Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
15 MARCH 1919

FLOODING AT SALTCOATS

At the monthly meeting of Saltcoats Town Council a letter was read from Messrs Merry & Cunninghame, Ardeer, relating to the serious flooding in the east end of the town. They stated that as far back as 1901 they had proposed laying a pipe through the Glasgow & South-Western Railway bank, but the railway company had objected. The only method which would now reduce the water and uncover a considerable area of the flooded ground would be to make a culvert and convey the water to the sea.

The Town Clerk intimated that he had received a letter from the property owners in the flooded area stating that they were not prepared to bear any part of the cost of removing the water.

The Council are at present in negotiations with the proprietor of Auchenharvie estate and the Caledonian and Glasgow & South-Western Railway Companies on the subject of draining the flooded area.

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GLASGOW HERALD
16 MARCH 1915

WILLS AND ESTATES

Mr Robert Bald Maxton, agent of the Bank of Scotland, son of the late Robert Maxton, M.E., C.E., of Saltcoats, Ayrshire, left personal estate in the United Kingdom valued at £2992, of which £1831 is Scottish estate.

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GLASGOW HERALD
16 MARCH 1916

BIRTH - WALLACE

At 64 Argyle Road, Saltcoats, on 14th March, the wife of William Wallace, printer and stationer; a daughter.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 MARCH 1915

BIRTH - RODDAN

At Taybank, Argyle Road, Saltcoats, on 16th instant, the wife of Edward J. Roddan; a daughter.

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GLASGOW HERALD
18 MARCH 1915

THE BELGIANS – CONCERT AT SALTCOATS

In the Town Hall, Saltcoats, on Tuesday evening the members of the Ardrossan, Saltcoats, and Stevenston Choral and Orchestral Society gave their second rehearsal for the season. There was a large attendance.

The principals were Miss Jean Gibson (soprano), Mr Alexander McGregor (baritone), and Mr Henri Verbrugghen (violinist).

Mr W. G. Burgoyne was conductor and Mr Ed. Joachim leader of the orchestra.

At an interval in the programme Mr Verbrugghen made an appeal on behalf of the Belgians, and at the close of the concert a collection was taken which resulted in £16 6s 6d being obtained.

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GLASGOW HERALD
18 MARCH 1919

DEATH - SCOTT

At Ardeer, Eglinton Street, Saltcoats, on the 16th March, Jessie Reid, in her 82nd year, wife of the late David M. Scott.

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GLASGOW HERALD
19 MARCH 1915

WAR CASUALTY

Mrs Robert Smith, Saltcoats, has received an intimation from the Admiralty that her son Robert Smith has died of pneumonia at South Queensferry.

He was chief stoker of HMS INDEFATIGIBLE, and had served almost 22 years in the Navy. He was a fine specimen of a British seaman, robust and hardy.

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GLASGOW HERALD
19 MARCH 1915

PRESENTATION TO FATHER MONTGOMERY, ST. MARY’S R.C. CHURCH, SALTCOATS

On Wednesday evening in St. Mary’s Hall, Saltcoats, the Rev. James Montgomery, formerly curate in the Saltcoats district, was presented with an address and a purse of sovereigns from the parishioners.

Father Montgomery had been in Saltcoats for a number of years, and has now been translated to Shettleston.

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GLASGOW HERALD
21 MARCH 1919

PUBLIC NOTICE

Man, unknown, found at Saltcoats on Saturday, 1st March, suffering from loss of memory. Is possibly discharged soldier, having artificial leg (left), aged about 25, dark hair and eyebrows, clean shaven, 5 feet 6 inches, wearing dark tweed check suit.

Anyone able to give information will please communicate with James E. Howie, Ardrossan Parish Council Chambers, Saltcoats.

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GLASGOW HERALD
21 MARCH 1919

BODY WASHED UP AT SALTCOATS

On Wednesday the body of a man was washed up by the tide on to the Braes at Saltcoats.

From documents found on the body it was shown to be that of Captain Daniel Mowatt, who resided at 22 White Street, Partick. He visited the town on Tuesday, and left a small bag at the station, but nothing more was known of him in the town.

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GLASGOW HERALD
22 MARCH 1919

DEATH - MOWATT

Drowned at Saltcoats, on 18th instant, Daniel Mowatt, 32 White Street, Partick, aged 56, master mariner, late of C.P.O.S., beloved husband of Robina MacKinnon.

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GLASGOW HERALD
24 MARCH 1916

EXEMPTION CLAIMS TRIBUNAL

Bailie Armour presided at a meeting of the Saltcoats Tribunal.

One voluntarily attested man was granted exemption conditionally on his remaining in a certified occupation, twelve were temporarily exempted, and one was granted absolute exemption for health and domestic reasons.

A conscientious objector produced a certificate from the Ministry of Munitions and was granted exemption.