"SIGNS of the approach of the fifth of November are upon us," said the Gazette 100 years ago, "And already quiet and dark places are illuminated by flashing lights of different colours.
"Noisy crackers and squibs are less prominent this year, probably the fear of the police has made the young people more cautious."
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