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GLASGOW HERALD
27 SEPTEMBER 1873

SALTCOATS – A PECULIAR FISH

One of the Saltcoats crews, while engaged fishing for herrings on Thursday, caught in the net a large fish, weighing about 20 stones. It belonged to the porpoise class, and measured 7 feet 4 inches in length and 5 feet in circumference.

The net was much damaged.
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GLASGOW HERALD
28 SEPTEMBER 1927

CHILD DROWNED

William Wylie, (6½), son of William Wylie, platelayer, 15 Glebe Street, Saltcoats, was yesterday drowned in a quarry at the rear of Argyle Road. He had been playing on a raft along with a companion when he slipped into the water and before assistance arrived he sank.

Artificial respiration was applied without success.
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EVENING TIMES
1 OCTOBER 1960

FOOTBALL RESULTS

AYRSHIRE AMATEUR CUP
Annbank 4, Star of the Sea 3.

LEAGUE NORTH – FIRST DIVISION
Colville’s United 1, Ramblos 0.
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PT I dont recognise the names star of the sea and ramblos? I'm away for a wee Google :good:
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GLASGOW HERALD
2 OCTOBER 1877

SALTCOATS – FUNERAL SERMON

The Rev. James Kippen, M.A., Arrochar, conducted the service in the Free Church, Saltcoats, on Sunday last, and in the course of the morning discourse made special reference to the death of the Rev. Joseph Davidson, late of Rothesay Free Parish Church, and who was for many years pastor of Saltcoats Free Church.

Mr. Kippen delivered an excellent discourse, and at the close spoke very highly of their late pastor.
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Penny Tray wrote: Sat Sep 09, 2017 7:08 am CASUALTY OF WAR
9 SEPTEMBER 1917

Killed in action, Signaller JOHN MURCHIE, (20), 8th Battalion City of London Regiment – Theatre of War, France and Flanders – son of Alexander and Maggie Murchie, 5 Caledonia Road, Saltcoats.

The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald subsequently wrote:-

“Word has been received that Signaller JOHN MURCHIE, City of London Regiment, has been killed.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Murchie, Caledonia Road, Saltcoats, and a nephew of Mr. Charles Murchie, J.P., Ardrossan.

He was educated at Saltcoats Public School, and after being engaged in Saltcoats Post Office, where he acted as a telegraph messenger and then as assistant postman, he was sent to Mauchline as telegraphist and sorter. While there he joined the Army.

His father at one time had an aerated water business in Ardrossan, but latterly has been at sea, and it is only a few months ago that his vessel was torpedoed, and he spent five days in an open boat before being rescued.

Signaller Murchie had many friends in Saltcoats, and deep sympathy is felt for his parents in their loss.
GLASGOW HERALD
4 OCTOBER 1917

DEATH ON SERVICE

MURCHIE: Killed in action on the 9th September, JOHN, aged 20, Signaller, City of London Regiment, dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Murchie, 5 Caledonia Road, Saltcoats.
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GLASGOW HERALD
5 OCTOBER 1900

ELECTION CAMPAIGN
AYRSHIRE NORTH
CANDIDATURE OF THE HON. THOMAS COCHRANE
MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN AT SALTCOATS

Last night in the Town Hall of Saltcoats, Mr. Austen Chamberlain addressed a large meeting of electors, held in furtherance of the candidature of the Hon. Thomas Cochrane for the Northern Division of Ayrshire.

Provost Guthrie occupied the chair, and after referring to Mr. Cochrane’s absence in South Africa with the troops, intimated that arrangements had been made for meetings in all the important places in the constituency.

Mr. Chamberlain said he had come to North Ayrshire to do what little he could to support the candidature of his friend, Mr. Cochrane, and he desired for himself to testify to his regard, respect, and affection for Mr. Cochrane, and to deliver a message he had received from his father (Cheers).

When five years ago, his father was appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies, he invited the representative of this constituency to become his Parliamentary private secretary – that is to say, to undertake work for which there was no remuneration, which brought him no honour except the honour that good work done could always bring to a man, which gave him a great deal of work, and from that day to this no man had ever had a more loyal colleague, a more dedicated friend, than his father found in Mr. Cochrane (Loud cheers).
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GLASGOW HERALD
6 OCTOBER 1913

A SHOOTING AFFAIR AT KILMARNOCK

Considerable excitement prevailed in Kilmarnock on Saturday forenoon on the report of a shooting affair in the office of Mr. William Rankin, solicitor, Portland Street.

