On Monday this week I plodded my way through the 1910 editions of the Northern Times while in Edinburgh. Found this interesting obituary for a Donald Murray what is most interesting is the reference to his job as ground officer! 6 Jan 1910 death notice Donald Murray at Poles, Dornoch died 2 Jan. Obituary Mr Donald Murray, farmer, Poles died Sunday last. Mr Murray on retiring from the Dukes service at Ben Armine a few years ago took the small farm of Poles and the post of ground officer. No man filled this proverbially delicate and sometimes embarrasing position better. He was an elder in the United Free Church. His elder brother was Baillie Murray of Glasgow. He leaves a widow and large family. Buried at Golspie yesterday. Christine Northamptonshire, England www.highlandhearts.com www.sutherlandheritage.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.419 / Virus Database: 235 - Release Date: 13/11/2002