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Ran Down Six Flights of Stairs To Rescue Boy

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 25th, 1951 Ran Down Six Flights of Stairs To Rescue Boy “We can’t do anything” said a workmate of Mr. James Edward...

Mrs E. M. Turner – A Gracious Lady

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 4th, 1951 A Gracious Lady We greatly regret to record the death (on July 27th) of Emily Margaret, wife of Mr. W....

Obituary – Mrs. Zillah Walters – Removal Contractor Bereaved

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 11th, 1951 Obituary – Mrs. Frank Walters Mexborough Removal Contractor Bereaved We regret to record the death, which occurred on Monday, of Mrs....

American Sloop “Rattlesnake”,

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 18th, 1951 “Rattlesnake”, a famous American sloop of the 1780’s, is portrayed here by this scale model made by Clement L....

Death Of “Iron” Hague, 65, Former British Champion

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 25th, 1951 Death Of “Iron” Hague, 65, Former British Champion “Iron” Hague the Mexborough boxer who became heavyweight champion of England died on...

Mexbro’ Visitor Will Have a Keen Eye on Hillsboro’

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 18th 1951 Mexbro’ Visitor Will Have a Keen Eye on Hillsboro’ A 19-year-old Dutch visitor to Mexborough will be a keen spectator...

Of Unknown Vintage

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 18th, 1951 Of Unknown Vintage This ancient twin seater pram (holding not so ancient Leslie Anita Constable and Susan Elizabeth Pettit) was...

H. Adams – Tripe (advert)

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 18th, 1951

Tonnage Halved

August 1951
South Yorkshire Times, August 11th 1951 Tonnage Halved With seven of the 13 pits on holiday, last week's output from No. 3 Area of the North-Eastern...

Cinema – Royal – Killer Shark

August 1951
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