Stevenston - On This Day In History
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28 JUNE 1876
STEVENSTON SCHOOL BOARD
An adjourned meeting was held in Kyleshill School on Monday – Mr Lockhart in the chair.
The salaries of the clerk and treasurer were reduced to £20 and £10 respectively.
28 JUNE 1876
STEVENSTON SCHOOL BOARD
An adjourned meeting was held in Kyleshill School on Monday – Mr Lockhart in the chair.
The salaries of the clerk and treasurer were reduced to £20 and £10 respectively.
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29 JUNE 1911
MARRIAGE – WYLIE and FREW
At Stevenston Parish Church Halls, on 27th June, by the Rev. J. R. Spottiswood, of Saltcoats, assisted by the Rev. M. Miller, of Stevenston, John Wylie to Catherine Mitchell, eldest daughter of David Frew, Stevenston.
29 JUNE 1911
MARRIAGE – WYLIE and FREW
At Stevenston Parish Church Halls, on 27th June, by the Rev. J. R. Spottiswood, of Saltcoats, assisted by the Rev. M. Miller, of Stevenston, John Wylie to Catherine Mitchell, eldest daughter of David Frew, Stevenston.
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29 JUNE 1912
MARRIAGE – LAMONT and SMITH
At Lochcraigs, Stevenston, by the Rev. R. J. Kyd, assisted by the Rev. Archibald Hunter, Robert Lamont, Flemyland, Dalry, to Mary Allan, eldest daughter of James Smith.
29 JUNE 1912
MARRIAGE – LAMONT and SMITH
At Lochcraigs, Stevenston, by the Rev. R. J. Kyd, assisted by the Rev. Archibald Hunter, Robert Lamont, Flemyland, Dalry, to Mary Allan, eldest daughter of James Smith.
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30 JUNE 1914
STEVENSTON UNITED FREE CHURCH BAZAAR
The bazaar held in Ardeer Halls, Stevenston, in aid of the building fund of Stevenston United Free Church has resulted in £453 being raised. The sum includes donations. The amount aimed at was £400.
30 JUNE 1914
STEVENSTON UNITED FREE CHURCH BAZAAR
The bazaar held in Ardeer Halls, Stevenston, in aid of the building fund of Stevenston United Free Church has resulted in £453 being raised. The sum includes donations. The amount aimed at was £400.
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30 JUNE 1951
WOMAN KILLED IN ROAD CRASH
A middle-aged woman passenger was killed and five other passengers were injured last night when a Western S.M.T. bus returning homewards with some 30 members of Ardeer Cadet Pipe Band was involved in a collision with a lorry travelling to Falkirk on the main Stirling/Glasgow road.
The woman who was killed was Miss Isabella Leishman MacKenzie, 70 Macgregor Avenue, Stevenston.
The driver of the bus, John McClymont, (37), 7 Mill Glen Road, Ardrossan, was taken to Stirling Royal Infirmary suffering from lacerations and a fractured right leg.
The other injured were removed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where two were detained. They were: -
James Cramb, (45), 4 High Street, Stevenston (pelvis injuries); and
John Millar, (19), 58 Barrie Terrace, Ardrossan (head and arm injuries).
30 JUNE 1951
WOMAN KILLED IN ROAD CRASH
A middle-aged woman passenger was killed and five other passengers were injured last night when a Western S.M.T. bus returning homewards with some 30 members of Ardeer Cadet Pipe Band was involved in a collision with a lorry travelling to Falkirk on the main Stirling/Glasgow road.
The woman who was killed was Miss Isabella Leishman MacKenzie, 70 Macgregor Avenue, Stevenston.
The driver of the bus, John McClymont, (37), 7 Mill Glen Road, Ardrossan, was taken to Stirling Royal Infirmary suffering from lacerations and a fractured right leg.
The other injured were removed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where two were detained. They were: -
James Cramb, (45), 4 High Street, Stevenston (pelvis injuries); and
John Millar, (19), 58 Barrie Terrace, Ardrossan (head and arm injuries).
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30 JUNE 1965
EXPLOSION DEATHS STILL A MYSTERY
Witness after witness today told a Fatal Accident Inquiry they were unable to say what caused an explosion in which three men died.
As a result of the Inquiry – held at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court before a jury of seven -a formal verdict was returned that the three men -
Hugh Walker, (56), 52 Kirkhall Drive, Ardrossan;
Hugh Conway, (54), 4 Arran Place, Saltcoats; and
William Irvine, (45), 40 Churchill Drive, Ardrossan -
died from multiple injuries in an explosion in the blasting department of the I.C.I. factory at Stevenston on May 20.
30 JUNE 1965
EXPLOSION DEATHS STILL A MYSTERY
Witness after witness today told a Fatal Accident Inquiry they were unable to say what caused an explosion in which three men died.
