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February 1938


People

Coroner’s Advice – In Case of Persons Catching Fire


Disasterous Fire – Children Calmly Led From School (pictures)


Girl knocked down by Motor Van


Colliery Veteran Retires (picture)


Rabbit Takes To Drink



Industry and Commerce

Denaby Miner Killed – Vain Rescue Bid


Miner Dogged by Ill-Luck


A Million Loads – Coal Carting Committee


Conisborough U.D.C. – Softer Water Will Cost More – Surveyor’s Salary Increase


Town’s Meeting Demanded


Water Scheme For Old Denaby – 150 Years Before Cost Is Paid Off



Places

Disastrous  Fire  At Confectionery Warehouse Gutted – School & House Endangered (picture)


History Recalled – Conisborough Castle


Offer to Vicar – City Man May Go To Wickersley


Extensive Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases


Playing Cards on School Roof – Gamblers’ Damage at Denaby



Crime and Courts

Contractor’s Theft – Sequel To Demolition, Stone’s Taken at “Funny Hours”



Sports

Army Boxing – Denaby Company Hold Proud Position


Conisborough C.C. – League Success


Denaby Utd – Boston Utd 4 Denaby 0 – Denaby Fall at Boston


Denaby Utd – Denaby 1 Grimsby Reserves 4 – Until Last Few Minutes …


Denaby Utd – Prospects – Five Matches in February


Denaby Utd – Shrewsbury Score 9 !