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Editorial – The Curtain Rises – The Die Is Cast.

9 September 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 09 September 1939 The Curtain Rises The Die Is Cast. We are at war with the rulers of the...

Editorial – The Fog of War

16 September 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 16 September 1939 The Fog of War The fog of war has descended and mighty operations by land, sea,...

Frankenstein and His Monster

23 September 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 23 September 1939 Frankenstein and His Monster Though our worst fears have been realised and the resistance of Poland...

Editorial – The Cost of War

30 September 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 30 September 1939 The Cost of War The War Budget has brought home the financial implications of our task....

“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 07th, 1939

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...

Montagu Hospital – The Weeks Casualty List – 28 October 1939

October 1939
South Yorkshire Times - Saturday 28 October 1939 Montagu Hospital The Weeks Casualty List Admitted cases: Sunday: Elizabeth Harrington, Sandygate Wath, back injuries, road accident: Mary...

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...