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1900 –\u00a0Death of Dallas Shoemaker<\/strong><\/p>\n

James Stuart, the oldest resident in Dallas. \u00a0was buried on 22 January.\u00a0 Born in the parish of Glenlivet in 1808, he was a shoemaker to trade and he settled in Dallas about 1830.\u00a0 He and his wife celebrated their diamond wedding in 1897. Unfortunately, his wife died in 1898 after nearly 61 years of married life.<\/p>\n

He had a very large number of descendants – sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.<\/p>\n

1900 – Temperance Lecture<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr J Smith, one of the agents of the Scottish Temperance League, delivered a lecture in the public school on the evening of Wednesday, 8<\/p>\n

April.\u00a0 However, it was reported that these periodical lectures were not patronised in Dallas as they should have been!!<\/p>\n

1900 – Collections for the Red Cross<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collections were made in Dallas for the Scottish Hospital and the National Scottish Red Cross Hospital in South Africa.\u00a0 Details of the contributions from all parishioners were made public.\u00a0 (The effect was that contribution was virtually compulsory.\u00a0 No-one would refuse to give if their neighbours\u2019 names were on the list.\u00a0 Not only that, they would no doubt feel obliged to give no less than their neighbours had given.)<\/p>\n

The total amount collected was \u00a318 15s 6d which was a huge amount bearing in mind that the average farm worker\u2019s wage at the time was about \u00a36 per half year.<\/p>\n

1900 – Reconstruction of Dallas Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>In 1900 the Rev J L Brown pushed for a new church and a new manse.\u00a0 The matter went to the Courts with the minister failing to make his claim good.\u00a0 However\u00a0 the church was reconstructed by voluntary effort.\u00a0 The dyke between the church and manse was rebuilt.<\/p>\n

1900 – Harvesting in Dallas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harvest operations began on the farms of Ballachraggan and Tomcork in the week beginning 12th September.\u00a0 The \u2018brae district\u2019 had again taken the lead and it was reckoned to be about ten days\u00a0 before harvest would be started all over the district.\u00a0 Recent unsettled weather had put the crops in a sad tangled state which would make harvest difficult and expensive.<\/p>\n

Over a month later the harvest was still dragging on and it was one of the worst harvests on record at that time.\u00a0 Farmers were downcast.\u00a0 The crops had earlier looked to be good but there were now acres of stooks in a sodden condition. There were also extraordinary numbers of grouse which were playing havoc on all the hillside places..<\/p>\n

Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held in both churches on Sunday 15 November.\u00a0 Stooks (or what were once stooks) were still to be seen in one or two places in the parish.<\/p>\n

1905 – New Manse<\/strong><\/p>\n

The old manse which was said to have been built in 1783 was demolished and a new manse was built by the landowners.<\/p>\n

1907 – Instrumental Music to Dallas Free Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instrumental music by the organ was introduced into the Free Church, Dallas and was used in the public worship for the first time on Sunday<\/p>\n

1 August.\u00a0 The total cost was about \u00a385, half of which was paid by Mr Carnegie.\u00a0 Hymns were also introduced into the public worship at the same time, the hymnary being used.<\/p>\n

1908 – Sale of Dallas Estate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dallas estate was purchased by James H Houldsworth from the Cummings of Altyre in December 1908.\u00a0 However, a dispute subsequently arose regarding on which side of the boundary of the estate Loch Dallas fell. This was eventually settled by the Court of Session in Edinburgh in favour of Altyre.<\/p>\n

1909 – Death of Dallas Blacksmith<\/strong><\/p>\n

The death occurred of one whose name had been a household word for over half a century –\u00a0 Mr Gallon, the Dallas blacksmith, who was also an elder in the parish church.\u00a0 He was said to have been of a happy and cheerful disposition and obliging manner and straight-forward in his dealings.<\/p>\n

1912 – Kellas Estate Sold<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kellas Estate was acquired by the Christie family from the descendants of the Duke of Fife.\u00a0 At that time there was no major property for the landowner on the estate.\u00a0 However, building work soon commenced and Kellas house was ready for occupation around 3 years later.<\/p>\n

1912 – Emigration<\/strong><\/p>\n

The population of the parish was hit by the emigration of a sizeable family.\u00a0 Hugh Sutherland, his wife and 12 children left the farm of Tombreck to sail to a new life in Australia.\u00a0 The family were presumably encouraged to go by\u00a0 Hugh\u2019s brother, William, who had emigrated there some years earlier.<\/p>\n

