Stevenston - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 OCTOBER 1905

SCOTTISH JUNIOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

The association met in their rooms in Glasgow last night – Mr Galbraith presiding.

The second-round draw for the Scottish Junior Cup included: -

Levern Victoria v. Ardeer Thistle

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 OCTOBER 1907

STEVENSTON MINERS’ STRIKE – OVER 500 MEN IDLE

The Auchenharvie miners yesterday lifted their graith from the pits, and have gone on strike for an increase of wages.

At present the rate is the same as in other Ayrshire collieries, but they want to receive the pay of 7s 3d per day which is paid in other counties.

Between 500 and 600 men are out.

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 OCTOBER 1910

ARDEER GOLF CLUB

Heys Medal :–

J. L. Slaven, (2) 80; J. W. Caldwell, (6) 80; and G. McGregor, (8) 80 – tie; and
R. Conn, (7) 81.

Robertson Medal: –

T. B. Waddell, junior, (15) 76; and
R. Howie, (12) 77.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 OCTOBER 1862

BANKRUPTCY – EXAMINATION

John Faulds, coalmaster, formerly residing at Broom House, Stevenston, Ayrshire, now residing at Wick, in the county of Caithness, to be examined within the Sheriff Court House at Wick, 20 October, at noon.

Creditors to meet within the Writing Chambers, of John M. Sutherland, writer, Wick, 28 October, at ten o’clock.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 OCTOBER 1907

THE STEVENSTON MINERS’ STRIKE

Yesterday work at Auchenharvie Colliery, Stevenston, was entirely suspended, nearly 600 miners having struck work for higher wages. The agreements made a number of years ago by the Ayrshire masters and men regarding wages and other matters has been carried out until the present dispute.

A number of the miners have left the district seeking work elsewhere.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 OCTOBER 1907

OMNIBUS SERVICES

The service of road motor omnibuses between Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston, and Kilwinning will be discontinued after October 31 for the winter months.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 OCTOBER 1907

STEVENSTON HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL

At the monthly meeting of Stevenston School Board the Clerk reported that the Scotch Education Department had placed Stevenston School on the list of higher grade schools.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 OCTOBER 1829

DEATH - KELSO

At Hullerhirst, on the 25th ultimo, Mrs Mary Hamilton, relict of the late Patrick Kelso, Esquire, of Hullerhirst, aged 85.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 OCTOBER 1903

FOOTBALL – Ayrshire Junior Cup – 2nd Round

Result: - Ardeer Thistle, 3; Hurlford, 1.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 OCTOBER 1910

SCOTTISH JUNIOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION MEETING

This association met in Glasgow last night – Mr Alexander Dickson presiding – when the draw for the second-round of the Scottish Junior Cup was made, and included: -

Stewarton Juniors v Ardeer Thistle

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 OCTOBER 1914

FOOTBALL – Scottish Qualifying Cup – 3rd Round

Result: - Dykehead, 1; Stevenston United, 0.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 OCTOBER 1913

SPECIAL DINNER

Mr Hugh Thomson, for many years a member of Stevenston Parochial Board and of the Parish Council, of which latter body he was for some time chairman, was entertained to dinner on Friday night in recognition of his services to the community. Mr James Patrick presided and there was a large company present.