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  Famous Scots
Sir Thomas Craig - Scottish jurist and poet
Sir Robert Murray - a founder of the Royal Society
Sir Robert Sibbald - Scottish physician and antiquary
www.fife.50megs.com /famous-scots.htm   (296 words)

  
  Political families by country: N-Z - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Roger Douglas - Legislator (1969-1975, 1978-1990), Minister of Finance (1984-1988); founder of the ACT Party (1995), son of Norman
Sir Julius Chan, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, 1980-1982 and 1994-1997
Sir Allen Lewis (Governor-General of Saint Lucia, 1979-1980 and 1982-1987)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Political_families_by_country:_N-Z   (2091 words)

  
 Hamish the Haggis Chapter 4 - The banquet
Hamish was assigned to the head table, with George and Sally Haggis.
He told the assembly that Hamish was soon to embark for Scotland, and would speak to the group after the meal.
Hamish went on to tell how young Alexander Bell and one of his friends, the son of a miller in the area, liked to hang around the mill after school.
www.electricscotland.com /haggis/hamish4.htm   (2348 words)

  
 Independent Online Edition > Letters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Sir: If the allegations of atrocities at Haditha and Ishaqi prove to be true, the competence of the occupying forces in Iraq, and the US in particular, will be further called into question, at home and abroad.
Sir: Joan Smith, in what could be construed as an attempt to excuse what may have happened at Haditha (Comment, 2 June), suggests the villagers may have known the American patrol was to be the target of a roadside bomb.
Sir: Hamish McRae ("The mobile phone boom is over", 31 May) is right to emphasise "the profound benefits to humankind" of the mobile phone (not least those enjoyed by its manufacturers.) He cites the "more than 150 million mobile phones in Africa".
comment.independent.co.uk /letters/article624186.ece   (2053 words)

  
 Letters to the Editor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
SIR - Regarding your article suggesting that the gardener of Utley Cemetery may be responsible for causing damage to grave headstones.
SIR - On Saturday, June 12, the day after the election results, the Labour MP for Keighley, Ann Cryer, stated in The Times newspaper that she was ashamed of the people who voted for the BNP and even went one step further and labelled them fascists.
SIR - At a time in which the health of Keighley's political life is causing concern, we are particularly perturbed by the letter from David and Liz Cannon.
archive.thisisbradford.co.uk /2004/06/25/99583.html   (2072 words)

  
 DNZB / BIOGRAPHY
James Lawrence Hay was born at Lawrence, Otago, on 17 May 1888, the son of Scottish parents Isabella McLean and her husband, William Hay, a flsmith.
Hay’s continued as one of its more profitable subsidiaries, but in November that year the receiver gave Hay just 24 hours to buy the business or close.
Hay’s love of children was reflected in his role as a radio broadcaster (‘Uncle Hamish’) during the 1930s.
www.dnzb.govt.nz /dnzb/Essay_Body.asp?PersonEssay=5H11&related=false   (1272 words)

  
 A History of Clan Cameron
A warrant was issued for Sir Ewen's arrest while he was in Edinburgh, for he was considered responsible for the actions of his clan, and it was well known that Keppoch could not have defeated Macintosh without the help of the Camerons.
Donald Hamish Cameron (twenty-sixth chief, eldest son of Donald Walter Cameron) the present chief, was born in 1910.
Donald Angus, Younger of Lochiel (eldest son of Donald Hamish Cameron) was born in 1946.
www.clan-cameron.org /history.html   (9262 words)

  
 [No title]
Sir Artegal comes to her rescue, attacks the two knights, and knocks one of them from his saddle with such force that he breaks his neck.
Sir Agravain and sir Mordred hated sir Launcelot, and told the king he was too familiar with the queen; so they asked the king to spend the day in hunting, and kept watch.
Sir Giles Overreach thought she would marry his nephew Wellborn, but she married lord Lovel.
www.ibiblio.org /pub/docs/books/gutenberg/1/1/4/3/11431/11431-8.txt   (20636 words)

  
 Index to royal Genealogical Data - ordered by lastname - part 39
Hay, William George Montagu, Marquess of Tweeddale 11, b.
Hay, William Montagu, Marquess of Tweeddale 10, b.
Hay, William of Erroll, Earl of Erroll 6th, b.
www.hull.ac.uk /php/cssbct/genealogy/royal/gedx39.html   (425 words)

