From the archives of the Ayrshire Post

25 YEARS AGO

A new drainage system is to be provided for Troon’s floodplagued municipal golf courses.

The £ 200,000 scheme has been welcomed by Councillor Murray Tosh who said attempts to restore the existing drainage scheme had “constantly foundered” on the unwillingness of other owners of the system to share the cost.

He admitted: “Leisure officers have been grappling without success for several years with the flooding. We have also spent£ 50,000 renewing collapsed and disconnected drains in Harling Drive and Golf Crescent.”

50 YEARS AGO

New dangers to Prestwick Airport, not only to operational safety but to future prospects, Ayr Cleansing Committee heard. On a single day three aircraft were struck in flight by gulls and one, Pan- American Airways, had to return for an engine change because of a broken rotar blade.

Airport manager David Livinston said: “Airlines are now concerned at the relative risk.”

An MOD ornithologist found over 500 herring gulls resting in a field between the coup of Ayr Burgh and that of Ayr District near the Mossblown bing.

100 YEARS AGO

Since the commencement of the Glasgow Fair holidays, the performances at The Pavilion have been crowded, and to several of them large numbers have failed to get inside. Mr Popplewell, the enterprising manager and lessee, always endeavours to give his patrons entertainment of a specially enjoyable character. At the top of the bill is Miss Florrie Forde, one of the leading stars of the music hall world and Flo Carlton, the “dainty Australian girl.” The Monroe Robbins trio proved their ability as acrobats. Next week will be more vaudeville.