75 years ago: Superintendent, swimmers and youths taking a swing (1950)
"SUPER" IS LEAVING
Captain G.A.F. Norfolk, RN, who has been superintendent at the Fort Matilda Torpedo Factory for the past two years, is leaving Greenock shortly to take up a sea appointment.
(Image: archive) He is to command HMS Black Swan on the China station.
This is a new picture of the RNTF Superintendent, Mrs Norfolk, and their dog Rusty.
GOUROCK SWIMMER GOES FOR GOLD
AROUND 25 entries have now been received from various parts of the country, including England, for the Dunoon to Gourock summer swim.
Gourock swimming pool has become a popular training venue for some of the competitors, and yesterday 16 of the would-be "champions" put in a few hours at the pond.
At the weekend there were 14 swimmers in the river having a try-out.
One of the best performances was given by 15-year-old Audrey Rendell of Broomberry Drive, who swam to the Cowal shore and then back to Gourock.
She is considered one of the local favourites for the big event.
Mr Neil Gillies, Gourock pond-master, is training a number of the competitors for the swim.
PORT PARTY DISTURBANCE
FINES of £2 were imposed by Bailie Caldwell at Port-Glasgow Police Court this morning, when six youths pleaded guilty to a charge of conducting themselves in a disorderly manner and committing a breach of peace.
Mr D. Main, Depute Fiscal, stated that the incident took place at the entrance of the Hibernians' Hall, Clune Brae, while a dance was in progress.
The committee had been troubled by a crowd of hooligans known as the Alley Boys and the accused were barred from dancing in the hall.
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The accused came to the door and started bawling and shouting and kicking the door. This disturbance went on for fully five minutes before the police were informed.
When the doorman opened the door to let a number of dancers out, the accused rushed in. They were later ejected.
The doorman alleged that one of the juveniles said: "You are a to put his hand in his pocket, which gave him reason to believe that he had something concealed there.
"The dance had been run efficiently, but is was lads like these who 'cause trouble," he commented.
These articles were first published on July 19, 1950.
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