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Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 10th June 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of June 9, 1960: * New bathing chalets are to be built at the Knap Lido at a cost of £2,000, while the baths superintendent's office at the Western end of the pool is to remain in its present deplorable condition.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 3rd June 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of June 2, 1960: * Hard-pressed Barry Docks welcomes a new trade on Monday morning - the importation of insulating bricks and ancillary materials, and the dockers quickly gave evidence that they are prepared to handle almost any cargo quickly and efficiently.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 27th May 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of May 26, 1960: * A brighter industrial future was predicted for Barry by Mr Raymond Gower MP, speaking at the civic luncheon at the Memorial Hall on Monday . . . a happy augury for Cllr D J Boon as he entered upon his year of office as Mayor during the town's coming-of-age as a Borough.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 20th May 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of May 19, 1960: * The annual meeting of Barry Town Council takes place on Monday next when the Father of the Council, Cllr D J Boon, will be elected Mayor for the coming year.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

9:50am Thursday 13th May 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of May 12, 1960: * Street parties were the vogue on Friday when Barry people showed their approval of the Royal Wedding of Princess Margaret to Mr Anthony Armstrong-Jones by banding together and giving their children - and themselves a really good time. Llewellyn Street, Cadoxton, a veteran of such parties, was gaily decorated with flags and streamers.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 6th May 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of May 5, 1960: * Twenty-one-year-old Roger Cornwall, who left London today en route for Spain where he will represent Britain at roller skating, was given a civic send-off on Monday. The only Welshman in the party of eight, he is a member of Barry Roller Skating Club, Britain is competing in the World Cup Series to be held in Madrid.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 29th April 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of April 28, 1960: * The most up-to-date jazz club in South Wales, "77 Sunset Club," overlooking the Knap Swimming Pool, opened in grand style on Tuesday. Two hundred and fifty, mostly teenagers, jived their way to the accompaniment of the Dill Jones Trio.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 22nd April 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of April 21 1960: * Thousands of trippers "invaded" Barry Island over the weekend. As the sun shone, the traders' takings increased. Mr C Fulgoni, director of the New Merrie Friars at Barry Island, said although trade on Sunday was disappointing, Easter Monday brought the crowds out.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 15th April 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of April 14, 1960: *A warning was given at a meeting of the Housing Management Committee on Monday by the Borough Treasurer (Mr C T McLeod) that unless they built more houses the local authority would lose a Ministry subsidy of £30,000.

Memories from the Barry & District News of 50 and 25 years ago

8:00am Thursday 8th April 2010

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of April 7, 1960: *Two fire engines raced to Barry Docks on Tuesday night when an alarm was given that the banana boat, Brita Thorden, was on fire. But the alarm was a hoax.