FROM this newspaper 100 years ago. - The clatter of horses galloping in the direction of the Fire Brigade Station on Saturday, shortly before mid-night, attracted a big crowd to the fire station to learn where the fire was. The enquirers were informed that the outbreak was at the Darlington Corporation Waterworks, and a few hardy ones went out after the steamer, to find that a secret trial of the new horsing arrangements was being effected, and that there was no fire at all. The secret that a false call would be given was well kept, and the result was a fair trial, both to the permanent staff and to Mr O'Dowd who is now horsing the brigade. The test in every way was satisfactory, and indicated that the new arrangements for the horsing of the brigade were almost in order.

FROM this newspaper 50 years ago. - The menfolk of Turnstall wanted to buy food for the village Coronation tea but the women have asserted that it will be all home-baked, and upon themselves have they taken this task. And more than one fine ham has been promised to go with this home made spread. Ceremonies in the village on Coronation Day will start with a service in the church, the planting of trees and the dedication of a memorial seat. In the afternoon there will be a fancy dress parade and sports. Dancing will bring the day's celebrations to a close. At the tea the children will be presented with Coronation mugs and a 5s piece each.

FROM this newspaper 25 years ago. - Thirty-six lost dogs with a noticeable absence of Alsations have been picked up by the Cleveland County Police dog catchers this week. There are ten pedigree animals which include two Golden Labradors from the Middlesbrough area and a tan Labrador from Billingham. Also from the Middlesbrough area are a sable and white Rough Collie and white Springer Spaniel bitch with black patches on its ears and body. From Stockton comes a brown and white Springer Spaniel bitch, a tan and white Jack Russell and a sandy Greyhound bitch. A black Kerry blue bitch was found in the North Ormseby area and a fawn Great Dane was found at South Bank. There are a number of mongrels found in all areas of Cleveland and the dogs are now awaiting collection at the Waterfall Farm Kennels, Guisborough.