1920 – <\/strong>War Memorial<\/strong><\/p>\n

A memorial was erected at the western end of the village to commemorate those who had given their lives in the great war.\u00a0 It is almost incomprehensible that 39 of the young men who died either stayed in, or originally came from, the parish of Dallas. The inscription states \u2018See ye to it that they shall not have died in vain.\u2019 and the names inscribed on the memorial are:-<\/p>\n

J Sutherland Brown\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thomas Brown<\/p>\n

David Denoon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alexander James<\/p>\n

Richard Bisset\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lawrence Grigor<\/p>\n

William Watt\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John Morgan<\/p>\n

William Ross\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 William Walker<\/p>\n

Frank Gordon \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 William Allan<\/p>\n

William Innes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 George Grant<\/p>\n

David Allan \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Joseph Allan<\/p>\n

William Bluntach\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 David Ettles<\/p>\n

George Grigor\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John Macdonald<\/p>\n

David Macintosh \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John Maclean<\/p>\n

James Munro \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 James Petrie<\/p>\n

Alexander Ross\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alexander Roy<\/p>\n

George Jamieson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John Stephen<\/p>\n

John Rothnie\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alexander Walker<\/p>\n

J Walker Clark\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alexander Jack<\/p>\n

Alexander Garrow\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 William Grigor<\/p>\n

Lachlan Fraser\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Magnus Brown<\/p>\n

Andrew Izatt\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andrew Sutherland<\/p>\n

Alexander Cooper<\/p>\n

The following was composed by Dr Robert Douglas in grateful remembrance.<\/p>\n

The Lads o\u2019 Dollas<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. The lads of the vale on that calm August night,
\nSat resting and jesting on Jeems Stuart\u2019s dyke,
\nWhen the sound of dread war came up through the Glen,
\nThey set out for their homesteads o\u2019er moorland and fen.<\/p>\n

2. One by one did these lads dressed in khaki array,
\nGo forth to the battlefields to join in the fray,
\nTo Egypt, to Turkey, to Greece and the Somme,
\nTo fight there for freedom and loved ones at home.<\/p>\n

3. The roll call at last in the heat of the day,
\nFound many asleep in Flanders cold clay,
\nAnd the wail in the glen set free many a tear,
\nFor the lads that are gone are to some ever dear.<\/p>\n

4. A memento now stands on the spot where they met,
\nTheir places are vacant, their names thereon set,
\nAnd all men hereafter, no matter what follows,
\nShall stand there in silence for the brave lads o\u2019 Dollas<\/p>\n

The following early photograph of the unveiling of the memorial in Dallas in 1921 shows that its top was adorned by a lion facing down the village street.\u00a0 However, as can be seen from the recent photograph, the pillar and top have at some time been replaced.<\/p>\n

The original lion was moved and can now be found on top of the Watch House at St Michael\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n

Lion now adorning the Watch\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kellas Memorial \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2004<\/p>\n

House at St Michael\u2019s Church<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>Although the memorial for those from the whole of the parish who were lost in the great war is situated in Dallas village, the people of Kellas felt that they should also have a local memorial.\u00a0 The Christie family who owned Kellas Estate at that time therefore organised\u00a0 the erection of a separate memorial to those from Kellas Estate.\u00a0 The memorial is situated at the eastern end of Kellas village on the site known as Chapel Hillock.\u00a0 Not much is known of the history of this site though there is evidence of a small, probably one roomed, building having existed.\u00a0 Burials also took place there though no headstones\u00a0 now mark the graves.<\/p>\n

All of those listed on the Kellas Memorial are also included on the Dallas Memorial.<\/p>\n

1921 – The Houldsworth Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>In June 1921 Capt. James Hamilton Houldsworth formally handed over the Houldsworth Institute to the custody of the district.\u00a0 The want of a hall had for long been felt in the parish for, with the exception of the school, there was no place available in which to hold public meetings and entertainments.\u00a0 The village was then able to boast of possessing one of the most modernly equipped halls in Moray.<\/p>\n

The stone for the hall was taken from the local quarry and the timber from the Wangie hill.\u00a0\u00a0 The contractors were:-<\/p>\n

Mason\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provost Ross, Forres<\/p>\n

Carpenter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr A Mitchell, Dallas<\/p>\n

Plasterers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Messrs R & R Murray, Forres<\/p>\n

