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17 NOVEMBER 1856
MARRIAGE
At Irvine, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. David Wilson, Mr John Smith, shipping agent, Ardrossan, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Captain James Brown, Irvine.
17 NOVEMBER 1856
MARRIAGE
At Irvine, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. David Wilson, Mr John Smith, shipping agent, Ardrossan, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Captain James Brown, Irvine.
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18 NOVEMBER 1836
ARDROSSAN COURSING CLUB
The Ardrossan Coursing Club meeting took place on Thursday and Friday the 10th and 11th November.
The Cup for Young Dogs was won by Dr. Brown’s CHANCE.
The Sweepstake for Dogs fo All Ages was won by Lord Eglinton’s BLAST.
18 NOVEMBER 1836
ARDROSSAN COURSING CLUB
The Ardrossan Coursing Club meeting took place on Thursday and Friday the 10th and 11th November.
The Cup for Young Dogs was won by Dr. Brown’s CHANCE.
The Sweepstake for Dogs fo All Ages was won by Lord Eglinton’s BLAST.
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18 NOVEMBER 1893
ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY - ARDROSSAN
On Thursday evening, while a train of carriages was being run into the depot of the Glasgow & South-Western Railway Station by means of a rope attached to an engine on a different set of rails, a porter named ANDREW NICHOLSON got entangled with the rope, and was thrown on the metals, sustaining a fracture of the thigh.
He was removed to Kilmarnock Infirmary.
18 NOVEMBER 1893
ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY - ARDROSSAN
On Thursday evening, while a train of carriages was being run into the depot of the Glasgow & South-Western Railway Station by means of a rope attached to an engine on a different set of rails, a porter named ANDREW NICHOLSON got entangled with the rope, and was thrown on the metals, sustaining a fracture of the thigh.
He was removed to Kilmarnock Infirmary.
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GLASGOW HERALD
19 NOVEMBER 1849
GLASGOW, KILMARNOCK, AND ARDROSSAN RAILWAY
An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of this Company was held in the Carrick Hotel, George Square, Glasgow, on Saturday last, for the purpose of considering the propriety of authorising the investigation of all the books of the company, by certain parties to be named.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Eglinton and Winton in the chair.
19 NOVEMBER 1849
GLASGOW, KILMARNOCK, AND ARDROSSAN RAILWAY
An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of this Company was held in the Carrick Hotel, George Square, Glasgow, on Saturday last, for the purpose of considering the propriety of authorising the investigation of all the books of the company, by certain parties to be named.
The Right Hon. the Earl of Eglinton and Winton in the chair.
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19 NOVEMBER 1849
SHOPBREAKING – ARDROSSAN
About four o’clock on Sabbath morning last, the shop of Mr James McMillan, watch and clockmaker, was broken into. He fortunately, but probably unknown to the depredator, slept in the back shop, and hearing some noise he quickly arose.
At first he imagined there was actually some person in the premises, but afterwards finding a pane of glass was broken through a hole made in the shutter, by which a pilfering of the articles in the window had been going on, he coolly awaited the return of his unwelcome visitor, and on his hand being thrust through the broken pane, Mr McMillan not being able to get a complete hold of it, took a razor which was lying beside him, and made a deep incision in the intruder’s hand, which was instantly withdrawn without obtaining in this last adventure any booty.
The cut may lead to the identification of the party. No clue has yet been got of him, nor is it known whether he had any accomplices.
Several articles have been taken away. The loss, however, is not very great, but might have been otherwise and the business not been put a stop to.
19 NOVEMBER 1849
SHOPBREAKING – ARDROSSAN
About four o’clock on Sabbath morning last, the shop of Mr James McMillan, watch and clockmaker, was broken into. He fortunately, but probably unknown to the depredator, slept in the back shop, and hearing some noise he quickly arose.
At first he imagined there was actually some person in the premises, but afterwards finding a pane of glass was broken through a hole made in the shutter, by which a pilfering of the articles in the window had been going on, he coolly awaited the return of his unwelcome visitor, and on his hand being thrust through the broken pane, Mr McMillan not being able to get a complete hold of it, took a razor which was lying beside him, and made a deep incision in the intruder’s hand, which was instantly withdrawn without obtaining in this last adventure any booty.
The cut may lead to the identification of the party. No clue has yet been got of him, nor is it known whether he had any accomplices.
Several articles have been taken away. The loss, however, is not very great, but might have been otherwise and the business not been put a stop to.
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20 NOVEMBER 1846
DEATH
At Lamlash, on the 3rd instant, Mr Matthew McBride, innkeeper, aged 57 years. He was for many years master of a small-packet between Ardrossan and Lamlash.
20 NOVEMBER 1846
DEATH
At Lamlash, on the 3rd instant, Mr Matthew McBride, innkeeper, aged 57 years. He was for many years master of a small-packet between Ardrossan and Lamlash.
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20 NOVEMBER 1857
THE WEST COAST FISHERIES
There are ten cod and ling boats ready for launching at Fairlie, and ten more at Mavisbank, on the Clyde.
There are also two beautiful smacks of between 50 and 60 tons each, at present lying in the harbour of Ardrossan, ready to be put upon the fishing ground.
20 NOVEMBER 1857
THE WEST COAST FISHERIES
There are ten cod and ling boats ready for launching at Fairlie, and ten more at Mavisbank, on the Clyde.
There are also two beautiful smacks of between 50 and 60 tons each, at present lying in the harbour of Ardrossan, ready to be put upon the fishing ground.
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21 NOVEMBER 1836
DEATH
At Ardrossan, on the 15th instant, Jane McAlister, relict of Mr John Sim, shipmaster, late of Irvine, aged 84 years.
