Bygones: What was making the news in the Newark Advertiser in 1997, 1972 and 1922

The Advertiser has again opened its archives to see what was making the news 25, 50 and 100 years ago.

It includes an appearance on the hit television show Blind Date and activities at Sconce Hills High School to mark political leaders meeting for Earth Summit Two.

While 100 years ago there were celebrations in Newark Market Place for the Sunday School Union Festival.