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The Town Council

The Predecessor of The Community Council

 

The earliest known Gatehouse Provost was Alexander Birtwhistle of Dundeuch who took up his post in 1797. His tenure was short-lived, however, and he was replaced later the same year by James Davitts.

 

1972 : Gatehouse Town Council

Back Row : J K Welsh, Town Clerk, JWP Blenkin, WAD Murphie, Burgh Surveyor.

Middle Row : ex Provost Colin Jardine, William Mackay, Treasurer, James Kerr, Dean of Guild, James Campbell

Front Row : Bailie Peter McGlashan, Provost Bert McMurray, Bailie Alexandra Wolffe

 

1975 (15th May) : Gatehouse Town Council

Standing : WAD Murphie (Burgh Surveyor),  Councillor W Hannay,  Councillor Mrs JE Fergusson,

Mr JK Welsh (Town Clerk),  Councillor CD Jardine,  Mr AC Wolffe (Burgh Surveyor)

Seated : Councillor J Campbell,  Bailie JVN Jameson, Provost W Mackay,  Bailie Mrs AL Wolffe, 

Dean of Guild L McClymont

Members of the Town Council inspecting the new sewage works.

Provost Alexandra Wolffe just after breaking ground for the bypass which was officially opened in 1986.