21 NOVEMBER 1836
DEATH
At Ardrossan, on the 15th instant, Jane McAlister, relict of Mr John Sim, shipmaster, late of Irvine, aged 84 years.
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GLASGOW HERALD
21 NOVEMBER 1892
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY
On Saturday night a man named Downie, a mason's labourer, belonging to West Kilbride, was ACCIDENTALLY run over by a goods train, and sustained such serious injuries that he died on his way to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
He was walking along the line to South Beach Station, presumably with the intention of catching the train to West Kilbride, when the accident occurred.
The goods train was about to proceed down the quay, and Downie was observed by the guard, who shouted to him to get out of the way, but in the confusion of the moment the unfortunate man stepped in front of the waggons.
Deceased was at one time employed as a surfaceman on the railway.
[An A&S Herald intimation suggests this was Thomas Downie, brother of Charlotte, and that the accident occurred at the Cannon Hill junction.]
21 NOVEMBER 1892
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY
On Saturday night a man named Downie, a mason's labourer, belonging to West Kilbride, was ACCIDENTALLY run over by a goods train, and sustained such serious injuries that he died on his way to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
He was walking along the line to South Beach Station, presumably with the intention of catching the train to West Kilbride, when the accident occurred.
The goods train was about to proceed down the quay, and Downie was observed by the guard, who shouted to him to get out of the way, but in the confusion of the moment the unfortunate man stepped in front of the waggons.
Deceased was at one time employed as a surfaceman on the railway.
[An A&S Herald intimation suggests this was Thomas Downie, brother of Charlotte, and that the accident occurred at the Cannon Hill junction.]
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22 NOVEMBER 1852
ARDROSSAN - FATAL ACCIDENT AT DOCKS
In summer, operations were commenced to enlarge the dry dock here, so as to admit large vessels for repair.
The operatives, masons, and labourers, still continue their labours; and on Wednesday, while one of the latter, James Scoullar, was clearing away some rubbish from a part that had been undermined, the mass above gave way, and fell upon him and another worker.
They were both quickly extricated, and put into a cab to be conveyed to their residences in Saltcoats.
Scoullar, we regret to add, died ere reaching home. His remains were delivered to a young wife, to whom he was only married last summer.
The other man is expected to recover.
22 NOVEMBER 1852
ARDROSSAN - FATAL ACCIDENT AT DOCKS
In summer, operations were commenced to enlarge the dry dock here, so as to admit large vessels for repair.
The operatives, masons, and labourers, still continue their labours; and on Wednesday, while one of the latter, James Scoullar, was clearing away some rubbish from a part that had been undermined, the mass above gave way, and fell upon him and another worker.
They were both quickly extricated, and put into a cab to be conveyed to their residences in Saltcoats.
Scoullar, we regret to add, died ere reaching home. His remains were delivered to a young wife, to whom he was only married last summer.
The other man is expected to recover.
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23 NOVEMBER 1855
SHIPPING NEWS
Gibraltar, November 14 – SPRINGHILL, of Ardrossan, for Liverpool, wrecked. Crew and cargo (cotton) saved.
23 NOVEMBER 1855
SHIPPING NEWS
Gibraltar, November 14 – SPRINGHILL, of Ardrossan, for Liverpool, wrecked. Crew and cargo (cotton) saved.
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CASUALTY OF WAR
23 NOVEMBER 1915
Died on service, Lieutenant MAXWELL COLQUHOUN PEARSON, (34), 7th Battalion Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – son of Mrs W. M. Pearson, The Pavilion, Ardrossan, and the late Alexander Littlejohn Pearson.
The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald subsequently reported: -
“On Saturday intimation was received by telegram from the War Office that Lieutenant Maxwell Colquhoun Pearson, 7th Battalion Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, had been killed in action in France on November 23.
Lieutenant Pearson was the youngest son of the late Mr Alexander L. Pearson, of Melbourne, Australia, and of Mrs Pearson, The Pavilion, Ardrossan. He was the brother of Mrs Cuninghame, of Craigends, Renfrewshire, and a nephew of the Countess of Eglinton and Winton and a nephew of Viscountess Portman.
Lieutenant Pearson went out to the Argentine some seven years ago, and was engaged there with the Buenos Aires and Pacific Railway Company. He came home in December last for the purpose of joining the Army, and received his commission in the Cameron Highlanders in February of this year. He went to France in September.
Lieutenant Pearson was 34 years of age.”
23 NOVEMBER 1915
Died on service, Lieutenant MAXWELL COLQUHOUN PEARSON, (34), 7th Battalion Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – son of Mrs W. M. Pearson, The Pavilion, Ardrossan, and the late Alexander Littlejohn Pearson.
The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald subsequently reported: -
“On Saturday intimation was received by telegram from the War Office that Lieutenant Maxwell Colquhoun Pearson, 7th Battalion Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, had been killed in action in France on November 23.
Lieutenant Pearson was the youngest son of the late Mr Alexander L. Pearson, of Melbourne, Australia, and of Mrs Pearson, The Pavilion, Ardrossan. He was the brother of Mrs Cuninghame, of Craigends, Renfrewshire, and a nephew of the Countess of Eglinton and Winton and a nephew of Viscountess Portman.
Lieutenant Pearson went out to the Argentine some seven years ago, and was engaged there with the Buenos Aires and Pacific Railway Company. He came home in December last for the purpose of joining the Army, and received his commission in the Cameron Highlanders in February of this year. He went to France in September.
Lieutenant Pearson was 34 years of age.”
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