1917 Quarter 4
Soldier – Wagstaff, James – Died of Wounds
Mexborough and Swinton Times November 3, 1917
Pte. John James Wagstaff
(York and Lancaster.)
Private Wagstaff who was the third son of the late Mr. G...
Soldier – Wharton, Thomas – Killed in Action
Mexborough and Swinton Times November 10, 1917
Pte. Thos. Wharton
(Northumberland Fusiliers)
Private Wharton of 47, Helena. St., Mexboro', has been killed in action in France.
He was...
Sailor – Atkinson, Herbert – Marine’s Ordeal.
Mexborough and Swinton Times November 24, 1917
Mexboro' Marine's Ordeal.
Private Herbert Atkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Atkinson, 5, Helena street, Mexboro', has been...
Sailor – Rudley, George William – Petty Officer’s Experiences in Russia
Mexborough and Swinton Times November 17 1917
A Petty Officer's Experiences in Russia
Before the Revolution and after
An interesting visitor to to Mexboro' is Petty Officer...
Mexborough Canadian’s Work
Mexborough and Swinton Times December 1, 1917
Mexborough Canadian's Work
Mr. Albert Downing, of Toronto, Canada., formerly a resident of Mexboro', whose musical talent has won...
Banksman Knocked Down
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Monday 24 December 1917
William Alien, colliery banksmen, of 10 Market Street, Mexborough, was knocked down by an empty waggon in...
Diploma in Music
Mexborough and Swinton Times December 1, 1917
Musical Success.
Master Charles B. Haigh (son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. Haigh, of Adwick rd., Mexboro'), a pianist,...