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Wath 179 For 7, Mexborough 177 – Victory in First of Extra Overs
South Yorkshire Times, July 28th, 1951
Victory by Three Wickets Came in First of the Extra Five Overs
Brian Walls’ Winning Four Put Wath In Festival...
Ran Down Six Flights of Stairs To Rescue Boy
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
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
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”,
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
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’
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
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...
Tonnage Halved
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...




