South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 26 December 1942

New Order For Miners

Mr. Tom Smith, M.P., at Opening of Houghton Main Canteen

A group photographed at the opening of the canteen: (left to right), Mr. A. Francis, J.P. (Secretary of the Colliery Company), Mr. W. A. Bates (Miners’ Welfare Organiser), Mr. Tom Smith, M.P., Mr. J. Brass (Managing Director of the Colliery Company), Mr. T. F. S. Brass (General Manager), Mr. T, W. Illsley, J.P., and Coun. J. Hill (Y. M.A. Branch officials).