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British Gun Crew wearing PH-type gas helmets, July 1916.
Excerpt from an Address to the people of Scotland on the principle and operations of the corn and provision laws, by the Ministers and members of dissenting churches, assembled in conference at Edinburgh
This excerpt from the Address given by the ministers and members of dissenting churches, requests that the Corn Laws be repealed. These members felt that such taxes were unjust and immoral, and contributed to the sufferings of many people. They felt…
Excerpt from The Knowledge Qualification
In this excerpt from his essay, The Knowledge Qualification, James Adam, editor of the Radical Aberdeen newspaper, The Aberdeen Herald, argues that education and civil rights are vital for all people. Instead of the £10 voting qualification, people…
Excerpt Minutes of the Town Council of the Burgh of Banff
This excerpt intimates that the Town Clerk, the Town Chamberlain and any others in paid council positions, are not to interfere with the possible outcome of elections.
Excerpts from Aberdeen City Council meetings relating to the General Strike.
These excerpts from December 1925 to October 1926, show Aberdeen City Council's reaction to the General Strike.
Excerpts from Aberdeen Liberal Assocation Report of Annual Meeting 1883
These excerpts show how during 1883, the Aberdeen Liberal Association saw a substantial increase in its membership. Membership subscriptions varied according to how much the member earned. The Association were delighted with the increase in…
Excerpts from Aberdeen Liberal Association Report of Annual Meeting 1891
This excerpt from the Aberdeen Liberal Association's 1891 report mentions a demonstration at the Music Hall in Aberdeen. Herbert Asquith, at that time Liberal MP for East Fife, spoke in support of abolishing the House of Lords.