Dundee time gun, at least the particular piece of ordnance which for generations has announced to Dundoriians the time of day, is silent. It has fired its last shot. Last month the- gun was inspected by a military officer, who- pronounced it unfit for further service. A new gun, probably in the shape of an obsolete 24-pounder which has seen less service, will be substituted as soon as circumstances permit. Till that is donethe citizens will be without the familiar one o'clock detonation. The discarded gun has a history. It was cast in 1&13, and did service on board ship towards the close of the Napoleonic wars. For many years it has boomed forth the time at I>udhop© Park.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 8622, 14 May 1906, Page 1
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