Events > Petitions
Scalloway Near Lerwick James G Robertson has petitioned Lords of the Treasury concerning famine and deprivation in the parish.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, February 12, 1847
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Events > Petitions
Scalloway- Zetland. Further petition on behalf of locals by Mr. J.G. Robertson- fishcurer. To British Destitution Committee for assistance during famine. (earlier petitions to government and H.M. treasury refused)
John O'Groat Journal Friday, April 2, 1847
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Health & Welfare > Charity
Estate of Melby- Zetland. Mr. Scott. Proprietor of above estate to reduce rent by 10% to help tenants at present experiencing acute famine and no prospects of work.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, December 18, 1846
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Health & Welfare > Charity
Lerwick. As aresult of a public meeting of inhabitants (Bailie Leask- chairman) a memorial to Earl of Zetland asking for help (£10000) in present famine and unemployment crisis. (reply JOJG 1847 12/2 B2)
John O'Groat Journal Friday, January 22, 1847
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Health & Welfare > Charity
Isle of Skye. Contributions requested for famine relief in Skye. Deaths reported in "Sconeer" and "Rasay" ministers act as Almoners.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, August 1, 1851
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Health & Welfare > Charity
Inverness - Indian famine, subscription list
Inverness Advertiser Tuesday, April 23, 1861
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Health & Welfare > Poor & Poor Law
Lochcarron. Fear of famine, due to failure of herring fishing.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, January 5, 1849
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Health & Welfare > Poor & Poor Law
Hebrides. Destitution prevails in Skye, Lewis and other Islands. Potato famine means people exist on meal and shell fish.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, March 22, 1850
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Health & Welfare > Poor & Poor Law
Report states famine immenent in the islands- especially Unst, series of bad harvests and failure of in-shore fishing causing starvation. Many landowner can't or won't help, appeal made to quakers in North England for help.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, May 10, 1850
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Health & Welfare > Poor & Poor Law
Isle of Skye. Sever poverty and famine in Skye. Appeal by Mr. McQueen, missionary for subscriptions.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, June 13, 1851
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Health & Welfare > Public Health
The Highlands 90 years ago - famine stalked abroad
Inverness Courier Friday, January 28, 1938
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Leisure Activities > Recitals & General Entertainment
Inverness Music Hall - Indian Famine Fund, concert, report
Inverness Courier Tuesday, April 10, 1900
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Local Government > Heritors
Nairn - Meeting of heritors with names of those in attendance concerned with famine relief in the area
Inverness Journal Friday, November 15, 1822
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Local Government > Town Councils
Wick Meeting of Town Council. Agenda:- Bridge repairs. Responsibility of road trustees re street, potatoe disease and help which may require parochial board to help relieve famine.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, September 25, 1846
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National Government > Miscellaneous
Lewis. James Matheson of Achany and Lewis. Member for Ross and Cromarty receives knighthood for services to Lewis in time of famine.
John O'Groat Journal Friday, January 10, 1851
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Social Conditions > Reports
Strathpeffer - Reports of famine in the Western Highlands
Inverness Journal Friday, July 22, 1831
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Social Conditions > Reports
Strathpeffer - Reports of famine in the Western Highlands
Inverness Journal Friday, August 19, 1831
Page/Col Ref:2E
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Social Conditions > Reports
Highlands - Report about the state of the Highlands, potato famine, food shortages
Inverness Journal Friday, November 20, 1846
Page/Col Ref:3A
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Social Conditions > Reports
Highlands - Report about the state of the Highlands, potato famine, food shortages
Inverness Journal Friday, November 27, 1846
Page/Col Ref:2E-F
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Social Conditions > Reports
Highlands - Report about the state of the Highlands, potato famine, food shortages
Inverness Journal Friday, December 4, 1846
Page/Col Ref:2F
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Social Conditions > Reports
Highlands - Report about the state of the Highlands, potato famine, food shortages
Inverness Journal Friday, December 11, 1846
Page/Col Ref:1E, 2B-F & 3A-F
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Social Conditions > Reports
Highlands - Report about the state of the Highlands, potato famine, food shortages
Inverness Journal Friday, December 18, 1846
Page/Col Ref:2F
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Social Conditions > Reports
Highlands - Report about the state of the Highlands, potato famine, food shortages
Inverness Journal Friday, December 25, 1846
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Social Conditions > Reports
Highlands - Report about the state of the Highlands, potato famine, food shortages
Inverness Journal Friday, January 1, 1847
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Social Conditions > Reports
Highlands - Report about the state of the Highlands, potato famine, food shortages
Inverness Journal Friday, January 8, 1847
Page/Col Ref:1E & 2B-D
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