It appears that JOHN MURCHIE, residing at Victoria Cottage, Winton Street, Saltcoats, had called upon Mr. Rankin with reference to some business, and after a brief conversation he drew a pistol from his pocket and fired a shot, the bullet narrowly missing Mr. Rankin’s head.

Mr. Rankin managed to drag Murchie outside the door and ring the bell of a neighbour, who came to his assistance.

Meanwhile the office girls had run for the police, and on their arrival Murchie was taken into custody.

It is stated that Murchie, who is a cousin of Mrs. Rankin, harbours some imaginary grievance against several of his friends, and within the past year a cousin in Glasgow found it necessary to bring an action of lawburrows against him in the Sheriff Court.

Murchie, who is a marine engineer, had been abroad in the East for a long time, and it is stated that he suffered from sunstroke.

Although Mr. Rankin escaped without injury, he naturally sustained a severe shock, and much sympathy is felt for him in the community, where he is very highly respected.
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GLASGOW HERALD
11 OCTOBER 1893

MUNICIPAL MEETING - SALTCOATS

Provost McIsaac presiding.

It was reported that 48 houses in the burgh were without a water supply. The question of compelling the proprietors of these houses to put in water was held over for two months.

A deputation from inhabitants of Caledonia Road appeared a wished the Commissioners to form a pavement from the railway bridge to the Public School, and a crossing at the latter place.

Consideration of the matter was delayed.
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Penny Tray wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:22 am GLASGOW HERALD
5 OCTOBER 1900

ELECTION CAMPAIGN
AYRSHIRE NORTH
CANDIDATURE OF THE HON. THOMAS COCHRANE
MR. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN AT SALTCOATS

Last night in the Town Hall of Saltcoats, Mr. Austen Chamberlain addressed a large meeting of electors, held in furtherance of the candidature of the Hon. Thomas Cochrane for the Northern Division of Ayrshire.

Provost Guthrie occupied the chair, and after referring to Mr. Cochrane’s absence in South Africa with the troops, intimated that arrangements had been made for meetings in all the important places in the constituency.

Mr. Chamberlain said he had come to North Ayrshire to do what little he could to support the candidature of his friend, Mr. Cochrane, and he desired for himself to testify to his regard, respect, and affection for Mr. Cochrane, and to deliver a message he had received from his father (Cheers).

When five years ago, his father was appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies, he invited the representative of this constituency to become his Parliamentary private secretary – that is to say, to undertake work for which there was no remuneration, which brought him no honour except the honour that good work done could always bring to a man, which gave him a great deal of work, and from that day to this no man had ever had a more loyal colleague, a more dedicated friend, than his father found in Mr. Cochrane (Loud cheers).
GLASGOW HERALD
12 OCTOBER 1900

POLLING – AYRSHIRE NORTH

The result of the polling in North Ayrshire was declared at the Sheriff Court House, Kilmarnock, shortly before two o’clock yesterday afternoon.

The figures were announced by Sheriff Brand as follows:-

Hon. THOMAS COCHRANE (U) 5985
Mr. ALEXANDER WILLIAMSON (L) 4791

UNIONIST MAJORITY 1194


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GLASGOW HERALD
12 OCTOBER 1908

EGG THROWING AT SALTCOATS MEETING

Yesterday afternoon JAMES McDONALD, the Kilwinning anti-Popery lecturer, accompanied by about 300 followers marched to Saltcoats and delivered an address to a gathering of nearly 4000 people in the Station Square.

He had previously announced his intention of visiting Saltcoats, and the crowd assembled anticipating some lively scenes.

A ring was formed of his supporters and McDonald in the centre commenced his meeting.

After speaking for some time, his remarks about Roman Catholicism roused the ire of a section of the crowd. Several rotten eggs were thrown, one striking the speaker on the face and another his hat. For a time it was feared that a serious disturbance would occur, as the rival sections jostled each other, but fortunately there was under the supervision of Chief Constable McHardy, a strong body of police, and order was preserved.

Afterwards the address was resumed, but McDonald, although frequently interrupted, was not further interfered with.

At the conclusion of the Saltcoats meeting he marched to Stevenston, along with a big following and a police escort. He spoke for a time at the square in Fullarton Place to a somewhat noisy gathering.
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GLASGOW HERALD
13 OCTOBER 1921

DRINKING FOUNTAIN

Provost Christie reported at a meeting of Saltcoats Town Council that Mr Robert G. A. R. Cuninghame of Auchenharvie had offered to erect a drinking fountain in memory of his cousin, the former proprietor of Auchenharvie.

The Council accepted the offer and the Clerk was instructed to convey the thanks of the community and suggest that the fountain be placed at Saltcoats Harbour.
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