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1960

Council Trencher Another one of the digging machines used to lay the Council new water scheme pipes.
The Big Tree Albert Street at the Big Tree, showing Swanson's hairdressers and the Tree Studio. The van on the r...
Another no 4 barrier photo I guess about 1960 open to correct date
A busy Stromness pier Again date is ??? [I think the date will be nearer 1980 than 1960, because of the link span- Stev...
The Queen's visit - rescheduled - 12th Aug 1960 Having been originally scheduled for 11th Aug 1959 the visit was cancelled with four days' notice, e...
Junior Inter County netball Junior inter county netball game, date estimated. Possibly being played at hatston, inside one of th...
Orkney Junior supporters Supporters of the junior inter county. Unsure of the location or the year.
The March Hares The March Hares Dance Band. Norman Reid, Dod louttit, Jack Heddle, David Robertson, Harvey Groundw...
ss Earl Thorfinn lying off Wyre ss Earl Thorfinn lying off Wyre whilst the 'steamers boat' heads ashore with passengers and cargo. -...
Sinclairs Supply Stores Date only approx.
Wisharts Garage in John Street The site of the new Health Centre in John Street, Stromness which was where Wisharts had their Garag...
Wilbert Thomson's shop at 'The Brig' Wilbert Thomson's shop at 'The Brig'. circa 1960-1972. Formerly Maxwell's then Bertie Robertsons.- n...

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