Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 DECEMBER 1893

MUNICIAPL MEETING – SALTCOATS

By a majority the Commissioners approved of the report of the Works Committee that the Gas Company was not responsible for the damage done to Vernon Street sewer.

It was agreed to subscribe two guineas towards the expense of the action which has been raised against Partick to test the right of magistrates in police burghs as the licensing authority under the Public House Acts.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 DECEMBER 1892

MUNICIPAL MEETING – SALTCOATS

A letter was read from Mr. Stewart regarding the request of the Commissioners that he should endeavour to put a stop to the removal of sand from the shore at Montgomerie Crescent. Mr. Stewart asked that names of parties removing sand to be forwarded to him, with a view to prosecution.

Mr. Christie gave notice of a motion that Commissioners acquire the property of the Gas Company.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 DECEMBER 1894

SALTCOATS MISSION COAST HOME

The twenty-ninth annual meeting of the subscribers to the Saltcoats Mission Coast Home was held in the Religious Institution Rooms, Glasgow, yesterday.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 DECEMBER 1890

FOOTBALL
EGLINTON v. SALTCOATS STROLLERS

Result: - Eglinton, 3; Saltcoats Strollers, 0.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 DECEMBER 1892

BIRTH

ALLAN: At Yokohama, Ardrossan Road, Saltcoats, on Tuesday, 13th instant, Mrs. John M. Allan; a son.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 DECEMBER 1894

YEOMANRY BALL

The annual ball of G Troop Ayrshire Yeomanry Cavalry took place last night in the Town Hall, Saltcoats, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion.

About 70 couples were present, including Mr. Claud Hamilton, junior, of Sundrum, Captain of the troop, and Mrs. Hamilton. Music was supplied by the band of Mr. Law, Kilbirnie, and Mr. Fleming, Eglinton Arms Hotel, Ardrossan, was purveyor.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 DECEMBER 1897

MISSION COAST HOME

The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Mission Coast Home at Saltcoats was held in Glasgow yesterday.

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 DECEMBER 1889

DEATH

SCOTT: At 5 Arthurlie Place, Saltcoats, on 13th December, Walter Scott, aged 82, late coachman Stobo Castle, Peeblesshire, and Orchardton, Kirkcudbright.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 DECEMBER 1894

FOOTBALL – AYRSHIRE COMBINATION
SALTCOATS VICTORIA v. KILWINNING MONKCASTLE

Played at Saltcoats, and resulted in favour of Victoria by 4 goals to 1.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 DECEMBER 1895

GOLDEN WEDDING

CRAIG – HENDRY: At Raise Street, Saltcoats, on the 16th December, 1845, by Rev. John Bryce, John Craig, merchant, Glasgow, to Janet, seventh daughter of Captain Alexander Hendry – Celebration at 268 Albert Road, Pollokshields.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 DECEMBER 1895

MISSION COAST HOME

The old portion of the home facing Nineyard Street having been condemned as unsuitable and unhealthy has been taken down, and a new building is being erected.

Provision is to be made in the new erection for sitting-rooms and bed-rooms for mothers suffering from illness who are obliged to bring their infants with them.

Mr. Hugh, Thomson, Saltcoats, was the architect.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 DECEMBER 1898

HON. T. COCHRANE AND MR. ANSTRUTHER AT SALTCOATS

Last night a meeting, under the auspices of the Unionist Club, took place in the Town Hall, Saltcoats, presided over by Mr. R. L. Alpine, shipping agent, who was supported on the platform by a number of leading residents in the district. There was a good attendance.

Mr. M. Arthur, of Fullarton, moved, and Mr. John Galloway, Kilmeny, seconded, a motion of confidence in the home and foreign policy of the Government.

Mr. Anstruther, in reply, referred to the various reforms in connection with home affairs which has been carried out by the Government.