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Swinton Author

September 1947
South Yorkshire Times September 27, 1947 Swinton Author Mr G D B Gray, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Gray, of 66, Queen St, Swinton, has...

Wedding – Townsend & Ramus

September 1947
South Yorkshire Times September 20, 1947 Miss Melina Fletcher Townsend, of Kirkcaldy, Scotland and Mr Eric Russell Ramus, 40 Brookfield Ave, Swinton at St Peter’s Episcopal Church...

New Gas Holder at Rowns Lane

September 1947
South Yorkshire Times September 6, 1947 This new gas holder is under construction at Rowns Lane, Swinton, for the Swinton and Mexborough Gas Board. Picture...

Presentation to Most Promising Young Player

September 1947
South Yorkshire Times September 6, 1947 Presentation A bat autographed by members of the Yorkshire- Warwickshire teams was presented by Mr R I Sainsbury to Brian...

Former Victoria Club Steward

October 1947
South Yorkshire Times October 11, 1947 James The death occurred on Tuesday Mr James (46) of 52, Crossland St, Swinton. Mr James had been steward at Victoria...

Up For The Cup – Swinton Girl Comes From London

October 1947
South Yorkshire Times October 18, 1947 Mexborough Music Festival Up For The Cup Swinton Girl Comes From London All the adjudicators, Dr C Armstrong Gibbs, Mr Morris Jacobson,...

Swam in Holland

October 1947
South Yorkshire Times in October 4, 1947 Swam in Holland There are painted wooden shoes in a Swinton home in Portland Street – souvenirs of a...

At Antarctic Camp – Swinton Air Mechanic with Exploring Expedition

November 1947
South Yorkshire Times November 29, 1947 At Antarctic Camp Swinton Air Mechanic with Exploring Expedition Mr Harold David Jones (28). son of Mrs B. Jones, of 17,...

What’s In a Name?

November 1947
South Yorkshire Times November 22, 1947 What's In a Name? When discussion arose at of Tuesday's meeting of  Swinton Prime School  Managers over the pronunciation of...

40 Years On Footplate – Swinton Councillor Retires From Railway Service

November 1947
South Yorkshire Times November 29, 1947 40 Years On Footplate Swinton Councillor Retires From Railway Service Swinton's railwayman councillor, county councillor, and four times civic head,...