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A Mexborough Presentation
Mexboro Bandsman Follows Grandfather’s Lead
Modest Mexborough Hero – 14, He Saves Swinton Child from Canal
1832   Sep Luke White – A Murdered Preacher
1879   Jan Elopement at Mexborough
1879   Mar The Mexborough Centenarian.
1893   Jan Mr. John Dixon
1899   Sep Mexborough Man’s Wanderings in London – Remarkable Story.
1902   Feb Boer War Letters
1909   Feb Mrs. Hardwick.
1911   Apr Mr. Tom Peters.
1916   Jan New Electrical Engineer – Mr J.B. Feltham
1916   May Possible Parliamentary Candidate – Former Mexborough Engine Winder
1916   Jun New Manager of Mexborough & Swinton Tramways
1917   Sep “All is Safely Gathered in.”
1917   Dec Mexborough Canadian’s Work
1918   Feb Mother and The Doctor
1919   Mar A Cinema Girl – Film Firm’s Find – Miss Lavender Lee
1919   May Mexborough Man Celebrates 102 Birthday
1927   Jan Amateur Shakespearean Actor to Broadcast
1927   Jan Rising Elocutionist
1927   Apr Death of Assurance Company Manager
1927   Apr Mexborough Musician’s Success
1927   Jun “Mexborough and Swinton Times” in India
1927   Jun Ready For the Eclipse
1927   Aug Peach off a Laby
1927   Aug The Veterans Race
1927   Oct “Times” Reader in China
1927   Oct “Times” Readers in Shanghai
1927   Oct Wireless for Mexborough Hospital – Mr. Fred Woffinden’s Thank-Offering.
1927   Nov Musical Success.
1927   Nov Well Known Baritone Singer to Broadcast
1927   Dec Missing Man From Mexborough – Canal Dragged
1928   Jan Beating T.B. – Progress of the “Jones” Cure
1928   Jan A Comedian’s Recollections.
1928   Feb Makes Good in Canada
1928   Feb Three Sisters Went Sailing
1928   Mar Awards for Mrs Boyes
1928   Mar INO to be Suspended Head Down from Blackpool Tower
1928   Jul Instructor of the Class
1928   Jul Mexboro’ Man’s Progress in America
1928   Aug Strange Disappearance of the Rector & his Manservant – Mexborough Theory
1928   Sep A Versatile Sportsman – W.H. Popple
1928   Oct Lucky  Lads ! Five Rescues by Non-Swimmer
1928   Oct Popular Success at Musical Festival
1929   Apr Drowning Rescuer
1929   Apr Mexboro Distinction – First Woman Solicitor.
1929   Jun A Fairground Veteran
1929   Jul A Cooler By The Way.
1929   Jul A Transplanted Family
1929   Jul Mexborough Ramblers
1929   Jul Nonogenarians
1929   Aug An Old Naturalist
1929   Nov Managing Director of Sopwith & Co. Ltd
1931   Nov Engineer’s Retirement – Fifty-Four Years at Manvers Main.
1932   Apr Superannuated “Stanney”
1932   Jun Mexborough “Rag” Picture
1932   Jul An Old Reader – Local Native in Pennsylvania
1932   Jul B.A. Degree with Honours
1932   Aug Five Generations – A Roman Terrace Patriarch – Perfectly Fit at 91
1932   Aug One Man to Another
1932   Aug Vegetable Garden Prizewinner
1932   Sep Appointment of Judge
1932   Sep Mr Charles Hanmer
1932   Sep White Rod
1932   Oct Old Friends Meet
1932   Oct Record at Mexborough After 87 Hours
1932   Oct Mexborough Veteran’s Sage and Sad Reflections
1932   Dec Our Camera Man
1932   Dec Some Notable Losses
1932   Dec The Year’s Obituary
1933   Jan Reformatory “Head” – Appointments for Mexboro’ Couple – Crowded Career
1933   Apr 40 Years’ Service – Loco. Official’s Retirement
1934   Jan Elizabethan Bible
1937   Jan Mexborough Veteran – Nonagenarian with Son Aged 73
1937   Jan Two Sets of Four Generations United
1937   Mar Fierce Visitor
1937   May Mimic Warfare
1937   May Dancing Mistress
1937   May Pioneers Open Animal Clinic
1937   Jun Appointment for Sister
1937   Jul Four Generations at Mexborough
1937   Jul With the Old Folk at Hooton Pagnell
1937   Aug Another Grand Old Man
1937   Aug Proud of It
1937   Sep Oldest Resident Dies
1937   Sep Oldest Inhabitant?
1937   Nov Four Generations Of Mexborough Family
1937   Nov Four Generations of Mexborough Family
1937   Nov Looking For Stars
1937   Dec Piano Accordionists
1937   Dec Family Tree Trail – American’s visit to Mexborough – Tracing his ancestor
1938 Feb 11 Rapid Promotion to Police Inspector
1938   Mar Veteran Who Has Lived In Same House for 81 Years
1938   Jun Police Promotion – Mr S Redfern Made Superintendent – Mexborough to Otley
