June Ceremonies: S. R. Crockett Memorial, Galloway Novelist
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Title
June Ceremonies: S. R. Crockett Memorial, Galloway Novelist
Publisher
The Scotsman
Description
News report announcing arrangements for the inauguration of the Crockett Memorial at Laurieston, Saturday 18th June, at 3 p.m. Memorial designed by Mr J. Jeffrey Waddell, I.A., architect, Glasgow. Captain Wickham-Weekes, Convener of the County Council of the Stewartry, to preside; Sir Herbert Maxwell of Monreith to attend; Mrs Crockett, widow of the novelist, to unveil the monument. Notes alternative sites considered (Island of Heston as 'Rathan'; Clatteringshaws Bridge); final choice made at a Glasgow subscribers' meeting. Subscriptions limited to 5s.
Date
1932-05-21
Identifier
MAG-137
Language
English
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Citation
“June Ceremonies: S. R. Crockett Memorial, Galloway Novelist,” S.R.Crockett Museum, accessed October 23, 2026, https://srcrockett.scot/themuseum/items/show/1682.