Looking at the 1881 from the other side .....

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LesleyB
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Looking at the 1881 from the other side .....

Post by LesleyB » Sun Apr 01, 2007 7:38 pm

Hi all
Whilst looking for something else entirely, I came upon this fascinating snippet from The Scotsman - Saturday, 17th May 1879
http://talkingscot.com/gallery/displayi ... ?pos=-1153

Interesting to see things from the other side of the 1881!

Best wishes
Lesley

StewL
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Post by StewL » Mon Apr 02, 2007 2:07 am

Lesley

Looks like nothing changes in governments in over 100years.
Seems then as in now they are reluctanct to part with their sheckles to pay for a service. Oh except when they are giving themselves payrises :lol:
Stewie

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