Dartford Press Cuttings, 1973, 1977, 1983

1973
Articles from local newspapers on a variety of subjects including a £3 million programme of modernisation at Dartford and a installation of a new computer based ordering system. The majority of the articles describe various events and activities taking place at the Dartford site or in the local area. These include a fete, a 'Miss Wellcome' competition, and a visit by local council members to the plant. Also includes an article from the Dartford Chronicle on the award of a Conspicuous Gallantry Medal to Ken Brown, Chief Fire Officer at Dartford.

1977
Articles from pharmaceutical journals and local newspapers concerning the opening of a new £5 million tablet production plant at Dartford. The site was officially opened by Roland Moyle, Minister for Health, in May. It was calculated that the plant could produce 22,000 tablets per minute. Also includes an article from the Nursing Times regarding an alleged assault made on Roland Moyle by his neighbour.

1983
Cuttings from local newspapers regarding the activities of animal rights activists at the Temple Hill Wellcome Foundation complex. These activities included an all night vigil and an attempt to block the complex's switchboard, and disruption to the Mayoress of Dartford's annual garden party. Includes a letter to The Reporter from Derek Robinson, Chairman of the Central Shop Stewards Committee at Dartford.

1973-1983

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