Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
20 MARCH 1945

THREE AYRSHIRE BURGHS

At a meeting of members of Saltcoats and Ardrossan Town Councils and Stevenston representatives of the local District Council – Provost Adair, Saltcoats, presiding – the deputation appointed at a previous meeting to interview the Secretary of State for Scotland on the question of local government administration of the three communities under one authority with large burgh status, reported having interviewed Mr Joseph Westwood, Under Secretary of State, and Scottish Office officials in Edinburgh on January 26 last, when the propriety of amalgamation had been placed before him and fully discussed.

In reply, Mr Westwood had indicated sympathetic appreciation of the purpose in view. He indicated the available steps open to achieve the desired result, particularly the promotion of a Provisional Order under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act, 1936, which would involve an inquiry and the hearing of any opposition.

The meeting resolved to further pursue the matter and report upon the promotion of a Provisional Order, and in the meantime the Town Clerks of Saltcoats and Ardrossan were empowered to ascertain the views and guidance of Parliamentary agents on the whole position, the feasibility of an early promotion of such an Order, and the appropriate details necessary to be incorporated therein.

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GLASGOW HERALD
20 MARCH 1918

DEATH ON SERVICE

MILLER: Killed in action, on the 14th March, JAMES BRAND SCOTT MILLER, Second Lieutenant, R.G.A., aged 27 years, fourth son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Miller, 13 Springvale Street, Saltcoats.

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CASUALTY OF WAR
21 MARCH 1918

ISAAC ALLAN

Killed in action, Private ISAAC ALLAN, Black Watch – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – brother of William Allan, 11 Raise Street, Saltcoats.

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GLASGOW HERALD
21 MARCH 1884

DEATH OF A CENTENARIAN

Mr DAVID ALLAN, who has just died at the residence of his daughter in Hamilton Street, Saltcoats, had reached the extraordinary age of over 100 years.

He was born in Dailly, in February, 1784, and for the greater part of his life was engaged in agricultural pursuits in various parts of Ayrshire and Wigtownshire.

He remembered, when a boy about 12 years of age, having seen the poet Burns.

For about the last 17 years he has lived at Saltcoats.

He enjoyed remarkably good health during his long life, and was able to move about up till within a few weeks of his death. For several years back he discarded spectacles, and was able to read a newspaper without such aid.

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GLASGOW HERALD
21 MARCH 1881

SALTCOATS – PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO DOCTOR MARSHALL

A movement is on foot to present a public testimonial to Doctor Marshall, late parochial teacher, in recognition of his services for 43 years in the cause of education.

A large committee has been appointed, consisting of gentlemen in various towns in Scotland and England, to receive subscriptions to carry out the project.

It is intended to present the testimonial at a banquet to be held in the Saracen’s Head Hotel, Saltcoats, about the third week in April.

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GLASGOW HERALD
22 MARCH 1887

SEMI-JUBILEE OF REV. GEORGE FAIRGRIEVE

On Sunday celebration services in connection with the semi-jubilee of the Rev. George Fairgrieve were held in the West U.P. Church, Saltcoats.

The Rev. R Frew, D.D., St. Ninian’s preached in the forenoon, and Rev. J. Thain Davidson, D.D., of London, in the afternoon and evening.

The discourses were able and interesting, and were listened to by a large congregation, particularly in the evening, when the church was very crowded.

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CASUALTY OF WAR
22 MARCH 1918

WILLIAM CARRAB RODGER

Died in France from wounds, Private WILLIAM CARRAB RODGER, Royal Scots Fusiliers – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – family resident at Tower Lodge, Saltcoats.

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SATURDAY 22nd MARCH 1975

FUSHIONLESS SHOW BY BOTH CLUBS

SALTCOATS VICTORIA 3 DALRY THISTLE 2

The only point of interest to emerge from a meaningless game at Campbell Park on Saturday was the fact that Dalry finish the season at the bottom of the league.

From their performances it wasn't difficult to see why both teams were in contention for the wooden spoon award. They made elementary mistakes and caused all sorts of problems for themselves. There was no distinguishable pattern to either team's play.

The game opened at a fast pace but a strong wind bothered both sides.

Over-anxious play saw Dalry in all sorts of trouble while Saltcoats fared little better because they tended to hold the ball too long.

Saltcoats were marginally in front, with most of their attacks coming from the left wing or down the centre. Teenager outside-left Stuart Mauchlan was playing well on the wing. On one occasion he had a 25-yard shot which went narrowly past and later another of his shots came off the crossbar.

Gilfeather in the Saltcoats goal was first called upon in the 35th minute when he ably saved a McDonald shot.

The Dalry defence was nowhere when Paul Seenan put Saltcoats ahead in the 40th minute. A long ball found him unmarked in the centre in front of Faulds. He ran with the ball a short distance before hitting the ball off the keeper's foot and into the net.

Five minutes later a Cairns thunderbolt was saved when Faulds palmed it over the bar.

Saltcoats held on to their slender lead until ten minutes into the second half. Cairns gave away a corner and Muirhead poked the ball high into the net after a defensive mix up.

This goal rattled Saltcoats and they should have lost another a minute later when three Dalry players completely missed a perfect cross from their right winger in front of the Saltcoats goal.

Reid almost scored an own goal when he back-headed a Dalry corner but luckily Gilfeather saved the situation.

Saltcoats regained the lead in the 62nd minute when Harkins had an easy task after receiving a perfectly placed cross from Brian Lunan, who was enjoying his role as an attacking full back.

Paul Seenan scored his second and Saltcoats' third in the 78th minute with a solo run during which he travelled from midfield.

As with his first goal he met no opposition from the Dalry defence.

At this stage Saltcoats substituted B Young with teenager McLaren. But rather than consolidate their lead Saltcoats began to look ragged and Dalry scored an easy goal through McDonald five minutes from time.

Both teams obviously have players of potential. Both goalkeepers impressed and no doubt the respective managers will be hoping for better things next season.

Saltcoats : Gilfeather; Lunan, R Young; Jamieson, J Seenan, Reid; P Seenan, Cairns, B Young, Harkins and Mauchlan.

Dalry : Faulds; Watson, McAuliffe, Templeton, Hepburn, McLelland; Muirhead, Faulkner, McGill, C McDonald and Miller.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 28th March 1975

Susan

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WIKIPEDIA SHIPWRECKS
23 MARCH 1827

THE INDIAN

The vessel INDIAN, while on a voyage between Savannah, Georgia, United States of America, and the Clyde, she was driven ashore near Saltcoats.

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CASUALTY OF WAR
23 MARCH 1918

ARTHUR PAUL CLARK

Killed in action, Private, ARTHUR PAUL CLARK, Royal Scots Fusiliers – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – third son of John MacNeill Clark, Saltcoats.

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CASUALTY OF WAR
23 MARCH 1918

JAMES CHESTNUT

Died in hospital abroad, Driver JAMES CHESTNUT, (21), Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery – Theatre of war, Egypt – son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Chestnut, 38 Raise Street, Saltcoats.

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GLASGOW HERALD
23 MARCH 1885

SALTCOATS – PROPOSAL TO FORM A BOROUGH

At a largely-attended meeting of householders on Friday night a resolution in favour of forming the town into a borough was carried unanimously, on the motion of the chairman (Mr James McIsaac of Parkend), seconded by Mr Fullerton.

A committee was afterwards appointed, on the motion of Doctor Brown, seconded by Mr Thomson, to carry the resolution.

The town has been divided into districts, and the householders will be canvassed in order to ascertain their views.