BERWICK ADVERTISER, 20TH JULY 1923

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57 YEARS ON THE RAILWAY

RETIRAL OF MR GEORGE YOUNG AND PRESENTATION BY FELLOW WORKMEN

After fifty-seven years spent in the service of the North British Railway Company, Mr George Young, 8 Infirmary Square, a well-known figure at the Loco. Sheds at Berwick, retired at the beginning of the month, and on Thursday evening, in the Oddleffows’ Hall, a company of some forty fellow workmen under the presidency of Mr Joe Gray assembled to make a parting gift in token of the respect and esteem in which Mr Young was held.

The front of Berwick Railway Station — An early 20th Century postcard of the front of the Berwick Railway Station

Mr Gray briefly explained the object of the gathering, saying they were there to do a little honour to the oldest servant of the Railway Coy. at Berwick station, a man who they all held in the highest respect and esteem. Personal, said Mr Gray, I have always been closely associated with Mr Young. He was my driver at one time, and the friendship we formed on the footplate was not one to be readily broken.

A letter read from Mr J. P. Grassick, the Loco Running Superintendent of the L. and N.E.R. Coy. at Cowlairs, Glasgow, showed how much the long and honourable service of Mr Young was appreciated. “I cannot allow the occasion of your retiral from active service to pass unnoticed,” wrote Mr Grasswick. “Your work has been appreciated, and you enter upon your period of rest after a strenuous career with the best wishes of your employers. Personally, I have to thank you for services well rendered, and I hope you will belong spared to enjoy the remainder of your days in peace and comfort, freed from stress and turmoil of modern railway life.” The reading of the letter was received with applause.

Mr William Ewing, the foreman at Loco. Department, Berwick, then made on behalf of the employees at the sheds the presentation of a handsome silver lever watch, albert and medallion to Mr Young, along with a small sum of money remaining in the presentation fund. In a speech where the good qualities of the recipient were eulogised, Mr Ewing told of the ready way the employees had subscribed to give some little token to Mr Young as a memento of the many years he had been amongst them. He hoped Mr Young would accept the gift in the spirit in which it was made, and there was no need to assure him that he had left the Company’s service with the good wishes of all who had esteemed and appreciated his companionship and service in the past. (Applause).

Berwick Railway Station during World War One

Mr Young replied in a speech full of happy reminiscences of his past life on the railway, some of which we reprinted below, and he also told of one or two instances which were not of such a pleasing nature, when accidents had nearly brought about his end and the end of others. I started life as a boy under Mr Cargill in 1866, said Mr Young, and well I remember asking him for a start. I was just a little fellow then – fifteen years of age – and it was like looking up toa giant, for Mr Cargill was not a small man by any means. However, I was fortunate, for he started me at the handsome salary of 10d per day – ( laughter) – which was 2d a day more than was usually given to boys starting. Their wage worked out at ¾ per hour or 4s per week. Well, I was fortunate because I got 5s per week, but I wonder what some of you young chaps would say if you were asked to work for that now-a-days. (Applause). Mr Young also mentioned that there were only other two men alive today who had started life with him at Berwick Station. One was Mr Thos. Aird, coal merchant, who was then a fitter, and the other was Mr David Lawson, a native of Berwick, who had risen to be stationmaster at Shettleston, Glasgow, and who was now retired. During the time he had been on the railway he had worked under five different general managers, five loco. Superintendents, and fourteen loco. Foremen. He also mentioned that the father of Mr Ewing, their present foreman, had worked on the same footplate with him. Mr Young concluded a very interesting speech by thanking his fellow workmen for the honour they had done him.

A FEW REMINISCENCES

A DASH FOR SAFETY

A thrilling experience I have had, said Mr Young, was when I was running the 10 o’clock express between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Just at Winechburgh tunnel a goods train broke an axel and the damaged axel flew in front of my train. There was no time to draw up, and the only safety lay in putting on speed in the open of shifting the obstruction. We put on full steam. There was no Westenhouse brakes to apply and stop in time then, and when we hit the wreckage, we happily shifted it from the line. I was handsomely rewarded by the passengers, who subscribed for myself and the fireman the sum of £2 15s – quite a lot in those days.

PULLED A MAN OUT OF WAY OF EXPRESS

Another thing I remember, said Mr Young, happened shortly after that at Berwick station near the turntable. A St, Margaret’s driver named George Fortune – he is dead now, poor fellow – got right in the way of the express which was coming along. I saw his danger and clutching him succeeded in pulling him off the line. He did not escape injury, for he got a glancing blow from the buffer of the engine, which broke seven of his ribs, but he soon recovered and lived to a good age. Had I not reached him he would certainly have been knocked down and cut to pieces.

