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Wedding – Smith & Mann

August 1933
South Yorkshire Times, August 18th 1933 Mann & Smith The marriage took place at Darfield Parish Church on Saturday of Miss Dorothy Katherine Smith, only daughter...

A Queen’s Gift

August 1933
South Yorkshire Times, August 4th 1933 A Queen’s Gift The little fellow fell asleep in the heat during the summer festival of the Snape Hill (Infant)...

Shortage of First-Rate Wicketkeepers

August 1933
South Yorkshire Times, August 4th 1933 Shortage of First-Rate Wicketkeepers There is a shortage of first-rate wicketkeepers in the district this season. Many of the local...

The “Human” Pony

August 1933
South Yorkshire Times, August 18th 1933 The “Human” Pony “Roy,” the pony employed by the Darfield Cricket Club, “shot” in characteristic pose – begging a sweet...

Obituary – Samuel Richardson

January 1934
South Yorkshire Times, January 12th, 1934 Great Houghton Richardson The funeral took place at Darfield on Monday of Mr. Samuel Richardson (58) of Manor Farm, Great Houghton,...

Beauty In Industry – Flood-Lighting of Houghton Main – A Striking Spectacle

January 1934
South Yorkshire Times, January 19th, 1934 Beauty In Industry Flood-Lighting of Houghton Main A Striking Spectacle A frieze of dazzling brightness is being flung across the night sky...

Good News for Wombwell District – Increased Tonnage

January 1934
South Yorkshire Times, January 5th, 1934 Good News for Wombwell District Increased Tonnage for Mitchell Main Collieries Separate Quota for Silkstone Seam Re-Employment of Many Miners A Splendid New...

Work-Sharing – Spreading In Local Collieries

January 1934
South Yorkshire Times, January 5th, 1934 Work-Sharing Spreading In Local Collieries Colliery owners and miners in this district favour the sharing out of work. Schemes inaugurated within...

“For Long Life and Good Health, Comes To Darfield”

January 1934
South Yorkshire Times, January 12th, 1934 Mr. Martin Shenton “For long life and good health, comes to Darfield,” might be the slogan of the municipal authority. ...

Marconigrams – Januaey 05th, 1934

January 1934
South Yorkshire Times, January 5th 1934 Marconigrams The “Royal Scot” will be on exhibition in Sheffield on January 19th. “Influenza is abroad” says a writer. Let us...