Ardrossan - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 MARCH 1891

ASSAULT, MALICIOUS MISCHIEF AND BREACH OF THE PEACE

At Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday HECTOR McNEIL, seaman, pleaded guilty to assault upon his mother and stepfather in their house in Montgomerie Lane, Ardrossan, on the 7th instant; also to malicious mischief and breach of the peace – the offences having been committed while infuriated with drink.

McNeil, having been six times previously convicted, was sentenced to 60 days’ imprisonment.

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 MARCH 1877

ARDROSSAN SCHOOL BOARD

On Thursday afternoon the monthly meeting was held. Provost Barr in the chair.

At a former meeting of the board one of the members had supplied to the newspapers a portion of the proceedings which transpired after the reported left, and this gave rise to a lengthened and somewhat acrimonious discussion.

Mr. Bailey moved that reporters be admitted to all meetings of the board, but he did not find a seconder, and the motion was therefore lost.

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 MARCH 1875

SEVERE GALE – SHIPPING CASUALTIES - ARDROSSAN

Shortly after daybreak a schooner was observed going up the river with her topsail split. She made an attempt to take Ardrossan Harbour, but after rounding Horse Island she could not fetch the entrance, and let go both anchors about 400 yards from the Lighthouse Point, to obviate going ashore.

As the position seemed critical, the rocket apparatus, under Mr. Mays was kept in readiness, while the lifeboat was towed out to the vessel by the harbour tug. Those on board, however, thought they could ride out the gale in safety, and both tug and lifeboat returned to the harbour.

The schooner proved to be the WILLIAM, of Douglas, and it was expected she could proceed up the river last night, the gale having moderated.

Between 6 and 7 a.m., the schooner LILY MILES, moored outside the dock gates, was dismasted, both masts falling over on the quay.

An Iron schooner lying alongside also received some damage, and considerable difficulty was experienced in keeping vessels in their moorings.

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ARDROSSAN & SALTCOATS HERALD
11 MARCH 1904

DEATH

DAVIS: Drowned at sea, WILLIAM D. DAVIS, (36), second son of George Davis, Ardrossan.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 MARCH 1896

THEFT OF WOOD BY A TRADESMAN

At Ardrossan Burgh Court a joiner named CHARLES SMITH was convicted of stealing a quantity of wood from a new building at which he was employed in South Beach Avenue, Ardrossan.

He was sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 MARCH 1884

ARDROSSAN SCHOOL BOARD

The monthly meeting of this board was held yesterday afternoon in the secretary’s office – the Rev. Alexander Cross presiding.

The officers submitted the returns of attendance in Ardrossan and Saltcoats, which showed a considerable improvement in both towns.

From the minutes of committee meeting it appeared that one parent had been ordered to be prosecuted.

The interim secretary reported that £100 had been received from the Parochial Board towards the school rate, making the total now received £1200, the amount asked for.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 MARCH 1862

LODGING FOR SALE IN ARDROSSAN – UPSET PRICE £1140

To be sold by public roup with the Faculty Hall, St. George’s Place, Glasgow, on Wednesday, 19th March, 1862, at two o’clock afternoon, if not previously disposed of by private bargain, that self-contained dwelling-house, No. 10 Arran Place, Ardrossan, (next to the Earl of Eglinton’s Pavilion), lately occupied by Mr. Kelso, containing dining, drawing, parlour, and seven bedrooms, kitchen, W.C., with garden attached; is in excellent order, fronts the sea, and near the railway station.

Immediate possession may be had. Feu duty £1 16s. If desired the furniture may be had at a valuation.

Apply to Mr. Campbell, No. 35 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow; or at the house.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 MARCH 1888

ARDROSSAN – INCREASED POSTAL SERVICE

An additional delivery of letters and parcels was begun here today, in addition to the two morning and one evening deliveries as formerly.

The new hour of delivery is 3.30 p.m.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 MARCH 1890

ARDROSSAN E.U. CHURCH

Last night the choir of the Independent Church, under the leadership of Mr. Martin, gave a concert of sacred and secular music, which was highly appreciated by a large audience.

MR. J. L. King, pastor of the church, presided, and Miss Thomas played the accompaniment very effectively. There were orchestral accompaniments besides, a novelty being the presence of a young violinist, Master William Cook, Kilbirnie, aged only five years, who played some fine selections on the violin.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 MARCH 1890

MUNICIPAL MEETING – ARDROSSAN

Provost Hogarth presiding.

Consideration of the report on the proposed amalgamation of the railway companies was delayed till certain inquiries had been completed.

A letter from the Lord Provost of Edinburgh asking the Council to assist, pecuniarily and otherwise, in forming an association to guard traders and the public against the present high classification of rates the railway companies are desirous of imposing on them, was read.

The letter was allowed to lie on the table.

An application from Mr. Carrol for power to widen the pavement opposite his shop was granted.

An application by Ardrossan Harbour Company for a supply of gas and water was remitted to a committee to draw up a report, and present same to a full meeting of the Council.

In view of the new steamboat pier being opened at the end of May, consideration of this application was voted urgent.

A complaint being made by Mr. John Hogarth & Company as to the insufficient supply of gas in Princes Street, it was remitted to the Works Committee.

The Contagious Diseases (Notification) Act was adopted, and the Clerk empowered to take the necessary steps before it comes into operation here on the 15th May next.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 MARCH 1889

NEW WATER RESERVOIR AT ARDROSSAN

Messrs Leslie & Reid report that fair progress is being made with the work of the reservoir at Mill Glen.

The puddle trench has been bottomed and partially filled with puddle to the point where it leaves the line of the main embankment and the continuation of the trench along the west side of the reservoir is taken out to nearly half its depth.

The main embankment has been raised to a height of about 24 feet above the bottom of the reservoir, and the inner face has been beached with stone to a height of 20 feet.

The water can now be stored in the reservoir by shutting the valve at the order end of the outlet pipe, but there is no need to commence storing until the Whitlees reservoir is full.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 MARCH 1888

MUNICIPAL MEETING – ARDROSSAN

At the monthly meeting of Police Commissioners on Monday night – Provost Hogarth in the chair – the Clerk reported that Mr. Gillespie, C.E., Glasgow, had visited the gas-works and recommended certain extensions and improvements, which, with a few minor alterations, were agreed to.

The following offers were accepted for repairing the slaughter-house, viz.:- mason work, Mr. John McLean, £28 18s; slater and other work, Mr. Picken, £25 7s 8d.

It was agreed, on the recommendation of Mr. Strain, C.E., to effect certain improvements on the drainage system.

An arrangement was come to granting the Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway Company a water supply for the next 10 years.

The Local Authority strongly recommend that all persons above 10 years of age should, in view of an outbreak of small-pox, get themselves revaccinated.

The town was reported to be in a very healthy condition.