Watt Library, Greenock Newspaper Index This index covers stories that have appeared in newspapers in the Greenock, Gourock and Port Glasgow area from the start of the nineteenth century. It is provided to researchers as a reference resource to aid the searching of these historic publications which can be consulted, preferably by prior appointment, at the Watt Library, 9 Union Street, Greenock. Subject Entry Newspaper Date Page Mabon, Dr J. Dickson Reactions to announcement that he is leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP Greenock Telegraph 05/10/1981 7 Mabon, Dr J. Dickson Reactions to announcement that he is leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP Greenock Telegraph 24/10/1981 7 Mabon, Dr J. Dickson Labour and Liberal parties honour the 25th anniversary of Greenock MPs Greenock Telegraph 24/04/1981 15 Mabon, Dr J. Dickson Reactions to announcement that he is leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP Greenock Telegraph 03/10/1981 7 Mabon, Dr J. Dickson Reactions to announcement that he is leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP Greenock Telegraph 16/10/1981 Mabon, Dr J. Dickson Reactions to announcement that he is leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP Greenock Telegraph 19/10/1981 1 Mabon, Dr J. Dickson Reactions to announcement that he is leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP Greenock Telegraph 21/10/1981 1 Mabon, Dr J. Dickson Announces that he is leaving the Labour Party to join the SDP Greenock Telegraph 02/10/1981 1 & 13 MacArthur, D. Wilson Author who formerly lived in Gourock Gourock Times 09/07/1971 1 Macaulay, John Brief details on a local poet c 1900's Greenock Telegraph 08/03/1979 8 Macaulay, John Brief details on a local poet c 1900's Greenock Telegraph 22/03/1979 8 MacBeth, Norman Local artist - dinner given in his honour before he leaves to live in Glasgow Greenock Advertiser 26/05/1848 2 MacBeth, Norman Details of portrait of Mrs John McFarlan Greenock Advertiser 21/01/1868 2 MacBeth, Norman Details of his painting of Lochranza Greenock Advertiser 19/11/1858 2 MacBeth, Norman Item on letter received from his daughter Mrs Sheila MacBeth Mitchell on the Greenock Telegraph 19/09/1978 5 plaster relief in the Watt MacDonald, Allan V. Allan V MacDonald, former managing director of British Charcoal MacDonald, Greenock Telegraph 03/11/1981 7 died at Greenock on 1st Nov 1981, age 73 MacDonald's Royal Music Hall, MacDonald's Royal Music Hall, 41 Hamilton Street. Greenock Advertiser 15/09/1874 2 Greenock MacDougall, Alastair Item on Inverclyde's landscaping officer who has begun a project of highlighting Greenock Telegraph 15/12/1978 12 sites of historical interest MacFie, William Death of William MacFie of Langhouse, formerly Councillor, Baillie and Provost. Greenock Advertiser 14/11/1854 2 Details of funeral - 21 Nov. MacGill, Rev Dr Stevenson Port Glasgow poet - short biography Greenock Telegraph 22/02/1894 3 MacKenzie, Alexander Visit to Greenock by ex-Canadian Premier Hon. Alexander MacKenzie Greenock Advertiser 30/08/1883 3 MacKenzie, Alexander Arrival of Canadian Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie in Greenock Greenock Advertiser 03/08/1875 2 MacKenzie, Alexander Arrival of Canadian Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie in Greenock Greenock Telegraph 03/08/1875 3 Subject Entry Newspaper Date Page MacKenzie, Alexander Visit to Greenock by ex-Canadian Premier Hon. Alexander MacKenzie Greenock Telegraph 30/08/1883 2 MacKnight Crawfurd, Thomas Death of the laird of Cartsburn Greenock Telegraph 23/11/1909 2 Macmillan, Provost S Obituary of former provost of Gourock Greenock Telegraph 03/01/1967 5 Macmillan, Provost W. Obituary of Ex-Provost W. Macmillan Gourock Times 06/01/1967 3 Macnab & Co., Greenock Engineering premises of Macnab & Co, Shaw's Water Foundry sold to R Steele & Greenock Advertiser 09/11/1871 2 Co, Shipbuilders Macnab & Co., Greenock Engineering premises of Macnab & Co, Shaw's Water Foundry sold to R Steele & Greenock Telegraph 08/11/1871 3 Co, Shipbuilders Magistrates, Greenock Letter on first Baillie in 1700 and subsequently Greenock Advertiser 26/06/1834 2 & 3 Magistrates, Greenock Announce conformity with Greenwich Time so all public clocks will be put forward Greenock Advertiser 25/01/1848 3 19 mins 2 secs on the 29 January Magistrates, Greenock Elect Samuel McCormick as assessor for town Greenock Advertiser 20/01/1815 3 Magistrates, Greenock Further discussions to meeting of Harbour Bill Greenock Advertiser 29/01/1828 3 Magistrates, Greenock Asked to call a meeting to discuss Bill relative to Harbour trust. Magistrates Greenock Advertiser 29/02/1828 3 decline Magistrates, Greenock Obituary notices of magistrates with introduction of burgh reform Greenock Advertiser 07/11/1833 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Treasurer and two councillors - report Greenock Advertiser 30/09/1828 2 Magistrates, Greenock Result of election Greenock Advertiser 26/09/1826 2 Magistrates, Greenock To petition Parliament to repeal Corn Laws Greenock Advertiser 29/01/1805 4 Magistrates, Greenock Call meeting to consider loyal address to the King on appointing new Greenock Advertiser 25/05/1827 2 administration Report Magistrates, Greenock Notice of meeting of Feuars and Inhabitants regarding situation of the poor Greenock Advertiser 10/04/1804 1 Magistrates, Greenock Polling taking place for a new Treasurer and two Councillors Greenock Advertiser 22/09/1826 2 Magistrates, Greenock Calling a meeting of Greenock merchants, trades and manufacturers as to the Greenock Advertiser 02/12/1811 1 present state of foreign trade Magistrates, Greenock Meeting of merchants to consider propriety of entering a subscription for the relief Greenock Advertiser 28/03/1814 1 of the inhabitants of Germany who have suffered so much in the winter war campaign Magistrates, Greenock Decision of meeting to have a collection at the churches to be shared out Greenock Advertiser 13/04/1804 1 amongst the poor Magistrates, Greenock Calling of a general meeting of the inhabitants of Greenock to consider propriety Greenock Advertiser 09/05/1814 3 of petitioning Parliament against the proposed alteration of the Corn Laws Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Council Greenock Advertiser 28/09/1819 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Council Greenock Advertiser 27/09/1816 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Council Greenock Advertiser 26/09/1817 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates Greenock Advertiser 22/09/1815 3 Subject Entry Newspaper Date Page Magistrates, Greenock Magistrates and Town Council meet to consider Harbour Bill and Water Trust Greenock Advertiser 22/02/1828 2 proceedings Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Councillors Greenock Advertiser 27/09/1822 2 Magistrates, Greenock Election of magistrates and council Greenock Advertiser 26/09/1808 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Councillors - result Greenock Advertiser 28/09/1821 3 Magistrates, Greenock Feuars and Subfeuars to choose Baillie, Treasurer and Councillors on 28th Sept Greenock Advertiser 21/09/1821 1 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Council Greenock Advertiser 22/09/1820 3 Magistrates, Greenock Meeting of merchants to consider propriety of a relief subscription to sufferers in Greenock Advertiser 30/03/1814 1 Canada as well as Germany Magistrates, Greenock Meeting to discuss plight of Russian sufferers and committee formed Greenock Advertiser 20/01/1813 1 Magistrates, Greenock Alan Ker elected a Magistrate on the resignation of Mr Fullerton, vacancies on Greenock Advertiser 13/01/1813 3 Council filled Magistrates, Greenock Convening a general meeting 'as to the poor' Greenock Advertiser 15/12/1809 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Councillors Greenock Advertiser 26/09/1823 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Town Council of Greenock Greenock Advertiser 24/09/1813 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Baillies and Council Greenock Advertiser 23/09/1812 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Council Greenock Advertiser 30/09/1805 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of magistrates and Council Greenock Advertiser 01/10/1810 3 Magistrates, Greenock Bread: weight and price Greenock Advertiser 04/12/1809 3 Magistrates, Greenock Cleaning of pavements Greenock Advertiser 30/10/1809 1 Magistrates, Greenock Magistrates of Greenock Greenock Advertiser 27/09/1809 3 Magistrates, Greenock Protection to be given to vessels in the Clyde and coast by the Navy Greenock Advertiser 13/05/1805 3 Magistrates, Greenock Sent loyal messages to King for defending position of Church and State Greenock Advertiser 27/04/1807 3 Magistrates, Greenock Further discussions to meeting of Harbour Bill Greenock Advertiser 26/02/1828 2 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Magistrates and Councillors - List Greenock Advertiser 30/09/1823 3 Magistrates, Greenock Election of Treasurer and Councillors Greenock Advertiser 24/09/1824 2 Magistrates, Greenock Nominations for vacancy of Senior Magistrate Greenock Advertiser 28/03/1826 2 Magistrates, Greenock Give dinner in honour of Rev Wm Menzies, newly ordained Parish Minister Greenock Advertiser 25/04/1826 2 Magistrates, Greenock Issue byelaws and regulations for masters and crews of steam vessels using the Greenock Advertiser 23/05/1826 3 harbour. Also bylaws, regulations and table of fares for porters and barrowmen Magistrates, Greenock Town of Greenock sent an address to Prince Regent on the assassination of Mr Greenock Advertiser 29/05/1812 3 Perceval Magistrates, Petitions To Parliament on trade with India Greenock Advertiser