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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
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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
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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
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Members of the Town Council inspecting the new sewage works.
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