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On the death of Mr Stewart the works were sold, and bought by Mr Henry Walker, of Airdrie, in about the year 1869. Mr Henry Walker was well-known Bailie of Airdrie, and originally carried on a bakery business, although he was connected with the mining industry in Airdrie. but on acquiring the Balbardie works, he took up residence in Bathgate, occupying for many years that house and grounds in Mid Street, called Rosemount, which has now been by Bathgate Co-operative society for the purpose of carrying out a building scheme. Although Mr Walker had been connected with the municipal life of Airdrie. He took no active interest in public affairs in Bathgate, being content to devote his energies promoting his business. Mr Walker was a member of the Free Church in Bathgate, when the Rev. Mr Kesson was minister. He presented the congregation with communion service, a gift which was much appreciated. He had great, particularly for the pastimes of bowling and curling, in which games he showed much ability. He was member the Bathgate Bowling Club for many years he was also connected with the Curling Club, to which he was a generous subscriber when the repairs were carried out on the pond. Later on. the firm became known Henry Walker and Cameron, Mr Robert Cameron being taken into partnership. On Mr Walkers death, in 1891. the colliery devolved Mr Cameron as the survivor.
Linlithgowshire Gazette, 18th May 1906, see full record
