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Tales from Yesteryear The National Library of Wales has digitalised millions of Welsh newspaper articles and pages. Derek Elliott pulls out some interesting local stories Evening Express 10th September 1896 CARDIFF NATURALISTS HOLD THE THIRD FIELD DAY OF THE SEASON The third field day of the Cardiff Naturalists' Society took place on Wednesday when, in spite of most unfavourable weather, a goodly number of naturalists, among whom were several lady members, started in open brakes for a visit to Whitchurch, Rubina, and Lord Bute's Vineyard at Castle Coch. At times, the rain descended very heavily, but under the guidance of Mr John Storrie, a visit was paid to an interesting relic just beyond Whitchurch, where, what was supposed to be a tumulus, Mr Storrie had discovered to be the remains of an ancient dwellingplace, probably, in his opinion, began by the Celts, then continued by the Romans, and followed by a still later race. A visit was then paid to Lord Bute's vineyard at Castle Coch, and here an interesting account of vine culture was given by Mr A. Pettigrew, Lord Bute's head gardener. Tea was served at the Mason's Arms, Tongwynlais, and the return journey home was made via Rubina, where Mr Storrie brought to light some of his later discoveries - the fossil fish bones of the lower carbaniferous shale series, but the weather marred what would have proved a very interesting day for the naturalists. At the Mason's Arms, the party were supplied by Lord Bute with wine from the vintage of 1893, at Castle Coch, considered to be one of the best years for the vines there. 42 Western Mail 30th January 1897 RHIWBINA AS THE CAPITAL OF WALES At a meeting of the debating society of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, held on Friday evening, the question of which town should be the capital of Wales and the location of the university offices was discussed. After many prefered speeches in favour of Cardiff and Swansea, it was decided by a practically unanimous vote that the capital should be <strong>Rhiwbina</strong>, on the following grounds, which were deemed conclusive: (1) It is surrounded, like Rome, by seven hills. (2) It was reported to have once had a castle. (3) It had a large and important industry, viz., the manufacture of cheese and quarrying. (4) It was situated in the centre of an extensive railway system, being three miles and a half from five important stations: Llanishen, Caerphilly, Radyr, Walnut Tree, and Llandaff. (5) The inhabitants get healthy exercise in walking two miles and a half for a postage stamp. (6) Its rapid growth, having recently increased from one house and three souls to nine houses and 40 souls. The Cardiff Times 15th November 1902 A MIDNIGHT INCIDENT: WHITCHURCH FARMER AND WIFE At the Llandaff Police Court on Monday, John Carey Phillips of Pantmawr Farm, Whitchurch, summoned Edward Fuge, a smartlooking young man, living at the farm, for threats. Considerable interest was taken in the proceedings, the parties being well known locally. Mr Harold M. Lloyd defended. When the complainant was about to give evidence, Mr Harold Lloyd rose, and, addressing their Worships, asked whether he would be allowed to ask the complainant whether it was still in his interests to proceed. There were a great many unpleasant incidents in connection with the case, and he thought it would be better and wiser for complainant if he withdrew. This the complainant refused to do, and the case proceeded. The complainant in his evidence stated that he was the joint occupier with his wife of the Pantmawr Farm, Whitchurch. The defendant was engaged by his wife as a man servant. On 30th October last, he retired to bed at about 10 o'clock and about 12 o'clock, he heard a loud knocking on his bedroom door. The defendant and his (complainant's) wife kicked the door, broke the panels, rushed into the room, and threatened to "do" for him. He rushed to the window and in his night apparel, jumped to the ground 14 feet below, and went to a neighbour's house, where he got the loan of some clothes. He then went to the police station, and a police sergeant returned to the house with him. The defendant was then in bed. The defendant's room was broken into, and the defendant
was ejected. Before the defendant left, he again threatened him in the presence of the police sergeant. He had often seen the defendant in his wife's bedroom. On one occasion, the men in the hayfield saw the defendant doing his wife's hair. In cross-examination by Mr Harold Lloyd, complainant admitted that he had some drink at Carey's and at the HollyBush before going home. He may have been drunk about 20 times this year, but he was not drunk on this occasion. He denied that it was only his wife that was at the door threatening him. He also denied that he had engaged the defendant at 8s per week. Both the defendant and his wife were under the influence of drink. Mr Harold Lloyd: With reference to the defendant being in your wife's bedroom. When do you say this happened? - I saw him in the bedroom with her in June last year. I also saw him on one occasion doing up her hair. Mr Harold Lloyd: Do you mean to tell the Worships that having seen this in June last, you allowed this man to stay on during the whole of this time? - Yes. Mr Lloyd: Didn't you think it your duty to thrash him and kick him out, as any reasonable man would have done? - No. I am only joint occupier. Mr Lloyd: And that is the only reason you have? The complainant also stated that the defendant and his wife were constantly about together and drinking together. The defendant, called on his own behalf, stated that he was employed by the complainant in May last at 8s per week. He denied that on the day in question he went to the complainant's door and shouted to him to open. The next thing he knew was that the complainant came back with a constable, and he was then turned out of the house. He was still living there, and had seen the complainant several times and had been on friendly terms with him. He denied ever having been in complainant's wife's bedroom, and that this was the first he had heard of it. He also denied being under the influence of drink. He acted as a personal servant to Mr Phillips, who had been in ill health. There had been no improper relationship between him and his mistress, Mrs Phillips. Mr Phillips had never suggested that he should leave. He had frequently stopped the complainant whilst in drink from committing acts of violence on Mrs Phillips. Mrs Phillips, the wife of the complainant, was next called. She is of prepossessing appearance and smartly dressed. She stated that on the night of the 30th, she came in late and went to the complainant's bedroom to demand an explanation of something she had heard in the village. The complainant would not open the door, and she kicked the panel in. The defendant was not there. She had never misconducted herself with the defendant, and he had never been in her bedroom. It was an abominable falsehood for the complainant to say that he had. Her husband had on numerous occasions committed acts of violence on her. He had struck her, thrown a lamp at her, and bruised her. She was not under the influence of drink on the night in question. The Bench bound the defendant over to the sum of £10 to keep the peace for six months. Evening Express 22nd July 1910 THE BIRCHGROVE SMASH. INJURED MAX STILL DETAINED AT THE INFIRMARY The adjourned inquiry into the motor cyclists' collision at Birchgrove, near Cardiff, on the afternoon of Saturday, the 4th of June, was resumed on Thursday by Mr. W. L. Yorath, city coroner. Only evidence of identification was taken history on the previous occasion, and the proceedings were again adjourned in the absence of the material witness, Mr. F. E. Wade, of Newport, who is still in Cardiff Infirmary suffering from the effects of the injuries he received in the accident. The fatality, it will be borne in mind, happened on the occasion of the hill-climbing competitions at Rubina. In the collision Mr. Frank Dyer, employed as a traveller by Messrs. Alger and Sons, engineers and electricians, Newport, was killed, and Mr F. E. Wade, architect, of Victoria Avenue, Newport, was seriously injured. Mr L. H. Hornby, solicitor, Newport, was now present in Wade's behalf. The Coroner said he had that morning received a letter from the resident medical officer stating that Wade, who has fractured his kneecap, would not be able to attend the court until early in September. His knee was operated upon only on Wednesday, and it would be some time before he would be able to get about. Under the circumstances (added the coroner) a further adjournment was necessary. Mr Hornby intimated that he would be away for about three weeks. The Coroner mentioned that a Bristol solicitor engaged in the case would be glad of a postponement over August, and the 15th of September was mutually agreed upon as the date of the adjourned inquiry. 43
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