Ardrossan - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
27 MAY 1970

MAN DIED UNDER SON’S TRUCK

A man died when he fell under the wheels of a truck driven by his son, it was stated yesterday at a fatal accidents inquiry in Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

John Muir, docker, 98 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, was driving a truck slowly forward at Ardrossan harbour on February 13 when he heard a shout from his 53 year old father, John Muir, 33 Clyde Terrace, Ardrossan.

Mr. Muir added: - “I jammed on the brakes and when I turned round I saw my father lying on the road.”

Mr. Muir, senior, also a docker, died instantly from a fractured skull.

The jury returned a formal verdict.

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GLASGOW HERALD
28 MAY 1896

DEATH

COOK: At Ardrossan on the 27th instant, Duncan Cook, of H.M. Customs, Glasgow.

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GLASGOW HERALD
28 MAY 1847

GLASGOW, KILMARNOCK AND ARDROSSAN RAILWAY

A special general meeting of shareholders in the above railway was held on Wednesday at one o’clock, in Carrick’s Hotel, George Square, Glasgow, when the draft of a bill to enable the Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ardrossan Railway Company to make certain branch railways, and to make certain deviations from the lines and levels of the said railway, and to amend the Act relating thereto, was submitted for the consideration and approval of the shareholders – Dr. Brown in the chair.

Mr. Tennent, the secretary of the company, said, the meeting had been called in consequence of a standing order of the House of Lords, which required that all bills be approved of by a special meeting of the shareholders, called by advertisement at least four weeks previous to the day of the meeting. He then read the heads of the bill.

The chairman moved that the bill be adopted.

Mr. Campbell seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.

After a vote of thanks to the chairman, the meeting separated.

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>GLASGOW HERALD
>27 MAY 1970
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>MAN DIED UNDER SON’S TRUCK

John and Jessie Muir were our neighbours on Clyde Terrace and I remember this tragedy. John Snr loved and raced greyhounds and I think he also kept pigeons at the back of the house. In my mind I can still see Jessie heading off in the summers to pick tatties down at the north shore and some were always handed in to us when she got back. They'd three sons, John Jnr, Frank and Tommy. The boys were always our first-foots and my mother wouldn't allow anyone else in until they'd been. Sadly I think John Jnr has already passed away but I don't know about Frank or Tommy.

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GLASGOW HERALD
29 MAY 1894

BIRTH

CHRYSTIE: At 18 The Crescent, Ardrossan, on the 27th instant, Mrs. James B. Chrystie; a daughter.

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GLASGOW HERALD
29 MAY 1893

STEAMER RUN DOWN IN THE SOUND OF ISLAY

The steamer GLENHOLME, of Maryport, Windau (Latvia) for Ardrossan, while being towed from Stornaway, was run down and sunk in Islay Sound by the steamer C.P.A. KOCH, of Copenhagen. The crew were saved. The latter returned to the Clyde with bows stoved in.

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GLASGOW HERALD
29 MAY 1890

THE PADDLE STEAMSHIP DUCHESS OF HAMILTON

The fine paddle steamship DUCHESS OF HAMILTON, built for the Ardrossan and Arran service of the Caledonian Steam Packet Company, underwent an official trial trip yesterday.

The steamer has just been completed by her builders, Messrs William Denny & Brothers, of Dumbarton.

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GLASGOW HERALD
29 MAY 1900

ARDROSSAN U.P. CHURCH

A pipe organ recently introduced into the United Presbyterian Church, Ardrossan, was used in the church service on Sabbath for the first time.

Mr. J. B. Lawson, organist of the new Parish Church, gave a recital in the U. P. Church on Friday evening. Vocal solos were contributed on the occasion by Miss Emslie, Miss Alexanderson, and Miss Macara, with Miss Cook as accompanist.

On Sabbath the Rev. William McGilchrist, B.D., preached at the morning service, and the Rev. Arnold Boyd, M.A., Dalry Free Church, in the evening.

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WIKIPEDIA
30 MAY 1890

ARDROSSAN PIER RAILWAY STATION

Ardrossan (Montgomerie) Pier Railway Station was opened.

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GLASGOW HERALD
30 MAY 1898

TRIBUTE TO FORMER PRIME MINISTER, WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE

Ardrossan:
Flags were flown at half-mast from all public buildings and by the shipping in the harbour. The principal shops were closed from some time, and the church bells were tolled.

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GLASGOW HERALD
30 MAY 1896

ARDROSSAN – STREET PAVING

The improvement effected on street pavements is the most marked feature presented in Ardrossan this year, as compared with last.

The Commissioners of the burgh recently adopted the 142nd clause of the Burgh Act, empowering them to call upon all proprietors to put pavements in front of properties in order, previous to having them taken over and maintained by the Commissioners.

Proprietors are bestirring themselves, and the result commends itself alike to residents and visitors.

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GLASGOW HERALD
31 MAY 1898

DEATH

HOGARTH: At The Linn, Ardrossan, on the 29th instant, John Hogarth, in his 77th year.