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. Barrowsgate wrote more about the service in another Bittie – Coaches and Cargoes. Note: In 1934, Leslie Hore-Belisha, as Transport Minister, had introduced a 30mph speed limit in built-up areas. The Kildronan Arms was, in…
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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…