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South Yorkshire Times, September 2nd 1944
Here is a photograph of Miss Betty Smith of Mexborough (standing on the left at rear), and her pupils,...
They Roll Out The Barrels – Women Rail Workers Unusual War Job
South Yorkshire Times, September 2nd 1944
They Roll Out The Barrels
Women Rail Workers Unusual War Job
Picture: Mrs. F. Grove and Mrs. T. Grant of Wath,...
Marconigrams – September 02nd, 1944
South Yorkshire Times, September 2nd 1944
Marconigrams
The British Empire Medal was awarded to Corporal F. E. Hodgson of Conisbrough, of the Royal Engineers, for carrying...
Editorial – How Long?
South Yorkshire Times, September 2nd 1944
How Long?
Allied armies are now deploying on the battlefields of the last war. Names rendered familiar by the swaying...
Footballer Signs
South Yorkshire Times, September 2nd 1944
Footballer Signs
Dick Woffinden, the well-known local player, who was recently given his release by Barnsley F.C. has signed professional...
Obituary – Mrs May Chilton
South Yorkshire Times, September 2nd 1944
Obituary – Mrs May Chilton
The death occurred at the Montagu Hospital on Friday following an operation, of Mrs. May...
Golden Wedding – Mr & Mrs Jow
South Yorkshire Times, September 2nd 1944
Golden Wedding
A Mexborough couple who were married at Mexborough Parish church on September 3rd 1894, 50 years ago, will...
Soldier – Evans, Rufus – Wounded Man Recovering
South Yorkshire Timars, September 2nd 1944
Wounded Man Recovering
Here is a picture of Pte. Rufus Evans, son of Mr. R. Evans, of 11, Albert Road,...
Yorkshire Council – Wardle’s record
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th, 1944
Wardle’s Record
In a letter to the Denaby Cricket club secretary, Mr Norman Stead, secretary of the Yorkshire Cricket Council,...
Wedding – Chesters & Stokes
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Wedding - Chesters & Stokes
The wedding took place last Thursday at St. Laurence’s Church, Eastcote, Middlesex, of Sgt. (A.C.)...
Sailor – Meese, Arthur – Leave With C.M.F.
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th1944
Leave With C.M.F. (Central Mediterranean Forces)
An interesting letter has been sent by Leading Seaman Arthur Meese, to his parents Mr....
Marconigrams – August 26th, 1944
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Marconigrams
Dr. Francis Briggs, vicar of Mexborough from 1921 to 1930 and previously for a period curate at Rawmarsh Parish...
Editorial – France Rises Again
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
France Rises Again
This is France’s great week. Everywhere the grip of the German tyrants is being loosened. On all...
Conisbrough Red Cross Show – Attracts Big Holiday Crowd
South Yorkshire Times, August 19th, 1944
Conisbrough Red Cross Show
Attracts Big Holiday Crowd
Outstanding among district Holidays at Home attractions was Saturday’s Red Cross Agricultural show...
Polish Man for Trial On Attempted Murder Charge
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th, 1944
Polish Man for Trial On Attempted Murder Charge
Alleged Bedroom Attack on Mexborough Girl
Pleading not guilty and reserving his...
Marconigrams – August 26th, 1944
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th, 1944
Marconigrams
Among the prize-winning animals exhibited at Conisbrough Show on Saturday was a pig weighing 68 stones.
Mineworkers at eight collieries...
Editorial – Forcing the Pace
South Yorkshire Times, August 19th 1944
Forcing the Pace
Without much specific information being available about the new Allied attack in the South of France it...
Soldier – Linforth, Harold – Guardsman In Hospital
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Guardsman In Hospital
Mrs. Linforth, of 244, Wath Road, Mexborough, has received notification that her husband, Gdsmn Harold Linforth is...
Wedding – White & Haigh
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Mr D. Haigh (Swinton) & Miss M. White (Mexborough)
The wedding took place at Mexborough Parish Church on Thursday of...
Mexborough and Wombwell Connections
South Yorkshire Times, August 12th 1944
Mexborough and Wombwell Connections
Mr. Arthur Gunhouse, one of the new members of the Barnsley Co-operative Educational Committee, lives at...
Well-Known Butcher’s Death
South Yorkshire Times, August 12th, 1944
Well-Known Butcher’s Death
Mexborough trade circles and many residents heard with regret of the death, which occurred on Tuesday at...
Soldier – Prince E. – Pathetic Scenes In Italy
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Pathetic Scenes In Italy
Mexborough Guardsman’s Letter
Guardsman E. Prince, of 40, Byron Road, Mexborough, has sent us a touching account...
Soldier – Stacey, Eric – Military Medallist
South Yorkshire Times, August 12th 1944
Military Medallist
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Stacey, of 8, Don View, Mexborough, have received news from their youngest son,...
Soldier – Clarkson, Pinder – Well-Known Tennis Player
South Yorkshire Times, August 5th 1944
Well-Known Mexboro’ Tennis Player
News has been received of the death in India of a well-known Mexborough lawn tennis player,...
Doncaster’s New Chief Education Officer
South Yorkshire Times August 5th, 1944
Doncaster’s New Chief Education Officer
Dr. V. H. Hoskin, Doncaster’s new Chief Education Officer.
He has been Director of Education for...