Surely it could never be as bad again During a conversation
with an old friend in the Market Place f began to contemplate on things and
events in those winters of 1940-41 and in particular that terrible affair of 1947- 48.
one time farmed on the slopes of Burn Fell, told me of the struggles lie had during those ■hazardous winters, in getting to Newton and Slaidburn, He spoke of th e difficulty
able, with such a bitter wind, that tiie conversation should be concerned wi t h the weather. Obviously there was going to be some snow for this is the time of year when we can expect the dykes to be fdled with either black or white. Then, my friend, who at
As we stood, it was inevit
song title—“Those were the days my friend." They were
indeed, and I could sym pathise, for I doubt if there has ever been such severe conditions within l i v i n g memory.
seem, after such obnoxious experiences it is with some pleasure that I recall some outstanding events of those bitterly cold days and nights.
However, strange as it may
both in the Kibble and Hod- dor valleys, and can speak from experience of happen ings throughout the lengthy period when from morning to night I traversed the country side held in the steel like grip of an artic winter.
1 had my share of these
in maintaining water sup plies. with drhiking water constantly being frozen in domestic wells, and when in cases of emergency of having to walk several miles to the nearest telephone. In that conversation, and
later as I write. I am repeat edly reminded of the current
world of telephone communi cations. have made a repeti tion of my own experiences impossible. Even if the tem perature were below freezing for months on end with snow, winds and blizzards the scenes and conditions on the fells and more exposed heights can never be repeated. Those were the days my
Progress, particularly in the
friends when most tasks, both industrial and indeed most hard tasks had to be under taken by muscular efforts.
Mechanical devices we know to day were, in that not. so distant past, imthought of.
roads was a thing of the future and most of our roads in the rural areas had to be cleared of snow by spade and shovel.
Even “gritting" of the main
structive and peace-like undertaking. However, to return to the
did pot sain noticeable impetous until after the war when most of the “know-how” discovered in that conflict was diverted to a more con
The mechanical revolution
time written concerning the happenings of those never-to- be-forgotten winters.
Broken
keep a day to day diary of the period but amongst my notes I read—Waddington Fell road completely blocked’, ‘snow drifting over walls to a depth of five to ten feet!’ And. ‘After howling, swirl ing blizzard came a respite
Unfortunately, I did not
subject of my friend’s con versation. Following this I went home to begin turning- up some old note-paper jot tings which I had at that
when damage could really be assessed’.
where and on the higher ground electricity and tele phone cables and wires were
There was chaos every
broken. Communications and services were stopped arid constantly being disrupted
a survey of the devastation On top of the fell between Waddington and Newton were the main overhead junc tion line maintaining com munications, under normal
How vividly I recall makim-
conditions with Slaidburn and Dunsop Bridge,
chaotic. Instead of the neat regular lines of telegraph poles and uniform wires there was a mass of entwined knotted conductors.
Here the scene was just
sudden strain on the stout poles which, in turn, beiiw
with a tremendous coverin'* of i Ce remained heavily weighted until, unable to carry' any more collapsed This consequently led to a
These, having been coated
unable to withstand the un equal tension snapped like ma tell sticks. Stays, strong enough to withstand enor mous stresses failed to stab ilise tile poles and they too
snapped as if they were made of string.
an inch in diameter became covered and assumed fan tastic dimensions. Several being covered to reach a diameter of four inches.
Wires, normally a 16 th. of
heights beyond the Moor cock and near Walloper Well in unbelieveable conditions, and have no hesitation in ' saying that had all this occurred 20 years later then engineers everywhere would have been ‘out in sympathy'.
I saw men working on the
good—remarkably good—as tile telephone engineers struggled to maintain com munications with the Hod- der valley.
In general, spirits were
then, following a day and nights of freezing snow and ice one and then another again collapsed.
