Northern Division, United Kingdom Territory
History Page 1
Extract from ‘War Cry’ March 17th 1881
“After twelve months stay, on looking back, the soldiers have fought a good fight with us. Last July, the majority of the Bandsmen resigned their positions, on account of Headquarters decision, that, they were not to take part in the Durham Day Demonstration”
Fred Slee 1908
‘A large colliery fire at South Pelaw several of our people worked there. 650 thrown out of work. There was much distress in the town. The corps given breakfast to the children. Also parcels of groceries to needy cases. Brigadier Murry the DC given £15.0.0 towards this it being the chief of the cash spent.’
Adj. Fred Bitchenor
September 15th 1911
‘Christmas singing. Went out on Christmas Eve also Christmas Day. Went to workhouse in the afternoon,
and then finished. Raise about £1.10s.’
and then finished. Raise about £1.10s.’
Adj. Fred Bitchenor
December 24th 1912
December 24th 1912
‘Junior Outing at Roker by brakes on Wednesday July 29th, was fine but somewhat cool. Throughout the day everything was satisfactory untill Alec Balfour age 6 was discovered to be missing, 5 or 6 hours hunting & sadness followed but eventually he was found & we “The Rescue Party” drove into Ch-Le-St at 12:30am’
Capt. Robertson
July 29th 1914
July 29th 1914
‘A 12 Days Special Salvation Campaign was conducted by Brigadier Anker Deans. They meetings were fairly well attended. A good spirit prevailed in all the Mtngs.4 or 5 souls at the Mercy Seat results very poor. The Brigadier gave of his best.’
Adj. Parkhill
5th June 1920
‘A Social Evening was held on this date about 70 were present. Refreshments were prepared & given by Home League Members for Electric Lighting Installation. Income £1 - 1 - 3’. (About £1.07)
Adj. Parkhill
26th July 1920
26th July 1920
‘On Wednesday July 29th we had our Young People’s outing, we went to Tynemouth, we had a special train on our own. Birtley united with us, this proved to be a success, a great many of the mothers & friends went with us. We had to give a guarantee for 300 adults or equal to that to secure the discount. The guaranteed number was surpassed.’
Com.Nelson
29th July 1925
29th July 1925
‘S/C Moffatt, assisted by Adjt. & Mrs Large inaugurated the Sunbeam Brigade. An exciting experience. Meeting kept going in suspense awaiting arrival of Sunbeam Leaders Uniforms. These arrived Durham Station 3 minutes to eight . Were actually being worn in Chester-le-Street Barracks at half past eight.’
Ens. Ada Johnson
28th April 1924
28th April 1924