Object Type: document

1997.37.2

Discussion document re radioactive waste, 1980-1990

Discussion document re the development of a repository for the disposal of low and intermediate-level radioactive waste produced by United Kingdom Nirex Ltd.

1997.36.1

Photocopy of 1969 Tiree Council of Social Services document to the Department of Agriculture for Scotland.

Petition addressed to the Divisional Vetinary Officer, organised by the Tiree Council of Social Services Agricultural Sub-Committee and signed by the owners of cattle wishing to apply for registration under the Brucellosis (Accredited Herds) Scheme.

1997.36.2

Form letter from Tiree Council of Social Services about a forthcoming lecture on brucellosis in cattle.

Form letter from the Chairman of the Agricultural Sub-Committee about a forthcoming lecture, `Brucellosis (Infectious Abortion) in Cattle` by P. G, Hignett of Glasgow University Vetinary School to be held in Cornaigmore School on 25th November (year unknown).

2001.207.1

Photocopy of petition to William Sproat from the owners and masters of vessels frequenting Scarinish harbour.

Petition to Willian Sproat, Porcurator Fiscal, to take legal steps to have the hulk of the `Laverock Scott` owned by Archibald Brown of Mannal removed from Scarinish harbour where it is poses a danger to other vessels.

2001.207.2

Photocopy of agreement between Wilson Simmers and Archibald MacDonald, 1871.

Agreement between Wilson Simmers, owner of the wrecked schooner `Philorth`, and Archibald MacDonald regarding the sale of the schooner for £105. The wreck of the `Philorth` lay on the beach at Kennavara, Tiree.

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1997.25.1

Copy of High Court Indictment of 1886 against eight Tiree men, with photocopy.

Indictment against Alexander McLean, Colin Henderson, Hector McDonald, John Sinclair , John McFadyen and Gilbert McDonald, all from Balemartine, George William Campbell from Balinoe, and Donald McKinnon from Balephuil, for mobbing and rioting, and deforcing an officer of the law in the execution of his duty. The men occupied the farm at Greenhill and prevented a writ being served to quit the property.