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Soldier – Newton, John – Officially Dead

April 1943
South Yorkshire Times, April 10, 1943 Mrs. Newton, 109, Meadow View, has been officially notified that her husband, Spr. John Newton, R.E. died of wounds...

Soldier – Smith, Christine – Conductress in W.A A.F.

April 1943
South Yorkshire Times, April 3rd 1943 Conductress in W.A A.F. Formerly a conductress with the Mexborough and Swinton Traction Co., L/Acw. Christine Smith joined the W.A.A.F....

Soldiers – Windles, Cyril & Ernest – News of Servicemen.

April 1943
South Yorkshire Times, April 10, 1943 News of Servicemen. There is news this week of two Kilnhurst men, cousins, serving with the Armies in North Africa. Mrs....

Editorial – View Halloo

3 April 1943
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 03 April 1943 View Halloo Though it is not by any means over yet, the Battle of Tunisia has been...

Editorial – Coming Events

10 April 1943
South Yorkshire Times - Saturday 10 April 1943 Coming Events An unmistakable tendency for the fighting in North Africa to impinge more and more on the...

Editorial – The Budget

17 April 1943
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 17 April 1943 The Budget The Budget, over whose secrets we were wont to tremble, caused barely a ripple on...

Editorial – “Happy Returns” – Hitler’s Birthday

24 April 1943
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 24 April 1943 “Happy Returns” Hitler’s birthday, always a portentous rather than a cheerful anniversary, was a more hollow affair...