A PERSONAL ACCIDENT

I was nearly killed many years ago, said Mr Young, but it must not have been to be. I was starting a pumping engine which was used to be at the Sheds when my coat got into the belt. I did not pull it clear quick enough and I was carried round the shafting until I was stripped of clothing, and then I was flung senseless against the wall. Had I been thrown the other way I would have assuredly been killed outright, for I would have fallen into the well. As it was, I was very seriously injured about the head, legs and arms, and to this day I carry the marks on my legs. All the inspectors who examined the machinery in motion where I was caught could not credit that I could be carried round the shaft as I was and escaped alive.

BERWICK PETTY SESSIONS

MONDAY

Before C. L. Fraser and Chas. Forsyth, Esqs

A MORALISING TRAMP

John Kelly, vagrant, no fixed abode, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Marygate at 9.5 p.m. on the 15^th June. He pleaded guilty.

P. C Jefferson said the man was drunk, getting in front of motor cars and behaving in a foolish and disorderly manner.

Kelly was asked if he would promise to leave the town if he was discharged and he said, “I can promise nothing. I might just get drunk again and get into mischief. I do not think a day or two at Newcastle would do me any harm. It is the only way for you gentlemen to protect yourselves. I don’t believe in making promises if there is a possibility of breaking them. A man who habitually takes drink should not make promises.

Dr Fraser – Then there is no other option than to send you to prison for seven days.

Mr Forsyth – With hard labour.

Prisoner – With all due deference to you, sir. I don’t think they can give me hard labour. I am 62 years of age.

Dr Fraser – I don’t think he is sober yet.

Prisoner – Oh yes, but I will be better at Newcastle. It is twenty-one years since I was in Berwick last, and I hope it will be as long again before I am in it.

Dr Fraser – I hope so, too.

With a “Thank you, gentlemen,” prisoner went below to the cells prior to his trip to Newcastle.

SPORT

FOOTBALL

INFIRMARY CUP

Owing to the majority of the Spittal Hearts’ team being unable to be present at the Pierrots’ stand on Friday night the presentation of medals has been postponed.

It is hoped to send out circulars to all teams within a 25 miles’ radius of Berwick, and if a satisfactory entry is obtained to play one match per week throughout this season for the Cup. The rules, which are comparatively few, bar players who have played for Berwick Rangers or Coldstream during the season. The competition is strictly amateur, and teams will be paid minimum travelling fares for 12 players. Layers must play for one team only in the competition.

CYCLING

TEN MILE CYCLING RACE ON NORTH ROAD

The Tweedside Cycling Club held their 10 miles road trial over the North Road on Thursday evening last under handicap conditions, when a large assembly lined the footpath out by meadow House to see the finish of the race. The feature of the handicap was the wonderful riding of J. H. Kirkup, a Millfield lad aged nineteen, who had the fastest time of the evening, 25 mins, 44 secs. actual. The prize winners and times were as follows: – 1, P. Gleig, 29 mins. 46 secs., less 6 mins., 23 mins. 46 secs.; 2, J. Tennant, 29 mins, 16 secs., less 5 mins., 24 mins. 16 secs.; 3, J. H. Kirkup, 25 min. 44 secs, less 1 min., 24 mins. 44 secs. E. Young, who was scratch, covered the distance in 25 mins. 59 secs., or 15 secs, longer than Kirkup. Other young riders’ times were :- T. Clazie, 28 mins. 30 secs., less 4 mins., 24 mins, 30 secs.; L. B. Dickinson, 31 mins. 17 secs., less 5 mins., 26 mins. 17 secs.; and A. Aird, 31 mins. 45 secs., less 4 mins., 27 mins, 45 secs. Kirkup, it will be remembered, was the rider who won the double event in the half mile and mile last years at the Tweedside Cycling Club Sports. He is riding wonderfully well this year, and those in the know look upon him as a coming champion.

AUSTRALIA’S CALL

BAMBURGH MAN’S SUCCESS IN FARMING

“This country appears to be over-crowded, and to find so many young men unemployed and hanging about the city streets is a sad and depressing reflection on present-day life when one knows that in Australia there are thousands of acres ready for settlers to enjoy a new and glorious life. The kind of men wanted are only those who are determined to work hard, and to make a home for themselves in that fertile country. Fired by that ambition, emigrants are almost bound to succeed.”