Plumbers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Messrs Boyne & Martin, Forres<\/p>\n

Slaters\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Messrs Davidson & Son, Elgin<\/p>\n

Painters\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr MacDonald, Forres<\/p>\n

Heating\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Messrs Donaldson & Skene, Edinburgh<\/p>\n

Architect \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr John Wittet, Elgin<\/p>\n

One unusual feature at the hall is the weathervane.\u00a0 This is in the shape of a grouse and highlights to some extent the importance of the grouse moors at that time to the economy of Dallas Estate.<\/p>\n

The Grouse Weathervane \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2004<\/em><\/p>\n

1932 – Dallas Miniature Rifle Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dallas Miniature Rifle Club was formed, receiving its authorisation licence on 30 January of that year.\u00a0 Prior to that time there had been an air rifle club which had operated in the hall.\u00a0 However, enquiries had been made regarding a purpose built range and the then laird, Mr J H Houldsworth, offered to help by making a donation of \u00a35, installing a cement base, making available all of the rough wood and lending the club the balance of the money required.\u00a0 This was gratefully accepted and the range was erected behind the Houldsworth Institute.\u00a0 The club was temporarily closed during the war though the range continued to be used during that time by the Home Guard.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>1935 \u2013 Silver Jubilee<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Mrs Houldsworth planted a Western Hemlock tree at the West End of the village to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.<\/p>\n

TheWestern Hemlock \u00a0 Pictured in 2004<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>1937 – Appointment of New District Nurse<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Miss Jean Gordon Mitchell was appointed as nurse for the District of Dallas on 16 July 1937 at an annual salary of \u00a383.\u00a0 An additional \u00a361 was paid towards board, uniform and laundry.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>1940 – Prisoner of War Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Considerable numbers of German and Italian prisoners were housed in a\u00a0\u00a0 P O W camp erected near the Leanoch and many of them were put to work on the farms in the parish.\u00a0 Initially the prisoners had to return to the camp each night but this was most inconvenient and it was not long before prisoners stayed all of the time on the farms where they worked. They were generally free to move about the area and meet with other prisoners though there were some restrictions on travel outside their local area.\u00a0 After the war was over most prisoners returned to their homeland but a number remained and settled in the area.<\/p>\n

1942 \u2013 Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Dallas was hit by heavy snow in the early part of\u00a0 1942.\u00a0 No only was there a heavy level fall but strong winds resulted in extensive drifting.<\/p>\n

On going to discover how his sheep had managed to get out of the field they were in, one farmer found they had simply walked straight over the fence which was totally submerged in a drift.<\/p>\n

Roads remained blocked for weeks.\u00a0 In many places the snow was too deep for the snowploughs to clear and much had to be cleared by hand.\u00a0 Often the part cleared by hand one day was totally filled in overnight (to an even greater depth) by drifting snow.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>1943 \u2013 Lord Lieutenant of Moray<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Brigadier Sir Henry Houldsworth of Dallas Lodge had the honour of being appointed Lord Lieutenant of Moray in October 1943 and remained Lord Lieutenant of the county until his death in 1963.<\/p>\n

1945 – The Second World War<\/strong><\/p>\n

The second great war again claimed the lives of men from the parish of Dallas though fortunately this was not on the scale of the war of 1914-1918.\u00a0 The names inscribed on the memorial are:-<\/p>\n

John A Dunbar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Alexander Gow<\/p>\n

George Perry\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 John Grant<\/p>\n

The Kellas memorial also shows that a Robert Allan was lost in 1943.\u00a0 However, his name is not also shown on the Dallas memorial presumably due to the fact that the Allan family had left the area in 1942.<\/p>\n

1945 \u2013 Major Flood <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Dallas was again hit by major flooding though this was not as bad as in 1829.\u00a0 However, the river again burst its banks in approximately the same area, with water entering the middle of the street.\u00a0 One resident was wakened in the middle of the night by a banging noise – which turned out to be the chamber-pot floating and knocking against the underside of the bed.\u00a0 However, fewer houses in the village were flooded compared to the 1829 flood.<\/p>\n

The river probably rose faster during this flood than in other major floods.\u00a0 There was no concern when those near the river went to bed but when they rose in the morning almost the entire valley was flooded.\u00a0 The speed with which it rose resulted in considerable loss of stock which had not been moved away from the river bank to higher ground.<\/p>\n