New poles were erected and
heartening to say the least, and more than one of these tough and often young lines men became overcome with the cold as they too collapsed whilst belted at the "top of a pole. Everything — poles, arms,
The struggle was dis
wire and insulators were com pletely encased in several inches of clear ice and as the men worked snow swirled across the surrounding fells clinging to great-coats, eye brows and other facial adorn ments until, ■ after an hour or so it was difficult to even ■recognise a friendly face.
time just over 20 years ago and to which I now refer read—‘Overcoats were stiff and rigid with coat-tails as hard as a sheet of metal’. Several men- wore goggles to protect the eyes from the fine particles of snow and ice, driving unhindered across this wild and onen wilderness of frozen snow.
. My notes, written at that Solid
like a chapter from the diary of an Arctic expedition in stead of an exploit which took place within five or six miles from the centre of Clitheroe.
Now, looking back, it-reads
eral months when vehicle’s radiators froze solid in a few minutes (anti-freeze had
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over by the president, Mrs. M. Hopwood, who announced that Mrs. A. Harrison, a member, would be leaving toe village. The Christmas treat for the
Seed, of Penwortham. He was thanked by Mrs. I. Thompson. The meeting was presided
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village before Christmas singing carols and they col lected £o for Multiple Scler osis. They were Jane Clegg,
Girols Five children toured the
And do not forget these conditions prevailed for sev
still to be marketed) and brakes became locked in a very short time.
freeze continued ’wild life suffered to a tragic degree. The rivers were frozen and the small stream solid. Dip pers and kingfishers suffered most and were brought to near extinction.
Of course, as the great
soon succumbed and it was seven years before ’these songsters began to show any appreciable increase in their numbers.
Thrushes and blackbirds
of all our feathered resi dents — displayed their characteristic ‘toughness’ and it was several weeks before
Grouse—surely the hardiest
they retreated from the bleak heights to the more con genial lowlands.
main a mystery as the fells and fields were under a thick frozen blanket of snow for months with temperatures below freezing all the time.
How they survived will re
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Jim sets
a hot pace!
Jim Smith, a former
Clitheroe man, has won the 55 e.c. South African Moto-cross ’ Championship
ted to a depth of almost three feet adding to what I recall as a winter never to be forgotten.
NATURALIST. Indeed, the frost penetra
beth, Jim and his wife Mavis emigrated in 1966. He Is tile son of Mr. Edward Smith, of Hanson's Farm, West Bradford. The championships took
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been collected by the carol singers at Christmas and it was decided to support three
vision supper snack. Members mado unusual
each gained three points in the competition for a tele
fancy dress prizes. Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Dean
-time and Mrs. Ellis read the birthday greetings. Supper was served by Mes-
dames Burnop, Leach, Lock- ley, Moorhouse and Mills.
Dunsop Bridge
Women’s Institute Mrs. Elaine Marsden, an
cx-membef of Dunsop Bridge Women's Institute was wel comed by Mrs. T. Wood, president when she gave a film and a talk of her recent trip to Mexico.
children will be on January 25, when they will be taken to see a pantomime in Clith eroe. A party will be held at Barrow School afterwards. On Tuesday, January 28.
Christmas party is to be given several times more, for th e . Blackburn Multiple Sclerosis Club. There will be a visit to a
The Concert given at the
there will be a meeting in Clitheroe to discuss the pos sibility of a WI market.
clear insight to the way of life in Mexico and in parti, cular connection with the 1968 Olympic Games.
jectionist The colour slides gave a
guest speakers who also judged the monthly compe tition “Holiday Souvenir.”
Mullen; 2, Mrs. Woo'd, Mrs.. Rushton.
Winners were: l. Mrs.
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which Wiswell is the hostess Institute, will take place in Clitheroe on April 30. I t will be attended by Pendleton, Sabden and Wh'alle.v WIs. A day trip to London was
suggested for the summer outing.
Walsh, Mrs. I. Thompson, Mrs. A. Waring and Mrs. M. Whittl'd].
