Alexander, Henry, 1875-1940, contributor
Wyness, J. Fenton (James Fenton), 1903-1974, contributor
Simpson, W. Douglas (William Douglas), 1896-1968, contributor
Henderson, Thomas F., contributor
Milne, Samuel, contributor
Bell, James Alexander, contributor
Smith, Alfred, contributor
Bell, Frederick B., contributor
Gates, Bert H., contributor
Deane, Frederic Llewellyn, 1868-1952, contributor
The Central Press (John Milne), issuing body

Aberdeen : The Central Press (John Milne), 1935.

244 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm.

Foreword / Henry Alexander - - The Royal Family - - Incidents during the reign - - Coronation day, 22nd June, 1911 - - Consecration of the War Memorial and opening of the Cowdray Hall and Art Gallery extension, 29th September, 1925 - - Photograph of Lord Provost of Henry Alexander - - Photographs of magistrates - - Lord Provosts of the City of Aberdeen, 1910-1935 - - Aberdeen Town Council and officials - - Altering the face of the city / Thomas F. Henderson - - Aberdeen Corporation Gas Department / Samuel Milne - - Aberdeen Corporation Electricity Department / J. Alex. Bell - - We travel more comfortably today / Alfred Smith - - Fire! / Frederick G. Bell - - That we may enjoy our leisure / James Hay - - The advance of education / James Dawson - - Aberdeen University / W. Douglas Simpson - - Aberdeen Grammar School / David M. Andrew - - Robert Gordon's College / Walter Robson Humphries - - Robert Gordon's Technical College / Walter Robson Humphries - - Church of Scotland / Rev. A. Hetherwick - - Scottish Episcopal Church / Right Rev. Frederic LL. Deane - - The Roman Catholic Church / Right Rev. George H. Bennett - - Free Churches / Rev. G. C. Milne - - The Great War and its aftermath / Alexander B. M'Leod - - Industrial survey / George Hall - - Fishing industry / W. P. Milne - - Agriculture / Major James Keith - - Insurance / Alex. S. Anderson - - Broadcasting / Moultrie Kelsall - - Flying / "Aileron" - - Talk of the the town - - "You may recall" / "Delineator" - - Aberdeen F.C. / Patrick Travers - - Junior Football / Arthur A. Watt - - Rugby / Dr. R. B. Strathdee - - The Aberdeenshire Cricket Club / C. H. Webster - - Aberdeen Cricket Association / George P. Wilson - - Swimming / A. L. Esslemont - - School sports / John Leslie - - Entertainments / B. H. Gates - - The Boys' Brigade / John R. K. Pirie - - The Girls' Guildry / Mary J. Hay - - The Boy Scouts / J. Fenton Wyness - - The Girl Guides - - Lads' Club / Frank Ogden - - Spolights in the history of the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / John A. M'Conachie - - The Royal Aberdeen Hospital for Sick Children / A. S. R. Bruce.

Book published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ascension of King George V and Queen Alexandra. The volume provides an extensive record of incidents and improvements within Aberdeen during the years 1910-1935. It also features illustrated adverts for many local businesses.

941.25

English

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