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September 1944
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

September 1944
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

September 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?

2 September 1944
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

September 1944
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

September 1944
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

September 1944
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

September 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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.

August 1944
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

August 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

26 August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 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

19 August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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

August 1944
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...