Grindleton
Women’s Institute Mrs. J. Simpson presided
members standing in silence in remembrance of Miss M. N. McArthur, the ex-treasurer of the Institute. Mrs. Simpson introduced
over the monthly meeting of Grindleton Women’s Insti tute. The meeting opened with
for a “Four line verse on a New Year’s Resolution” was won by 1. Mrs. D. Eglin; 2, Mrs, K. Haydock and joint third, Miss M. Lytle and Mrs. A. Hodkinson. A mystery par cel was won by Mrs. M. Hop- wood. Tea. hostesses were Mrs. F.
The monthly competition
show in Blackburn on Febru ary 28, organised by Mrs. L. Haivorth. A jumble sale is planned for. March 14. The group meeting, at
as delegate to the AGM in London in June.
accompanied the party with Mrs. Dowle who made the arrangements.
children went to the Palace Theatre, Sandylands. More- cambe to see the pantomime “Cinderella” starring the television personality, Danny Ross. Mrs. Wood, president,
Paulo trip A coach of parents and
made for the annual dinner at the Hark to Bounty Inn, Slaidburn on February 12. Mrs. J. Shepherd was chosen
read from Nazareth House, Lancaster for toys donated by members at Christmas. Final arrangements were
A thank you lelter was Mrs. R. Roe thanked the Mr. Marsden acted as pro headdresses for the social
charities this year and also an amount for. the children's
Meet our Correspondent
Hudson's mother made teas and snacks for ramblers and walkers, helped by her daugh ter who now has taken over - and is carrying on the tradi tion since her mother died a year ago,
Cottage 51 years ago and has lived there ever sinoe. Her home is really two cottages made into one large one. For about 60 years Hiss
ments arc provided all year round—Miss Hudson catered for 54 peoplo the weekend be fore last—and the walkers come from a wide area, somolimes as far way as Bradford. Buses arc rathor infrequent
The snacks and refresh
in Miss Hudson's district so she doe$ her shopping In
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Women’s Institute At the monthly meeting of
- W om ^ v /S is t t tu te ,f in a l . ''"V.v-'—'V'efUi we-r'nwu- feir-
Knowle Given and Dutton.
■the children’s party 0n Satur day. y, -
we’.comai 'the speaker, Miss GrcenalH’ho gave a talk on the workof the Parish Coun cil. Shelias thanked by Mrs. Lund.
Mrs.'Colinson, the president
prettiest chocolate box lid, was won by Mrs. J. Collin- son; 2, Ms. J. Forrest.
The fempetition for the
business, here was no time for a serai half-hour.
Due to the length of the Slaidburn
Women’s Institute Member; of the Women’s
Institute met in the Village
ing was presided over by Mrs. L. C. Klng-Wiilkinson.
: -'. Valia.
slides was shown by Mrs. R. Lamb of Sfaidburn on Aust- . .
A selection • of coloured
the WI' spent more than a year with hoi- husband in Western Australia visiting their daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harrison. They took many slides of the country.
Mi’S. Lamb, a member of
projectionist. Thanks were expressed by Mrs. E. New- liouse.
Mrs. J. Looming was the
Young Farmers Club had an .open meeting in the Village Hall, when Mr. Man and Mr. Terry, of the Milk Marketing Board presented two films. Allan Newhouse presided, and a vote of thanks was given by Harvey Robinson.
Young Fanners On Monday evening, the
the Clitheroe Liberal Asso ciation drew attention to the average weekly debt
When will this growing loss be cheeked?
