South Yorkshire Times, February 23rd, 1934
New Stationmaster
Mr. H. Washbourne is to take over the duties of stationmaster on the L.M.S. railway at Wombwell next Monday, in succession to Mr. C. Dagley, who has retired.
Mr. Washbourne started his railway career as a clerk at Gresley in November 1899 and filled similar positions at Ashby and Bardon Hill.
He was appointed stationmaster at Long Marton, Westmorland in June 1921, and promoted to Millhouses and Ecclesall (Sheffield) in May 1927.