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Kabul to Kandahar – Survivor of Classic March is 91
South Yorkshire Times, February 26, 1949
Kabul to Kandahar
Mexborough Survivor of Classic March is 91
Mexborough only boasts one Chelsea pensioner but the town's oldest soldier,...
Where Have Hospital’s Edgar Wallace’s Gone?
South Yorkshire Times February 19, 1949
Where Have Hospital's Edgar Wallace’s Gone?
Lost, strayed, but not stolen — 178 books from Mexborough Montagu Hospital library. In...
Star for Dearne
South Yorkshire Times February 19, 1949
Star for Dearne
Mexborough baritone, John Metcalfe, will herald a return to the theatre stage in April by playing Robert...
“Cocky” Bennett
South Yorkshire Times February 26, 1949
"Cocky" Bennett
Mr. Sparling tells the story of "Cocky" that I had not heard before (and I thought I...
Obituary – “Dicky” Shaw
Mexborough & Swinton Times – March 26, 1949
Old footballers would in Wath would regret to hear of the death of "Dicky” Shaw, manager of...
Wedding – Scotherne & Parkin – Mexborough Doctor Weds at Southampton
South Yorkshire Times March 5, 1949
Mexborough Doctor Weds at Southampton
A wedding of considerable interest to residents of Mexborough and district was solemnised yesterday afternoon...
Wedding – Sheldon & Blaydes
Mexborough & Swinton Times – March 26, 1949
Mexborough Central Methodist Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday when two church members...
Nominations for April Elections – Many Unopposed Returns
Mexborough & Swinton Times – March 26, 1949
Nominations for April Elections
Many Unopposed Returns
New Councillors at Dearne and Darfield
Labour’s firm hold on this part of...
Cinema – Empire & Majestic – I Remember Mama (video)
Mexborough & Swinton Times – March 26, 1949
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