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Doncaster Road Junior School – On The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks

May 1951
South Yorkshire Times, May 19th 1951 On The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks—of Mexborough's Castle Hill Park these kilted youngsters from Doncaster Road Junior School pose for...

Tailpiece – “Where’s Miss Blank ?”

May 1951
South Yorkshire Times, May 12th 1951 Tailpiece "Where's Miss Blank?" enquired Gilbert at the conclusion of the act. Barrington, who was sitting with him in the stalls,...

Tailpiece – One Mistake’s Enough

May 1951
South Yorkshire Times May 5, 1951 Tailpiece “I’ve got a complaint,” said the irate worker to the cashier, “I’m 10 shillings short in my pay packet,” “Oh!”...

Three Golden Weddings – Saville, Brammer & Burden

June 1951
South Yorkshire Times, June 16th, 1951 Three Golden Weddings were celebrated on Monday at the third annual tea of Mexborough Over 60's Club. In this picture...

First Entry for Festival of Britain Queen

June 1951
South Yorkshire Times June 2, 1951 First Entry for Festival of Britain Queen First entry for Mexborough's Festival of Britain  Queen contest was received by Mexborough...

Obituary – Mr John Brown

June 1951
South Yorkshire Times June 2, 1951 Obituary – Mr John Brown A former member of Mexborough Military Military Band and Oxford Road Methodist Church, Mr. John...

Bank Manager Retires

June 1951
South Yorkshire Times June 2, 1951 Bank Manager Retires Mr. Robert Dayson (left) who retired on Wednesday as manager of Mexborough branch of the National Provincial...

Geography At First Hand – “Now Here is New Zealand” .

June 1951
South Yorkshire Times, June 30th, 1951 Geography At First Hand "Now Here is New Zealand" . A geography lesson from someone with first-hand experience was a treat...

Mexborough Man in South Africa – Joined by His Wife

June 1951
South Yorkshire Times June 2, 1951 Joined by His Wife Mexborough Man in South Africa When HMS “Caernarvon capital” docked at Capetown, South Africa yesterday, Officer Frederick...

Paratrooper Prepares – Conisbro’ And Mexboro’ Focus On Persia

June 1951
South Yorkshire Times June 2, 1951 Paratrooper Prepares Conisbro' And Mexboro' Focus On Persia Mexborough and Conisbrough have this week a personal stake in the events which...