10 Bernera Historical Society (Facebook page) Comann Eachdraidh Sgire Bhearnaraigh is the local historical society for the island of Great Bernera in Loch Roag, Isle of Lewis. He was educated at the General Assembly School in Stornoway. Reference: GB1752.LBC/345. Established in 1845, Parishes (or Parochial Boards as they started out) were responsible for raising and administering poor relief. 12 North Lochs Historical Society (Facebook Page) Comunn Eachdraidh Cheann a Tuath nan Loch is the historical society for the villages of Grimshader, Ranish, Leurbost, Crossbost and Achmore. Edit. 30/11/51LEWIS LAD KILLED IN EGYPTThe Cameron Bren-gunner killed by Egyptian terrorists in the ambush near Tel-El-Kebir on Monday was a Lewisman-21 year old Donald Maciver,formerly of Roadside North Tolsta.Bren-gunner Maciver is the twenty-eighth British soldier murdered byEgyptian terrorists.He is the first Lewisman. Dun carloway broch. 1946-61 Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser. Rev. Post 1975 records are held by the Comhairle. Full catalogues are available on request. Friday 13 January 1950. [2], In 2013, when the Gazette was 96 years old, it was decided that it would relaunch as a compact. Details of GB1752.LBC/450. 17 South Uist Historical Society (Facebook page) Comunn Eachdraidh Uibhist a Deas is the historical society for the Isle of South Uist. The District Committee was established in 1890, undertaking functions on behalf of Inverness-shire County Council. GenesReunited. Rental and Valuation Rolls, some dating back to the eighteenth century provide details of landowners and tenants. A broch, sometimes known as a dun in this region, is a round and hollow drystone fort particular to Iron Age Scotland.Little is known about this striking monument or brochs in general. The following organisations may well be worth contacting for help with your research. Posted. The latest issues were added in Aug 26, 2017. Logos may be tied to previous newspaper names, and may not be representative of the current one. If you provide contact details, we will be in touch about your request within 10 working days. Bill Lucas, who first came to Lewis in 1956 as a reporter on the Stornoway Gazette, has gifted his entire archive to the Society. Rearranging the letters of 'The Stornoway Gazette' (Scottish newspaper) gives: Oyez! School Log Books, mainly for schools which are now closed are kept on behalf of the Director of Education. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Total Keywords 84. Von 2003 bis 2004 fhrte die Stornoway Gazette whrend neun Monaten einen harten Konkurrenzkampf mit dem Konkurrenzblatt The Hebridean, das schlielich sein Erscheinen einstellte. We offer congratulations to John Murray, 8 New Tolsta and Murdo MacKay, 18 New Tolsta, on receiving the Bronze Medal and the Royal Humane Society's Certificate for life-saving. When you buy books using these links the Internet Archive may earn a small commission. * We take your privacy seriously. The Harris Tweed Authority, known as the Guardians of the Orb, is responsible for promoting. The data below is available to ABC members and paid subscribers. . NOVEMBER 24. in Stornoway, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. The latest issues were added in Aug 26, 2017 . Old Parochial Registers (OPR) on microfilm record Christenings and marriages prior to 1855 when official registration commenced. The description of Stornoway Golf Club in the Golfing Annual of 1890-91, sandwiched between Stonehaven and . 2 Cromwell Street, 23/3/51WEDDING IN GLASGOWAt the Prince of Wales Halls, Glasgow, on Thursday, 8th March, Catherine MacDonald, daughter of the late Murdo MacDonald and of Mrs. MacDonald, 1 Lochside, Tolsta, became the bride of Mr. Angus Campbell, son of Mr. Angus Campbell and of the late Mrs. Campbell, 1744 Paisley Road West, Glasgow. J L Robertson was the senior Chief Inspector of Schools for Scotland. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6. The largest online newspaper archive; 22,500+ newspapers from the 1700s-2000s; Millions of additional pages added every month info@stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk. One of the men was Donald MacMillan, Glen Tolsta, now residing in Stornoway. Town and Country Planning. . GenesReunited, Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser, View All from Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser, 194661 Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser, 195050 Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser. The Stornoway Gazette anagrams. In 2004, nine months of head-to-head competition with a rival title ended with The Hebridean ceasing publication. 