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September 15 1916: Threat of strikes on Tay ferries

By Kirsty McIntosh
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The Tay Bridge recently celebrated it’s 50th anniversary, but before its advent many depended on the ferries to cross the river.

In 1916 the rivermen demanded a five shilling pay rise or they would stop work.

September 15

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