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'Emma'

'Emma' Report 25 Aug 2013 14:13

I wonder if someone who is a member of FMP can do a look up
for me please.
I have been told that my grandfather Alexander Nerrlie was in our
local newspaper after being bitten by a dog in 1911.(Aberdeen).
I would love to know what was in that article
Thank you.

Emma

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 25 Aug 2013 14:47

Hi Emma

This is the transcript.

INFURIATED DOGS IN ABERDEENBITTEN. Alexander Nerrlie, carter, 11 Spring Garden, ¦was admitted the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Saturday suffer ng severely from having been bitten an infuriated dog. flit appear* that Nerrlie, who employed with Mr James Clark, carting contractor, RoadAberdeen JournalGrampian, Scotland11/07/1910


Right I have "snipped " the original image which I will send to you by PM, I hope you are able to read it.

its not possible to copy& paste these images

George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

'Emma'

'Emma' Report 25 Aug 2013 14:51

George thank you very much for your time.
Much appreciated.

Emma

Maddie

Maddie Report 25 Aug 2013 14:53

you may find it here but i think a fee is payable
1911 ...
British Newspaper Archive: Home | Search the archive
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

Choose a title, Aberdeen Evening Express (1879 - 1918), Aberdeen Journal (
1798 ... Coventry Evening Telegraph (1891 - 1918), Coventry Herald (1824 -
1911) ...

'Emma'

'Emma' Report 25 Aug 2013 15:48

Hi Maddie,

Thank you for that info.

Emma