Order of Service for HMS Sturdy memorial dedication, October 2010
Photocopied Order of Service for the HMS Sturdy memorial dedication held at Sandaig, Soroby graveyard and An Talla on 30th October 2010. The Sturdy was wrecked off Sandaig on 30th October 1940 with the loss of five lives.
Photocopy of brass plaque on MacCallum`s cairn at Kilkenneth
Black & white photocopy of the brass plaque on MacCallum`s cairn at Kilkenneth. Erected in 1986, the plaque reads “In memory of rev. Donald MacCallum born Craignish, Argyll, 9th October 1849, Minister of Hylipol, Tyree Dec. 1887 – Aug. 1889. Died 23rd April 1929 at Glendale, Skye. Interred in Glendale Cemetery. Like the biblical prophets he took up the cause of the oppressed and was chief leader of the Land League movement of the time.”
Information pamphlet about the Argyll Array offshore wind farm
Colour information pamphlet about the proposed `Argyll Array` offshore wind farm, that Scottish Power Renewables planned to site off Tiree`s western shore, from 5km offshore to Skerryvore, and announcing public information days in Coll and Tiree in September 2010.
Pamphlet protesting against the proposed closure of Kirkapol Church, 1964
Original and photocopy of news-typed pamphlet produced by the Oban Times in 1964, protesting against the planned closure of Kirkapol Parish Church. Written by `Onlooker` (possibly a Tiree resident).
Tiree Association Sports Day programme 1989
Original copy of a typed programme for the Tiree Association Sports Day held at Tiree High School on 22nd July 1989. Lists time, events and prizes.
Tiree Association constitution and rules card, ca 1965
Small pink folded card containing the constitution and rules of the Tiree Association – An Comunn Tirisdeach, issued to members ca. 1965. Original and photocopy.
Postbus timetable, ca. 1990
Orange-coloured postcard showing the timetable and fares of the Tiree Postbus around 1990. Original and photocopy.
Programme for a sculpture trail in Milton in 1996
Coloured programme and poster for “Sculptures in Water”, an exhibition trail of sculptures by international artists at Milton in July-August 1996. Organised by Tiree Art Enterprises and featuring work by Derek Wolstencroft, Milton.
Reproduction of a cigarette card showing HMS Sturdy
Reproduction of a phototcopied card from WWII Senior Service Cigarettes showing and describing the destroyer HMS Sturdy. From “The Navy series of 48, No. 32”, 1937. The Sturdy was wrecked off Sandaig during a storm in October 1940 with the loss of 5 lives.
Franked envelope from Balemartine Post Office dated 1981
Franked envelope from Balemartine Post Office. Reads “Balemartine, Scarinish, Isle of Tiree, B 1 July 1981.
