industrial Scotland – Kilbirnie, Local History and Cultural Things

Glengarnock Gleanings (April 1920) | Colvilles Staff Magazine

Original April 1920 issue of Colville’s Magazine featuring the Glengarnock Gleanings section. Includes a profile and portrait of Hugh Munro, a portrait of juvenile champion Andrew McDowal, along with local social events, football activity, community gatherings, and reports from the Works. Fully transcribed and preserved below – original scans are above (pp. 67–68).

The issue also features a humorous illustrated piece titled “Useless!”, drawn by Jas. Holmes of Glengarnock, reflecting everyday workplace life and humour of the period.

Mr. Hugh Munro – long-serving employee at Glengarnock Works, featured with portrait and profile
Mr. Andrew McDowal – Juvenile Champion, Scottish Inter-Works Sports (1919), shown in portrait
Illustration: “Useless!” – humorous drawing depicting two men in a washroom setting drawn by Jas. Holmes, Glengarnock

Glengarnock Gleanings (March 1920) | Colvilles Staff Magazine

Original March 1920 issue of Colville’s Magazine featuring the Glengarnock Gleanings section. Includes a profile and portrait pictures of Robert Adair, O.B.E. and golfer William Gibson, along with local social events, football activity, community gatherings, and reports from the Works. Fully transcribed and preserved below – original scans are above.

Glengarnock Gleanings (1920) | Colvilles Staff Magazine, Poem.

Original February 1920 issue of Colvilles Magazine featuring the poem “On Strikes” by William Ferguson of Glengarnock Works. Written in Scots, the poem reflects on labour, conflict, and the hope for peace and cooperation between workers and employers. Fully transcribed and preserved below with an image from local artist J.W Sorbie – original scan is above.

Glengarnock Gleanings (January 1920) | Colvilles Staff Magazine

Original January 1920 issue of Colville’s Magazine Glengarnock Gleanings section. Includes local news, football results, YMCA activities, and a historical report of a tragic accident. Fully transcribed and preserved below – original scan is above:

Glengarnock Gleanings (February 1920) | Colvilles Staff Magazine

Original February 1920 issue of Colville’s Magazine – Glengarnock Gleanings section. Includes a feature on long-serving employee Charles Logan, local football and welfare league activity, and a report on athlete David M. Parker. Fully transcribed and preserved below – original scan is above, including a picture of Charles Logan.