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Goalkeeper’s Death – Year After Mishap in Thurnscoe Match

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 15, 1949 Goalkeeper's Death Year After Mishap in Thurnscoe Match A 26-years-old Mexborough miner-goalkeeper's death in Montagu Hospital on Friday was, in part,...

Obituary – Mr. F. Wilkinson – Mexborough Estate Agent

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 15, 1949 Obituary Mr. F. Wilkinson Mexborough Estate Agent The death occurred on Friday of Mr. Fred Wilkinson, of 35, Park Road, Mexborough. Mr. Wilkinson,...

Monkey Tricks – “Mickey” makes a break at Mexborough

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 8, 1949 Monkey Tricks “Mickey” makes a break at Mexborough Children in one of Mexborough recreation grounds on Monday were thrilled to have...

German At Swinton – Is Former Ravenfield Hall P.O.W’s Niece

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 22, 1949 German At Swinton Is Former Ravenfield Hall P.O.W’s Niece A 13-years-old German girl, Eva Kaun, eldest daughter of Kerr Max...

Mexborough Youth Centre – “Dick Whittington,”

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 8 1949 Here is the cast of "Dick Whittington," a pantomime which had been presented in Mexborough this week by Mexborough...

To Broadcast

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 22, 1939 To Broadcast A young Mexborough Grammar School boy is making his mark in the world of elocution and this week...

Cinema – Royal – Gas House Kids go West (video)

January 1949
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Cinemas – Empire, Majestic – The Invisible Man Returns (video)

January 1949
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Mexborough Montagu Hospital Library Committee,

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 8, 1949 Photograph is of Mexborough Montagu Hospital library committee, who held their first annual tea and social evening at the...

Harry Dobson – Actor, Stage Manager, Director Producer

January 1949
South Yorkshire Times January 22, 1949   For 20 Years Mr. Harry Dobson, Mexborough has been actor, stage manager and later director producer on South Yorkshire’s...