February 1918
The Last Man – Poem
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
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
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
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
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
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...