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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.
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
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
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 . .