1938   Aug Presentation to Dr Bhalla
1938   Sep Accordion Star.
1938   Oct “Flossie” The Fox Samples Mexborough’s Night Air
1938   Oct Sunflowers – 12 feet tall !
1938   Nov Giant Mushroom – Queer Find in Mexborough Field
1938   Nov Boys Presence of Mind Recognised by R.S.P.C.A.
1939   Jan Time on his Hands for 53 years
1939   Feb Death Spoils Party Plans – Septuagenarian Loses Daughter and Brother
1939   Mar What Australia Offers – Work For Those Who Really Want It
1939   Apr Moving to London
1939   Apr New Councillors – Mr G W Jepps
1939   May Elocution Success.
1939   Aug Mexborough Veteran to be Chelsea Pensioner
1939   Oct “Under London” – Former Journalist’s Book – Novel Investigations
1939   Nov Successful Angler Turned Successful Gardener
1939   Dec Harder Then Than Now – Mexboro’ Mineworker Looks Back
1940   Jan Athlete and Swimmer. 
1940   Jan Mexborough Widow’s 12,000 mile Journey to Visit Sons
1941   Jan Engagement – Morrison & Williams
1941   Jan Police Chief Honoured – King’s Medal for Supt. H. P. Varley
1941   Feb Imperial Service Medal Awarded to Postman
1941   Mar Octogenarian – Mr M. G. Tolini
1941   May Hospital Board Chairman – Coun. G. S. Morley Appointed
1941   Aug Mr. H. B. Sparkes Leaving Mexborough
1941   Aug Postmaster’s New Post – Mr H.B. Sparkes Leaving Mexborough
1942   Apr Editor of the ” South Yorkshire Times “
1942   May Land Girl
1942   Jul Ballett Examination with Honours
1942   Jul Well-Known Mexborough Doctor Retires – Dr. J. J. Huey
1942   Oct Young Mexborough Wife’s Tragic Fate
1942   Dec Canadian Visitor
1942   Dec Nursing Success.
1943   Apr Arrived In Canada
1943   Apr Nurse’s Success
1943   Jul Mr. & Mrs. Williams Retirement – 34 Years At School  
1944   Feb “Doubled” For Film Star – Mexboro’ Guardsman’s Unusual Job
1944   Feb Girl Trumpeter
1944   May Ambulance Success – “Specials” Shine
1944   Jun Mexborough to Ilkley – Police Inspector ‘s New Appointment
1944   Jun New Police Inspector – Officer Twice Commended by Bench
1944   Jun Mr. R. Redpath Appointed
1944   Aug Doncaster’s New Chief Education Officer
1944   Aug Mexborough and Wombwell Connections
1944   Sep They Roll Out The Barrels – Women Rail Workers Unusual War Job
1947   Mar Maggie the Magpie – A lovable Mexborough Pet
1947   Mar To See King and Queen – Former Mexborough Couple in South Africa
1947   Mar Extra Food Supplies Anomaly – A Vigorous Protest
1947   Apr Mexborough’s Art Exhibition – Memorable Revelation of Talent
1947   Apr Chatted With Viceroy
1947   Apr Invalid Girl’s Pluck – By Wheel Chair and Car to Train for Job
1947   May Headmaster to Administer National Health Act
1947   May News From Berlin
1947   Jun King’s Message to Mexborough ex-sailor
1947   Jul Beauty Queen Finalist
1947   Aug “South Yorkshire Times ” in Egypt
1947   Aug First Chelsea Pensioner – Mexborough Veteran Of Five Reigns
1947   Sep Beauty Queen Finalist
1947   Sep Mexborough Woman in America
1947   Oct Mexborough Doctors 50 years of service – To Live in Scarborough
1947   Oct Oldest Woman Resident – A Mexborough Nonagenarian
1948   Jan Dutch Visitor
1948   Jan High Honour
1948   Jan The Old on the New Brigade
1948   Jun Mexborough to Hollywood – Bar Where Stars Read “South Yorkshire Times”
1948   Aug Beauty Team Beaten
1948   Aug Belgian Visitor
1948   Nov Mexborough Tradesmen’s Day Trip
1948   Dec Home From the War – Mexborough Man Brings Italian Bride
1949   Jan Monkey Tricks – “Mickey” makes a break at Mexborough
1949   Feb Kabul to Kandahar – Survivor of Classic March is 91
1949   Jun Coming Home
1949   Jul 73 and 70 Go Cycling
1949   Jul Promotion
1949   Aug Mexboro’ Canal Rescue Hero Did Not Give His Name
1949   Aug Ninety on Monday
1949   Sep Diploma
1949   Sep Hidden Talent
1949   Sep In Germany
1949   Sep Mexborough’s First Police Patrol Woman
1949   Oct Happy in Her Work
1949   Oct This Mexborough Model Will Pull 30 Men
1949   Oct To Broadcast
1950   Jan Mexborough Man’s “Small World ” Meeting in Rhodesia
1950   Jan “Horse’s Head ” Handlebars.
1950   Mar Former Head Boy Director of Lancashire Works
1951   Jan Life Card.
1951   Jan New Home – Wath Rescue Station