Two horses belonging to Peter Allan who was the farmer at Hillockhead were cut off on the bank between the Lossie and the Doual Burn by the raging torrent.\u00a0 The loss of two horses would have been a major disaster and one of the locals, Bob Smith, was persuaded to try to rescue them.\u00a0 Bob was, unfortunately, a non-swimmer but persuaded his friend Willie Sutherland to help.\u00a0 They waded\/swam down the bank and then each led a horse to safety. . When the flood receded and they saw the huge holes the flood had dug out of the bank they realised how narrowly they had missed them and that they were lucky to have survived. Anyone who has seen the Lossie in flood will realise the extent of their achievement.<\/p>\n

1947 – Weather – Frost<\/strong><\/p>\n

The winter of 1946\/47 proved to be long and very harsh with hard frosts.\u00a0 In May of that year there was also a fall of snow of about 1 foot.\u00a0 However, it was followed by an excellent summer!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>1948 – Weather – Rain<\/strong><\/p>\n

This turned out to be an extremely wet summer.\u00a0 There were no major floods but for many weeks in the late summer there was a spate every week.\u00a0 In many of them the river burst its banks.\u00a0 One newcomer to the area that summer was Donald MacRae, Tombreck.\u00a0 Having seen the flooding caused in the late summer, he was fearful of what would happen in the winter!!\u00a0 As is often the case, there was little or no problem from the river during the whole of the winter months.<\/p>\n

1951 \u2013 Wedding Celebrations<\/strong><\/p>\n

1951 saw the wedding of Major Ian Houldsworth, the eldest son of Brigadier Sir Henry and Lady Houldsworth, to Clodagh Murray of Geanies.<\/p>\n

In the same year Brigadier Sir Henry transferred ownership of Dallas Estate to Major Ian.<\/p>\n

1952 \u2013 Police Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Although Dallas had had its own one-man police force for a considerable number of years, the various constables had operated from private houses within the village.\u00a0 This changed in 1952 with the completion of a purpose built police station on the main street.\u00a0 The station was made up of a house for the policeman and his family, an office and 1 cell to house offenders overnight.<\/p>\n

1952 \u2013 Reopening of the Rifle Range<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The rifle range, closed since the Second World War, was restarted.<\/p>\n

1952 \u2013 Closure of Dallas Free Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Free Church or High Church was situated at the bottom of the Wangie overlooking the village.<\/p>\n

The church closed following the retirement of the minister, the Rev James Mathieson in 1952.\u00a0 Following the closure, the manse was sold but one of the conditions of the sale was that the church had to be demolished.<\/p>\n

1953 – Severe Gale<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The worst gale in living memory at that time happened on 31 January.\u00a0 Many sheds and outhouses were totally destroyed and several people had lucky escapes from injury.<\/p>\n

Thousands of acres of trees and forests were destroyed, including virtually all of the Mulundy.\u00a0 Many roads in the area were blocked including the Avenue between the village and Dallas Lodge.<\/p>\n

1954 \u2013 Summer Storm<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Dallas and Knockando areas had one of the severest storms for years on 5th<\/sup> July.\u00a0 Hail, snow and torrential rain hit the area during the early afternoon.\u00a0 Snow and hail lay to a depth of 6 inches in isolated patches of the Oak Hill Road but the ground all over had a wintry look.<\/p>\n

1955 – Electricity Comes to Dallas<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The greatest change for many years in the lives of residents happened with the switching on of mains electricity for the first time.\u00a0 Prior to this houses had to be lit by candles, paraffin lamps or \u2018Tilley\u2019 lamps.<\/p>\n

Connection to mains power meant, among other things, that:-<\/p>\n

a) great changes occurred in the kitchen. It now became possible to have electric cookers, electric kettles, toasters, fridges, freezers, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \n
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      1. b) it was no longer necessary to have \u2018wet cell\u2019 batteries (which required re-charging on a regular basis) to power radios.<\/li>\n
      2. c) television reception became possible. This was, of course, in the days when reception, such as it was, was in black and white.<\/li>\n
      3. d) street lighting in the village became possible, though this was not actually installed until 1956.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        1955 \u2013 Doual Burn<\/strong><\/p>\n

        jor drainage took place in the marsh on the flat between the village and Edinvale.\u00a0 The burn was deepened to such an extent that it was no longer viable to retain in use the bridge where the burn passed under the road between the village and Hatton Corner.\u00a0 The course of the burn was therefore changed towards Hatton and put through a large pipe under the road.\u00a0 The depth also meant that it was no longer possible for the burn to enter the Lossie where it had previously done.\u00a0 The burn was therefore extended so that its exit into the Lossie was almost below the farmhouse at Tombreck.<\/p>\n

