Licensing Court

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Sat twice a year (April and October) to decide on alcohol licences. Other licences were handled by the town council, for abattoirs, entertainment premises, the cinema and the sale of poisonous goods.

Justices:

  • Moffat, Gowanlea
  • Gaskell, Murtholm
  • Paisley, The Holm
  • Borthwick, Billholm

Clerk Elton.

Issued under the Scottish Licensing Act 1903 which allowed bona fide travellers to purchase alcohol before and after opening hours.