These sentiments were voiced to a “Newcastle Daily Journal” representative by Mr George Waddell, a Western Australian farmer, who, with his wife, is at present on a visit to Tyneside, renewing old friendships. Mr Waddell, who was born in the parish of Bamburgh, fifty-eight years ago, at one time followed the plough, and later was a servant on the railway company in Newcastle as a rolleyman.

SUCCESS IN TWELVE YEARS

It should be noted that Mr Waddell was forty-six years of age when he decided to seek his fortune in Western Australia, and within the space of twelve years, by reason or hard, unremitting labour, he has built up one of the most successful farming businesses in that fertile area, 200 miles from Perth, Quarendin Vale, Belka. What was once a stretch of 1,000 acres of rough forest land, obtained from the Australian Government, has now been converted into a wheat-growing farm, yielding satisfactory returns.

Having visited the recent Royal Show, Mr Waddell said the bulk of the farm machinery there displayed was not applicable to western Australia wheat farming conditions. Out there, farm appliances are manufactured on a larger scale, teams of five to six horses being employed as a rule on one implement. The harvesting machines, for instance, are built on altogether different lines, as only the heads of the grain are cut and harvested, the “straw” being left standing in the field to be used as fodder or burned.

HORSES PREFFERED

The farm tractors are not yet much in vogue on the large fields of this Western Australian State. Most farmers, chiefly on grounds of economy, pin their faith to horsepower. Personally, Mr Waddell prefers the Clydesdale horses, of which he owns 25, because of their power and activity.

While the disposal of the wheat is now free and independent, Australian farmers in Mr Waddell’s area have formed a voluntary co-operative wheat pool by which about 80 per cent, of the wheat produced is dealt with.

With regard to the labour question, Mr Waddell stated that no women are employed in field work. With so many labour-saving appliances now in use six men can work quite well a wheat farm of about 1,000 acres. One experienced man is required to handle a team of five or six horses engaged in field operations. Seldom does a farm hand require to work more than eight hours a day.

BERWICK NEWSPAPERS, 1923

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BERWICK ADVERTISER, 6 JULY 1923

BOYS’ BRIGADE LIFE AT SEAHOUSES

LIEUT.-COL. PARMETER INSPECTS

On the glistening ridge of the Northumberland coast at Seahouses, some three hundred sturdy specimens of British youth, members of the Newcastle Battalion Boys’ Brigade, radiant and ruddy from training under canvas, were on Thursday inspected and congratulated by Lieut.-Colonel N. L. Parmeter, T.D.

The lads, who are under the command of Cadet Lieut.-Colonel Gerald A. France, were drawn up in line as Lieut.-Colonel Parmeter, who was accompanied by Captain Waugh, of the Territorial Association, arrived. The “march past” and saluting of the flag was carried through, and in addition to noting the personal turn-out of the unit, the Lieut.-Colonel witnessed a smart display of battalion drill and a squad exhibition of physical training under Lieut. Tocock.

Seahouses, Main Street c.1900. Reference: BRO 426-1208

Addressing the boys, Lieut.-Colonel Parmeter expressed his appreciation of the efficiency he had discovered upon his first visit as inspecting officer for the county. Such training, he observed, was of fine assistance in after-life, and not the least valuable influence was that of discipline. The brigade was controlled by voluntary officers who, he reminded them, devoted great time and effort towards the welfare and upliftment of the lads, and he urged the latter to realise that fact and to show their appreciation by their actions and behaviour.

Other battalion officers present at the inspection were Cadet major W. Lunn, M. C., Cadet-Captain and Adjutant N. Stewart, and Cadet. Major F. R. H. Laverick (medical officer).

Apart from the essential duties and precautions, the brigade members during the week were granted the maximum amount of freedom. Swimming parties were organised under competent charge, and in the afternoon and evening leave was invariably given. There were multifarious attractions in the camp itself. An inter-company football competition was held. A route march to the picturesque castle at Bamburgh proved a red-letter event, and a small excursion sailed round the Farnes. The inhabitants of the village too were treated to a camp concert in the large marquee.

LOCAL NEWS

An attractive Guide Book to Berwick-on-Tweed has been published under the auspices of the Town Council by Martin’s Printing Works. The guide, which is well advertised and illustrated, hives an interesting historical account of the town, and gives much valuable information to the visitor. There is also a few notes on the industrial side of the town and the necessity of an improved harbour is emphasised.

