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Shortage of First-Rate Wicketkeepers
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
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...
Leaving School – Darfield Child Knocked Down – Killed By Van
South Yorkshire Times – Friday 27 October 1933
Leaving School
Darfield Child Knocked Down
Killed By Van
A verdict of “Death by misadventure” was returned at the inquest...
Obituary – John Bouskill
South Yorkshire Times, October 13th, 1933
Darfield
Bouskill
Mr. John Bouskill (88), New Street, Darfield. died in the Sheffield Infirmary on Friday after an unsuccessful operation...
Joie de Vivre
South Yorkshire Times, October 27th 1933
Joie de Vivre
Still full of the joie de vivre Abraham Hesketh, a native of Low Valley, visits his relatives...
Marconigrams – November 3rd, 1933
South Yorkshire Times, November 3rd, 1933
Marconigrams
"Anything for an unquiet life—that’s the modem slogan."—Mr. Ingleby Oddie.
October was the best trading month in the Yorkshire coal...
Events of 1933
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 29 December 1933
Events of 1933
January
18—County Council fixed new scale of public assistance which caused widespread protests, several guardians'...
Obituary – Samuel Richardson
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
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
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...