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GLASGOW HERALD
26 JULY 1916
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL PLAYER KILLED
Mr McCartney, the manager of the Heart of Midlothian F.C., was yesterday in receipt of a letter in part confirming news previously received of casualties sustained by Royal Scots who were formerly connected with the club.
At the same time he received a telegram from the father of Sergeant Currie, one of the leading soldier players, to the effect that a letter had been received from an officer of the battalion in which Currie served notifying him of his son's death.
Currie belonged to Kilwinning, and his only senior club connection was with the Edinburgh club. For his years he was one of the best backs in Scotland, and after joining the army he was a very successful centre forward for his battalion team. His final appearance in a match in Edinburgh took place in December last.
26 JULY 1916
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL PLAYER KILLED
Mr McCartney, the manager of the Heart of Midlothian F.C., was yesterday in receipt of a letter in part confirming news previously received of casualties sustained by Royal Scots who were formerly connected with the club.
At the same time he received a telegram from the father of Sergeant Currie, one of the leading soldier players, to the effect that a letter had been received from an officer of the battalion in which Currie served notifying him of his son's death.
Currie belonged to Kilwinning, and his only senior club connection was with the Edinburgh club. For his years he was one of the best backs in Scotland, and after joining the army he was a very successful centre forward for his battalion team. His final appearance in a match in Edinburgh took place in December last.
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GLASGOW HERALD
28 JULY 1876
BRODICK - NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
On Wednesday evening, a hawker named - Mrs KENNEDY, belonging to Saltcoats, fell into the water while in the act of stepping into the ROTHESAY CASTLE, which was lying at the pier landing her evening passengers from Ardrossan.
The cook of the steamer, with a line tied round his waist jumped into the sea and caught the woman, and both were taken aboard a boat which the steamer lowered.
Doctors Kelly and Rankin, of Greenock and Kilmarnock respectively, were at hand, who, after applying respiration succeeded in restoring breathing.
28 JULY 1876
BRODICK - NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING
On Wednesday evening, a hawker named - Mrs KENNEDY, belonging to Saltcoats, fell into the water while in the act of stepping into the ROTHESAY CASTLE, which was lying at the pier landing her evening passengers from Ardrossan.
The cook of the steamer, with a line tied round his waist jumped into the sea and caught the woman, and both were taken aboard a boat which the steamer lowered.
Doctors Kelly and Rankin, of Greenock and Kilmarnock respectively, were at hand, who, after applying respiration succeeded in restoring breathing.
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GLASGOW HERALD
4 AUGUST 1916
CAMERAS FORFEITED IN ARRAN
Before Sheriff Martin at Rothesay yesterday a young girl, Millicent Fenton, was charged under the Defence of the Realm Act with having landed in Brodick, on July 26, with two cameras in her possession.
She pleaded guilty, and it was explained on her behalf that she was attending school in Edinburgh and at the present time was on holiday in Kilmarnock along with some other girls from the same school. They had landed at Brodick for the day, not knowing that there was any objection to photography in Arran.
With regard to the second camera, it was explained that she was only carrying it at the time for one of her companions.
A clergyman, addressing the Sheriff, said the girl had been staying with him in Kilmarnock, where, being five miles from the sea, the same restrictions were not in force. Her father was a manufacturer in Yorkshire, who was a captain in the H.L.I. He had lost a son in France.
The Sheriff said that while he was perfectly certain the girl had no intention of doing anything against the interests of the country he must convict, but in the circumstances would inflict no penalty except for forfeiture of the cameras.
4 AUGUST 1916
CAMERAS FORFEITED IN ARRAN
Before Sheriff Martin at Rothesay yesterday a young girl, Millicent Fenton, was charged under the Defence of the Realm Act with having landed in Brodick, on July 26, with two cameras in her possession.
She pleaded guilty, and it was explained on her behalf that she was attending school in Edinburgh and at the present time was on holiday in Kilmarnock along with some other girls from the same school. They had landed at Brodick for the day, not knowing that there was any objection to photography in Arran.
With regard to the second camera, it was explained that she was only carrying it at the time for one of her companions.
A clergyman, addressing the Sheriff, said the girl had been staying with him in Kilmarnock, where, being five miles from the sea, the same restrictions were not in force. Her father was a manufacturer in Yorkshire, who was a captain in the H.L.I. He had lost a son in France.
The Sheriff said that while he was perfectly certain the girl had no intention of doing anything against the interests of the country he must convict, but in the circumstances would inflict no penalty except for forfeiture of the cameras.
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GLASGOW HERALD
9 AUGUST 1940
SHOOTING ACCIDENT ON AYRSHIRE ROAD
NO BLAME ATTACHED TO ANYONE
Sheriff A Martin Laing presided at an inquiry held in Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Wednesday into the circumstances of the death of two men who were shot and fatally injured by a member of the Local Defence Volunteers while on duty in North Ayrshire on June 21.
