Colour photograph of Pat Boyd and Angus MacKechnie at the Cattle Show in 2000.
Vet Pat Boyd of Cornaigmore talking to haulage contractor Angus MacKechnie of Crossapol at the Cattle Show at Whitehouse in 2000 photographed by Ron Hutchison.
Black and white photograph of the bagpipe class at Tiree High School in 2000.
The bagpipe class at Tiree High School in 2000. L-R: David Hunter, Cornaigmore; John Campbell, Cornaigbeg; Robert Beck, Ruaig (tutor); Martin Gillespie, Balinoe; Kenneth MacKinnon, Balephetrish; Ben Williams, Balemartine; Daniel Gillespie, Balinoe.
Black and white photograph of the 1986/7 Tiree `baby boom` families at the Lodge Hotel in 1987.
The L-R: (front row) Alain, Fiona Campbell’s son; Ross MacLennan, Scarinish; David, June Hunter’s son; Jamie, Sandra MacLeod’s son; Laura and Helen Boyd, Cornaig, the vets’ daughters; Alison, Jennifer Skene’s daughter; Christine, Ailidh Cameron’s daughter; Iain, Fiona MacInnes’ son; Iain, Josie Brown’s son; (middle row) Ann MacKinnon Hillcrest and Kenneth; Fiona Campbell, Kilmoluaig and Ailidh; Marion Findlater, Scarinish and Andrew; Ailidh Cameron, Balevullin and Sèonaid; Tish MacKinnon, Kilmoluaig and Lynn; Margaret MacKinnon and Jennifer; Josie Brown, Cornaigbeg and Colin; Lena Munn, Crossapol and Amanda; Catriona MacLean, Kilmoluaig and Johann; (back) Jean MacGowan, Heylipol and Daniel; June Hunter, Cornaig; Sandra McLeod, Hynish; Jennifer Skene, Balemartine and Gordon; Jill Latham, Baugh and Abigail; Judith Boyd (vet) and Matthew; Clare Jones, Baugh and Michael; Monica Smith, Hynish and Graham; Fiona MacInnes, Ruaig and Frazer; Jean MacKay, Balemartine and Donald Roddy; Ann Gillespie, Crossapol, Christopher and nephew John Campbell; Joyce Gillespie, Balinoe and Martin.
Bell gun with firing mallet used as a humane killer for slaughtering cattle and sheep. Originally used by Tiree butcher, Donald Archie MacLean, to slaughter cattle and sheep, this humane killer was given to the vetinary on the island, Robert Beck, in the 1960s. Made of cast iron, the maker’s name, W. W. Greener of Birmingham, is embossed around the rim of bell. Once loaded with a single bullet, the bell was positioned on the front of the animal’s head and the gun fired by hitting the trigger (the protruding knob) with the wooden mallet. Although very efficient and humane, it required two hands to operate and another person to steady the animal’s head. Not considered safe enough for use indoors, humane killers with captive bolts are now used instead.
Tiree in 100 Objects – 39 – Bell Gun
The History of Tiree in 100 Objects
Colour photograph of Robert Beck, Ewan MacKinnon and Dorinda Johnston in 2003.
Ewan MacKinnon of Hillcrest, Balephetrish speaking at the opening of the Rural Centre at Crossapol in August 2003. Also pictured are Robert Beck of Ruaig and Dorinda Johnston of Balevullin.
Colour photograph of Jane Isaacson, Robert Beck and Ewan MacKinnon in 2003.
Ewan MacKinnon of Hillcrest, Balephetrish speaking at the opening of the Rural Centre at Crossapol in August 2003. Also pictured are Jane Isaacson of Kenovay and Robert Beck of Ruaig.
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.
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.
Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 10, 1982 (3 copies).
Local news including the proposed closure of the knitwear factory, a letter from the Director of Water about the muddy mains water, the continuing off-loading of mail and newspapers from Loganair flights, news from the church, the school, Vaul Golf Club, the Regatta Club and the Boys Brigade, a letter from the vet about vaccination of of calves, the weather and bird-watching.
Newsletter `Fios agus Fathunn`, No. 11, 1982.
Local news including unofficial dumping, the continuation of the knitwear factory under new management, a letter from the vet about blackleg in cattle, a list of Gaelic books, news from the church, Cornaig School, WRI, Vaul Golf Club, Tiree Sailing Club and the playgroup.
