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2003.146.1

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Video recordings of TV programmes about crofting on Tiree, 1985-86

VHS video of recordings of two TV programmes about crofting on Tiree: (1) (Track 3) STV`s `Scotland Today – The Crofter`s Way` recorded in 1985 about crofting in Tiree and featuring Ailig MacArthur of Heylipol, crofters John and Hugh MacKinnon, thatchers Alexander MacNeil and Hector Brown, Jean MacKay of Balemartine and Janice Monaghan of Heanish, crofters Lachie MacKinnon of Parkhouse and Alastair MacInnes of Ruaig, and teacher Margaret MacKay, (2) (Track 3) Extract from Channel 4`s `Edgeland` recorded in 1986 (?) about crofting in the Highlands and Islands and featuring Tiree with Ailig MacArthur of Heylipol and Alastair MacInnes of Ruaig.

1997.265.7

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Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 7, 1981.

Local news including the funding of the Community Council by Argyll District Council, the arrival of new GP Dr Donald Campbell, the absence of a library at at Cornaig School, the conveyance of foodstuff by CalMac, surveyors on Beinn Hynish, bilingual road signs, Vaul Golf Club news, article by vet Pat Boyd, the churches and the Boys Brigade.

1997.265.50

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Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 15, 28/11/1990.

Local news including the continuing care beds at Taigh a` Ruadh, worries over an increase in CalMac fares, geese, the colour of Tullymet, Gaelic evening classes, and news from the Parties Committee and Comunn Feis Thiriodh.

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1997.265.100

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Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 63, 8/6/1993.

Local news including appeals against Council Tax Banding, the proposed privatisation of CalMac, the value of regular exercise by the doctor, Kilkenneth 4 by Sandy MacKinnon, the weather, SNH grants, Gaelic Partnerships, the Corncrake Intitiative, BBC visit to Hynish, and news from the feis, Sandaig museum and the windsurfing club.

1999.196.6

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Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 7, 1981.

Local news including the funding of the Community Council by Argyll District Council, the arrival of new GP Dr Donald Campbell, the absence of a library at at Cornaig School, the conveyance of foodstuff by CalMac, surveyors on Beinn Hynish, bilingual road signs, Vaul Golf Club news, article by vet Pat Boyd, the churches and the Boys Brigade.

1997.265.102

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Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 65, 25/8/1993.

Local news including speeding through Crossapol, CalMac summer timetable, retiral of manager Cathie Omand from the Co-op, improvements in the local bus service, speech by Fiona MacKinnon, Kirkapol, at a `Transport for Independent Living` conference, the privatisation of the Post Office and Kilkenneth by Sandy MacKinnon.

1997.265.8

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Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 8, 1981.

Local news including an address by Community Council chairman Gordon Donald, the condition of meat carriage on the ferries, the off-loading of newspapers and mail by Loganair, the death of Hugh MacEachern, the last blacksmith in Cornaigbeg, the weather, HIDB aid to crofting, a Gaelic hymn by Archie MacDonald of Kilmoluaig, Gaelic TV programmes, the churches, Slimming Club, WRI, Regatta Club, bird-watching and pipe music arranged by A. Sinclair.

1997.265.52

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Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 17, 16/1/1991.

Local news including the bad weather over the festive season, the cost of visiting hairdressers from Oban and an article about Balevullin by Sandy MacKinnon.

1997.265.104

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Newsletter `An Tirisdeach`, No. 67, 22/9/1993.

Local news including the decision of the hall committee to keep under-14s out of licenced dances, the new CalMac summer timetable, AIE`s investment of £193,000 in Tiree, lamb and cattle sales, book fair, Kilkenneth 5 by Sandy MacKinnon, article about baker Gavin Carter, the weather and news from the school`s chess club.

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