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Census Returns for 1911 – Some Startling Local Figures

August 1912
Mexborough and Swinton Times – Saturday August 3, 1912. Census Returns for 1911 Some Startling Local Figures Prolific Increases The census returns for 1911 are now issued, and,...

Lakeland Scenes in the Dearne Valley – Countryside Flooded

August 1912
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 31 August 1912 Remarkable Rains Countryside Flooded Lakeland scenes in the Dearne Valley Mexborough Rainfall we are nearing the end of the...

Darfield 17  Denaby 83 – Denaby’s Decisive Victory

7 September 1912
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 07 September 1912 Darfield 17  Denaby 83 Denaby’s Decisive Victory Darfield were dismissed for their lowest score of the season on...

Marconigrams – December 07th, 1912

December 1912
Mexborough and Swinton Times, December 7, 1912 Marconigrams The resignation is impending of an official of the Mexborough Urban District Council. The will of the late Mr...

Marconigrams – December 14th, 1912

December 1912
Mexborough and Swinton Times December 14, 1912 Marconigrams This week’s issue consists of 20 pages, 160 columns, – a record pennyworth in weekly journalism. Miss Montagu has...

Review of the Year – Cadeby Disaster – Coal Strike – Royal Visit –...

December 1912
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 28 December 1912 Review of the Year Battle, Murder, and Sudden Death A Remarkable Record Sunshine and Shower The year 1912 goes...

Review of the Year – Leading Local Events

December 1912
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 28 December 1912 Review of the Year - Leading Local Events The following are some of the leading local events...

Darfield Miner’s Suicide

1 January 1913
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Wednesday 01 January 1913 Darfield Miner’s Suicide Patrick McGrath. miner (52), of Providence Street, Low Valley, Darfield, was found dead in a...

The Hull Coal Trade

February 1913
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 15 February 1913 The Hull Coal Trade The returns of the coal traffic through the Port of Hull for last...

Marconigrams – April 05th, 1913

April 1913
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 5, 1913 Marconigrams The Bolton Cricket Club has been admitted to the South Yorks Cricket League. Wath miners made a presentation to...