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Newhill’s G.O.M. – Harvesting at 83

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 30, 1929 Newhill's G.O.M. Harvesting at 83 Mr William Rockett, Newhill’s oldest inhabitant has been enjoying himself during the last few weeks...

West Melton Gallantry                                                

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 23, 1929 West Melton Gallantry          George Sorby (23) a miner, of West Grove, Brampton, made a gallant rescue on Saturday, when...

Cinema – Majestic – Ghosts of the Night

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 30, 1929

Wath Boys’ Brigade

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 2, 1929 Wath Boys' Brigade An ambulance team of the Wath Boys' Brigade competing last Saturday at Newhill, at a field...

Wath Desertion – Possible Reunion.

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 23, 1929 Wath Desertion                               Possible Reunion. John Batty, 25,. a labourer, 'employed by the Wath. Council, of Midland Terrace, Wath, was...

Canal Bathing. Wombwell and Wath Lads to Pay Costs

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 9, 1929                Canal Bathing. Wombwell Lads to Pay Costs Towing path episodes were described at Barnsley on Wedne6dav when the following...

Obstruction At Bolton.

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 16, 1929 Obstruction At Bolton. Ernest Harrison, butcher, of West. Melton, who was summoned at Doncaster on Tuesday for obstructing the...

Lawn Tennis Champion – A ” Find”

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 2, 1929 A " Find” Donald Hinchcliffe, of Brampton, who caused considerable surprise last Saturday by winning the Men's Open Singles...

The Scrum.

August 1929
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 30, 1929 The Scrum. A Rugby football match between Wath Secondary School and Wath Secondary School Old Boys in progress last...

Hickleton 109 for 2 Wath 214 for 6 – High Scoring at Thurnscoe.

5 August 1929
Monday 05 August 1929 High Scoring at Thurnscoe. Visiting Thurnscoe for their match with Hickleton Main, Wath batted carefully, scoring 100 in the same number...