1951   Feb Obituary – Mr. Charles Hanmer – Mining Film Pioneer (video)
1951   Mar B.B.C. & B.B.C.S. Spell ‘Playtime’
1951   Mar Success – Admission to the Royal College of Art.
1951   Mar Best of His Year – Distinction for Mexborough Student
1951   Apr Nursing Success
1951   May “Missing” In Korea – Anxious Days for Mexborough Family
1951   May From Pit to Palace – Mexborough Escort of Kings and Queens
1951   May Promoted Sergeant – From Wombwell to Mexborough
1951   Jun First Entry for Festival of Britain Queen
1951   Jun Bank Manager Retires
1951   Jun Geography At First Hand – “Now Here is New Zealand” .
1951   Jun Mexborough Man in South Africa – Joined by His Wife
1951   Jun Paratrooper Prepares – Conisbro’ And Mexboro’ Focus On Persia
1951   Jul Degree with Honours in Physics
1951   Jul Mexboro’ Aircraft Engineer – New Post in Canada
1951   Jul Mexborough ‘Chin-Wag’ in New Zealand when “Times” Arrives
1951   Jul Mexborough Head of Primary School
1951   Jul Mexborough’s New Zealand Interest
1951   Jul On The Air
1951   Jul Two Letters Brought Good News and Bad for Mexboro’ Girl
1951   Aug American Sloop “Rattlesnake”,
1951   Aug Mexbro’ Visitor Will Have a Keen Eye on Hillsboro’
1951   Aug Of Unknown Vintage
1951   Sep Back From Persia – Will Return to Oilfields “If and When”
1951   Sep Not The Biggest Aspidistra …
1951   Oct Mexborough Man Flies as Royal Escort
1951   Nov Home Thoughts From Abroad
1951   Nov Mexborough WAAF is Home from Singapore
1951   Nov Proud Moment for Mexborough Mum
1951   Dec 30 Miles a Day at 78
1951   Dec Mexboro’ Corporal Wounded In Korea – Hit By Shrapnel
1951   Dec Mexboro’ Soldier’s Adventurous Career – Jack Of All Trades
1951   Dec Mexborough Korea Captive – A Prisoner in Peking
1957   Apr Cake Baking Awards
1957   Apr Giant Easter Egg Draw
1957   Apr Silver Medal Award
1957   Jun “Miss Waist” Wins R.A.F.A.Contest
1957   Nov Mexborough Licensee’s Wife National Finalist
1957   Nov With The R.A.F. In Australia
1957   Nov Wombwell and Mexboro Passengers for “Q.E.”
1958   Jun Manvers N.U.M. President – B.E.M. For Mr. F. Goddard
1958   Jun Mexborough Barber Has Retired After 50 Years In Business
1958   Jun Service of Commeration for John Clayton
1958   Aug Mexborough Girls Holiday Thought For Others
1958   Sep Retirement Gift for Conisbro’ Railman
1958   Dec D.F.C. for Mexborough Man
1959   Mar D.F.C. at Buckingham Palace
1959   Mar Photo of Mexbro’ Girl For Spanish Exhibition
1959   Jun Diploma for 13 Year Old LifeSaver
1959   Jun Honours Degree
1959   Aug Three Bonny Mexborough Babies
1959   Dec “Introductions” Near the Thai Border
1959   Dec Nature In The Raw – Mexborough Airman’s African Adventures
1960   Jan Girl with a “Man Size” Job is “Genius for Business”
1960   Jan Mexboro’ G.S. Teacher to Become College Lecturer
1960   Jan Mexboro’ Guard was Home Guard Too
1960   Jan Mexboro’ R.A.F. Officer Detained After Accident
1960   Jan Mexborough Newsagent to Retire
1960   Jan Mexborough’s 90 year old
1960   Jan Sailor Spent Christmas Holidays in Australia
1960   Mar B.B.C.S. Junior Musical Festival
1960   Apr T. A. Certificates of Merit
1960   Apr Mexborough to Blackpool
1960   Jul 63 Foot Well at Mexborough Athletic Ground
1960   Aug An Honours Degree At Oxford
1960   Sep Miss November
1960   Oct New Chief Inspector of Police
1967   Feb Mexborough Doctor Busy in Tasmania
1967   Mar She Was Mexborough’s Oldest Resident
1967   Apr “Bon Voyage” for Singapore Family
1967   Apr Cookery Show at the Public Hall
1967   Apr Doncaster Wire Ropes Queen
1967   Apr St John Ambulance Brigade Cadets Mums
1967   Jul Law Degree
1968   Aug A Bird With Every Mod Con
1968   Dec Ten Pups for Sandy
1969   Apr Now He Uses Brushes and Easels Instead of Pit Tools
1969   May Watching  the Derby and Johnny Seagrave
1969   Jun Bound For Adelaide Australia.
1970   May Ben Bailey of Ben Bailey Construction
1970   May Cycling at Eighty!
1970   May Four Generations
1970   May He Brings Presents From Around the World
1970   May He’s Seeing the World
1970   May He’s Answered Last 999 Call
1970   May The Good Old Sound
1970   Jun One For Sorrow, Two For Joy . .