2 were here. HS1 2XE. 5/10/51GLEN ROADThe tar-macadamed road leading to Glen Tolsta, is about the best in Lewis today. BUSINESS CHANGES HANDSMr.John Macleod,Butcher,has retired owing to ill health and the business is to be carried on by Donald Maciver,General Merchant,64,New Street. The lifeboat was soon on the scene and the boat with it's two of a crew ws towed to Stornoway. Minute books 1930-1974 (check for personal data), Registers of beneficiaries Vol 1-2 1937-1975(Check for personal data), General register: dead and transferred 1931-1970 (Check for personal data), Applications for benefit 1931-1975 (closed for 75 years), Re-applications for benefit (closed for 75 years), Indexed record of applications previous to start of register in June 1931 1931, JL Robertson complimentary dinner papers relating to the event 1911, Dr JL Robertson bequest. Last edited by WorkBot. Stornoway Gazette. Can anyone help? Places: Stornoway, Ross and Cromarty. Share this company. Albums of old postcards and photographs are available for reference. Unless otherwise stated, the following archive collections are stored in Stornoway. Minute books of Lewis school boards are also available. . . This newspaper is published by Johnston Press plc in Stornoway, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland . FRIDAY. *. mortars was laid on the terrorists' positionswhich were also engaged by medium machine-gun fire.The Cameron Highlanders' patrol and the casualties were brought over in the carriers. FRIDAY. Father Allan MacDonald (Scottish Gaelic Maighstir Ailein, An t-Athair Ailean Dmhnallach) (25 October 1859, Fort William, Scotland - 8 October 1905, Eriskay) was a Roman Catholic priest, poet, folklorist, and activist for Crofter's rights and against religious discrimination in the Scottish Gidhealtachd.Since his death in 1905, the sources of every hymn in the priest-poet's 1893 Gaelic . 4 Barvas & Brue Historical SocietyWhether your roots trace back to Barvas and Brue soil or not, here you can delve into the history of this area of Lewis and its people. No early records of the school boards appear to have survived. The new office for both the Stornoway . FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1950 STORNOWAY GAZETTE & WEST COAST ADVERT STORNOWAY GAZETTE & WEST COAST ADVERTII STORNOWAY GAZETTE & WEST COAST ADVERTISER, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24. Country Rank . A Stornoway perspective on news, sport, what's on, lifestyle and more, from your local paper the Stornoway Gazette. This information will help us make improvements to the website. On 18 October Captain Crisp took the Liskeard (104 tons) alongside the Quebec dock to unload the last of Gordon's evicted people for 1851 at least! Search the Archive League table of top contributors Archive Main Index Anagram Genius Archive United Kingdom Index www.anagramgenius.com home page : 19/1/51CONGRATULATIONSWe offer congratulations to John Murray, 8 New Tolsta and Murdo MacKay, 18 New Tolsta, on receiving the Bronze Medal and the Royal Humane Society's Certificate for life-saving. Oban Times Scotland on Sunday. Exact search (e.g. 18 Eriskay Historical Society (Facebook page) Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh is the historical society for the Isle of Eriskay, Western Isles. 12 Museum nan EileanThe museum holds collections of objects, photographs, prints and paintings and archives illustrating the archaeology, social, domestic and economic history of the islands. Iolaire Disaster petition an archive 'treasure' Attribution. 14 The Sy Cove(Facebook Page)Stornoway Characters, photos and news. An edition of Sea sorrow (1960) Sea sorrow See contact details. Mr. [3], It was awarded 2013 Newspaper of the Year at the annual Highlands and Islands Media Awards.[4]. Want to uncover more opportunities? Searching is free and unlimited. 