Stevenston - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
16 JUNE 1884

GOLF – ARDEER

The usual monthly handicap for Captain Robertson’s Medal was played over the Links at Ardeer on Saturday last, under favourable weather auspices, there being a slight breeze blowing. There was a good turn-out of members.

The medal was won by Mr David Todd.
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GLASGOW HERALD
JUNE 17 1937

EXPLOSION IN ARDEER FACTORY
THREE MEN KILLED AND TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED
SHOCK EFFECT IN NEIGHBOURING TOWNS

Several Ayrshire towns distant a few miles from Messrs Nobel’s explosives factory at Ardeer were affected yesterday morning by an explosion in the black powder section which killed three men and seriously injured two others.

Four explosions, the last of which was the most severe, occurred in rapid succession. Thick black clouds rose in the air, and debris was scattered over a considerable area. Alarm was created in neighbouring towns, where the majority of the employees in the factory reside.

The casualty list is as follows:-

KILLED

GEORGE McCULLY, 49 Sidney Street, Saltcoats;
JAMES RAINEY, 3 Canal Street, Saltcoats;
ROBERT NIBLOCK, 3 School Row, Kilwinning.

INJURED

JAMES PATERSON, 6 Station Square, Stevenston.
JAMES McNAY, 17 Hill Street, Ardrossan.

McCully was unmarried. Rainey was a married man with two children, and Niblock leaves a wife and three children.

The injured men were rushed in one of the firm’s ambulances to the Western Infirmary, Glasgow, where it was stated last night that their injuries were of a serious nature.
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GLASGOW HERALD
18 JUNE 1885

STEVENSTON WATER SUPPLY

The controversy regarding the agreement entered into with Irvine for a water supply was brought to a close on Tuesday night.

At a special meeting of Stevenston Local Authority it was resolved to carry out the agreement with Irvine.

Mr Patrick Warner, of Ardeer, presided, and there was a large attendance of members.
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Penny Tray wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:45 am GLASGOW HERALD
JUNE 17 1937

EXPLOSION IN ARDEER FACTORY
THREE MEN KILLED AND TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED
SHOCK EFFECT IN NEIGHBOURING TOWNS

Several Ayrshire towns distant a few miles from Messrs Nobel’s explosives factory at Ardeer were affected yesterday morning by an explosion in the black powder section which killed three men and seriously injured two others.

Four explosions, the last of which was the most severe, occurred in rapid succession. Thick black clouds rose in the air, and debris was scattered over a considerable area. Alarm was created in neighbouring towns, where the majority of the employees in the factory reside.

The casualty list is as follows:-

KILLED

GEORGE McCULLY, 49 Sidney Street, Saltcoats;
JAMES RAINEY, 3 Canal Street, Saltcoats;
ROBERT NIBLOCK, 3 School Row, Kilwinning.

INJURED

JAMES PATERSON, 6 Station Square, Stevenston.
JAMES McNAY, 17 Hill Street, Ardrossan.

McCully was unmarried. Rainey was a married man with two children, and Niblock leaves a wife and three children.

The injured men were rushed in one of the firm’s ambulances to the Western Infirmary, Glasgow, where it was stated last night that their injuries were of a serious nature.

GLASGOW HERALD
18 JUNE 1937

ARDEER FACTORY EXPLOSION
CONDITION OF INJURED

JAMES PATERSON, 6 Station Square, Stevenston, and JAMES McNAY, 17 Hill Street, Ardrossan, who were injured on Wednesday in the explosion at Ardeer Factory, Ayrshire, were stated yesterday to be progressing in the Western Infirmary, Glasgow.

Paterson was stated to have spent “a fairly good night,” and the condition of McNay was described as “a little more comfortable.”
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GLASGOW HERALD
18 JUNE 1881

STEVENSTON – PIT ACCIDENT

A lad, about 12 years, named GOURLAY, residing with his parent in Saltcoats, was seriously injured on Thursday by an accident at No. 5 Pit, Auchenharvie Colliery, belonging to Messrs Merry & Cuninghame.

Gourlay and another boy named KEAN were drawing a hutch up the brae, when a large stone fell from the roof upon Gourlay, breaking his leg below the knee and cutting his arm severely. He was removed home, where he is receiving medical assistance. Kean escaped narrowly with a few slight bruises.
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WEDNESDAY 19th JUNE 1968

Ardeer Rovers' player of the year is left-half James Love. At a presentation dance in the Douglas Restaurant, Stevenston, on Wednesday of last week he was presented with his trophy by Provost Mrs Elizabeth Murdoch. The club's 77-year-old trainer, Mr William McCook was also presented with a silver tankard.