I11 the early part of 1968,
Mrs. Barlow of Waddington who gave a talk on being. “An English Housewife in India." Having lived in Madras for
ing and amusing account of her day to day life with all its problems and rewards. Thanks were expressed by
Mrs. R. Hethcrington. A competition, judged by
many years. Mrs. Barlow gave the members a very interest
the Library, and from a perusal of the figures for the year ending March 31. 1968, one can deduce that the actual actual loss was ap- proximaely £88 a week. Many people in the town
ing. a letter of thanks was read by th e . president from the Blackburn Hospital Man agement Committee, thanking members for the Christmas presents . donated for the patients of Clitheroe Hospital. It was agreed by the meet ing that as they were the only
Institute in the area to do this, they would continue to do so in future' years. It was also agreed to send
Mrs. Barlow “This belonged to Grandma" was won by Miss C. Smith; 2, Mrs. I. Mil ler; 3. Mrs. Wrathall. During the business meet
Clitheroe Liberal Association, accept that this may be an unreasonable task—at least in the short term. We feel, however, that
this was £80 a week. The Council have now made avail able their Abstract of Accounts, by placing this in
incurred by the Civic Hall. As is now widely known,
estimated expenditure at £6.945 and actually spent £7.728, estimated income at £4.720 and actually obtained £4.166. The difference between the
are a.ware of the difficulties in trying to run the Civic Hall on a profitable basis. Many people, including the
is it any wonder that one becomes ' rather sceptical about tile Council’s estimates
creasing' expenditure to run
of the council’s estimates for 1968/69 may suggest that thev are in fact doing this. For example, the estimated
a ' donation. to the Clithcroe Physiotherapy Centre as a memorial to Miss M. N. McArthur.
made for the dinner at the Duke of York, Grindleton.
Rimington
Institute, ; enjoyed “.a talk given by a.local solicitor at
Women’s Institute Members of the Women’s
; connected with ithe law and his experiences and answered questions. Mrs. Dean expres
this month’s meeting. He gave details of his work,
sed thanks. The president, Mrs. Bair- stow announced that £30 had
Final arrangements were
what is reasonable is to ex pect the Council to actively try to prevent this weekly loss front increasing. A superficial examination
expenditure for the year is £8,413 and the estimated in come is £4,150. The Council in fact, is budgeting for a loss of £81 a week, which would be an improvement on last year. A closer examination proves
estimated loss and the actual loss was £1,337. After ,two years like this
for this'hall? Leaving aside the ever in
they would receive fi4 .m but actually received £4,16b, in 1967/68 they estimated to receive £4320 but actually received £4,099, while in 1968/69 they have estimated to receive £4,150.
years. In 1966/67 they estimated
more disturbing. In 1967/68 the Council estimated its ex penditure on the Civic Hall as £7,601. I t actually spsnt £8,707-
more than £1,000 more, or a 14 per cent error on the original estimate. At tiie same time in
1967/68 it estimated that in come would be £4.32o when it actually was £4,009—some £321 less. If you add the two figures
■ tween • expenditure and in come was £1,427 more than the Council estimated.
together, it is apparent that the eventual difference be-
the Council is budgeting to receive less and less income Iron; the Civic Hall. In this
increased expenditure and increasin'1 public concern
It is apparent that despite ■
financial vear they expect to receive £570 less than they
expected in 1966/67. Mv ivlint in going into fig
whether there is any evidence that the' Council is attempt
ures" 1 kc this is to establish
ing to redlice-the weekly debt on the Civic Hall.
Previous years are any guide, their estimates are over-
I would suggest that, nf
gest that the progressive drt riom ion in both , actual
optiniistic. I would also sug
and estimated income^ shows a lack of concern at the pub
. . ■
the Civic Hall, one can obtain a clearer'indication °r ho'v intent the Council are on In creasing income by studying tiie figures for the last three
1067/68 was an exceptional year, ana one should not take notice of one year’s figures. In 1966/67 the Council
New it may be argused that
lic disquiet about the ■ Civic Hall and a continuing failure to attract income which is only equalled by a continuing inability to hold down ex penditure. I can only repeat that-no
there is no evidence of this in either' the Council’s inten tions or performance, and. can only assume that the ' situation is beyond their .
