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Looking Back â news from the John O Groat Journal of yesteryear By Features Reporter Published: 11:19, 07 February 2021
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Guano factory refused
From the Groat of February 4, 1921
Members of Wick Town Council refused permission for another fish guano factory, this one to be built at the South Head.
There was considerable discussion on the matter and opinions differed as to whether the development would be good for the town.
Local men Messrs Cowper and Macleod had hoped to be granted the same permissions as already given to others but objectors felt the amenities of the town s favourite walk would be spoilt by the smell from the factory.