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“Under London” – Former Journalist’s Book – Novel Investigations

October 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times, October 28, 1939 “Under London" Former, Mexborough Journalist's Book Novel Investigations Mr. F. I.. Stevens. a distinguished former member of the editorial staff of...

Wedding – Bradley & Page

October 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times, October 7, 1939 Miss Winifred Bradley, "Weyban," Hall Avenue, Mexborough and Mr James Henry Page, of York at Mexborough Parish Church

Gallant Rescue – Youth Rewarded – Two Saved From River Dearne

October 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 21 October 1939 Gallant Rescue Goldthorpe Youth Rewarded Two Saved From River Dearne A remarkable story of gallantry was...

Montagu Hospital – The Week’s Casualty List

October 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 7, 1939 Montagu Hospital The Week's Casualty List Admitted cases:— Thursday -  John Resbeck, 1a, Carlisle Street, Kilnhurst, head injuries, road...

Sailor – Spencer, Harry – 17 Year-Old Lad – Member of Royal Oak’s Crew

October 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 21, 1939 Seventeen-Year-Old Lad Member of Royal Oak’s Crew Last Saturday morning, Mrs. G. Spencer, of 26, Dryden Road, Mexborough, received a...

Soldiers – Otley, Richard & Margaret Jane – Brother and Sister With Forces

October 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times, October 28, 1939 Brother and Sister With Forces Mexborough Record   Brother and sister of a Mexborough family, Richard Otley, only son, and Margaret...

Editorial – Pistol Point Peace

7 October 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 07 October 1939 Pistol Point Peace These are early days to be talking of war aims although we are...

Editorial – The Monomaniac

14 October 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 14 October 1939 The Monomaniac Hitler has got his answer. The worst he can do is more tolerable than...

Editorial – The Tempo Quickens

21 October 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 21 October 1939 The Tempo Quickens The tempo of the war quickens by land, sea, and air. The Germans in...

Editorial – Adolf Strafe England

28 October 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 28 October 1939 Adolf Strafe England The war still hangs fire but the German Foreign Minister came in front...