can expect is to try to check ever-increasing loss. Wo . are concerned that
competence. M. B. Newell, .Chairman/
Clitheroe Liberal Association. Ratepayers
object • “ This is development
gone mad ” — s tr an ge words, you may say, but they were expressed by a responsible Clitheroe rater payer when I showed him a letter, that had been sent by the .Town Clerk : to residents in Princess Avenue and parts of Pim lico and Chatbiirn Road, all of which residential area bounds- three sides of a small field behind.'the Waggon and Horses. The letter states that per
. silos, each measuring 20 feet : in diameter and 40 feet tall. I t is scarcely surprising ;
mission is being sought from th e planning- authority for the erection on this land of three' high circular' grain
reasonable person expects thfc Civic Hall to be profitable overnight. The Clitheroe Liberals’take the view that the least one
Jubilee Terrace and Holden Street have been the.unhappy victim of this form of creep ing extension since the arrival of Castle Castings a comparatively few years ago.
of “works buildings” into re sidential parts cf . our Borough is an old game and must be resisted In every way possible. Ratepayers in Brook Street,
that the local residents are indignant at this proposed devaluation of their property. This systematic extension
Hall, when the monthly meet
Hill Foot Cottage, Twlston has been our Downham cor respondent for just over six months now. She was born in Hill Foot
Miss Kathleen Hudson, of r ’’'"I 't ’ n‘, V West Bradford
Wliisl anil iloniinocs A most happy and success--
ful Basket Wihist and Domino Drive was held in the Sun day School, West Bradford, on Monday evening last.
. Members and friends of St. Catherine’s Church, number ing nearly 100, attended, and the money raised was on behalf of the Church funds.
C. F. Goodchild thanked all those who helped to make the evening so successful, and Mrs. Goodchild presented the prizes.
The vicar, the Rev. Canon
Nelson on Fridays and in Clitheroe on Tuesdays.
interests are knitting, read ing and baking, especially for the people who arrive for re freshments.
Among her pastimes and
ramblers Miss Hudson.would find hor home too largo for her but the added rooms mean she is able to accommo date 30 for tea.
If it were not for those
Tomlinson and Mrs. White- well and Mr. S. Wilson. Ladies: Mrs. S. R. Green, Mrs. Russell and Mrs. B. Han son. Mrs. K n i g h t and Mr. Dominoes: Mrs. M. Wood,
The prize winners were:— Whist: Gentlemen: .Mrs.
Knowles. Mr. J. Birtle acted as MC,
Women’s Institute At the opening of the
formed. She carried out her duties as a committee mem ber very conscientiously. Mrs. Gregg, from the
Institute and it was due, in no small measure, to her work. thnt t-he Institute was
January meeting of West Bradford Women’s Institute, members stood in silence in memory of Miss M. N. McArthur, who died earlier this month. Miss McArthur was a lead ing light in the Women’s
Tosside
Wliist drive A whist and domino drive
. was held in aid- of Institute funds at Church House, Burnridge, on Tuesday. Nine tables were in play
W. Harrison, of Hellifield; 2, Mrs. Priestley: 3. Miss Whit- tam. of Waddington; 4, Mrs. A. Robinson.
Winners: Women. 1. Mrs.
Mrs. J. M. Spensley. of Gar- grave; 3, Mr. J. W. Hitcheon, of Gargravc; 4, Mr. T. Cow- king.
Men: 1, Mr. C. Kipling: 2,
of Hurst Green; 2, Miss E. Sanderson, of Bolton-by- Bowland; 3. Martin Pruess; 4, Sheila Calverley.
Dominoes: 1. Mr. Dolphin,
Mr. Hatton of Waddington, was competition winner.
