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by Penny Tray
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 3 OCTOBER 1930 ARDROSSAN HARBOUR CHARGES A revised schedule of rates and charges for the Port of Ardrossan, applicable from 1 October 1930, is being circulated. It is observed that the charges are net, the appropriate de-rating benefit under the Local Government Act, 1929, having been...
by Penny Tray
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8184
Views: 1478054

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

And there was me thinking you would be able to tell me Susan! I would have to think it would be one of the roads off Glasgow Street, maybe Barr Street, Winton Street, or Seton Street?
by Penny Tray
Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8184
Views: 1478054

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 2 OCTOBER 1883 DISTRICT ROAD COMMITTEE A general meeting of this body was held yesterday at Irvine. In the absence of Hon. G. R. Vernon, the chairman, Major Crichton, the Linn, was called upon to preside. The Clerk read a report from the committee of the County Board recommending the ...
by Penny Tray
Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Stevenston - On This Day In History
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Views: 706055

Re: Stevenston - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 2 OCTOBER 1939 EXPLOSIVE FACTORY DEATH ROLL INCREASED The death roll in connection with the explosion which occurred in a northern explosive factory last Thursday has been increased. WILLIAM McKEAN, one of the injured men who were conveyed to hospital, died there yesterday. He was 30 ...
by Penny Tray
Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8184
Views: 1478054

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 17 SEPTEMBER 1872 A SAVAGE WIFE BEATER At the Police Court yesterday, before Provost Barr and Bailie Hogarth, ROBERT CRAIG, fireman, residing in Glasgow Street, whose respectable appearance betokened better conduct, pleaded guilty to committing serious assault on Mary McGhee or Craig...
by Penny Tray
Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Stevenston - On This Day In History
Replies: 3063
Views: 706055

Re: Stevenston - On This Day In History

EVENING TIMES
1 OCTOBER 1960

SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP - 1ST ROUND
WISHAW 5-0 ARDEER RECREATION

Ardeer team:

Cummings, Carey, Michael Murray, Mitchell Murray, McCracken, Garvie, Reid, Lennox, Savage, Gillen, J. Murray.
by Penny Tray
Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8184
Views: 1478054

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

EVENING TIMES
1 OCTOBER 1960

SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP - 1ST ROUND
WINTON ROVERS 8-0 DUNTOCHER

Ardrossan team:

White, Latto, Kearney, Kerr, Johnstone, Carr, Buchanan, Young, Halliday, Jackson, Murphy.
by Penny Tray
Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Saltcoats - On This Day In History
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Views: 953698

Re: Saltcoats - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 30 SEPTEMBER 1896 SALTCOATS MISSION COAST HOME EXTENSION OF BUILDINGS Yesterday afternoon the new buildings erected to extend the Mission Coast Home were formally opened. From the inauguration of the home its history has been distinctly progressive. Starting in a humble way with a roo...
by Penny Tray
Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Wisdom
Replies: 16
Views: 2640

Re: Wisdom

It's actually in the corner created by the rear of Green Street and the rear of Dockhead Street on the side opposite from where the former police station was located.

See the following:

http://www.threetowners.net/forum/viewt ... ll#p118559
by Penny Tray
Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:49 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8184
Views: 1478054

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

THE PITTSBURGH GAZETTE TIMES 29 SEPTEMBER 1907 THRILLING STORY OF OCEAN'S PERIL THE TERRIBLE SUFFERING OF A PARTY SHIPWRECKED ON WILD COAST A thrilling story of adventure and privation of the Glasgow ship GLENCAIRN, who were landed at Liverpool by the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer ORITA...
by Penny Tray
Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:48 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Saltcoats - On This Day In History
Replies: 4437
Views: 953698

Re: Saltcoats - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 29 SEPTEMBER 1877 SALTCOATS SHIPMASTERS If there is, says our correspondent, one thing more than another for which our town is famed, it is for the large number of masters it has furnished to the mercantile marine. Not a few of our best Clyde ships are commanded by sons of Saltcoats, ...
by Penny Tray
Wed Sep 28, 2016 7:13 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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Views: 1478054

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 28 SEPTEMBER 1860 ARDROSSAN TO ARRAN AND CAMPBELTOWN The Royal Mail Steamer EARL OF ARRAN will sail after 1st October, and till further notice, as under (casualties excepted), from ARDROSSAN . To ARRAN on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 9.30 a.m., Returning on same afternoon. To...