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1. Sewer repairs just stunk for business
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 30 September 2006ASK a motorist about the tribulations of modern driving and most will probably point to delays and congestion caused by work to repair gas and electricity pipes or water mains or installing safety measures such as pedestrian islands.
2. Chris beat the dole queue blues by blowing his own trumpet
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 30 September 2006IT HAD not been the best of years.
3. Dynamic double-act who rewrote history book
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 September 2006THERE is no doubt that Alderman Alice Chorlton was a ground-breaking politician on Rochdale Council.
4. First citizen's career came to a swift end
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 September 2006JACOB Bright had the honour of being the first mayor of Rochdale - then left town for good.
5. Frances operating to gold standard
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 September 2006SHE blazed a trail through Rochdale Council, then conquered the sporting world.
6. Masterful vision of a bright new era
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 September 2006A VISION to take Rochdale into the next 150 years is the foundation for far reaching changes expected to transform the town and borough.
7. Ray of sunshine lit up dad's big year
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 September 2006JUNIOR mayors has been a trailblazing scheme over the last 12 months which has helped youngsters learn more about public service.
8. Union work led to world of travel
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 September 2006ONE of Rochdale's youngest mayors, he then went on to become a distinguished parliamentarian.
9. Trip to theatre ended in drama
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 September 2006A TRIP to the theatre almost ended in tragedy for the town's first citizen in 1926.
10. Mary braved heartache to lead new era
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 27 September 2006THE election of Mary Duckworth as mayor of Rochdale was a historic moment - but born out of tragedy.