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6 JANUARY 1854
SHIP NEWS
GRACE McVICAR, of Ardrossan, from Quebec to the Clyde, was fallen in with, waterlogged, on the 24th December, and the crew taken off.
6 JANUARY 1854
SHIP NEWS
GRACE McVICAR, of Ardrossan, from Quebec to the Clyde, was fallen in with, waterlogged, on the 24th December, and the crew taken off.
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6 JANUARY 1892
THE NEW RAILWAY BRIDGE
The bridge over the Prince’s Crossing, Ardrossan, begun late in the summer, has now opened for traffic.
It is a substantial structure, enclosed, and with steps on each side leading to the platforms and to Princes Street.
6 JANUARY 1892
THE NEW RAILWAY BRIDGE
The bridge over the Prince’s Crossing, Ardrossan, begun late in the summer, has now opened for traffic.
It is a substantial structure, enclosed, and with steps on each side leading to the platforms and to Princes Street.
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No way as youngster would we wait for the gates to open - up and over the enclosed pedestrian bridge - other bridges meant sooty faces.
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The daft thing I remember was that if you were walking with an adult, whether or not the level-crossing gate was open or closed, you would actually run ahead, negotiate the enclosed bridge, and meet them at the other side of the line. We were easy amused .
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6 JANUARY
PRISON FOR NEGLECTING WIFE AND FAMILY
A former shipyard labourer, pleaded guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday to having between 13 February 1927 and 29 December 1936, at the dwelling-house at 6 Hill Street, Ardrossan, neglected his wife and two children whereby they became chargeable to the County of Ayr. He was sentenced to three months imprisonment. Mr D Harvey, solicitor, Kilmarnock, who prosecuted on behalf of the Inspector of Poor, said the accused left Ardrossan for America in July 1923. He obtained work in America and sent remittances to his wife until March 1927. The remittances ceased then and the last communication his wife had from him was in September 1928. The accused turned up in Ardrossan just before Christmas and stated that he had returned from America in March 1936. His brother in London had sent his passage money. The accused had got work in London on several occasions since but he had sent no communication or money to his wife. The total cost to the Public Assistance Authority in keeping his wife and children was £590. The accused said that he sent money to his wife when he was working. He had been unemployed in America and through walking the streets there, he became ill. He was no subject to fits and was under medical treatment.
The Scotsman, 6 January 1937
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PRISON FOR NEGLECTING WIFE AND FAMILY
A former shipyard labourer, pleaded guilty at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday to having between 13 February 1927 and 29 December 1936, at the dwelling-house at 6 Hill Street, Ardrossan, neglected his wife and two children whereby they became chargeable to the County of Ayr. He was sentenced to three months imprisonment. Mr D Harvey, solicitor, Kilmarnock, who prosecuted on behalf of the Inspector of Poor, said the accused left Ardrossan for America in July 1923. He obtained work in America and sent remittances to his wife until March 1927. The remittances ceased then and the last communication his wife had from him was in September 1928. The accused turned up in Ardrossan just before Christmas and stated that he had returned from America in March 1936. His brother in London had sent his passage money. The accused had got work in London on several occasions since but he had sent no communication or money to his wife. The total cost to the Public Assistance Authority in keeping his wife and children was £590. The accused said that he sent money to his wife when he was working. He had been unemployed in America and through walking the streets there, he became ill. He was no subject to fits and was under medical treatment.
The Scotsman, 6 January 1937
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7 JANUARY 1890
BIRTH
BELL: At 4 Winton Street, Ardrossan, on the 5th instant, the wife of John Bell, passenger guard, Caledonian Railway; a daughter.
7 JANUARY 1890
BIRTH
BELL: At 4 Winton Street, Ardrossan, on the 5th instant, the wife of John Bell, passenger guard, Caledonian Railway; a daughter.
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7 JANUARY 1886
ANN McTAVISH
The schooner ANN McTAVISH, built by Peter Barclay & Son, Ardrossan, for Angus McTavish, Ardrishaig, and launched on the 12th of March 1875, was stranded off the Cumberland Coast.
7 JANUARY 1886
ANN McTAVISH
The schooner ANN McTAVISH, built by Peter Barclay & Son, Ardrossan, for Angus McTavish, Ardrishaig, and launched on the 12th of March 1875, was stranded off the Cumberland Coast.
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7 JANUARY 1880
THE DUKE OF HAMILTON
The Duke of Hamilton and Viscount Vauderville and party crossed to Belfast via Ardrossan on Monday night.
7 JANUARY 1880
THE DUKE OF HAMILTON
The Duke of Hamilton and Viscount Vauderville and party crossed to Belfast via Ardrossan on Monday night.
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GLASGOW HERALD
7 JANUARY 1896
COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION
The nominations having been made on behalf of Ardrossan Burgh at the recent County Council election, Tuesday, 14th instant, was subsequently fixed as the date on which the election of a representative shall take place.
Two gentlemen have been nominated – namely, Mr. Arthur Guthrie, publisher, and Mr. Thomas Kirkhope, solicitor.
7 JANUARY 1896
COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION
The nominations having been made on behalf of Ardrossan Burgh at the recent County Council election, Tuesday, 14th instant, was subsequently fixed as the date on which the election of a representative shall take place.
Two gentlemen have been nominated – namely, Mr. Arthur Guthrie, publisher, and Mr. Thomas Kirkhope, solicitor.
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7 JANUARY 1943
ARDROSSAN APPOINTMENT
Captain Frederick Stark, who has been harbourmaster at Ardrossan since 1922, has retired. He is succeeded by Captain John Brock, who was assistant harbourmaster.
7 JANUARY 1943
ARDROSSAN APPOINTMENT
Captain Frederick Stark, who has been harbourmaster at Ardrossan since 1922, has retired. He is succeeded by Captain John Brock, who was assistant harbourmaster.
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GLASGOW HERALD
8 JANUARY 1895
DEATH
McGILCHRIST: At U.P. Manse, Ardrossan, on the 6th instant, after a brief illness, in her 85th year, Eliza Gray, widow of Rev. John McGilchrist, of Rose Street U.P. Church, Edinburgh.
8 JANUARY 1895
DEATH
McGILCHRIST: At U.P. Manse, Ardrossan, on the 6th instant, after a brief illness, in her 85th year, Eliza Gray, widow of Rev. John McGilchrist, of Rose Street U.P. Church, Edinburgh.
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8 JANUARY 1894
SEVERE WEATHER
On Saturday morning and again in the afternoon snow fell heavily in Ardrossan. In the forenoon a strong north-easterly wind prevailed, causing snow to wreathe in sheltered places and seriously impede vehicular traffic.
About noon the storm broke out afresh, and snow fell steadily for nearly three hours.
The storm is the most severe that has visited this district for several years, the ground being covered to a depth of eight inches. In some places the snow is piled breast high.
8 JANUARY 1894
SEVERE WEATHER
On Saturday morning and again in the afternoon snow fell heavily in Ardrossan. In the forenoon a strong north-easterly wind prevailed, causing snow to wreathe in sheltered places and seriously impede vehicular traffic.
About noon the storm broke out afresh, and snow fell steadily for nearly three hours.
The storm is the most severe that has visited this district for several years, the ground being covered to a depth of eight inches. In some places the snow is piled breast high.
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