The final batch of death notices from the Herald of 19th May 1972. DEATHS ( concluded ) ORR - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 12th May 1972, James Orr, aged 50 years, dear son of James Orr, 47 Pollock Crescent, Kilwinning. REID - At 32 Oak Road, Ardrossan, on 13th May 1972, Margaret Affleck...

Best birthday wishes, Scott.

Susan

Some more of the Deaths now from 19th May 1972. DEATHS ( continued ) JOHNSTON - Peacefully at Ravenspark Hospital in Irvine, on 10th May 1972, William Johnston, in his 80th year, beloved husband of the late Margaret Barnes, and late of 5 McHardy Crescent, Barrmill. KERR - At the Infirmary, Kilmarnoc...

The first of the Deaths now from 19th May 1972. DEATHS ANDERSON - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 10th May 1972, James Anderson, aged 75 years, beloved husband of Agnes Friels, 73 Seaton Terrace, Irvine. BROWN - At Ravenspark Hospital, on 12th May 1972, Hugh Brown, beloved husband of Agnes ...

The Engagements and Marriages now from 19th May 1972. Notice the engagement and marriage in the same family, the Wilbrhams of Kilbirnie. ENGAGEMENTS AGNEW - WILBRAHAM - Both families have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of James, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Agnew, 62 Fergushill Road, Kilwinn...

Have a very happy birthday, Angus.

Susan

I would guess it comes from the Ardrossan in South Australia, Hughie. Founded in 1873, as Wikipedia tells us.

Susan

Beginning the BMD entries from the A&S Herald from 19th May 1972 with the Births. BIRTHS ARMSTRONG - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, on 10th May 1972, to Robert and Ann ( Johnson ), a son; both well. Thanking all in attendance. BANKS - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, on 10th May 1972, to Terry and M...

Have a very happy birthday, Murray.

Susan

Completing the In Memoriam notices from 7th April 1972. IN MEMORIAM ( concluded ) RAINEY - In loving memory of our dear mother, died 4th April 1965; and our dear father, died 27th May 1958;also sister, Vina, died 16th February 1964. Silent thoughts, sincere and true, From those who thought the world...

Have a very happy birthday, Bonzo.

Susan

More In Memoriam notices from 7th April 1972. IN MEMORIAM ( continued ) McLAUGHLAN - In loving memory of our dear father, James McLaughlan, died 4th April 1967. RIP. To lose a father as good as you, Remains a heartache all life through; On earth you toiled, in heaven you rest, God bless you , dad, y...