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Editorial – Finance and the Future

29 April 1944
South Yorkshire Times April 29th 1944 Finance and the Future Sir John Anderson's Budget withheld the last straw. Our national economy is now so finely adjusted...

Airman – Diggins, Harold – Commissioned

May 1944
South Yorkshire Times, May 27th, 1944 Commissioned Mr. Harold R. Diggins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Diggins of 41, Dearne Road, Bolton, has gained his commission...

Marconigrams – May 06th, 1944

May 1944
South Yorkshire Times, May 6th, 1944 Marconigrams Sgt. John Chalmers, R.A.F., of Low Valley has been awarded the D.F.M. for his part in bringing safely...

Sailor – Smith, Fred – In Forces Since Last April

May 1944
South Yorkshire Times , May 1944 Seaman Fred Smith - In Forces Since Last April Seaman Fred Smith (18½), son of Mrs. Anglesea and the late...

Editorial – Neutrality

6 May 1944
South Yorkshire Times, May 6th, 1944 Neutrality Neutrality is not an absolute state. It has infinite variety.  The war has gone on long enough to demonstrate...

Editorial – Labour at Loggerheads

13 May 1944
South Yorkshire Times, May 13th, 1944 Labour at Loggerheads The Labour Party could hardly have chosen a less appropriate time to stage a political squabble. Mr....

Editorial – In Good Hands

20 May 1944
 South Yorkshire Times, May 20th, 1944 In Good Hands After a general lull in active land operations, fighting has again broken out in Italy.  This time...

Editorial – Price of Peace

27 May 1944
South Yorkshire Times, May 27th 1944 Price of Peace Mr. Churchill’s opening of the debate on Foreign Affairs in the House of Commons on Wednesday, contained...

Montagu Hospital – The Week’s Casualty List

June 1944
South Yorkshire Times, June 10th, 1944 Montagu Hospital The Week’s Casualty List Wednesday John Gallaghan, 13, Temperance Terrace, Swinton, injured finger; W. Morris, Braithwell Road, Raven field Common,...

Marconigrams – June 17th, 1944

June 1944
South Yorkshire Times, June 17th, 1944 Marconigrams Mr. A. J. Thompson has been re-elected chairman of Wath Education Sub-Committee for the 40th year. Saturday is Alexandra Rose...