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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
CUTHES BAY Cous Bay
Cuthes Bay
Mr A. Horne Factor Eday Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday Mr M. Scott Mucklehouse Eday
J. Craigie Rousay
080 This name is applied to a small bay situated on the west coast of the Island, about a mile and a half south west from the Red Head. It derives its name from the number of fish caught called Cous. Cuaiths, CuttiesT
SOUTH HOUSE Southhouse Mr A. Horne Factor Eday Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday Mr M. Scott Mucklehouse Eday 080 This name applies to a neat farm house built of stone, slated, one storey high, in good repair, situated about 1/2 a mile south-east from the Root of the Tree.
THE CROOK The Crook Mr A. Horne Factor Eday Mr H. Marwick Postmaster Eday Mr M. Scott Mucklehouse Eday 080 This name applies to a small shingly loop on the coast line of the Cous Bay. It is the principal harbour for the fishing boats.

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