Category: Bitties Fae Barrowsgate
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Mr Horn Abolisher, MP
Barrowsgate is opposed to the new law introduced by Leslie Hore-Belisha MP, which introduced fines for inappropriate use of a car horn at night. Backrgound: Belisha was Minister of Transport when this article was written in 1934. He remains famous for introducing the “Belisha beacon”, the orange flashing lamp denoting a pedestrian crossing.
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The Sins of the Slim
Barrowsgate has no time for slimming as a fashion trend but point outs that there are people who have no choice due to lack of work and/or money and that the Government should get a move on and do something about it. Note: This Bittie later appeared in an English language version on 08 December…
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St Pairtrick’s Day
As the partridge (“pairtrick” in Doric) shooting season gets underway, Barrowsgate pokes fun at the shooting fraternity.
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The Flower Show
The residents of Drumnadroggit are very competitive (some would say dishonest) when it comes to flower shows.
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The Preserve Game
Continuing on from last week’s column, Barrowsgate describes how his sister made jam – and set fire to the chimney.
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A Matter of Conscience
Barrowsgate reflects that there have been unscrupulous characters in the cattle industry since Biblical times.