictured in 1987.

100 Years Ago Football at Banff - Local football enthusiasts were treated to two games at Princess Royal Park. In the first, the Banff team met an 11 composed of veteran players. An enjoyable

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Warships in Banffshire waters

This photograph was sent in by Banffshire Journal reader James McPherson and is of the official opening of the council chamber and office accommodation at Church Street, Macduff in 1962. Back row from left: captain J. Geddes (harbourmaster), Councillor R.

Warships in Banff - The passage west of several warships was observed from Banff last week. At midnight on Thursday, three torpedo destroyers steamed along the firth. In the afternoon the following day, a cruiser, two torpedo destroyers, and six submarines were seen. The presence of these vessels in northern waters, en route for Invergordon or Kirkwall, will be frequent for some weeks to come, as vessels of the various fleets assemble yearly at these centres to take part in naval manoeuvre exercises.

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Strike ends, but coal still scarce

100 YEARS AGO Banff and the coal strike - The announcement that the coal strike had officially ended on Saturday was received with great satisfaction in Banff. Although the trade of the town has not

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