The Following are the official figures of unemployment in Berwick and district for the past week: Berwick, 288 men ( last week 227), 3 boys ( last week 1 ), 53 women ( last week 26), 3 girls (2 last week); Coldstream, 12 men (13 last week), 2 women ( 1 last week ); Duns, 13 men ( 16 last week), 3 women ( same as last week); and Eyemouth, 49 men (same as last week), 2 boys ( same), 115 women (same), and 4 girls (same).

How traffic on a railway may become dislocated as a result of a minor mishap was demonstrated on Thursday last at Berwick station when the points of the up line near the signal cabin on the Bridge went wrong. What made matters worse was that a large crowd of Sunday School children, who were to have gone from Berwick Station with the afternoon train, were held up until repairs were effected. Golfers going with the slow to Goswick were also held up, and after waiting about the platform they discovered a “relief train” had run from Tweedmouth leaving them stranded. They however managed to get to Goswick by motor.

Berwick Railway Station early 1900s. Reference: BRO 1636-10-013

The annual report of the directors of the Berwick and Tweedmouth gaslight Company, which has just been issued, states that the works and plant during the past year have been maintained in good order and repair. The nett profit realised is £1327 3s 2d; of this sum the directors recommend that £1086 be disbursed as a dividend. The dividend warrants will be sent out on July 25^th, and the bankers will pay their value on presentation. The directors retiring by rotation are Messrs R. p. Lee, R. R. Riddell, and H. R. Peters. They are eligible for re-election and offer themselves accordingly. The auditor (Mr Stokoe) also solicits his re-appointment.

LAWN TENNIS

Spittal Tennis Club played their return fixture with Belford on Wednesday evening, when Belford ran out winners by 78 games to 71. The visitors were entertained after the match.

The match arranged with Mrs Leather’s team and the Berwick Club for Monday was postponed.

Mrs D. M. Dodds has taken over the secretarial duties of Berwick Tennis Club from Miss K.D. Mackay.

This week’s “Lawn Tennis” gives a description of R. D. Watson’s fight with W. M. Johnston in the singles championship at Wimbledon. Watson is described as a left-handed player with a free style and a penchant for hard hitting and volleying. He was a potential champion some years ago, but never got enough play in championship company. Now he is by no means in his first youth, and having filled out somewhat, has not the staying power he might desire. Nevertheless, he fought a plucky uphill fight, doing better in the first two sets than the score indicated, and compelling the American to go all out to win in the third.

Tennis Courts at Berwick-upon-Tweed. c.1900. Reference: BRO 426-457

The score in this set was at one time 4-2 in Johnston’s favour; it looked to be going 6-2, when Watson, mainly by means of daring drives (equal to Johnston’s best) which often beat the American completely, whether he stayed back or came up, drew level at 4-4 and again at 5-5. Watson then gained the lead at 6-5 and was a little unlucky to lose it, and ultimately the set at 7-9. In the last three games, however; he was pretty thoroughly “cooked.” Johnston must have been glad to find in him such an unexpectedly doughty opponent. The encounter served as a good “turn-up” for harder ones in store.

R.D. WATSON SELECTED

The team chosen to represent England in the International match with Ireland, on July 16 and 17, will include R. D. Watson, the well-known Northumbrian player, who gave an excellent display against W. M. Johnston, the American crack, at Wimbledon last week.

WOOLER GOLF COURSE

EXTENSION TO EIGHTEEN HOLES

FORMAL OPENING

Brilliant weather favoured the formal opening of the extended golf course from one of nine to a full course of 18 holes on Thursday last by Mr Noel Villiers, the president of the Club. There was a large assembly of well-known golfers present from all parts of the county, including representatives from Alnwick, Rothbury, Warkworth, Coldstream, Morpeth, Wallsend, Gosforth, etc., in addition to a strong contingent of local players. Amongst those present were Mr A. B. Collingwood, ….. Tower; Ald. G. G. Rae, C.B.E., both presidents; Dr Dey (Captain), Mrs Dey, Mr T. and Mrs Dodds, Earle; Dr Fulton, Lord Bennett, Chillingham Castle; Mr St. Paul Butler, Berry, Ho. Secretary of the Northumberland Union of Golf Clubs, with which the Wooler Club is affiliated; Mr A. Greathead, Vice-Captain; Mr C. W. Redpath, Hon. Secretary; Mr J. S. Mason, Match Secretary, etc.

