Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
27 JULY 1881

THE HIGHLAND SHOW AT STIRLING

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……….third place was awarded to Mr Peter Crawford’s black four-year-old “THE MAISTER,” who is the son of “HONEST DAVIE,” and was bred by Mr R. Lockhart, Knockrivoch., Saltcoats.
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CASUALTY OF WAR
27 JULY 1916

Died on service, Gunner JOSEPH GALLAGHER, (40), Royal Garrison Artillery – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – husband of Elizabeth Peebles Gallagher, 10 Raise Street, Saltcoats.
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Thanks for the photo of my grandfather's headstone Hugh.
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GLASGOW HERALD
28 JULY 1877

FISHING

The recent stormy weather has had a very detrimental effect on the herring fishing, and the harbour at Saltcoats had been all but unproductive. Yesterday, however, matters somewhat improved, and several good takes were acquired, which ranged from 2500 downwards. The fishes were of good size, the largest indeed, which has been landed for a considerable time.
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GLASGOW HERALD
29 JULY 1875

MISSION COAST HOME

The treasurer of the Mission Coast Home, Saltcoats, begs to acknowledge receipt of £100 from the trustees of the late Mr William Euing, per Messrs W., J. B. & J. Kidston.
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GLASGOW HERALD
29 JULY 1914

SALTCOATS – WEATHER AND ACTIVITY

The town is much quieter, as a great many of those who were here for the Glasgow Fair holidays have now taken their departure.

The weather for the past two days has been delightful.

Houses are reported to be well let for August.

It is expected there will be a good number of visitors from Kilmarnock at the end of the week.
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GREENOCK ADVERTISER
30 JULY 1837

DEATH

Alexander McDougall, seaman of Saltcoats, died in a fall on board the ship LORD BYRON lying at Port Glasgow, on 25th July, 1837.
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GLASGOW HERALD
30 JULY 1894

SAILING RACE AT SALTCOATS

There was a large turn-out of spectators on Saturday afternoon to witness the annual sailing race for line boats for a handsome silver challenge cup.

The course was a triangular one from the commodore’s flag-boat to a flag-boat anchored two miles south-west from the pier, thence to a flag-boat opposite Seabank and round the commodore’s boat, twice round, the distance being in all about ten miles.

Four boats entered the race, viz. LIZZIE (J. Sheddan), RIVAL (A. Robertson), GLANCE (D. McCallum), and PRESS ON (Alexander Blair).

The start was a good one, a light east wind prevailing, and PRESS ON was first over the line. Before reaching the south-west flag-boat the wind changed, and LIZZIE and RIVAL ran into first and second places. Before getting round the second flag-boat, RIVAL had taken first position. The commodore’s boat was turned with LIZZIE leading, a position she maintained till near the Seabank flag-boat. RIVAL then passed her and kept the lead till the finish, arriving 1 minute 10 seconds before PRESS ON. As PRESS ON had a time allowance of three minutes she was declared the winner.

From start to finish the race was close, but the wind was light.
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CASUALTY OF WAR
30 JULY 1916

Died in action, Private WILLIAM CARNDUFF RUSSELL, (19), Service No. 25548, 10/11th Battalion Highland Light Infantry attached to the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers – Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial.

The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald previously reported: -

“Mr William Russell, 75 Canal Street, Saltcoats, has been notified by the War Office that his son, Private William Russell, H.L.I., attached to the R.S.F., is missing since the 30th July.

Private William Russell was about 20 years of age, and prior to enlisting served his time as a cabinetmaker with Arnott & Company, Saltcoats.

His elder brother is a Colour Sergeant in the Cameronians, Winnipeg, Canada, and is expected with the next Canadian Contingent.”


The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald subsequently reported: -

“Mr William Russell, 75 Canal Street, Saltcoats, received an official communication from the War Office on the 17th instant to the effect that his son, Private William Russell, who has been reported missing since 30th July, 1916, is now presumed to have been killed in action.

Before the war he served his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker, and was called up under the Derby Scheme. He was 21 years of age.”
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CASUALTY OF WAR
31 JULY 1917

Died on service, Guardsman ROBERT CRAIG McGAVIN, Scots Guards - Theatre of war, France and Flanders – son of Mrs McGavin and the late Mr William McGavin, Dockhead Street, Saltcoats.

The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald subsequently reported: -

“As announced last week, the death in action has been reported of Private Robert Craig McGavin, Scots Guards, youngest son of the late William McGavin and of Mrs McGavin, Dockhead Street, Saltcoats.

Private McGavin, who is well known in Saltcoats, was a painter before joining the Army on 25th July, 1915.

After a year’s training he was sent to one of the fronts, and he was exactly a year in the trenches when he was killed.

In a letter to Mrs McGavin, the chaplain says, “He was killed by a shell on the morning of 31st July, just before the advance began, and you may be sure of this, that his death would be instantaneous. May I express on my own behalf, and on behalf of your boy’s comrades, our deepest sympathy with you in this loss. We have lost a good comrade and a brave soldier, but we know that you have lost much more than that. His death was part of the price that had to be paid for victory that day, and in a very real sense your son has laid down his life for his friends. He was faithful unto death, and even in your sorrow you will be proud of his memory.”

The Captain of the company, who was himself wounded in the advance, writing from a hospital in England, says: - “Your son was one of the best men in the company, always cheerful and ready to do anything that was asked of him.”
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GLASGOW HERALD
1 AUGUST 1881

HERRING FISHING – SALTCOATS

All the boats were at sea during the whole of last week, mostly fishing in the Sound of Kilbrannan.

It is reported that a moderate quantity of fish were taken and disposed of on the spot.

With the exception of Monday, there was landed each morning a supply of herring purchased from the fleet, and the quality being good prices ranged from 7s to 10s per 100.
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GLASGOW HERALD
2 AUGUST 1901

SALTCOATS - DEATH OF CAPTAIN JOHN STIRLING

Yesterday Captain John Stirling, well known in Clyde Shipping circles, died at his residence, Caledonia Road.

After serving his time with his uncle, Captain Archibald Stirling, in a coasting vessel, he was in the foreign trade. He got command of the brig HERO, sailing from Ardrossan. Afterwards he joined the Clyde Shipping Company, and was in their employ as master for many years till failing health necessitated his retirement. He was married and leaves a wife.

By a wide circle of friends he was greatly respected.
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