        The marsh was very soft which made it dangerous for the large crawler digger which was doing the excavation.\u00a0 The problem was solved by \u2018floating\u2019 the machine on a raft of railway sleepers which was supported by the tangle of grasses and reeds on the marsh.\u00a0 As the machine moved forward, the operator transferred the sleepers from the back of the digger to the front and so was able to proceed from one end of the marsh to the other.\u00a0 However, during the whole of the exercise, the door of the digger was kept open to facilitate the escape of the driver should the flimsy tangle on the surface of the marsh give way.<\/p>\n

        1955 \u2013 Farmer Drowns<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Searchers found the body of James Cant, farmer at Torchastle, who had drowned in the River Lossie not far from his home.<\/p>\n

        1957 \u2013 Water Pumps Removed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>In the past, not all houses had been connected to the mains water supply and affected residents obtained their supply from pumps on the edge of the pavement.\u00a0 Following connection of the last of the inhabited houses, the pumps were removed in 1957.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>1959 \u2013 Closure of Kellas School<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>Kellas School closed in June 1959 with both the teacher and the pupils transferring to Dallas School.<\/p>\n

        1961 \u2013 Linking of Churches <\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>In a church re-organisation, Dallas church became linked with Rafford in 1961<\/p>\n

        1962 – ROC (Royal Observation Corps)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Dallas Royal Observation corps (ROC)<\/p>\n

        Dallas ROC post opened in April 1962 and closed October 1968<\/p>\n

        Location: 50 yards from the ruins of an old castle (in the same field).Opposite an entrance to a farm.<\/p>\n

        Remaining surface structures: None, the ruined building in the same field doesn\u2019t have any connection<\/p>\n

        1962 \u2013\u00a0 Last Dallas Dairy Closes<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>Dallas had, at one time, sported 2 dairies \u2013 School Brae and Hatton \u2013 and these had, for many years, supplied milk for the village and surrounding area. However, the last of these, operated by the Stephens at Hatton, closed in 1962 and milk thereafter was delivered in bottles from Allarburn Dairy near Elgin.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>1963 \u2013 The Houldsworth Family<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>1963 proved to be a disastrous year for the Houldsworth family.\u00a0 Major Ian Houldsworth died on 30th July at the age of only 41, being survived by his wife Clodagh and their five children.\u00a0 Major Ian\u2019s father, Brigadier Sir Henry Houldsworth, survived him by only around 10 weeks and died on 9th October.<\/p>\n

        Following Major Ian\u2019s death, the estate passed to his eldest son, David, who was at that time still a minor.\u00a0 The estate\u00a0 was therefore managed by trustees until he came of age.<\/p>\n

        1965 \u2013 Closure of Dallas Police Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

        The Police Station at Dallas closed in October 1965 following a re-organisation of the police services in the North East.\u00a0 Following the closure Dallas came under the area covered by the Forres Police Station.<\/p>\n

        1969 \u2013 Fire at Coldhome Farm<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Fire demolished a new barn at Coldhome.\u00a0 The barn was in the final stages of construction and it is understood that a tongue of flame from a blowtorch being used in the installation of the guttering was blown on to the straw which was being stored inside.<\/p>\n

        1971 \u2013 Replacement of Bridge at Dallas<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>The bridge over the Lossie on the Knockando Road which had been built in 1858 was replaced. The old bridge was narrow and on a sharp angle to the road.<\/p>\n

        The new bridge was wider and crossed the river on an angle.\u00a0 However, to many, it was less impressive than the one it replaced.<\/p>\n

