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by Penny Tray
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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GLASGOW HERALD 12 DECEMBER 1912 THE ARDROSSAN DOCK DISPUTE The weekly meeting of Glasgow Trades Council was held last night in the City Hall – Mr R. Charlton, president, in the chair. On behalf of the Scottish Union of Dock Labourers, Mr Joe Houghton reported that the Ardrossan Dock dispute was by n...
by Penny Tray
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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GLASGOW HERALD 12 DECEMBER 1911 ARDROSSAN PARISH BELL The new bell erected by the heritors and congregation of Ardrossan Parish was rung for the first time on Sunday. The Rev. D. D. Rees, having offered the prayer of dedication, called upon Miss Wylie, of Ardlui, to give the bell its first pull. The...
by Penny Tray
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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Views: 1654023

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 DECEMBER 1910

IN THE CONSTITUENCIES - Ardrossan

Mr Anderson, Liberal candidate, addressed the electors in the Assembly Halls, Ardrossan, on Saturday night. Mr W. D. Hamilton presided.
by Penny Tray
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:39 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Saltcoats - On This Day In History
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GLASGOW HERALD
12 DECEMBER 1910

IN THE CONSTITUENCIES - Saltcoats

At Saltcoats on Saturday night, Captain Campbell addressed a largely attended meeting – Mr Bryce Orr presided.

Captain Campbell had an enthusiastic reception.
by Penny Tray
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Saltcoats - On This Day In History
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GREENOCK TELEGRAPH
12 DECEMBER 1882

MARRIAGE – DUNLOP and HARVEY

Jane, second daughter to the late Captain George Dunlop, Port Glasgow, to Robert Harvey, son of the late Captain Harvey, Saltcoats, at 4 Millbrae, Langside, Glasgow, on 11 December.
by Penny Tray
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Stevenston - On This Day In History
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GLASGOW HERALD
12 DECEMBER 1911

DEATH - DONALDSON

At Culzean, Shore Road, Stevenston, on the 11th instant, Susan Willock McMillan, wife of A. W. Donaldson, inspector of poor.
by Penny Tray
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Stevenston - On This Day In History
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GLASGOW HERALD
12 DECEMBER 1910

ARDEER GOLF CLUB

Heys Medal: –

John Greenlees, (previous winner), 85;
Robert Gray, (7) 85;
William Steele, (7) 85; and
D. Martin, (9) 85.

Robertson Medal :–

Thomas Logan, (winner), (12) 82.
by Penny Tray
Thu Dec 12, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Stevenston - On This Day In History
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Re: Stevenston - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 12 DECEMBER 1879 SHIPPING CASUALTY The BARNARD CASTLE , from Montreal to Glasgow, came ashore at Stevenston Burn yesterday at High Water. Vessel tight, and on sandy bottom. Lloyd’s agent at Ardrossan engaged with captain to send men and lighters, and hopes were entertained that the ve...
by Penny Tray
Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Stevenston - On This Day In History
Replies: 3475
Views: 793728

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GLASGOW HERALD 11 DECEMBER 1913 STEVENSTON PARISH COUNCIL – APPOINTMENTS At the statutory meeting of Stevenston Parish Council, Mr William Kirkwood was unanimously elected chairman. Messrs Alexander MacGregor and John Dunlop were appointed delegates to the Poorhouse, and other committees were formed.
by Penny Tray
Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Stevenston - On This Day In History
Replies: 3475
Views: 793728

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 DECEMBER 1911

ARDEER GOLF CLUB

Heys Medal: –

William Reid, (2) 81;
John Greenlees, (scratch) 83; and
G. MacGregor, (8) 85.

Robertson Medal: –

Carrick Hamilton, (14) 84;
W.D. M. Sutherland, (18) 87; and
John Allan, (10) 88.
by Penny Tray
Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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Views: 1654023

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GLASGOW HERALD 11 DECEMBER 1913 THE ARDROSSAN AND SALTCOATS PLAYERS’ CLUB The Ardrossan and Saltcoats Players’ Club, composed entirely of amateurs, gave three public rehearsals of the comedy, “Are you a woman?” in the La Scala Picture House, Saltcoats, this week. There were large audiences at each p...
by Penny Tray
Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:49 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8989
Views: 1654023

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GLASGOW HERALD 11 DECEMBER 1912 IMPROVED TRAVELLING FACILITIES As a result of representations made by Ardrossan Town Council, the Glasgow & South-Western Railway Company has now given improved travelling facilities in the district. Formerly Ardrossan passengers travelling by the 9.05 p.m. train ...