January
In January 1929 the Council were concerned about rats in Annerley Street and propose to advertise for a Pied Piper
Concern is expressed over the epidemic of smallpox and the low level of vaccinations in the county
Trams were to be Replaced by Trackless cars and a man is sent to prison for six months for defrauding the Guardians
A Saddler’s body is found in the Low Road Dam and a suicide in London of a former Denaby resident attracts national scandal and attention
Congregations at the Baptist Church had dwindled to 1 and morning services are suspended
United have a new stand and embark on a six match winning run
the highlight of which is a 3-0 defeat of Mansfield Town, who were to beat Wolves at Molyneux in the FA Cup two weeks later
February
In February 1929, a Denaby Pitman is invested in the Order of St John and the Denaby & Cadeby general manager takes over a Spanish coal mine
A baby dies after being left on the sofa all night and a five year old dies of shock after being scalded
The Denaby Main Corps band master is given an impressive funeral and a Conisborough man goes missing
Work is underway on the children playground on North Cliff Hills and protest is made over council allowance of 5 shillings for journeys
A Conisborough father is sent to prison for three months for child desertion and we show a listing of 55 chapels and churches in the Dearne Valley
there’s news about the Great Frost and its effects:
The Pit is stopped, skating is a popular pastime and Bovril is served to outdoor workmen
United are beaten 8-0 by cup giant killers Mansfield Town
March
In March 1929 a three year old boy was knocked down and killed when a horse and coal cart went through an entry
Another five-year-old boy suffered septicaemia and shock when a saucepan of hot water fell on him
There were obituaries for a notable musician and a well-known manufacturer
Mrs Kirby at 81 is still giving first aid and a new era in Road transport is declared
A miner dies after a second operation following an accident
The Assistant Manager at Denaby Main becomes manager at Maltby Main and the manager of the collieries accepts an appointment in Spain
We have the news and pictures of the UDC elections throughout the Dearne Valley
A Denaby Woman is assaulted with “Record” black eyes and the body of a 58-year-old engine driver is recovered from the Don
The Denaby Miners Welfare Institute holds weekly boxing displays and United are still in the top 10 in the Midland league
April
In April 1929 a road crash with two victims hits the headlines
A woman’s courage saves a neighbour in flames
The Council announced a sound financial position and a reduction in rates
there’s a new chairman and criticism of the exiting woman chairman
The council hold their church parade and a new Middle School is completed
A “tossing” school of 50 to 60 men is raided by the police and the “Big Entry” Gang is implicated
And United’s long season is gradually drawing to a close as Cricket returns.
May
In May 1929 there’s news of a three year old voter for the Don Valley division
Mr Tom Williams is elected the Parliamentary member for Don Valley and Council Tenants are ignoring ejectment court orders
A funeral cortege waits for two hours for a funeral service and the Denaby Roman Catholics hold their annual May procession
Cadeby miners are causing havoc on the train lines by dislodging boulders and two labourers are caught racing motorcycles at 40 mph at Conisborough
Denaby Church Players produce “Our Bessie” and a Conisbrough cricketer takes 10 wickets
June
In June 1929 a young motorcyclist is killed after crashing into a van and there’s a golden wedding at Conisborough
George Wilkie, an important pioneer at Denaby and Cadeby Collieries, passes away and we have a picture of the “Quad” at the new middle school
in the courts we hear of a footballer’s domestic trouble, a motorcyclist mistake, a troublesome lodger, and unlucky last ride, railway trespasses and a brutal assault
Then there’s the aggravation between a councillor and a Communist and a man who was too shy to come to court
Denaby and Cadeby win their first game but lose to Mexborough and Rossington
July
In July 1929 a Roof Fall kills uncle of well-known footballer in the Barnsley seam and another fatality happens when a Denaby Man is crushed
There’s a mile long Parade for the annual Hospital demonstration
A House owner Is Living in a Railway Coach and Eight teenagers are prosecuted for damage to corn fields
A boilersmith’s commit suicide in his bathroom and there’s more court cases of violence, obscene language and drunk and disorderly
A Conisbrough man is charged with dangerous driving after his lorry collides with a trackless tram
August
In August 1929 the Conisbrough Council are to engage Direct Labour to build 200 houses, after receiving a loan for £23,200
The lack of a village ambulances is criticised at the council meeting and a Denaby native goes to Rangoon
A man who dreads water commits suicide by drowning
A Denaby man with multiple charges is sent to the Quarter Session and a Conisborough man gets 6 months for a brutal assault
A young Denaby woman wins the tennis singles at Mexborough and a Conisbrough youth is playing well at cricket and football
September
In September 1929 a 13 year old girl is killed on Doncaster Road and we have a striking picture of the funeral procession
A boy has an amazing escape after being run over by a bus and there’s a farm fire at Conisborough
and a grinder is injured at the sickle manufacturer
The councils children’s playground at Conisborough crags is opened with 2000 children taking advantage
A woman Councillor called Conisborough people “snobs” and says visiting children are told to go back to Denaby
There’s a new mission church at Conanby and St Alban’s win the Schools Gala Championship
United have a mixed month and there are boxing and pigeon racing news
October
in October 1929 Fireman form a bridge of axes at a colleague’s wedding
and two septuagenarians are married, each for the fourth time
Churches are complaining about the effect of the new children’s playground and an “un-climbable” Fences is needed to prevent hooliganism
A Colonel bids farewell at a K.O.Y.L.I. presentation
A Conisbrough man commits suicide after being diagnosed with cancer and a landlord is summoned for allowing liquor on credit
Denaby possesses one of the best bowling teams in the district
United beat Scarborough at Tickhill Square
but are well beaten by Chesterfield reserves before 2,200 at Saltergate
November
In November 1929 a Denaby inventor presents a clever electric signalling device for motorcars
The 16 year old son of the Denaby United trainer is killed at Denaby
A £300 grant for boots and clothing is met by 900 applicants and we have a picture of the Armistice remembrance at Conisbrough
The vicar of Conisbrough is seen renovating the Old Hall and a Conisborough father is accused of stealing his children’s food
In the courts a man attempts suicide in front of a motorman because of his wife’s hat
and there’s a man who thinks a policeman has a grudge against him because he has “done him” eight times
We have full details of all the South Yorkshire V.C.’s awarded in the Great War
December
In December 1929, a ‘living van’ crashes on Clifton Hill
A former chairman of Conisbrough Council passes away and there’s another Golden Wedding Anniversary
The Gloop’s Concert Party entertains 1200 children at Denaby
There is a Trade Review of the Don and Dearne valleys and a tribute to the Denaby Main Fund for retired miners
A miner of no fixed address receives three months imprisonment for being found ‘trying to get in’ on enclosed premises
We have a report on boxing at Denaby and United win the Christmas derby with Mexborough