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A Broomhill raid

June 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 17, 1927 A Broomhill raid A police raid was carried out under the licensing regulations at a Broomhill club on Saturday. About...

Broomhill Goalkeeper for Manchester City

June 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 17, 1927 Broomhill Man’s Move Lewis Barber, the 21-year-old Broomhill goalkeeper went two seasons ago to Halifax, got his place in...

Wombwell Chairman on the Outlook – Brighter Football!

June 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 17, 1927 Brighter Football! Wombwell Chairman on the Outlook Though there was no serious doubt about Wombwell been re-elected to the...

A Winning Whippet

June 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 17, 1927 A Winning Whippet Mr J Madron’s “What You like,” which won the 200 yards handicap on Saturday at Wombwell...

Bowls for Broomhill

June 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 17, 1927 Bowls for Broomhill Mr J Belshaw, JP (left), Chairman of the Wombwell Urban District Council, and Mr Joseph Hall...

Wombwell C.C. – Wombwell 118 Brampton 38 – Wilson & Anstess

3 June 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 3, 1927 Wilson and and Anstess Wombwell 118            Brampton 38 The Wombwell batsmen were cautious at Brampton on Saturday and scored at...

History – Reminiscent of Klondyke

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927 Reminiscent of Klondyke This change in the organic life of Wombwell was accompanied by rapid increase in population. A writer...

History – The Growth of Wombwell – Complete Change of Character

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927 To celebrate its 50th Anniversary the "South Yorkshire Times" did a supplement on the history of the Dearne...

A Tiny Rate Saver

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927 A Tiny Rate Saver During their visit to Wombwell on Saturday, the members of the North-Eastern district of the...

History – The “King of Wombwell”

July 1927
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 22, 1927 The “King of Wombwell" Mr John Robinson was not a native of Wombwell, but he spent the greater part...