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Exhibition Walkers.

March 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times March 9, 1928 Exhibition Walkers. Irving Whike of Wombwell, who won the first Dearne Valley Boys' Walking Championship, and his athletic sister,...

The Wombwell Greyhound Track

March 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times March 2, 1928 The Wombwell Greyhound Track This picture shows the progress of the work on the new greyhound racing track at...

Wombwell 2, Frickley 2 – Frickley Hold Their Own at Wombwell.

2 March 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times March 2, 1928 Checked. Frickley Hold Their Own at Wombwell. Wombwell 2, Frickley 2 Wombwell: A. Smith; Pennington, Brewin ; Bamforth, Rushton; Sanderson; Pearson,...

Midland League – March 30 1928

30 March 1928
Column included to show last months (LM) positions

Cortonwood Welfare – Institute Opening Ceremony

April 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 27, 1928 Miners Welfare Fund Cortonwood Institute Opening Ceremony A Group who took part in the opening of the Cortonwood Miners' Welfare Institute...

Head of Guardian’s Poll

April 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 6, 1928 Mrs Emma Mellor, wife of Mr. John William Mellor, a member of the Wombwell Urban Council, had the...

New Councillors and Guardians

April 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 6, 1928 New Councillor - Mr W.J. Hallatt New Guardian - Mrs Walker

Cortonwood Welfare Bulding

April 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 6, 1928 Cortonwood Welfare Building This building is to be formally opened tomorrow, Saturday by Councillor J. A Hull, financial secretary...

Cortonwood Welfare Scheme – Beautiful Lay-Out – Last Word In Recreation Facilities.

April 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 6, 1928 Cortonwood Welfare Scheme A Beautiful Lay-Out. The Last Word In Recreation Facilities. This building is to be formally opened tomorrow, Saturday...

Health Hints – Medical Officer’s Valuable Report – Birth Rate’s Downward Plunge.

April 1928
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 20, 1928 Health Hints. Wombwell M.O.'s Valuable Report Vital Questions. Birth Rate's Downward Plunge. The annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for...