Rovers have been promoted to the 1st Division of the Amateur League.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 28th June 1968


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GLASGOW HERALD
22 JUNE 1880

THE VOLUNTEERS
7TH AYRSHIRE (SALTCOATS AND STEVENSTON) v.11TH AYRSHIRE (DALRY)

The members of these companies had a friendly competition at the Stevenston range on Saturday afternoon.

A chopping wind from the left blew across the range which rendered high scoring somewhat difficult.

The following was the result: -

7th Ayrshire 611; 11th Ayrshire, 573.
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GLASGOW HERALD
23 JUNE 1881

BOWLING
ARDEER, STEVENSTON v. KILWINNING

These clubs met on Tuesday evening on the green of the latter to play a friendly game, six rinks a-side. After a pleasant and keenly contested game of 21 ends the Ardeer players were victorious.

The score is as follows: - Ardeer, 119; Kilwinning, 108.
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Penny Tray wrote: Sun Jun 17, 2018 7:45 am GLASGOW HERALD
JUNE 17 1937

EXPLOSION IN ARDEER FACTORY
THREE MEN KILLED AND TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED
SHOCK EFFECT IN NEIGHBOURING TOWNS

Several Ayrshire towns distant a few miles from Messrs Nobel’s explosives factory at Ardeer were affected yesterday morning by an explosion in the black powder section which killed three men and seriously injured two others.

Four explosions, the last of which was the most severe, occurred in rapid succession. Thick black clouds rose in the air, and debris was scattered over a considerable area. Alarm was created in neighbouring towns, where the majority of the employees in the factory reside.

The casualty list is as follows:-

KILLED

GEORGE McCULLY, 49 Sidney Street, Saltcoats;
JAMES RAINEY, 3 Canal Street, Saltcoats;
ROBERT NIBLOCK, 3 School Row, Kilwinning.

INJURED

JAMES PATERSON, 6 Station Square, Stevenston.
JAMES McNAY, 17 Hill Street, Ardrossan.

McCully was unmarried. Rainey was a married man with two children, and Niblock leaves a wife and three children.

The injured men were rushed in one of the firm’s ambulances to the Western Infirmary, Glasgow, where it was stated last night that their injuries were of a serious nature.

GLASGOW HERALD
18 JUNE 1937

ARDEER FACTORY EXPLOSION
CONDITION OF INJURED

JAMES PATERSON, 6 Station Square, Stevenston, and JAMES McNAY, 17 Hill Street, Ardrossan, who were injured on Wednesday in the explosion at Ardeer Factory, Ayrshire, were stated yesterday to be progressing in the Western Infirmary, Glasgow.

Paterson was stated to have spent “a fairly good night,” and the condition of McNay was described as “a little more comfortable.”

GLASGOW HERALD
25 JUNE 1937

THE ARDEER FACTORY EXPLOSION – FOURTH MAN DIES

An Ardrossan man who was injured in the explosion at Messrs Nobel’s factory at Ardeer on June 16 died last night in the Western Infirmary, Glasgow.

He was JAMES McNAY, (32), 17 Hill Street, Ardrossan.

This is the fourth death as a result of the explosion, three men being killed outright.

McNay who was married, was one of the two men who were injured and removed to the Western Infirmary.

The other injured man, JAMES PATERSON, (33), 6 Station Square, Stevenston, is still in the Infirmary, and last night his condition was stated to be comfortable.
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GLASGOW HERALD
25 JUNE 1937

AYRSHIRE HOLIDAY CAMP MISSION

The Church of Scotland Camp Mission at the Beach Holiday Camp, Stevenston, was opened and dedicated on Wednesday.

The Mission has been formed with money collected by the Women’s Home Mission Committee of Ardrossan Presbytery.

Two railway carriages have been converted by volunteer workers to provide living and sleeping accommodation.

The dedication service was conducted by the Rev. William McKelvie, Dalry, moderator of the Presbytery; the Rev. S. White, Ardeer; and the Rev. Pitcairn Hill, Kilbirnie.

Also present was Sir James Simpson, member of the Home Board; the Rev. D. P. Thomson, Church evangelist; and representatives of the Women’s Home Mission Committee.
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27th JUNE 1969

STEVENSTON BROTHERS BOTH SPORTS CHAMPIONS

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The Herald noted the achievements of the Stevenston Travers brothers, who were sports champions respectively of Stevenston High School and Irvine Royal Academy.

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GLASGOW HERALD
28 JUNE 1876

STEVENSTON SCHOOL BOARD

An adjourned meeting was held in Kyleshill School on Monday – Mr Lockhart in the chair.

The salaries of the clerk and treasurer were reduced to £20 and £10 respectively.
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