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The Last Man – Poem

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 9 1918 The Last Man. (By Miss Monica Steele, Swinton). Alone he stood! His sword He held above his head: Still they came, still...

Food Shortages and Rationing

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 2, 1918 Food Shortages and Rationing Lord Rhondda (the Minister of Food Contriol) (picture from wikipedia) is issuing a circular to Food...

Double Tragedy – Murder and Suicide at Swinton

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 9, 1918 Double Tragedy Murder and Suicide at Swinton Mother Drowned Herself and Child Sympathy for Soldier Husband The mystery surrounding the disappearance of...

Soldier – Schofield, Matthew – Killed in Action

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 2, 1918 Gunner Matthew Schofield Royal Field Artillery Gunner Schofield of 5, Story St., Queen St., Swinton, was killed in action on...

Soldier – Sutton, William – Missing, Reported Killed

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 2, 1918 Pte. William Sutton York and Lancaster Private Sutton was reported missing April 9, 1917, and is now reported...

Soldier – Beldan W. – Three & as Half Years Service

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 16 1918 Three and a Half Years. Pte. Wilson Beldan (Y. & L.), 8, Station road, Swinton, who has just returned...