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1921 Quarter 2

Federation Secretary’s Sombre Outlook – Appeal to Yorkshire Men – “A Great Sacrifice.”

April 1921
Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express - Saturday 09 April 1921 Mr. Frank Hodges - A Grave Note. Federation Secretary's Sombre Outlook. Appeal to the Yorkshire Men....

The Triple Alliance. – Manifesto Gives Case for Stoppage.

April 1921
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Tuesday 12 April 1921 The Triple Alliance. Manifesto Gives Case for Stoppage. Unless an offer is made to the miners which...

Pit Pony Racing

May 1921
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 21 May 1921 Pit Pony Racing Dearne Valley colliery ponies shone in the Pitman Saint Leger race meeting at Doncaster...

Mining Strike – Over 4 Million Unemployed

May 1921
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 21 May 1921 Resettlement Notes Over 4 Million Unemployed The volume of unemployment is now reached very serious proportions. Taking the...

Strike in Seventh Week

May 1921
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 21 May 1921 Seven Weeks There is a gentle spirit of optimism abroad. All the gossip is of unofficial discussions...

Children Sports at Great Houghton

May 1921
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 28 May 1921 Children Sports at Great Houghton On Wednesday children sports took place under the auspices of the Great...

A Brilliant Whit – Holiday Spirit in spite of Coal War

May 1921
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 21 May 1921 A Brilliant Whit Holiday Spirit in spite of Coal War The brilliant Whitsuntide whether did a great deal...

Relief Work

May 1921
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 28 May 1921 Relief Work The High Street W.M.C. has, since the commencement of the coal stoppage done very valuable...

Pit Pony Races – Excellent Sport – Helps Relief Fund.

June 1921
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 25 June 1921 Pit Pony Races. Excellent Sport at Netherwood. Mitchell Main Company Helps the Wombwell Relief Fund. The old polo field...