A well known roadside advertising slogan on hoardings on the A30 and A303 in the 1960s was ‘You are entering the Strong Country’.

 

 

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO — 1 AUGUST 1890

BARTON STACEY — SHEEP DIPPING

Our enterprising neighbour, Mr.Geo.Judd, of Cocum, arranged with Messrs.Cooper and Co., of Berkhampstead, to dip his noted flock, numbering 1600, by means of the swimming bath, and the interesting and novel experiment, so far as this neighbourhood is concerned, was tried on Tuesday last. We understand that Mr.Judd is much pleased with the effective and expeditious manner to which the operation was performed, which will be understood by our agricultural friends when we state that 400 of these well-developed sheep were easily passed through the bath in less than an hour. Several gentlemen who were present were unanimously agreed as to the immense advantages of this system as compared with the old tub style, especially where the flocks are large. Speaking of the Cocum flock reminds us that the annual sale of the ram lambs takes place on Saturday afternoon at the Corn Exchange, Winchester, when some splendid animals will be submitted.

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO — 30 JULY 1915

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SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO — 2 AUGUST 1940

CHILBOLTON — RE-UNITED

Some children were billeted down here some time ago and they have settled down contentedly in their new surroundings. Arrangements have been made for their parents to come and see them, so on Sunday morning they arrived in a large coach. They were met at the village hall and it was with great pleasure that parents and children welcomed each other. It was gratifying to hear from the parents how delighted they were at the improved condition of their children and to learn how they appreciated their changed conditions. Thanks are due to Miss Strugnell (teacher in charge) for making the arrangements for the visit.

DIRTY EVACUEES — COMPLAINT MADE TO KINGSCLERE AND WHITCHURCH COUNCIL

Commenting on the report of the Medical Officer of Health (Dr.H.D.Relf). Lady Portal (Chairman of the Housing and Public Health Committee) said that the Medical Officer gave them facts and figures relating to the second evacuation of children from Portsmouth. Ten per cent. Of these children were verminous, some of them very verminous, and the Committee felt that the matter ought to be reported to the Ministry of Health. It seemed wrong after the first experience children should be going out in this condition. At Basingstoke they were told the percentage was 25.

It was agreed that the Clerk (Mr.W.A.Cooper) should write a letter to the Ministry of Health and the Portsmouth authorities.

FIFTY YEARS AGO — 30 JULY 1965

HOW DEVELOPMENT AREA COULD BE ENLARGED

Proposals were announced yesterday which, if accepted by Andover Borough Council, will mean an additional 12,000 Londoners coming to the town to swell the population to 60,000 by 1981, instead of the proposed 48,000.

Giving details of the plan at a Press conference yesterday the Town Clerk (Mr.John Whatley) emphasised “These are purely outline proposals. A great deal of consultations will have to take place with regard to roads, schools and other essential services. Nothing is cut and dried yet.”

To cope with an additional 3,000 town development houses required, plus private development and land for industrial use, a further 544 acres will be needed within the borough, including 100 acres of land to expand the rapidly growing Walworth Industrial Estate.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO — 3 AUGUST 1990

THUMBS UP FOR NEW VILLAGE CENTRE

Replacement of the Village Centre at St Mary Bourne with a new hall has been approved by borough councillors. Member’s of Basingstoke Council’s planning committee were told that the Chalk Hall — which had been the original village hall — was to be retained.

Biut the village centre management committee wanted to replace a newer hall on the Bourne meadow site, with a larger, more suitable building to be attached to Chalk Hall.

The scheme involved a red brick building incorporating a larger main hall with stage, kitchen and bar facilities, toilets, store room, changing rooms and, in a small first floor area, a committee room and further storage space.

Director of Planning Mr Bill Fergie said the new building was of an attractive and simple design, and would enhance the conservation area.

And war councillor Tom Brooks said the hall was worthy of its setting.

Planning permission was granted subject to conditions, and provided the director of environmental service was satisfied that enough car parking could be provided for hall users.