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25 YEARS AGO
From the newspaper of December 31, 1997
North of Scotland Water Authority (NoSWA) appears to be in effective breach of its existing consent to discharge raw sewage into the sea at Golspie, it was revealed this week. Following the intervention of local MP Robert Maclennan, it has been discovered that there is no maceration plant at Golspie as previously thought, and sewage is being pumped into the sea largely in its solid form.
Dornoch Cathedral could be in line for a woman minister, for the first time in its long history. The Rev Susan Brown, minister at Killearnan Parish Church in the Black Isle for the past 12 years, is to preach in two weeks' time as sole nominee for the Dornoch vacancy.
The algae found on Loch Muie, which last week sparked a major water alert for Rogart householders, has been confirmed as a potentially dangerous toxin after tests were carried out. But residents have been assured that no contamination of water had been found in pipes or taps in Rogart.
50 YEARS AGO
From the newspaper of October 27, 1972
The case for a bridge to replace Sutherland County Council's free vehicular ferry service at Kylesku should be prepared by their surveyor, Mr Gordon Edmond, and submitted urgently to the Scottish Development Department. This was agreed by the roads committee at Dornoch, last Monday, when they were told in a report by Mr Edmond that there were "compelling arguments in support of the replacement of the ferry by a bridge as soon as possible".
With possible oil exploration west of Shetland, Sutherland County Council have called for a survey of the deep water anchorage at Loch Eriboll, with the aim of building a harbour there.
Mr Robert (Bobba) Macrae, who retired after 36 years with Golspie Golf Club as professional greenkeeper, was last Friday night made an honorary life member of the club. Only once before has the club conferred this honour – on Major R. F. Sinclair, who was their secretary for very many years.
100 YEARS AGO
From the newspaper of October 26, 1922
During the golfing season in Brora, a number of boys had been granted exemption (from school) for the purposes of acting as caddies. It apparently was customary in the past to grant leave for this purpose. Sutherland Education Authority has now put their foot down strongly on the practice and there shall be no more exemptions for caddying. Authority chairman Mr Andrew Lindsay said: "We are not going to have the youth of the country demoralised by caddying."
The Hon. Mr and Mrs Eric Chaplain visited the Doll, Brora, last week and presented gifts of tea, sugar and warm garments to the old people of the district. The gifts were greatly appreciated by the recipients who are loud in their praise of the generous donors.
A DEBATE on "Should women have equal pay with men for equal work", takes place at the British Legion Club, Golspie, on Tuesday evening first. The subject will no doubt be productive of many interesting discussions.
