1948 Quarter 1
Dead on Conveyor – Natural Causes Verdict on Kilnhurst Mineworker
South Yorkshire Times January 24, 1948
Dead on Conveyor
Natural Causes Verdict on Kilnhurst Mineworker
Evidence of how workmates found George Leonard Staniforth (65) of 45, Wheatley...
Brodsworth 1 Kilnhurst Colliery 5 – Kilnhurst Get Five !
South Yorkshire Times January 10, 1948
Kilnhurst Get Five !
Brodsworth 1 Kilnhurst Colliery 5
In the Sheffield Association League, Brodsworth were beaten 5-1 by Kilnhurst...
Norton Woodseats 2 Kilnhurst Colliery 4 – Turner’s best
South Yorkshire Times January 17, 1948
Turner’s best
Norton Woodseats 2 Kilnhurst Colliery 4
Kilnhurst colliery soon shocked the Norton Woodseats defence by two quick goals in...
Kilnhurst Cyclists Fatally Injured – Crashed into Lorry
South Yorkshire Times February 14, 1948
Crashed into Lorry
Kilnhurst Cyclists Fatally Injured
A verdict of “Accidental death” was returned by the jury at an inquest at...
25 Years in Regular Army
South Yorkshire Times February 28, 1948
Long Service
Believed to be the only Kilnhurst resident to have served for 25 years in the regular Army, Mr George...
Successful Accountant
South Yorkshire Times February 28, 1948
Success
Mr George Lomas (20), only son of Mr and Mrs P Lomas, 52, Brookfield Avenue, Swinton and formerly of...
Kilnhurst’s Penny Pile
South Yorkshire Times February 14, 1948
Kilnhurst's Penny Pile
Fund started by Kilnhurst Colliery workmen and ambulance committee for dependants of members in the Forces who...
Kilnhurst Panto – Features Young Local Pianist’s Song “Hit”
South Yorkshire Times February 14, 1948
Kilnhurst Panto
Features Young Local Pianist's Song "Hit"
Geoffrey H. Smith, former Kilnhurst Theatrical Society pianist who is now studying at...
Product of Kilnhurst sets out for the Channel Islands.
South Yorkshire Times March 6, 1948
Product of Kilnhurst sets out for the Channel Islands.
Kilpresco concrete greenhouses, patented by Mr T. Irving Pugh and...