As a result of the Inquiry – held at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court before a jury of seven -a formal verdict was returned that the three men -
Hugh Walker, (56), 52 Kirkhall Drive, Ardrossan;
Hugh Conway, (54), 4 Arran Place, Saltcoats; and
William Irvine, (45), 40 Churchill Drive, Ardrossan -
died from multiple injuries in an explosion in the blasting department of the I.C.I. factory at Stevenston on May 20.
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1 JULY 1895
STEVENSTON - FATAL ACCIDENT
John Lauchran, (35), foreman in the gelatine department at Nobel's factory, had been at Saltcoats on Saturday, and walking home to Stevenston shortly before nine at night. He got on the Glasgow & South-Western Railway and was run down by a goods train opposite No. 5 Auchenharvie Pit. The driver stopped but not on time to save Lauchran, who was instantly killed.
He leaves a wife and family of five young children.
1 JULY 1895
STEVENSTON - FATAL ACCIDENT
John Lauchran, (35), foreman in the gelatine department at Nobel's factory, had been at Saltcoats on Saturday, and walking home to Stevenston shortly before nine at night. He got on the Glasgow & South-Western Railway and was run down by a goods train opposite No. 5 Auchenharvie Pit. The driver stopped but not on time to save Lauchran, who was instantly killed.
He leaves a wife and family of five young children.
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2 JULY 1912
DEATH
YOUNG: At Glendye Cottage, Stevenston, on 30th June, Mary Stewart, beloved wife of James W. Young, builder, aged 61 years.
2 JULY 1912
DEATH
YOUNG: At Glendye Cottage, Stevenston, on 30th June, Mary Stewart, beloved wife of James W. Young, builder, aged 61 years.
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2 JULY 1914
COURT OF SESSION – DIVORCE CASE
After hearing evidence of desertion, Lord Anderson granted decree of divorce in an action by Elizabeth Bingham or Hanna, 108 Ardeer Square, Stevenston, against her husband, Robert Hanna, dynamite worker, at present supposed to be in the United States of America.
2 JULY 1914
COURT OF SESSION – DIVORCE CASE
After hearing evidence of desertion, Lord Anderson granted decree of divorce in an action by Elizabeth Bingham or Hanna, 108 Ardeer Square, Stevenston, against her husband, Robert Hanna, dynamite worker, at present supposed to be in the United States of America.
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3 JULY 1897
STEVENSTON - GIRL KILLED ON RAILWAY
Yesterday evening about half past six a girl named Sarah Dorrance, aged 19, was accidentally knocked down by the Fairlie Pier express at Dubbs Junction, about a mile and a half from Stevenston, and killed on the spot, the engine striking her on the head.
Dorrance was employed at the mills in Kilwinning, and was returning to her home at Stevenston walking on the line. It is supposed that she was crossing the down line when the accident took place.
Deceased resided with her father, Francis Dorrance, Furnaceman, Ardeer Square.
3 JULY 1897
STEVENSTON - GIRL KILLED ON RAILWAY
Yesterday evening about half past six a girl named Sarah Dorrance, aged 19, was accidentally knocked down by the Fairlie Pier express at Dubbs Junction, about a mile and a half from Stevenston, and killed on the spot, the engine striking her on the head.
Dorrance was employed at the mills in Kilwinning, and was returning to her home at Stevenston walking on the line. It is supposed that she was crossing the down line when the accident took place.
Deceased resided with her father, Francis Dorrance, Furnaceman, Ardeer Square.
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3 JULY 1900
FATAL RESULT OF ACCIDENT AT STEVENSTON
William Scott, who met with an accident in the Ayrshire Foundry, and was removed to Kilmarnock Infirmary, died there on Sunday.
He was married, lived in Raise Street, Saltcoats, and leaves a wife and family.
3 JULY 1900
FATAL RESULT OF ACCIDENT AT STEVENSTON
William Scott, who met with an accident in the Ayrshire Foundry, and was removed to Kilmarnock Infirmary, died there on Sunday.
He was married, lived in Raise Street, Saltcoats, and leaves a wife and family.
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30 JUNE 1951
WOMAN KILLED IN ROAD CRASH
A middle-aged woman passenger was killed and five other passengers were injured last night when a Western S.M.T. bus returning homewards with some 30 members of Ardeer Cadet Pipe Band was involved in a collision with a lorry travelling to Falkirk on the main Stirling/Glasgow road.
The woman who was killed was Miss Isabella Leishman MacKenzie, 70 Macgregor Avenue, Stevenston.
The driver of the bus, John McClymont, (37), 7 Mill Glen Road, Ardrossan, was taken to Stirling Royal Infirmary suffering from lacerations and a fractured right leg.
The other injured were removed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where two were detained. They were: -
James Cramb, (45), 4 High Street, Stevenston (pelvis injuries); and
John Millar, (19), 58 Barrie Terrace, Ardrossan (head and arm injuries).
3 JULY 1951
DEATH – MACKENZIE
Suddenly on 29 June, 1951 (result of an accident), Isabella Leishman MacKenzie, dearly beloved second daughter of Mrs Jean MacKenzie, 70 Macgregor Avenue, Stevenston.
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