Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 NOVEMBER 1915

ENLISTMENT

Four members of the Saltcoats police force have enlisted this week, making a total of 11 recruits from the Saltcoats section of the county force.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 NOVEMBER 1942

SEAMEN HONOURED

The names of several Scotsmen are included in a list of awards and commendations to members of the merchant navy and fishing fleet published in Tuesday’s London Gazette.

The following has been commended for brave conduct, when his ship encountered enemy submarines, aircraft, or mines: -

Francis Joseph Behan, chief Steward, 39 Adams Avenue, Saltcoats.

[Francis was chief steward on the EARLSTON, which was torpedoed and sunk on 5 July, 1942, having dispersed from Convoy PQ17 on 4th July, 1942, in the Barent Sea, NE of North Cape, by U-334, having been bombed and damaged earlier in the day by German Ju88 aircraft based at Banak, Norway.]

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 NOVEMBER 1907

DEFINITE POSITION DEMANDED

At a meeting of Saltcoats Town Council last night a communication was read from Mr Robert Welsh, clerk of the joint conference of representatives from Ayrshire County Council and burghs, intimating that the next meeting would be held on the 19th instant, and requesting the Council to instruct their representatives to vote either for or against the proposed acquisition of Glenafton Sanatorium and its enlargement for the treatment of phthisis.

Mr Blakely moved, and it was agreed to, that the Saltcoats representatives be instructed to vote in favour of acquiring the sanatorium and enlarging it to meet the requirements; provided that the agreement embodying the arrangements between the County Council and the burghal authorities is adjusted to the satisfaction of Saltcoats Town Council.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 NOVEMBER 1913

NOMINATIONS FOR AYR COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION

The nominations for the County Council Election were lodged with the Returning Officer, Mr C. G. Shaw, County Clerk, at Ayr yesterday.

If there is not a withdrawal there will be a contest in (Stevenston and Ardrossan North).

Ardrossan (Police Burgh): - James B. Chrystie, Ardrossan.

Saltcoats (Police Burgh) – Thomas Miller, Winton Circus, Saltcoats.

Stevenston and Ardrossan South – George Sinclair, Stevenston.

Stevenston and Ardrossan North – Matthew Orr, Fullarton Place, Stevenston, and
Peter Reid, Boglemart Street, Stevenston.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 NOVEMBER 1901

STORM OF WIND AND RAIN - SALTCOATS

A severe gale was experienced here yesterday. Slates and chimney cans blown from houses litter the streets, but no serious damage is reported. Heavy sleet showers fell, and rain was almost incessant.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 NOVEMBER 1909

DEATH - CUTHBERTSON

At 55 Raise Street, Saltcoats, on the 12th instant, James Cuthbertson, late manufacturer, aged 83 years.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 NOVEMBER 1913

SALTCOATS COUNCILLORS AND THE VOTERS’ ROLL

Arising out of an account for preparing the Voters’ Roll for the burgh of Saltcoats Mr McNaughton, at the monthly meeting of the Town Council, asked the clerk to communicate with the Assessor and endeavour to get him to insert voters’ full addresses in the roll.

He was not prepared to table a motion, but he thought the Assessor should compile the list in conformity with statutes. If the full addresses were given much trouble would be saved at elections.

It was agreed to bring the matter up at another meeting.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 NOVEMBER 1914

SALTCOATS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING – JOINT HOSPITAL

In connection with the proposed extension of Ardrossan and Saltcoats Joint Hospital, Saltcoats Town Council had before them a letter from Ardrossan Town Clerk intimating that Ardrossan Town Council were agreeable to combine in the erection of an addition to the present buildings, consisting of two wards of six beds each with an administration block to accommodate three nurses.

The Ardrossan Council thought that for the hospital building proper an iron erection with asbestos lining should be adopted, and not a brick building as recommended by Dr. MacDonald.

Saltcoats Council agreed to adhere to the brick building, and offered to refer the matter to the Local Government Board for decision.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 NOVEMBER 1905

LICENSING COURTS – IRVINE AND SALTCOATS

This Confirmation Court met in Irvine yesterday forenoon – ex-Provost Armour, of Irvine, presiding.

Charles Miller, publican, asked confirmation of a certificate granted to him for premises in Raise Street, Saltcoats. The application for a new certificate had been necessitated by Mr Miller making additions to his property. The application was granted unanimously.

Provost Blakely, of Saltcoats, moved that the sittings of this Court be held in Irvine and Saltcoats on alternate years in order to allow the citizens of each of these towns equal opportunity of availing themselves of the privilege of attending the Court.

Provost Borland, of Irvine, moved an amendment that for the next year the Court be held in Irvine.

Provost Blakely’s motion was carried by six votes to four, and the coming year’s sitting of the Court will accordingly be held in Saltcoats.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 NOVEMBER 1906

DEATH - ROSS

At 29 Vernon Street, Saltcoats, on the 13th instant, Ella, aged nine years, second daughter of Charles and Jane Ross.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 NOVEMBER 1908

SALTCOATS WATER SUPPLY

At a meeting of Irvine and District Water Board at Kilwinning it was agreed to proceed with the laying of a 15-inch water pipe to Saltcoats at an estimated cost of £3143.

The route will be by the front of Kerelaw House, and finishing at Grange Road, Stevenston, if a way-leave can be negotiated there.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 NOVEMBER 1911

SALTCOATS TOWN COUNCIL TO BE SUED FOR DAMAGES

At the monthly meeting of Saltcoats Town Council last night – Provost A. S. Millar presiding – the minute of a special meeting showed that Mrs Sophia Little or Morrison, widow, and Thomas Taylor, engineer, both residing at 6 Glebe Street, Townhead, Glasgow, had raised separate actions in the Court of Session against the Council for £1000 and £600 respectively for injuries sustained by them on August 27 through falling from the embankment on the East Shore.

The Council resolved to repudiate liability and defend the actions, and the Clerk was instructed to take all necessary steps.