  
 Clan Cameron Archives
Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, XVII Chief of Clan Cameron, in his famous fight with an English Officer at the Battle of Achdalieu, circa 1654 (from Celtic Monthly)
Colonel Sir Donald Hamish Cameron of Lochiel, K.T., XXVI Chief of Clan Cameron, at Loch Broom, Nova Scotia
Lady Margaret and Sir Donald Hamish Cameron of Lochiel, K.T., XXVI Chief of Clan Cameron
www.clan-cameron.org /archives.html   (4388 words)

  
 DNZB / BIOGRAPHY
Hay was impressed by post-war changes in retailing overseas, but saw little scope for developing these trends at Ballantynes.
Elected to the Christchurch City Council in 1944, Hay twice topped the poll and served until 1953, when he was defeated in an ill-timed bid for the mayoralty.
In 1959 he established the J. Hay Charitable Trust, and for 18 years he chaired a committee formed by the combined churches to raise funds for children’s homes.
www.dnzb.govt.nz /dnzb/Essay_Body.asp?PersonEssay=5H11&related=false   (1272 words)

  
 Letters to the Editor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Sir - It was with sadness and regret that members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, Keighley, received the news of the death of Pope John Paul II.
SIR - The expenditure of £2,500 plus other taxpayers funds on the non-economic installation of solar power panels to Bradford Central Library, when the public toilets in Keighley Library have been unusable for over a year, must be one of the more blatant misallocations of public funds in the area.
SIR - In response to last week's letter from Hamish Hay, I have no doubt that Mrs Cryer is indeed Mr Blair's representative in our constituency.
archive.thisisbradford.co.uk /2005/04/08/91468.html   (1810 words)

  
 Creag Dhubh No. 8
SIR, -- With reference to the letter from Achaduchil in the No. 7, 1955, issue of Creag Dhubh, concerning the "Standing Stones of the Rathe of Easter Kingussie," the Standing Stones of Kingussie were situated on the hill now occupied by the Parish Church of St Columba.
Sir Walter introduces among the participants the standard-bearers and pipers of the rival clans, and describes the Clan Chattan piper as playing "the pibroch of his clan" to encourage his fellows while he himself was dying of mortal wounds.
It is this instrument which Sir Walter Scott mentions as having fallen from the clouds during the conflict on the North Inch of Perth in 1396.
www.sonasmor.net /CD8.html   (14377 words)

  
 DPMC - New Zealand Honours: New Zealand Order of Merit Roll
CHILWELL, The Hon Sir Muir, [Kt Bach, 1990]
GALLEN, The Hon Sir Rodney Gerald, KNZM (1999)
SKEGGS, Sir Clifford, [Kt Bach, 1987], JP SOUTHGATE, Sir William, [Kt Bach, 1994]
www.dpmc.govt.nz /honours/lists/nzom.html   (1203 words)

  
 thePeerage.com - Ellenor Harriet Maria Harford and others
He is the son of David George Montagu Hay, 12th Marquess of Tweeddale and Nella Doreen Dutton.
She married, secondly, Lt.-Col. Lord Edward Douglas John Hay, son of William Montagu Hay, 10th Marquess of Tweeddale and Candida Louise Bartolucci, on 5 July 1928.
She married, fourthly, Maj.-Gen. Sir Stewart Graham Manzies, son of John Graham Manzies, on 12 December 1952.
www.thepeerage.com /p3678.htm   (805 words)

  
 Gwenda Morgan and Peter Rushton | Visible Bodies: Power, Subordination and Identity in the Eighteenth-Century Atlantic ...
From masters trying to recover runaway slaves or servants, to officers recovering their deserting recruits, to magistrates and the victims of crimes searching for stolen goods and their takers, the new print culture was used to spread the word—and the image.
Everyone unknowingly adopted Sir John Fielding's watchword for detecting criminals: "quick notice and sudden pursuit," applying it to many who had run away and were sought.
Sir John's brother Henry knew this all too well, as his authorship of a history of one of the various "female husbands" of the century shows, a woman who, dressed as a man, had married at least twice.
www.historycooperative.org /journals/jsh/39.1/morgan.html   (10392 words)