Waddington
Mothers’ Union Tiie fortnightly afternoon
meeting of the St. Helen’s branch of the Mothers’ Union was held at the Vicarage on Monday last, taking the form,
of a New Year’s Social. Games and competitions
Women’s Advisory Council, gave an interesting talk and slide show on “Solid fuel", showing many different ways to keep houses warm. Mrs. R. Coupland gave a
arranged by Mrs. Robbs were greatly enjoyed and these were followed by afternoon tea. Mrs. Goodchild was warmly thanked for her hospitality.
vote of thanks. . Mrs. K. Parkinson was elected delegate to the L.F.W.I. meeting in Preston. The tea hostesses were
of bulbs was won by: 1, Mrs. Boothman: 2. Mrs. P. Rush- worth; 3,(tie). Miss E. Pate and Mrs. K. Parkinson. Social half-hour was’ con ducted by Mrs. J. Parkinson.
Mrs, A. Calver. Mrs. M. Black. Miss E. Crossley and Mrs. Everett. The competition for a bowl
Women’s Fellowship The first Women's Fellow
ship of 1969 met on January 9 at Waddington Methodist Church.
Hepburn, of Clitheroe, who spoke on the work of a hos pital almoner.
The speaker was Mis.
house and the tea hostesses were Mrs. Cheetham, Mrs. Wrigley and Miss Thornton. Pianist was Mrs. H. Oddie.
L e t te r s to th e E d ito r
molor spoi l, includes a list of more than 300 official black spots—places where no competition lice nce holder may go in compcti-
spots s that the inhabitants have objected in a sensible and adult- manner, not by heaving tractors, logs or wheelbarrows across roads which are' usually unlit at
lion. The reason lor these black
■place for iron-founders with their smoke, fumes, noise, etc., any more than is cattle food manufacturing, with its incidence of noise, dust, smell. and vermin. There is no doubt that
there will be 100 per cent, objections from the-adjacent
heralded under the guise of . industrial development. ' Residential • areas are no .
.writes to the RAC, giving his full address, and if possible a map reference, and reason for objection. Wo have a very active
passing his property merely
night. -. Anyone objecting to rallies
Chariman was Mrs. Loft-
place on the ground track inside the famous Grand Prix circuit at Fuller's Bay, on December 14. In three heats. Jim gained
petrol was spilled on to the track. After repairing the dam
the first heat, when a fuel pipe on liis Triumph motor cycle melted away with the heat of the engine during the seventh lap. and all; his
a second, third and fourth place, proving to be the most consistent rider in his class. He had an eventful ride in
age' and refilling the tank, Jim returned to the circuit
for whist and four for dom inoes. Mr. J. Calverley was M.C. and ho also acted as auctioneer for surplus food.
Rover Motor-cycle and Car Club's Millard Trophy, and the Vella. Trophy, for the rider gaining most wins in the season. He now intends to travel to
passed the chequered flag. Jim has also won the
Africa. Jim was a member of Accrington and D i s t r i c t Motor Cycle Club.
Before going to South
N ew Scout meets ,
The first meeting of the 1st Pendlc Scout Troop look place fast Wednesday
sponsored by the Congrega tional and M e t h o d i s t Churches to provides-the needs of boys leaving the cub packs run by the two churches, but is an open group and any boy can join. There were five boys at the
a t the- Congregational Schoolroom, Clithcroe. The troop has been jointly
first meeting who were wel. corned by the Scout Leader Mr. S. Nansen, demit” master at Edisford primary School, and his assistants Mr. K. Dohaghy and Mr. R. A. Capewell. Mr. Nansen has recently been aopoin'ed Ass’-tart to
is Mr. R. Dewhurst and the Group Scout Leader is the Rev. John E. Gardiner.
the County Commissioner for Training and has overall responsibility for training Scout leaders in the North East Lancashire Area. The chairman of the Group
with eight laps to go, and fought his way back through the field' to finish second. The pipe broke again at he
Some of the I
at his first attempt. Now living in Port Eliza
Though <d
market to bcl in Castle Stril
the future ofT Anti-f vaccin<
vaccine are 1 Clitheroe.
arrive Supplies of
a waiting: list; c names and at necessary .to;or when a doctor'; handed over th
At one chemi
'Security say. th'a| are chronic or catching the flu I than a few davl
and the Departl : have it without f
vaccine to be;d<| The World. Ill
It takes about
ing front the viil In some easel
other countries, representing South Africa. His first stop will be Rhodesia, early this year.
