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July 1917

Breach of the Coal Mines Act.

July 1917
Sheffield Daily Telegraph July 5, 1917 At the Barnsley West Riding Court yesterday, Tom Westwood, trammer, of Great Houghton pleaded not guilty to a charge...

Houghton Main Colliery Chairman Leaves £250,000

July 1917
Sheffield Daily Telegraph July 24, 1917 Latest Wills: Mr Charles Edward Hunter, of Hill Hall, Epping and 30 Old Burlington St, W., Formerly of Selaby, near...

Pony Driver Pulled roof Down

July 1917
Sheffield Daily Telegraph July 5, 1917 At Barnsley yesterday, Joseph Priestley (17) a Wombwell pony driver, employed at Houghton Main colliery, was stated to have...

Safety Pin in High Voltage Cable

July 1917
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Thursday 05 July 1917 At the Barnsley West Riding Court, yesterday, Tom Westwood, trammer, of Great Houghton, pleaded not guilty to...

Soldiers – Moss Brothers – Both Injured

July 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 21, 1917 Private Fred Moss (York and Lancaster) Little Houghton Private Frank Moss (York and Lancaster) Little Houghton Both Wounded