1927 Quarter 2
Electric Lit Streets for First Time
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 15 1927
Electric Lighting
“summertime” was beaten by just a short head and Houghton enjoyed the new sensation last Thursday evening...
Golden Wedding – 61 Years a Miner
Sheffield Independent April 23, 1927
61 Years a Miner
Darfield Couples Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs James Longden of 61 School Street, Darfield have just celebrated their...
Great Houghton’s Devoted Councillor
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 29, 1927
The palm for public service, so far as Great Houghton is concerned, must be awarded to Councillor John...
Holiday Attractions
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 15 1927
Holiday Attractions
Different sections of the community are using the holiday season for attractive functions.
On Good Friday, the bowling...
Wedding
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 22, 1927
On Tuesday at the Darfield Parish Church, by the Rev G Turner, Mr Harold Robinson, of Middlecliffe, Darfield,...
Empire Day
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 21 1927
Empire Day
Empire they was suitably recognised by the local schools on Tuesday.
Many of the children wore a Daisy...
Housing
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 21 1927
Housing
It is pleasing to note the interest that is being taken in their gardens by many of the...
Overcrowded Bus – Great Houghton’s Drivers Offence
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 6 1927
Overcrowded Bus
Great Houghton’s Drivers Offence
Summoned for having overcrowded a motorboat at Thurnscoe on April 6, Jack Robson, driver,...
Trade Union Bill – Industrial Serfdom
Sheffield Independent May 9, 1927
Trade Union Bill
Industrial Serfdom
“This bill is designed to rob the workers of 9/10 of the power they have strived three...