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Marconigrams – August 26th, 1944
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Marconigrams
Dr. Francis Briggs, vicar of Mexborough from 1921 to 1930 and previously for a period curate at Rawmarsh Parish...
Over £700 Raised at Swinton Garden Party
South Yorkshire Times, August 12th 1944
Over £700 Raised at Swinton Garden Party
People in Swinton and Mexborough areas seeking holiday amusement at home flocked to...
Sir Charles des Forges Opens War Welfare Fund Effort
South Yordshire Times, August 12, 1944
Sir Charles des Forges Opens War Welfare Fund Effort
Swinton War Welfare Fund Garden Party
South Yorkshire Times, August 12th 1944
Two charming visitors enjoying the fun of the fair at Swinton War Welfare Fund garden party on Monday
Swinton 136 for 3 Wath 135 – Swinton Batsmen Shine
South Yorkshire Times, August 12th 1944
Swinton Batsmen Shine
Swinton 136 for 3 Wath 135
On Monday, at Swinton, Wath were dismissed for 135 (Heaton 52, Ellis...
Yorkshire Council – Wardle’s record
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th, 1944
Wardle’s Record
In a letter to the Denaby Cricket club secretary, Mr Norman Stead, secretary of the Yorkshire Cricket Council,...
Soldier – Cowells (Cowles) W. – Killed In Burma
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Killed In Burma
News has been received by Mrs. Cowells, 34, Walker Street, Swinton, that her husband, L/Bdr. W. Cowells...
Soldier – Makin, Edward Arthur – Despatch Rider’s Death
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Despatch Rider’s Death
Inquest on Swinton Man
“There seems to be no explanation for this accident. It would appear that he...
Airman – Culpin, Bernard Walter – Swinton D.F.C. Gets D.S.O.
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th 1944
Swinton D.F.C. Gets D.S.O.
Congratulated by Bomber Command Chief
Awarded the D.F.C. last November, at the age of 21, Squadron Leader...
Sailor – Meese, Arthur – Leave With C.M.F.
South Yorkshire Times, August 26th1944
Leave With C.M.F. (Central Mediterranean Forces)
An interesting letter has been sent by Leading Seaman Arthur Meese, to his parents Mr....