Mr. B.
painting and . d | Mr. Bernard Dif Street, died. in : City Hospital,; agl Mr. Dean al
An employee;
to visit relatives! taken ill. Cremation; to|
Phyllis, had bee:l coach to Strati
Pleasington Mr. F. V|
operative dairy ;'a | Frank Whaites, Clitheroe, died Royal Infirmary I
A former empl'l
Day, aged 71. Mr.- Whaites. I
Clithcroe b r a i l National Federal | Pensioners’and: Low Moor Club.; Awarded a mili;|
live in Cii theroe | near Settle, in years ago. He was a ml
•two bars '- for. service while abrtl 1914-18 War, Mr.| a member :; of branch of the 1 He was closelv i
Trinity Methodist Mr. Whaites i
two sons,? two :, : grandchildren-an grand children;
Mrs. M. T
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clude the writer’s full name and address. They should be addressed fo the Editor, Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe', BB7 2EW.
■ and in "'many cases, a lower standard of living for the masses. Do these agitators under
no way different from the irrational, stupid an cl selfish motivated desires, which if allowed to continue can only end in confusion, disorder
. Frankly, I have my doubts. Do they reaJlsc that their object, will eventually bring
deeply involved in motor sport, and I'm sure only too keen to help local landowners
one would have to assume that ratepayers are victims’
town from the north, which is so often admired, will have another three monstrosities rearing their ugly heads. One wonders whether
Road. Clithcroe. Charles Mttsson, Pimlico
cf yet another. “fait accom pli.” . The beautiful view of our
ratepayers. If this does not put a spoke in the wheel of such nuisance, '
such as this should contact either myself, or any commit tee member.
and village residents to achieve good relations. . Anyone with a problem
Clitheroe.: W. Loynri, Brownlow Street, .;■ :
N. Ireland ‘nothing to
Clitheroe’s . appetite for high white concrete or metal erections on its skyline will ever be satisfied.
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Sporting r motorists *
, •. . . j 3
The January news bulle tin of the Royal Automo- ; bile Club, the governors of
gam All thinking people arc
done, impose added taxes ' in" the West of Ireland and and: expense . on; thcf'long/f'j'so'call attention-to thelmman ’ sufferihg' British 'public'.^
, - „ :fgather,.to, march in Eire and
Londonderry,1 Armagh,» and, 1889. at the week-end in Newry arc CONCERNED.
motor club in this area. Some of the members—myself in cluded—travel all over. - .the country to compete' in events.’ As a club we are really .
stand the true implications of their actions?
> industrial and: agricultural— is so far behind the stan-
: dards of the North and that of England where so many Eire citizens flee to partici
f a r e State , is such a great attraction,
pate'in'the benefits'to he en joyed in England where the right to work
and-.the Wel
■■'TNortem Ireland lias noth
■ fight for Home Rule and | decry the English, then hav
ing: to gain -by cutting away from Westminster. The Irish ate’ a delightful people but difficult to understand. They
/movementsvand soAtonVf n’ohers'Iwould
v.bo• serving a /which, when all,is said'and#'
concerned with the number of Freedom Marches, dc- monslrations,. Civil Rights^ appalled civil Rightsmar-'
ttey, were. to The recent happenings -in’- -amidst, standards worthy of bright of i everyone1 rto live
ing achieved their freedom they come to our shores in their thousands. Of one thing I ant sure—
; I f ’.'you disagree: with nty : assertions .then listen- to the Dublin'Radio when you will gather some idea of the gen eral stale of affairs .in the south of Ireland. Or even bet ter;. have a short holiday touring and you will sec my point.
, Northern Ireland , under. Eire, where in that country so much of' the landscape—
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