Glengarnock Gleanings (June 1920) | Colvilles Staff Magazine

Original June 1920 issue of Colville’s Magazine featuring the Glengarnock Gleanings section. Includes a portrait and profile of John Kane, O.B.E., reports on Works and community sport, the Guide Mill picnic to Rothesay, and the Second Annual Works Sports Meeting. Fully transcribed and preserved below – original scans are above (pp. 103–105).

The issue also features the humorous illustration “Betty—and ‘Oor John.’”, drawn by Geo. Kirkwood, together with a humorous column titled “Swatches o’ Wut.” by the Kilbirnie Philosopher.

  • Mr. John Kane – long-serving employee at Glengarnock Works, featured with portrait and an account of the courage for which he received the Medal of the Order of the British Empire
  • Mr. Robert Craig, Jun. – Office Staff member congratulated for his achievements in the “Colville” Golf Cup Competition
  • Illustration: “Betty—and ‘Oor John.’” – humorous cartoon drawn by Geo. Kirkwood
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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
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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.

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