11 The Sinking of HMY IolaireDedicated to the victims of the Iolaire Disaster, which occurred in the early hours of 1 January 1919. In one letter (LBC/345/46) Lord Leverhulme states how it is not possible for him to undertake any obligations or responsibilities for the provision of houses in Lewis due to the outbreak of raiders and in another ( LBC/345/107) Lord Leverhulme is officially greeted as the Proprietor of Lewis by the Town Council, The Lewis District Committee and other Local Public Bodies of the Island of Lewis. 6 Pairc Historical SocietyThe Society collects information about the villages of Lemreway, Gravir, Marvig, Cromore, Garyvard, Caversta, Kershader, Habost, Orinsay, Calbost and Steimreway. 9 Back Historical Society Comann Eachdraidh Sgire a Bhac is the local historical society for the Back, Gress and Coll districts in Lewis. The International Genealogical Index (I.G.I.) 1950-50 Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser. Were also a leading industry-owned auditor for media products and services, with specialist skills in digital ad trading. Subject to their physical condition making them suitable to travel, they may be made accessible through the Comhairle's library and museum service across . Stornoway Gazette. Prior to 1851 emigrant ships from Stornoway to Canada and the USA carried many souls away from their island idyll or horror (most had little choice). Stornoway Gazette and West Coast Advertiser. HTFP carries all the latest news about UK journalism and our news archive of more than 26,000 stories comprises a unique online record of the UK regional newspaper industry since the site was first . Subject to their physical condition making them suitable to travel, they may be made accessible through the Comhairles library and museum service across the islands. 1950, STORNOWAY GAZETTE & WEST COAST ADVERTISER, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. Stornoway, 1950, STORNOWAY GAZETTE & WEST COAST ADVERTISER, FRIDAY, MAY 19. FERRIES If you have a car and are journeying through the glorious Highlands to get to the Islands, a great option is to take the CalMac Ferry. Text Archive Only. 14 Berneray Historical Society Comunn Eachdraidh Bhearnaraigh is the historical society for the island of Berneray in the Sound of Harris, Western Isles. Bookmarks and notes are personal to you and are not public. Image source, Stornoway Gazette/MacTV. There are several Historical Societies in the Western Isles we have listed those with websites here. Tel: 01851 702206 15 Ui ChurchSt Columbas (or Ui) Church is a 14th Century ruin sitting within its own Cemetery and located on a sandy isthmus near the main town of Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. Kenneth Campbell has opened a new butcher's shop at 27 North Tolsta. Stornoway. John and Mary Potter. If you find an error or omission in our reporting, Search Gazette Articles from 1883 - Present, Search over 1200 newspapers from 1700 - Present. 1950: Strathearn Herald. With two tractors in the village, the work will proceed at a faster pace than last year. Seaforth Muniments A selection of items relating to Lewis consisting of copies of letters on various subjects, rentals and other documents is held in the library. We trust Miss A. MacKenzie, M.A., will soon be back on duty again. 10 Stornoway Amenity Trust(Facebook Page)The Stornoway Amenity Trust has undertaken a wide range of improvements in the townscape since the early 1990s. Let us know. STORNOWAY GAZETTE & WEST COAST ADVERTISER, FRIDAY, JULY 28. 2012 North Tolsta Historical Society Site She Online & Onlinewords. 9 Stornoway Port AuthorityThe Port of Stornoway offers a range of facilities unmatched in the northwest of Scotland. 2 Ness Historical SocietyNess Historical Society website offers a flavour of some of the thousands of documents, transcripts, photographs and audio-video recordings that we have within our archive. GenesReunited, STORNOWAY GAZETTE & WEST COAST ADVERTISER, FRIDAY, JULY 28. These include words such as, 'the', 'on', 'as' and 'how' as well as some single digits and letters. Correspondence, reports etc 1899-1914, Nicolson brothers trusts. 1899-1914, Nicolson brothers trusts of Stornoway Golf Club in the early hours 1. To Stornoway one of the iolaire Disaster petition an archive & # x27 ; s at..., with specialist skills in digital ad trading websites here undertaking functions on behalf of current. 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