The dead men were PETER McKELLAR, forester, Glenside, Fairlie, and JAMES SIMPSON, Joiner, 6 Braco Street, Glasgow.
Ten witnesses were called and from their evidence it appeared at 12.10 p.m. on June 21, McKellar was driving a motor cycle, carrying Simpson as a pillion passenger. At one point on the road the driver was signalled to stop by FRANCIS JOSEPH ROCHE, Gateside Street, Largs, a member of the Local Defence Volunteers, then on duty and armed.
McKellar failed to stop, and when the cycle had travelled 295 yards farther Roche discharged his rifle once. The bullet penetrated both the driver and the pillion passenger, and both were so severely injured that they died in the Royal Infirmary, Greenock, later on the same day.
In returning a formal verdict, Sheriff A Martin Laing said the accident was a very regrettable one, but he could not find that anyone was to blame. In discharging his rifle after his signal had not been obeyed the Local Defence Volunteer was only doing his duty and following orders.
9 AUGUST 1940
SHOOTING ACCIDENT ON AYRSHIRE ROAD
NO BLAME ATTACHED TO ANYONE
Sheriff A Martin Laing presided at an inquiry held in Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Wednesday into the circumstances of the death of two men who were shot and fatally injured by a member of the Local Defence Volunteers while on duty in North Ayrshire on June 21.
The dead men were PETER McKELLAR, forester, Glenside, Fairlie, and JAMES SIMPSON, Joiner, 6 Braco Street, Glasgow.
Ten witnesses were called and from their evidence it appeared at 12.10 p.m. on June 21, McKellar was driving a motor cycle, carrying Simpson as a pillion passenger. At one point on the road the driver was signalled to stop by FRANCIS JOSEPH ROCHE, Gateside Street, Largs, a member of the Local Defence Volunteers, then on duty and armed.
McKellar failed to stop, and when the cycle had travelled 295 yards farther Roche discharged his rifle once. The bullet penetrated both the driver and the pillion passenger, and both were so severely injured that they died in the Royal Infirmary, Greenock, later on the same day.
In returning a formal verdict, Sheriff A Martin Laing said the accident was a very regrettable one, but he could not find that anyone was to blame. In discharging his rifle after his signal had not been obeyed the Local Defence Volunteer was only doing his duty and following orders.
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GLASGOW HERALD
10 AUGUST 1876
KILWINNING - FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT
A goods guard named WILLIAM BRIGGS, about 26 years of age, was yesterday killed near the station.
He had been engaged shunting, and while uncoupling a waggon he fell across the rails. He succeeded in clearing his body, but his right arm was caught by the wheel of the waggon and fearfully mangled up to the shoulder.
Doctors Melroy and Craig were speedily in attendance, and they amputated the unfortunate man's arm. His system, however, had received such a severe shock that he died during the course of the operation.
Briggs, who resided in Ardrossan, was much esteemed, and he has left a widow and three children.
10 AUGUST 1876
KILWINNING - FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT
A goods guard named WILLIAM BRIGGS, about 26 years of age, was yesterday killed near the station.
He had been engaged shunting, and while uncoupling a waggon he fell across the rails. He succeeded in clearing his body, but his right arm was caught by the wheel of the waggon and fearfully mangled up to the shoulder.
Doctors Melroy and Craig were speedily in attendance, and they amputated the unfortunate man's arm. His system, however, had received such a severe shock that he died during the course of the operation.
Briggs, who resided in Ardrossan, was much esteemed, and he has left a widow and three children.
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GLASGOW HERALDPenny Tray wrote:GLASGOW HERALD
4 AUGUST 1916
CAMERAS FORFEITED IN ARRAN
Before Sheriff Martin at Rothesay yesterday a young girl, Millicent Fenton, was charged under the Defence of the Realm Act with having landed in Brodick, on July 26, with two cameras in her possession.
She pleaded guilty, and it was explained on her behalf that she was attending school in Edinburgh and at the present time was on holiday in Kilmarnock along with some other girls from the same school. They had landed at Brodick for the day, not knowing that there was any objection to photography in Arran.
With regard to the second camera, it was explained that she was only carrying it at the time for one of her companions.
A clergyman, addressing the Sheriff, said the girl had been staying with him in Kilmarnock, where, being five miles from the sea, the same restrictions were not in force. Her father was a manufacturer in Yorkshire, who was a captain in the H.L.I. He had lost a son in France.
The Sheriff said that while he was perfectly certain the girl had no intention of doing anything against the interests of the country he must convict, but in the circumstances would inflict no penalty except for forfeiture of the cameras.
