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by Penny Tray
Mon May 13, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Saltcoats - On This Day In History
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GLASGOW HERALD 13 MAY 1914 SALTCOATS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Saltcoats Town Council had at their monthly meeting under consideration the question of putting into operation the Housing and Working Classes Acts, 1890 to 1909, on account of a scarcity of houses within the burgh. The committee appointed by...
by Penny Tray
Mon May 13, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Saltcoats - On This Day In History
Replies: 4489
Views: 963634

Re: Saltcoats - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD
13 MAY 1912

ARDROSSAN AND SALTCOATS GOLF CLUB

Ladies Monthly Medal – Miss J. T. Watt, (14) 79; Miss Kay, (14) 83; and Mrs Gray, (12) 85.
by Penny Tray
Mon May 13, 2024 7:20 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
13 MAY 1912

ARDEER GOLF CLUB

Heys Medal – John Greenlees, (scratch) 78; George MacGregor, (8) 83, previous winner; and Arthur Craig, (9) 84.

Robertson Medal – Carrick Hamilton, (14) 79; Andrew Craig, (16) 82, previous winner; William Allan, (6) 85; and William Hogarth, (12) 86.
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Saltcoats Street Photographers
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Re: Saltcoats Street Photographers

And :lol: ?
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8263
Views: 1491230

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 MAY 1914

SHIPPING ORDER

The Ardrossan Shipbuilding Company have secured a contract to build a powerful tug for Greek owners. The vessel, which is to run on the Bosphorus, is to be fitted up with a salvage plant, and with electric power for working the searchlight.
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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Views: 1491230

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 MAY 1914

BIRTH - FORREST

At Ailsa View, Ardrossan, on 9th instant, to Mr and Mrs John Forrest; a son.
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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GLASGOW HERALD
12 MAY 1914

BIRTH - CUNNINGHAM

At 15 Barrie Terrace, Ardrossan, on 10th May, the wife of Robert Cunningham; a son.
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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Views: 1491230

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GLASGOW HERALD 12 MAY 1911 GLASGOW ESTATE The inventory of the following estate has been lodged with the Sheriff-Clerk of Lanarkshire at Glasgow: - James Mutter, of Meiklelaught and Crescent Park, Ardrossan, consul in Glasgow of the Ottoman Empire and Portugal. Sometime commission merchant, 98 West ...
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
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Views: 1491230

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 MAY 1911

DEATH - BARBOUR

At 17 Winton Street, Ardrossan, on 11th instant, Mary Milne, third daughter of John Barbour, diver.
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 8:43 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Ardrossan - On This Day In History
Replies: 8263
Views: 1491230

Re: Ardrossan - On This Day In History

GLASGOW HERALD 12 MAY 1886 MUNICIPAL MEETING AT ARDROSSAN – BAILIE GILFILLAN PRESIDING The usual monthly meeting of Police Commissioners was held on Monday evening. The Works Committee reported that they had elevated the level crossing at Glasgow Street, near Princes Lane, and that they saw no neces...
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Three towns - this day in history
Topic: Saltcoats - On This Day In History
Replies: 4489
Views: 963634

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GLASGOW HERALD 12 MAY 1887 MEETING OF MERCHANTS At a meeting of merchants of Saltcoats , Ardrossan, and Stevenston – Mr Robertson, Ardrossan, presiding – it was agreed that the annual holidays take place this year on 23rd June and 24th August – the latter day arrangements to be made for a trip to Ta...
by Penny Tray
Sun May 12, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Saltcoats Street Photographers
Replies: 5
Views: 422

Re: Saltcoats Street Photographers

It was legal provided they had paid for a Street Traders Licence from the Town Council in whose area they were operating, which many of them didn't. Some of them won over the weans by letting them hold a small monkey or large colourful bird. Anybody got such a photograph?