        1971 \u2013 Opening of Dallas Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>The facilities available to both residents and visitors increased dramatically with the opening of Dallas\u2019s first hotel.\u00a0 The hotel, which was situated in the middle of the village, included not only accommodation but also a bar and restaurant.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>1972 \u2013 Fire at Dallas Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>A serious fire broke out in the east wing of Dallas Lodge.\u00a0 The fire, which started as workmen were carrying out renovations, was probably caused by the flame from a blowtorch setting roof timbers alight.\u00a0 Much of the contents of the affected part were saved due to the efforts of both staff and villagers.\u00a0 However that part of the building was so badly affected that it was eventually demolished.\u00a0 It has not been rebuilt.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>1974 \u2013 Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>A presentation of a stalking rifle was made by Dallas Estate tenants and friends to Mr David Houldsworth to celebrate his attainiment of age 21.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>1974 \u2013 Forestry<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Following an extensive decline in the numbers of grouse, thousands of acres of the Dallas Moor were sold for the purposes of forestry.\u00a0 This included much of the peat banks which had for many years been used by the residents of Dallas Estate.\u00a0 However, the cutting of peat for winter fuel had diminished and the peat banks at the Aultahuish end of the moss were redistributed amongst those who still wished one.<\/p>\n

        At the time of the sale of the moor, forestry was being encouraged by the government of the day and those who invested in it received considerable tax breaks.\u00a0 Investors in forestry therefore included many of the stars of sport, music and entertainment at the time.<\/p>\n

        It took several years to complete the building of new forestry roads and the planting of the hill.<\/p>\n

        1979 \u2013 Dallas Small Bore Rife Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

        The old rifle range behind the Houldsworth Institute, which was largely made of wood, was demolished and replaced by a much more substantial structure.\u00a0 The funds to do this were mostly raised by the members and the members also carried out much of the work involved.\u00a0 The new range was one of the finest in the area.<\/p>\n

        1985 \u2013 Memorial Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n

        A tree was planted next to the car park opposite the church in memory of Major David F Cunningham who was the husband of Chrissie Brander of Branchill .\u00a0 Major Cunningham had been murdered during a wages robbery in Edinburgh on 17th<\/sup> January 1985.<\/p>\n

        \u00a0<\/strong>1994 \u2013 Church Bi-Centenary Celebrations<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Celebrations were held to mark the 200th<\/sup> Anniversary of the building of St Michael\u2019s Church.\u00a0 .To mark the anniversary Patricia Robertson, the minister\u2019s wife, created (mostly by her own hand) a banner which now hangs in the church.<\/p>\n

        The banner includes:<\/p>\n

        A Dove \u2013\u00a0\u00a0The sign of peace<\/p>\n

        Rainbow \u2013\u00a0\u00a0A sign of the everlasting covenant\"\"<\/p>\n

        The Church \u2013 St Michael\u2019s church<\/p>\n

        The Cross \u2013 Reminder of the Cross on which Jesus died.<\/p>\n

        People – Representing everyone.<\/p>\n

        Trees, Birds Fish and Flowers \u2013 A reminder of God\u2019s wonderful creations.<\/p>\n

        Burning Bush –\u00a0 Church of Scotland Logo<\/p>\n

        Stream –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The river Lossie beside which the church is built.<\/p>\n

        A second banner, also displayed in the church, was created by Val\u00a0 Shand, one of the elders.<\/p>\n

        The main meaning of the Banner is the Parable of the Sower. St Mark 4: 3 \u2013 20.\"\"<\/p>\n

        The banner depicts:<\/p>\n

        Brown\u00a0– Soil ploughed ready for sowing.<\/p>\n

        Sower – Sowing seed by hand as would have been the case in 1794.<\/p>\n

        Green – Seeds have sprouted and grown.<\/p>\n

        Yellow – Field of corn\u00a0ripened and being harvested<\/p>\n

        1996 – Rifle Championship Comes to Dallas<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Duncan Garrow, a local joiner, won the Earl Haig Scottish Small Bore Rifle Trophy at the Scottish Open Championship which was held at Logie near Forres.\u00a0 This is the first time this trophy has been won by a Dallas marksman.<\/p>\n

        Duncan being chaired aloft after his win at the Scottish<\/p>\n

        1996 \u2013 Unusual Burial<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Murdo Munro who had farmed at Blackhills and died at the age of 89 was not buried in the churchyard.\u00a0 Having received permission from both Dallas Estate and Moray Council he was buried on the hillside up towards Clashdon overlooking his previous farm.<\/p>\n

        1997 \u2013 Flooding\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

        1st July 1997 saw more major flooding in the Dallas area though the damage caused was, for once, much less than that which occurred in the Elgin area.\u00a0 The river burst its banks near where it crosses the Elgin\/Forres railway line with a torrent of water travelling eastwards along the line and causing considerable damage. Much of the lower lying area of the town was flooded including the well-known manufacturers of woollen and cashmere goods, Johnstons of Elgin, which was flooded to a depth of over 2 feet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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