Man who invented a contraption that converted chicken and pig manure into a non-pollutive methane gas, to be used to run lawnmowers, boats, motorbikes and cars. The Forces Tavern is mentioned.

Ice, whisky and a copy of the Express & Star went through a furnace inside special insulated boxes and cabinets, coming out intact. The photograph shows Frank Morris at the front and Mike Sharp at the back.

Michael Heyward inspecting the A310 Airbus wing systems simulator. Component orders had increased on both military and civil aircrafts. Dowty Boulton Paul, Tornado, the RAF, Germany, Italy, Airbus Industrie, Boeing and European Airbus are mentioned.

When Mrs Willetts’ husband, Neville, died, she asked for donations towards beautifying the Clent Hills, instead of flowers, and gave a cheque to the County Council. the photograph shows her planting a field maple tree, alongside Councillor Peter Fallows.

The new miniature railway was officially opened by Councillor Fred Hunt (with the flag) and Councillor Joe Rowley (right), with Clifton Smith-Cox driving the engine, named Michael. British Rail, the Labour Party and Dudley Council are mentioned.

Soldiers set out for a fortnight’s working holiday in the Lake District. The photograph shows Sergeant-Major Bernard Pratt (left) from Cannock and Major Ted Dodsworth from Stourbridge checking names before leaving.

Soldiers set out for a fortnight’s working holiday in the Lake District. The photograph shows Private Ivor Jarvis of Fallings Park handing up his gear to Private Clive McHale from Bushbury.

Councillor Joe Adams was pushing for a law banning people from keeping dangerous wild animals as pets after a lion belonging to Lewis Foley escaped. Dudley Zoo is mentioned. The photograph shows a confrontation between Lewis Foley and Councillor Adams.

The school was holding an Autumn Fair, including a tombola, jam stall and a Brownies stall, as well as a chance to visit Father Christmas. The photograph shows Emily Blunt (left) and Nicola Wignall dressed up as fairies to lead the other children to Fathe

The church was running a competition for children who produced the best jubilee year scrap books. The Revered Trevor Harvey is quoted. The photograph shows Sharon Millinson of Burton Road in Dudley with her scissors and newspaper cuttings.