25 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News, November 25, 1975

THE Royal Navy frigate HMS Leopard is on its way to the disputed Icelandic fishing grounds to protect Britain's harassed fishing fleet. Two more frigates will arrive soon, to help prevent Icelandic gunboats from continuing their trawl-cutting attacks on British trawlers within the unilaterally declared 200-mile limit.

CAR dealer Percy Greville was saddled with more than he bargained for when he offered to take anything of value, in part exchange for his used cars. For now, advertised alongside more than 70 vehicles at his Swansea garage is a three-years-old chestnut gelding. 'It was not quite what I expected,' explained Peter. Now the horse, with only one previous owner, is for sale at £250.

50 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News, November 25, 1950

ANYONE who is interested in engines and who does not mind spending all their evenings making and mending them, who has immense patience, and endurance to weather conditions, will probably be interested in model aeroplanes.

It is an enthusiast's hobby, as an Evening News reporter found after after visiting Leverhulme Park one cold Sunday afternoon recently to watch members of the Comet Power Club fly their model planes. About 12 members of the club were there, with 14 planes. Mr J.J. Clemmett, secretary of the club, said it was started last year. 'We fly our planes all through the year,' he said, 'except when there are very high winds or violent storms. Snow and rain don't stop us.'

125 YEARS AGO

THE Bolton Football Club on Saturday last played, on their own ground, the Broughton Wasps, by whom they were easily defeated, the Wasps getting two goals, two tries and four touchdowns, to Bolton one touchdown.

SHORTLY before five o'clock on Saturday afternoon a fire was discovered in the hayloft over a stable belonging to Mr W, Robinson, potato dealer, &c., in Emmanuel-street. Information was given at the Corporation Fire Engine Station, and Superintendent Aspinall, with a portion of the brigade and the 'Firefly', was soon on the spot. A hose pipe was attached to a hydrant in Cannon-street, and the fire was extinguished in about half an hour. The brigades of Mr A.L. Briggs, Messrs. Ormrod and Hardcastle, and Messrs Cannon Brothers were also in attendance. The damage sustained will amount to about £50.