Barry J. Freeth of Abingdon Road, Netherton, wrote to the town clerk of Warley, Kenneth Peace, to complain that people walking past the Gents toilets could see through the smashed windows. The Holly Bush Inn and Fox Oak Street are mentioned.

A metal gate had been erected across the driveway, blocking people from using it as a short cut between the Corngreaves Hall estate and ironfounders G. Clancey Ltd. Thomas Billingham of Timbertree Crescent and Mr L. G. Palmer are quoted, and Warley Counci

A time capsule was found by H. E. Humphries Demolition Contractors of Wednesbury, containing photographs and service sheets from 1891. The photograph shows Harry Humphries and Reverend John Barrett.

Two pairs of iguanas had produced 12 eggs, which were being artificially incubated, in the hope that Dudley would become the first British zoo to breed these animals in captivity. The photogrpah shows John Foden putting the last of the eggs into a sand fi

Pupils at the school were presented with the fire brigade’s “Welliphant” trophy by the mascot himself, as a reward for being the best local school at spotting a range of fire hazards in a national colouring competition, which was won by a school in Leices

The founder of the firm, Robert A. Hildick was celebrating his 80th birthday by officially opening a “duty free zone” warehouse. Customs and Excise are mentioned, and the photograph shows Frank Potter and Robert A. Hildick.

The firm was celebrating 50 years of the manufacture of security products in the United Kingdom. Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company and Linus Yale Junior are mentioned. The photograph shows an employee displaying locks and keys manufactured by Yale.

Five directors were celebrating their long service, including Geoff Smith. The Yale Mechanical Handling Group is mentioned, and the photograph shows an employee loading lock components on to custom-made jigs in readiness for final plating.

A substantial part of the factory was reopened to cope with an increasing demand worldwide. The photograph shows Brian Harris (left) and Philip Bellamy with the Mayor and Mayoress of Wolverhampton, Councillor Phil and Mrs Lillian Richards.

The firm was planning to break into European Markets. Gerald Homer is quoted, and Belgium, France and West Germany are mentioned. The photograph shows Ian Walker checking material for thickness and wear after tests.