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GLASGOW HERALD
13 OCTOBER 1896

MUNICIPAL MEETING – ARDROSSAN

Provost Young presiding.

The burgh surveyor reported that previous to the issuing of the first order with regard to repairing pavements before their maintenance is undertaken by the Commissioners the number of proprietors who had their foot pavements in proper order was 11; since then the number had been increased to 35, and 15 more had since notified their intention of complying, while the number who had paid no attention to the order was 89.

Provost Young said he was in a large sense responsible for the initiation, at least, of the movement to take over the pavements under the 142nd clause of the Act.

As one of the promoters of the scheme he had not anticipated that the discharge of this public duty, and that duty a public necessity, would encounter no opposition. The Commissioners had been quite prepared to meet with the opposition consequent upon reform, particularly a reform the expense of which would be borne by a section of the community – a circumstance for which the law, not the Commissioners, was responsible. The Commissioners were actuated and guided by the principles of justice and impartiality.

He could not help thinking that the strong feeling which had been created had been fostered by misconception and my many irresponsible words written and spoken, conspicuous alike for their excess of zeal, lack of wisdom, and utter absence of practical knowledge. But surely no one would give themselves up to believing transparent nonsense.

The Commissioners were prepared to take up every case and judge it on its merits. He trusted that the proprietors who had not conformed would see their way to do so without unnecessary delay, and without compelling the Commissioners to have recourse to pressure or hard measures, which would be very much regretted.

In the remarks he made he thought he had embodied the sentiments of the Commissioners on the subject.

(Applause).

Mr. Kirkhope dissented.

Several of the Commissioners expressed approval of the Provost’s remarks.

It was agreed to meet a deputation representing the proprietors who oppose the requisition on Monday evening next.
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GLASGOW HERALD
14 OCTOBER 1890

ARDROSSAN FREE CHURCH

An influential meeting of the ladies of this congregation was held in the Town Hall, Ardrossan, yesterday afternoon – presided over by the Rev. Allan Cameron, M.A., minister of the congregation, when it was resolved to hold a bazaar in July to clear off the debt incurred in extending the church and erecting a large wall behind it.

Already a considerable sum of money has been obtained.
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GLASGOW HERALD
14 OCTOBER 1890

ACCIDENT – ARDROSSAN

Mr. Figgans, who was found lying at the east corner of the dock on Sunday morning, was removed yesterday to the Glasgow Infirmary, his injuries being more serious than reported.
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GLASGOW HERALD
15 OCTOBER 1896

DEATH

ROBERTSON: At 21 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, on the 14th instant, Jane Sim, relict of the late Archibald Robertson.
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GLASGOW HERALD
15 OCTOBER 1891

DETAILS OF THE STORM

Ardrossan:
The steel built barque HIROTHA broke away from her moorings at the south-west side of the dock, where she was being fitted and finished, and coming in contact with other craft sent them adrift with her.

The JESSIE, of Dundalk, had her mizzenmast carried away and her side damaged.

The smack CATHERINE STEVENSON drove across the bows of the NORAH CAINE, and sank.

The NORAH CAINE had her bowsprit broken.

The bell buoy at the new harbour works also broke adrift and was driven up the north beach.

The Belfast boat was delayed till yesterday morning, and the Arran steamboat service was suspended.
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GLASGOW HERALD
16 OCTOBER 1897

SALE OF WORK

A sale of work promoted by the Ardrossan branch of the Y.M.C.A. was opened in the Town Hall yesterday. The sale, which was in aid of the hall building fund, was opened by Mr. John Galloway, Kilmeny – Provost Young presiding.
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GLASGOW HERALD
16 OCTOBER 1896

PAROCHIAL OFFICE

Ardrossan Parish Council has secured an office at 55 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, where the inspector of poor will be in attendance at stated hours for the transaction of parochial business.

Hitherto the parochial office has been in Saltcoats, as in the days of old Ardrossan parish, and the inconvenience to residents in Ardrossan which accrued from the old arrangement led to the adoption of the new.
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GLASGOW HERALD
17 OCTOBER 1876

DEATH

LOVE: At 348 Paisley Road, Glasgow, Mr. D. C. Love, late of Ardrossan.
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GLASGOW HERALD
17 OCTOBER 1864

MARRIAGE

At Sorbie Farm, Ardrossan, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. D. E. McNab, Mr. Joseph Ritchie, chief officer S.S. St. ANDREW, to Miss Ann, fourth daughter of Mr. Hugh Chalmers.
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GLASGOW HERALD
17 OCTOBER 1866

SCOTCH BANKRUPT – EXAMINATION

DANIEL McMILLAN, watchmaker, Ardrossan, to be examined with the Sheriff Court-House, Kilmarnock, 24th October, at eleven o’clock.

Creditors to meet within the Eglinton Arms Hotel, Ardrossan, 26 October, at twelve o’clock.
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GLASGOW HERALD
18 OCTOBER 1897

Y.M.C.A. SALE OF WORK

The two days sale of work under the auspices of the Ardrossan branch of the Y.M.C.A. in the Town Hall on Friday was opened on Saturday by Mr. Joseph Russell of Port Glasgow.

Mr. Arthur Guthrie presided.

It was intimated that the sum drawn on the first day was £158 to which £250 raised by subscription falls to be added.
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GLASGOW HERALD
19 OCTOBER 1894

DEATH

ALLAN: At 198 Glasgow Street, Ardrossan, on the 18th instant, in her 28th year, Elizabeth Bailie, wife of Andrew Allan, 33 Queen Margaret Drive, Kelvinside, Glasgow, and daughter of the late James Bailie, ship master.
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