  
 Creag Dhubh No. 9
Sir John Macpherson, Governor of Nigeria from 1948 and Governor of the new Nigerian Federation after 1954, was appointed in the second quarter of 1956 Permanent Under-Secretary at the Colonial Office.
Ardverikie is now in the possession of Sir John F. Ramsden, Bart., to whom we are indebted for the memory of a very pleasant excursion.
Beaver meadow hay, cut and cured on the low land near the river, was splendid for cows, sheep and even horses when they were introduced.
www.sonasmor.net /CD9.html   (11933 words)

  
 UK Experiece of Salt Pipe on Asthma/chronic cough
I am very happy to report to you the only medication I have had to use for my hay fever this year has been my eye drops, the saltpipe has helped and I would like to explain how.
For my hay fever instead of using the saltpipe by breathing through the mouth I breathed through my nose.
This was done by cupping my hand around the mouth part of the saltpipe at the same time as I cupped my hand around my nose and then breathed through my nose.
www.thesaltpipe.co.uk /testimonial/drhamish2.htm   (246 words)

  
 05 Master Document, Prefaces & Table of Contents [Combined]
He does not shrink from facing the darker facts of existence, but he takes them not at their surface value; nor has he any of the fussy self-important views or little eccentricities and posturings of the little literary man, who is merely literary.
A salute to Sir Arthur upon being knighted, suggesting that he should also become a baronet for writing Seco, a baron for Houn, a viscount for Sign, an earl for Stud, a marquess for Memoirs, and a duke for Adventures.
An interview with the daughter of Sir Arthur by the founder of The Arthur Conan Doyle Society and co-editor of its journal.
special.lib.umn.edu /rare/ush/05A.html   (13767 words)

  
 Proctal Algesia, a fictional satirical blog by Hamish Dixon, monstrous expat Scot living on New York's Upper East Side, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
"Hamish, I'm sending up a tray of that millionaire's shortbread you like so much," she said.
It's not a big deal, really, either way, as I always like to be able to fantasise about a quick opportunistic roll in the hay with my women friends, and I never for the life of me, even in my most intoxicated moments, could imagine even a quick grope in the linen closet with Martha.
Frankly, if I'd known that Alison Dixon was that preposterous man's daughter I would have been less surprised at her naked snow dance and subsequent nipple loss, and might have written a very different story for the Smudge.
www.ziggerzagger.com /archives/2004_02_22_archive.html   (4470 words)

  
 Ringo Starr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The LCC later announced that the building would be taken apart brick by brick and preserved after all.
Starr toured again in the summer of 2006, with an All-Starr Band featuring Sheila E. on percussion, bassist Hamish Stuart (formerly of The Average White Band and Paul McCartney's touring band), and Edgar Winter.
The tour was underway on Ringo's 66th birthday, July 7, 2006, when the All-Starr Band performed in Clearwater, Florida.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ringo_Starr   (3015 words)

  
 Bridge Resource Consent Granted
A panel, made up of independent commissioner Max Barber and Environment Canterbury Hearing Committee members Neil Cherry (chair), Sir Hamish Hay and Sir Kerry Burke, heard evidence over four days in May supporting and opposing the application for installation of "Bridge 2000".
The location of the art bridge and its effect on the character of Hagley Park were two of the issues raised by those opposing the granting of resource consent.
Commissioner Barber also quotes the evidence of Sir Miles Warren, "…Bridge 2000 will add another beautiful element to one of the city’s most handsome streets".
archived.ccc.govt.nz /sites/tp2000/news/bridge_rc_granted.htm   (773 words)

  
 Antiques Ireland - Online Book Lists - Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Charles Houban was born in Belgium but came to Mount Argus in Ireland where he died and was buried in Jan. 1893.
Bacon, Admiral Sir R.H: The Life of John Rushworth Earl Jellicoe.
Sykes was sent to Persia, in the 1890's, by Army Intelligence, as explorer and spy, later diplomat.
www.antiquesireland.com /booklists/biography.shtml   (2189 words)