12 AUGUST 1916
PHOTOGRAPHING IN ARRAN
In Rothesay yesterday, before Sheriff Martin, AGNESS DUFF, at present on holiday in Arran, pleaded guilty to having used a camera on the public road at Whiting Bay on July 31.
The Procurator Fiscal said this case was similar to the case before his Lordship last week.
The lady accused was on holiday in Arran, and inquiries made in Galashiels, where she came from, showed that she was well known there, and it was believed that she was innocent of any intention to break the law. His information was that she had taken photographs of children.
Sheriff Martin said that in the circumstances stated he would not pronounce any sentence beyond the confiscation of the camera.
The Fiscal to the accused - "You can go but you cannot get the camera."
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GLASGOW HERALD
21 AUGUST 1939
FELL OVERBOARD FROM MOTOR BOAT
BID TO REVIVE SALTCOATS MAN FAILS
An elderly man who had been to Whiting Bay with a passenger from Ardrossan in his motor boat MARGARET lost his life in Lamlash Bay yesterday afternoon.
The boat was manned by JAMES REID, (79), a boat-hirer, who resided c/o Flynn, 3 Esplanade Cottages, Saltcoats, and his grandson, a youth of the same name, whose home address is 3 Blakely Road, Saltcoats.
They were on the return journey when the youth heard a cry. Turning from the engine where he had been working, he saw his grandfather overboard. He stopped the engine and put about immediately, and the crew of the Gourock pleasure craft NELCORA, which was passing at the time, came quickly to his assistance. One yachtsman caught hold of the body with a boathook while the other jumped into the motor boat to the assistance of the youth Reid.
LIFE EXTINCT
The rescuers succeeded in getting the body on board and applied artificial respiration, but without success. They then ran the motor boat alongside the Old Pier at Lamlash, which was crowded at that time.
A doctor was quickly brought to the scene, but found life to be extinct. The body was removed to the mortuary at Whiting Bay.
The youth, who was suffering from shock, was taken to a nearby house to recover. Later the boy's father arrived in another motor boat and took the boy back to Ardrossan.
The motor boat MARGARET was left at Lamlash.
21 AUGUST 1939
FELL OVERBOARD FROM MOTOR BOAT
BID TO REVIVE SALTCOATS MAN FAILS
An elderly man who had been to Whiting Bay with a passenger from Ardrossan in his motor boat MARGARET lost his life in Lamlash Bay yesterday afternoon.
The boat was manned by JAMES REID, (79), a boat-hirer, who resided c/o Flynn, 3 Esplanade Cottages, Saltcoats, and his grandson, a youth of the same name, whose home address is 3 Blakely Road, Saltcoats.
They were on the return journey when the youth heard a cry. Turning from the engine where he had been working, he saw his grandfather overboard. He stopped the engine and put about immediately, and the crew of the Gourock pleasure craft NELCORA, which was passing at the time, came quickly to his assistance. One yachtsman caught hold of the body with a boathook while the other jumped into the motor boat to the assistance of the youth Reid.
LIFE EXTINCT
The rescuers succeeded in getting the body on board and applied artificial respiration, but without success. They then ran the motor boat alongside the Old Pier at Lamlash, which was crowded at that time.
A doctor was quickly brought to the scene, but found life to be extinct. The body was removed to the mortuary at Whiting Bay.
The youth, who was suffering from shock, was taken to a nearby house to recover. Later the boy's father arrived in another motor boat and took the boy back to Ardrossan.
The motor boat MARGARET was left at Lamlash.
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GLASGOW HERALD
26 AUGUST 1872
DEATH OF PATRICK SOLAN
Patrick Solan, who received serious abdominal injuries while practising with the "gloves" in a tent at Kilbirnie Fair, has since died from the effect of the injuries received
26 AUGUST 1872
DEATH OF PATRICK SOLAN
Patrick Solan, who received serious abdominal injuries while practising with the "gloves" in a tent at Kilbirnie Fair, has since died from the effect of the injuries received
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What does this mean? Was he boxing?Penny Tray wrote:GLASGOW HERALD
26 AUGUST 1872
DEATH OF PATRICK SOLAN
Patrick Solan, who received serious abdominal injuries while practising with the "gloves" in a tent at Kilbirnie Fair, has since died from the effect of the injuries received
Those wimin were in the nip.
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Bonzo,
I was assuming he was either a booth boxer who travelled with "the fair" or more likely, in view of his serious injuries, an unsuspecting and ill-equipped local who accepted a "challenge".
http://www.boxinghistory.org.uk/boxingbooths.html
I was assuming he was either a booth boxer who travelled with "the fair" or more likely, in view of his serious injuries, an unsuspecting and ill-equipped local who accepted a "challenge".
http://www.boxinghistory.org.uk/boxingbooths.html
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Cheers PT it was all I could think of.
Those wimin were in the nip.