Saltcoats - On This Day In History

[down south]

22ND MAY 1885

Saltcoats assumed Burgh status in the modern sense on this day:

http://www.threetowners.com/old-new/chapter-17/

Susan

[down south]

27TH MAY 1922

On this day, Saltcoats War Memorial was officially unveiled by the Marchioness of Ailsa in front of large crowds. Here are some photographs, a description of the event and a short film extract.

https://i.imgur.com/lOp920t.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nayesterda ... 2752946059

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nayesterda ... 2752946059

http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=1329

Susan

[Richard]

NOTICE.
ROBERT JOHNSTONE, Draper and Chapman, sometime in Saltcoats,
and present Prisoner in the Prison of Ayr, has presented a Petition
to the Sheriff of Ayrshire, praying for interim protection and liberation from prison,
and for decree of Cessio Bonorum ; and his Creditors are hereby required to appear
within the Court-House at Ayr, upon Tuesday the 5th day of July next, at 11 o'clock, forenoon,
when the Petitioner will appear for examination.
D.R.ANDREWS, Pror.
Kilmarnock, May 28, 1853.
(The Edinburgh Gazette - Issue No:6286)

NOTICE.
THE Estates of ROBERT.T.STEEL, Tobacconist, 45 Countess Street, Saltcoats,
were Sequestrated on 26th May 1925, by the Sheriff of Ayrshire.
The first Deliverance is dated 13th May 1925.
The Meeting to elect the Trustee and Commissioners is to be held at 12 o'clock noon,
on Monday the 8th day of June 1925, within the Smaller Oddfellows' Hall, John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock.
A Composition may be offered at this meeting.
JAMES.M.INGLIS, 60 Bank Street, Kilmarnock, Agent.
(The Edinburgh Gazette - 29th May 1925 - Issue No:14131)

[down south]

1ST JUNE 1949

MAGISTRATES MAROONED

The Saltcoats magistrates with the town clerk and police inspector were marooned on Horse Island, Ardrossan, for some hours on Wednesday evening ( 1st June). After inspecting local motor boats they sailed to the island where the boat broke down. They were rescued at midnight by a rowing boat.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 3rd June 1949

Susan

[Penny Tray]

2 JUNE 1953

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS

Apart from a TV show and lunch to 500 old people, there was no official celebration in Saltcoats, but there were many street parties when gifts were distributed to children. A bonfire was lit on The Braes and the bandstand was illuminated.

(From the Glasgow Herald)

[morag]

What was it..52? We had a pic of my big sis roadside with a Union Jack and we had a coronation mug and a wee golden coach...God only knows where they are noo..hope big sis still has them..

[George Ardrossan]

6 MAY 1925

Om 25 May 1925, Saltcoats Victoria Football Club won the Scottish Junior Cup when they beat Saint Anthony's 2-1 at Firhill Park, Glasgow in a second replay before a crowd of 20000. The first game was also at Firhill Park on 23 May and ended on a 1-1 draw before 18000 spectators. The first replay was on 30 May at Greater Love Street Grounds, Paisley before a crowd of 12000 and after 45 minutes of extra time, the score was 3-3. This great success has been mentioned several times on the ThreeTowners website.

George

[down south]

10TH JUNE 1901

On this day, local veterans of the Boer War were welcomed home with a parade through Saltcoats:

http://www.threetowners.net/forum/viewt ... 83#p100183


10TH JUNE 1933

On this day, the upgraded Saltcoats Bathing Pool and new bathing station were officially opened:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nayesterda ... 2752946059

http://www.ayrshireroots.co.uk/Towns/Sa ... %20RVB.jpg


10TH JUNE 1969

On this day, the new Low's supermarket which replaced Wilkie's shop in Dockhead Street opened for business:

http://www.threetowners.net/forum/viewt ... 386#p81386

Susan

[Penny Tray]

10 JUNE 1955

SALTCOATS SEA QUEEN

Patricia Hanlon, 12 year old Saltcoats schoolgirl, admires the crown she will wear tomorrow when she will be crowned Queen of the Sea.

EVENING TIMES 10 JUNE 1955 - PAGE 7

[There is a good photograph of Patricia in this edition of the newspaper.]

[Penny Tray]

EVENING TIMES
12 JUNE 1962

RECRUITING VAN NOT WELCOME

Saltcoats Town Council have decided to tell it to the Marines - that their recruiting van would not be welcome in the Burgh.

The Shores Committee recommend that an application for a site for a Royal Marine recruiting van in the town be refused.

The Committee convenor, Police Judge Mrs. R Lambie said that there was a high percentage of unemployment among the youths of the district but all that the Government was offering was a recruiting van.

[Penny Tray]

GLASGOW HERALD
13 JUNE 1856

ADVERT

STALLION

That fine and handsome animal YOUNG DOUGLAS got by DOUGLAS, a well known trotter, the property of the Duke of Hamilton, out of a fast-trotting MARS. He is dark brown, stand 15 hands 1 inch in height, is four years old, his action is very superior. He is the property of Robert Craig, Crown Inn, Saltcoats, and has proven himself a sure foal getter. Will serve at Clydesdale Inn, Glasgow, every Wednesday, at the Bull Inn, Paisley, every Thursday, Beith and Dalry on Friday, Saltcoats every Saturday and Monday.

Terms One pound two shillings and sixpence to the groom. Cash when served.

[Penny Tray]

EVENING TIMES
20 JUNE 1969

LOCAL TOUCH PAYS OFF AT SALTCOATS

To the delight of local folk and his fellow club members, J. A. "Jerry" Moriarty, of the Saltcoats Sea Angling Association, scooped the pool of prizes at the Scottish Open Boat Championships held last week-end off Saltcoats.

Fishing from his brother's boat he took a weight of 57 lbs. on Saturday and then 34 lbs. 5 oz. on Sunday to give him top weight of 91 lbs. 5 oz., the Championship title, and "The Glasgow Herald Trophy".