In declaring the course open, Mr Villiers briefly described the history of the Wooler Golf Club since its formation in 1893. The late Ald. G. Rea was its first President, Mr A. H. leather Culley its first Captain, Mr R. G. Stewart its first Treasurer, and the present Ald. G. G. Rea acted as Secretary. At that time there were about 70 members, since which it has gone on progressing until now, when it has a membership of over 170. They had been fortunate in their landlords, first the late Earl of Tankerville, then the present Earl and Mr Bruce, who had always treated them very well. They now had to thank Mr T. Dodds for allowing them to play over his land, and who had rendered every assistance to the Club. Thanks, were also due to the Greens Committee and their groundsman on the satisfactory manner in which the course had been laid out, the work of laying the greens and clearing the fairway, etc. Perhaps the greens might not be up to the standard of the old ones, but he expected they would be so by another year. They could congratulate themselves on possessing a beautiful course, which was second to none for its lovely surroundings with the magnificent panoramic views to be obtained. Full advantage had been taken of the natural hazards. Golf had many advantages over other more strenuous games. Having dealt with the introduction of golf into England, Mr Villiers referred to the presence of Mr Harrison, the County Amateur Champion, and said no doubt he and the other players would receive a hearty welcome. He concluded by wishing the club continued success and then drove off a ball at the first tee amid cheers.

Dr Dey, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Villiers, referred to the valued services rendered to the Club during the ten years he had been president, and on behalf of the members of the Club presented him with an antique silver bowl. Mr Villiers, in reply, said he was much surprised to receive their gift, which would remind him of many pleasant times spent amongst them, and although he was leaving the immediate neighbourhood, he would not be so far away but that he might continue to meet them occasionally. (Cheers)

Subsequently a series of competitions took place, and a feature of the play was the brilliant performance of Mr J. J. Harrison, the Amateur Champion of Northumberland, who went round the 18 holes in 69, or one stroke below bogey, thus winning the scratch prize. The second best was 79, returned by A. Henderson, of the Wooler Club, who is a promising player.

The visitors were entertained to tea by the Wooler members, the tables being presided over by the ladies of the club, who are always ready to render assistance in this or any other manner for the benefit of the Club. The prizes were afterwards presented by Mr R. F. Henderson, and one of the Morpeth representatives viced the feelings of the visitors for the kind hospitality shown them that day, which had been such an enjoyable outing.

DEVICE FOR SPEEDING-UP LOCOMOTIVES

Hailing from the United States, an appliance known as the “Booster,” for the speeding-up of locomotives, is shortly to be adopted for the first time on British railways. The London and North-Eastern Company, says Modern Transport, have decided to instal it on one of their Great Northern “Atlantic” passenger engines working to and from King’s Cross.

The “Booster” consists of a small auxiliary steam engine, which is placed under the footplate of the locomotive. This drives the axle of the small trailing wheels by means of spur gearing. The engine driver admits steam to the “Booster” cylinders when starting a heavy train or when climbing a steep gradient, but when the speed attains about 20 miles per hour, the “Booster” is automatically cut out of action.

Like an automobile in low gear, the “Booster” applies its extra power smoothly, avoiding the jerks that a big engine otherwise must give when getting into motion. It is claimed for the “Booster” that it is as good as an extra pair of driving wheels without their extra weight.

BERWICK NEWSPAPERS, 1923

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BERWICK ADVERTISER, 11TH MAY 1923

BERWICK ( RAVENSDOWNE) BOWLING CLUB PAVILLION OPENED

There was a good gathering of members and ladies on Saturday afternoon on the Ravensdowne bowling green to see the Hon. President open the pavilion which has been put up out of the funds obtained at last year’s bazaar. Mr Carstairs, the Secretary, opened the proceedings by announcing apologies for absence from the Mayor, the Sheriff, Mr P. M. Henderson, County Alderman Thomas Darling, and Mr H. R. Smail. He was glad, however, to see such a good company on a unique occasion for the working men of Bewick, and he was particularly glad to see the ladies to whom they owed so much for their work at the bazaar. They had now a green which was second to none and a pavilion to be proud of: When their late President, Mr Alex. Darling, had suggested that the honours should go round, the members decided that there was only one man to follow him, and that was Mr Redpath. He was the best worker the club had had at its bazaar, and it was mainly though him that they were there that day.

Mr R. Logan, acting President, in calling upon Mr Redpath to open the pavilion, said :- ladies and gentlemen, we are delighted to have such a splendid turn-out this afternoon, and more so by having the presence of the Mayoress, at the opening of our new pavilion. Our secretary has given you a full report of what has been done with the money which was raised at the bazaar held last year, and we as members of Ravensdowne Club must thank all those ladies and gentlemen who gave their valuable time and assistance. Had it not been for them I do not think we should have had this pavilion. We have met here to ask our Honorary president, who you all know is a lover of sport, and who gave his valuable time from business to accept the life membership of the club and this silver key with which to open our new pavilion. (Applause).

