Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 449, 28/08/2009
Local news: MSP for Children and Early Years visit; results of the lamb sale; An Iodhlann’s new place names project by Iona Brown; Tiree competitors at Mull half marathon; dates for forthcoming Tiree Wave Classic; community windturbine works progress; Girl Guides reunion on Tiree in 2010; Canadian funders assist An Iodhlann’s genealogy records; Windsurf Club update; information about Tiree High School gala day.
Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 447, 24/07/2009
Local news: report on the meeting to discuss the Crofters’ Reform Bill; article about Skerryvore’s debut at ‘T in the Park’; forthcoming launch of Skippinish’s live album; Michael Holliday’s article promoting a public event exhibiting Tiree building design; interview with Operations Director of Atlantic Edge Hotels which now runs both the Scarinish and Lodge hotels; opening of new guest house ‘Rockvale’ at Balephetrish; letters to the editor about a visitor’s perspective of island culture, Angus MacPhail’s interview for the Oban Times, and a drunk driving incident; invitation from Strathclyde Police for potential Special Constables to come forward; Job Centre visit to Tiree; RSPB news; corncrake in the office; article by Alan Reid MP; community Powerdown home energy check; responsible access to Tiree’s beaches; conserving water supplies; Tiree Regatta advertisement.
National Insurance contributions cards, and various forms and letters regarding the pension status of John MacArthur, Milton, during 1923-1931. From a collection of items found in Milton Cottage, Caoles.
Notice of Decision under the Old Age Pensions Act, and notice of authority for Ruaig Post Office to act as an agent for Isabella MacDonald, Milton in 1915. From a collection of items found in Milton Cottage, Caoles.
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Valuation notice for Hugh MacArthur’s house at Milton in 1966. From a collection of items found in Milton Cottage, Caoles.
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Notice in Gaelic and English for Argyll &Bute Council Area Office
Wooden notice board with two blue perspex panels reading (1) “comhairle sgire earraghaidheil is bhoid oifis ionadail”, and (2) “Argyll and Bute District Council Area Office”, presumably from the office at Crossapol.
Photograph of Tiree Airport Fire Service personnel in 1987
Colour photograph of Tiree Airport Fire Service personnel standing in front of the fire engines and sheds in 1987. From a Bernie Smith & Sons (Contractor) calendar. Original in filing cabinet 9, drawer 3.
Magazine article about James and Archibald McDowall 1780-1894
Article published in Ancestor Vol. 29 No.3 2008, about the lives and deaths of James McDowall (1780-1821), who was the Excise Officer on Tiree from July 1891 until December 1821 when he died at sea off Coll on the way back from Mull, and his grandson Archibald McDowell (1850-1894), who died during service as a fireman in Melbourne, Australia. Written by Margaret Whitaker, wife of James McDowell`s g-g-g-grandson, in 2008. Includes a letter from Margaret Whitaker to An Iodhlann in January 2011.
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Book of GPO postage stamps, 1963
Complete 5-shilling book of postage stamps from 1963: 12 purple stamps @ 3d; 6 red @ 1d; 6 blue @ 2 1/2 d; 6 orange @ 1/2d, with information about postage rates and advertisements. Light blue card cover with stitched spine. Donated by Neil Munn, Middleton.
Franked envelope from Balemartine Post Office dated 1981
Franked envelope from Balemartine Post Office. Reads “Balemartine, Scarinish, Isle of Tiree, B 1 July 1981.