  
 Lindisfarne College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Hamish Kittow proved how invaluable he is to the team by turning in an excellent performance at halfback, taking over from Andrew Castles who retired injured, early in the game.
Hamish Anderson scored the try which was set up for him by Andrew Natusch after the forwards had won good ball.
We were most hospitably billeted, we attended a mayoral reception to the four teams hosted by Sir Hamish Hay, attended the St Andrews Assembly and were entertained at the marvellous Tournament dinner by the brilliant Canon Bob Lowe as guest speaker.
www.hb.school.nz /sites/schools/lindisfarne/morehist.htm   (19284 words)

  
 Guy Fawkes' blog of parliamentary plots, rumours and conspiracy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
You may or may not have noticed but Sir Hayden Phillips is conducting, at Tony's request, a review into the funding of political parties.
Guido urges co-conspirators to go to Sir Hayden's website and make their views known.
Guido will be making the case for political parties raising funds from their own supporters pockets rather than ours via taxes.
5thnovember.blogspot.com   (4166 words)

  
 thePeerage.com - Vincenzo Bartolucci and others
     Emily Hay was the daughter of George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale and Lady Susan Montagu.
He married Emily Hay, daughter of George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale and Lady Susan Montagu, on 17 June 1856.
She was the daughter of George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale and Lady Susan Montagu.
www.thepeerage.com /p3666.htm   (399 words)

  
 Paul McCartney - Honorary TFF Friend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Paul and Linda are honoured by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals with a special achievement award for their work to promote care of animals.
The music, performed by The Joyful Company of Singers, is in commemoration of Linda and to raise funds for The Garland Appeal, for the aid of cancer sufferers.
Following the third public reading of his poetry at The Hay Literary Festival, Wales, at the request of his USA publishers Paul hosts his first USA in-store signing session, at Barnes and Noble on New York's 5th Avenue.
www.transnational.org /tff/people/p_mccartneyCV.html   (7158 words)

  
 Famous Scots from Rampant Scotland Directory
Sir James Douglas was Robert the Bruce's right-hand man but is often overshadowed by his monarch, who might not have become king without his staunch support and talents as a military commander.
Sir John Macdonald Born in Glasgow, champion of the creation of the Dominion of Canada and first prime minister
Sir William Wallace Scottish patriot, Guardian of Scotland, defeated at Falkirk 1298
www.rampantscotland.com /famousscots.htm   (3878 words)

  
 Sacheverell Sitwell: Splendours and Miseries.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Sacheverell Reresby Sitwell was the third child and second son born to Sir George and Lady Ida Sitwell.
Born at Scarborough in November 1897, "Sachie" suffered less from the expectations of his parents than his older siblings and was doted upon by the whole family.
Letters written to and from people other than Sacheverell Sitwell comprise one folder in this series and are indexed in the Index of Correspondents at the end of this guide, while the rest of the material is composed of typescripts and page proofs of materials written by other authors.
www.lib.utexas.edu /taro/uthrc/00238.xml   (1933 words)

  
 Pioneer Books Lists
Foreword by Sir FW Mann, Chief Justice of Victoria.
Near fine in fair price-clipped dust-jacket which is worn at edges, is dampstained on the blind side and has old repairs and stains mainly to its rear panel.
Novel about Sir John Valette, 'the great Hospitallar' who 'knew from his youth that the Crescent would one day make a supreme effort to overthrow the Cross'.
www.pioneerbooks.com.au /lists/SS6.html   (4865 words)

  
 About us - Mission History
It was followed in 1996 by a similar campaign to raise $2,200,000.
These campaigns were led by Sir Gil Simpson, Sir Hamish Hay recently retired from the mayoralty, the late Mr.
A City Mission Foundation was put in place at the end of the 1990's and trustees were appointed.
www.citymission.org.nz /aboutus_missionhistory.htm   (1659 words)

  
 Hemlock Bay - Catherine Coulter - Penguin Group (USA)
He saw bales of hay so old they looked petrified, stacked haphazardly, rusted machinery-mainly odd parts-and two ancient wooden troughs.
Savich barely made it down behind a rotted hay bale before one of them opened the tack room door and shoved a slight, pale boy in front of him.
Ollie Hamish, Savich's second in command, was at the sink washing his hands when they came in.
us.penguingroup.com /nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,0_9780515133301,00.html?sym=EXC   (3789 words)

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