Tag: Politics
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Agricolonomy Ae Beuk
Some bigwigs from the City Council arrive at a rural farmers’ meeting and tell them that the poor state of the farming economy is mostly their own fault.
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Revelations – Ae Volume
Having eaten too many scones, the Chief Scribe fals asleep and has a dream about the leader of the Aberdeen City Council.
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The Silence O’ Barrowsgate
Barrowsgate gives his forthright opinion on politics and politicians. Context: The 1935 United Kingdom general election was held on Thursday 14 November 1935. It resulted in a second victory for the three-party National Government, which was led by Stanley Baldwin of the Conservative Party after the resignation of Ramsay MacDonald (National Labour) due to ill…
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War in Peace
Barrowsgate wonders why modern-day wars can’t be settled like they were in bygone times. Context: In October 1935, Mussolini invaded Abyssinia (now Ethiopia).
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Toots Fae the Past
Barrowsgate comes across an old coaching horn that used to signal the approaching coach bus service at the Kildronan Arms. Note: In 1934, Leslie Hore-Belisha, as Transport Minister, had introduced a 30mph speed limit in built-up areas. The Kildronan Arms was, in real life, the Balcarres Arms Hotel in Echt. Ninety years later, Barrowsgate’s toot-a-roo…
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The Pedestrian Problem
The Town Council recognises that, with more and more traffic on the streets, pedestrians are at risk. Barrowsgate suggests some (sarcastic) solutions. Note: An English language version of this (called “Traffic Problems and Solutions”) was published in the Buchan Observer on 12 January 1937.
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Trafficking in Dreams
Barrowsgate recounts a nightmare where the Town Council passed a law prohibiting pedestrians from crossing the road.
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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…