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Silkie1002 viewsThe steam boat Silkie, built and owned by G.F.Jorgensen, took part in the bicentenary nautical parade from Rhu Marina to Helensburgh pier on Saturday August 4 2012. Photo by Kenneth Speirs.
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On route to Paris1002 viewsPrime Minister Andrew Bonar Law pictured in The Graphic newspaper on his way to Paris for what turned out to be an unsuccessful conference on World War One reparations in January 1923. He proposed a scheme, which went by his name, for a final settlement of the reparations problem as an alternative to the application of force. However Poincare's French Government refused this scheme out of hand, and proceeded at once to the occupation of the Ruhr.
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Loch Lomond road1000 viewsA sharp bend on the A82 Loch Lomond road on the west side of the loch. Image circa 1950.
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Jack Buchanan998 viewsInternationally acclaimed entertainer Jack Buchanan, who was born on April 2 1890 in Helensburgh, died on October 20 1957 in London. A major UK musical comedy, revue and film star, choreographer, director, producer and manager with a disarming, casual style, Buchanan had a 40 year career.
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Tarbet Pier997 viewsThe steamer Maid of the Loch is seen arriving at Tarbet Pier. Image circa 1958.
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Launching replica997 viewsThis model of the 1962 Comet replica was made by Helensburgh and District Modellers Club, and a member is seen launching it beside the pier during the bicentenary celebrations in Helensburgh on Saturday August 4. The club subsequently donated the model to Helensburgh Heritage Trust for display in the Heritage Centre in Helensburgh Library in West King Street. Photo by Stewart Noble.
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Model afloat997 viewsThis model of the 1962 Comet replica was made by Helensburgh and District Modellers Club, and a member is seen launching it beside the pier during the bicentenary celebrations in Helensburgh on Saturday August 4 2012. Subsequently the club donated the model to Helensburgh Heritage Trust for display in the Heritage Centre in Helensburgh Library in West King Street. Photo by David Ronald.
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Luss from pier996 viewsAn old photo of Luss from the village pier. Image date unknown.
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Tribute in verse996 viewsFormer Commodore Clyde and Argyll and Bute Councillor Eric Thompson MBE, who read a poem he had composed for the occasion, with exhibition organiser Doris Gentles at the opening of the Henry Bell and the Comet exhibition in Helensburgh Library on Friday August 3 2012. The flower arrangement beside the bust of Henry Bell was by Judy Noble. Photo by Eleanor McKay.
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Dancing bear996 viewsExcited youngsters surround a dancing bear, brought to publicise a circus visit, on Clyde Street. Image, date unknown, supplied by Malcolm LeMay.
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Luss from north995 viewsThis 1903 view of Luss shows fields where much of the village now is.
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Looking down on Rhu994 viewsRhu village and Rhu Bay are seen from above from the drive of Woodstone Court, circa 1959. A black and white version is also in this album.
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