Stevenston - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
2 AUGUST 1899

ARDEER BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Splendid weather favoured this tournament yesterday, and numerous good ties were decided.

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GLASGOW HERALD
2 AUGUST 1881

STEVENSTON WATER SUPPLY

At a special meeting of the Local Authority to consider the report of a committee on the water supply – Mr. Adam Wilson, Broom House, presiding – it was moved by the chairman, seconded by Mr. Pennel,

“That the Local Authority of the parish of Stevenston adopt, jointly with the Local Authority of the parish of Ardrossan (if the latter be inclined), the Glen Scheme, as recommended by Mr. Gale, as a joint water supply for the districts of the respective Local Authorities.”

Mr. A. C. McJannet, Irvine (factor of Mr. Warner of Ardeer), moved, seconded by Mr. Service,

“That the Local Authority do not go in for a scheme of their own, but join Irvine Local Authority on the terms granted to Kilwinning for a water supply.”

The motion of the chairman was carried by a large majority.

Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. Gilmour,

“That seven members be appointed to act along with a like number from Ardrossan Local Authority as managers of the water supply, and works connected therewith, and to have the powers for entering into, carrying out, and completing all agreements, contracts, and undertakings requisite for the completion of the water supply.”

Mr. Service proposed an amendment,

“That a committee only be appointed to ascertain whether the Ardrossan Local Authority be willing to join Stevenston in a water scheme, and report.”

On a division the motion was carried by a large majority, and the following were appointed to act as managers: -

Messrs Adam Wilson, Alexander Frew, James Campbell, John Dickie, Charles Smith, Hugh Thomson, and A. C. McJannet.

Mr. McJannet entered his dissent on behalf of Mr. Warner of Ardeer, and Mr. Alexander Gilmour on behalf of the proprietors of Kerelaw and Mrs Giffen.

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GLASGOW HERALD
3 AUGUST 1892

IRVINE CONSUMPTION OF WATER

At a meeting of the Local Authority last night – Provost Armour presiding – it was stated that the reservoir which supplies the towns of Irvine, Kilwinning, Stevenston, and Saltcoats, was going down at the rate of 1 inch per day.

On Monday the consumption was 1,140,000 gallons.

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GLASGOW HERALD
3 AUGUST 1892

BOWLING
ARDEER v. KILWINNING

The annual match between these clubs on Ardeer green resulted as follows: -

James Ross (A) 20, James Craig (K) 19;
Alexander Thom (A) 36, James Howatson (K) 12;
R. Bicket, junior, (A) 14, James Malcolm (K) 23; and
H. Thomson (A) 26, John Niven (K) 16.

Majority for Ardeer – 26.

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GLASGOW HERALD
3 AUGUST 1895

BOWLING
SALTCOATS v. ARDEER

The return game was played off at Ardeer on Thursday evening.

Scorers – Saltcoats 106; Ardeer 125.

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GLASGOW HERALD
3 AUGUST 1899

ARDEER BOWLING TOURNAMENT

As the second tie progresses the interest in this tournament increases, and this was shown yesterday, when there was a large attendance of spectators during the entire day. The weather was hot and the green very keen.

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GLASGOW HERALD
4 AUGUST 1899

ARDEER BOWLING TOURNAMENT

A number of interesting ties were played in the second round of this tournament yesterday.

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GLASGOW HERALD
5 AUGUST 1899

ARDEER BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Fine weather again favoured the players in this tournament yesterday. The green was very keen.

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GLASGOW HERALD
5 AUGUST 1899

AUCHENHARVIE COLLIERY DISASTER FUND

The annual meeting of subscribers was held last night in the Public School – Mr. Robert Bicket presiding.

The statement of accounts showed a balance of £194 6s 1d from last year, and an income from money invested of £57 19s 11d.

There was paid to widows and others £106 10s, a bonus to a widow who had married £20, and the balance remaining in bank at present is £114 3s 9d.

The fund invested at present is £1900 at 2 per cent.

The report was unanimously approved of, and a vote of thanks awarded the committee and chairman.

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GLASGOW HERALD
6 AUGUST 1894

CRICKET
JOHNSTONE v. ARDEER
At Ardeer

Score: - Johnstone, 61; Ardeer, 22.

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GLASGOW HERALD
6 AUGUST 1895

DEATH

SMITH: At Hawkhill, Stevenston, on 4th August, aged 50 years, Hamilton Caldwell Smith, beloved son of Hugh Smith.

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GLASGOW HERALD
6 AUGUST 1895

STEVENSTON PARISH COUNCIL

A special meeting of Stevenston Parish Council was held last night – Mr. Hugh Thomson presiding – to consider what steps should be taken to relieve those who have suffered from the Stevenston Colliery disaster.

It was agreed that a public meeting be held in the Parish Church on Friday night, and that a committee be appointed to act along with the Parish Council for the purpose of raising funds. The Hon. Thomas Cochrane, M.P., is expected to preside.

In order to make the movement as widespread as possible, the Council have resolved to invite the managers of Messrs Nobel’s Explosives Works, the ministers and medical men, and the Provosts and Commissioners of Stevenston, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Ardrossan to take part in the proceedings.