Mr Walker, ex-President, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Redpath for the pleasant way he had spoken and also opened the door, and he thanked the ladies, who had worked well from the highest to the lowest, and without whom there would have been no bazaar.

Tea was then served in the large room of the pavilion to the ladies. Just before the last batch of players had finished their tea, Mr Jackson, the genial Secretary of Spittal Club for their kindly hospitality. He had (and he was sure they all had) spent a very pleasant afternoon, and he congratulated those in charge of the arrangements for the way everything had passed off.

ANOTHER PRESENTATION

Later on in the evening a very interesting little ceremony took place. This was a presentation to Mr James Mace on the occasion of his marriage. A keen bowler and a very useful member of the club (especially when there is anything to be done), he showed his worth during the alterations and extensions to the green. Mr R. Logan handed over the gifts – a silver cake dish, a cruet, and a butter dish- and in doing so extended to Mr Mace his own best wishes and the best wishes of the members. In a few words Mr Mace thanked the members for their very unexpected gifts – appreciated all the more on the account – and Mr Logan for his good wishes.

A little more play ended what might truthfully be termed “a perfect day.”

A FIGHT OVER A LADY

At Duns Sheriff Court of Friday before Sheriff Macaulay Smith,

John Wilson, Abbey Road, Coldstream, and Thomas J. White, Homebank, Eccles, were charged with having at Birgham Hall on the night of the 14^th April committed a breach of the peace by fighting. Both pled guilty.

The Depute Procurator Fiscal stated that the accused, Wilson, was dancing with a partner when White pushed a lady. There was a heated conversation, and both accused went out and had a stand up fight. After the dance they had again been fighting.

Neither of the accused had anything to say and each was fined 10s.

HOOLIGANISM AT LADYKIRK

John Gibson, Richard Malcolm, William Smith, Alexander Robson, John B. Robson, and Frederick Anderson, all of Norham-on-Tweed, pled guilty to committing a breach of the peace at Fountain Cottage, Ladykirk.

It appeared from the statement of the Procurator that an old man named Smith and his wife resided at this cottage. They were considerably annoyed by these young men congregating about the door and throwing stones. Apparently, they had come over the Border from Norham. The old man was afraid of his wife’s health and had informed the police.

His lordship characterised the offence as sheer hooliganism and said these young men would have to realis that this sort of thing would not be put up with. He had difficulty in not sending them to prison. Fined 10s each. Fines paid.

THE CHILLINGHAM CASTLE ESTATE SALE

NEARLY £80,000 REALISED

MESSRS John D. Wood and Co., who conducted the recent sale of portions of the Chillingham Castle estate, announce that the total sum realised to date amounts to between £70,000 and £80,000. Negotiations are proceeding for the sale of several of the remaining lots, and it seems probable that the whole of the outlying portions of this historic estate will be disposed of.

BRO 2788/2/2 Outlying Portions of The Chillingham Castle Estate

The auctioneers state that the following lots have now been sold :- Lot 1 – Chillingham Newton Mill farm, over 43 acres, near Ilderton. Lot 2- Chillingham Newton Farm, over 700 acres, near Ilderton. Lot 3 – Fowberry Park Farm, over 875 acres, near Wooler. Lot 5 – Accommodation grass, over 2 acres, Wooler. Lot 6 – Accommodation land, over 3 acres, Wooler. Lot 7 – Freehold ground rent, Wooler. Lot 12 – Thornington Farm, over 652 acres, near Mindrum Station. Lot 13 – Elwick Farm, over 845 acres, near Belford. Lot 14 – Ross Farm, over 1,738 acres, near Belford.

CHATTON FARMER SENT TO PRISON

Claude Herbert Hedley, farmer, Henlaw, Chatton, was charged at Alnwick Petty Sessions on Saturday with three simultaneous offences, first, with being drunk and disorderly while in charge of a motor car; secondly, with driving the car to the danger of the public; and third, driving a car without having a driver’s license between Newton-on-the-Moor and Felton on April 30. The offences proved by P.C. Nelson.

Hedley, who had had his driving license suspended for five years at Alnwick Court some months ago, was committed to prison for one month in the second division. At Belford Petty Sessions in November, his license was suspended for six months, and he was fines the maximum penalty of £2.

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