But crucially NOT their places of birth - my mistake, and thanks to Marjorie for pointing it out. Robert -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Marriage Certificates in the UK show not just the couples residence at the time of the marriage; but their occupations, there father's names and occupations and the names of the witnesses to the marriage. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marjorie King Unless marriage certificates are different in Wales, they will only show the place of residence of the bride and groom at the time of their marriage. On 22/02/2010, at 5:08 PM, Robert Treharne Jones wrote: > You already seem to have a fair amount of detail to start - I suggest > getting a copy of you mother's birth certificate and then your grandparents > marriage certificate, if you don't already have them. The marriage > certificate will include the ages and places of birth of your grandparents > who should then appear in the 1911 (and probably the 1901) census. > > The reference for your mother's birth is: > Jan-Mar 1926 register > District: Bedwellty > Volume: 11a > Page: 139 > > The reference for your grandparent's wedding is: > Apr-Jun 1920 register > District: Bedwellty > Volume: 11a > Page: 353 > > > Robert > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Loreane Anderson > > I just recently started searching for some family background info. > I'm planning a visit to Cwm, Ebbw Vale this summer were my Mum > was born. Her history is a bit confusing as she was put up for adoption > at a very young age. The story was that her parent (s) were killed. It > looks as though this was not the case(?) None the less we are still > greatly interested in our 'roots.' > My Mum's father was Abraham Hughes. He married her mother > Lucy Brookman in 1920. My Mum, Gwynneth May was born in 1925. > Any suggestions or help re: further details would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Marje, Marriage Certificates in the UK show not just the couples residence at the time of the marriage; but their occupations, there father's names and occupations and the names of the witnesses to the marriage. Regards Michael.

Hi Lee You already seem to have a fair amount of detail to start - I suggest getting a copy of you mother's birth certificate and then your grandparents marriage certificate, if you don't already have them. The marriage certificate will include the ages and places of birth of your grandparents who should then appear in the 1911 (and probably the 1901) census. The reference for your mother's birth is: Jan-Mar 1926 register District: Bedwellty Volume: 11a Page: 139 The reference for your grandparent's wedding is: Apr-Jun 1920 register District: Bedwellty Volume: 11a Page: 353 Robert -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Loreane Anderson I just recently started searching for some family background info. I'm planning a visit to Cwm, Ebbw Vale this summer were my Mum was born. Her history is a bit confusing as she was put up for adoption at a very young age. The story was that her parent (s) were killed. It looks as though this was not the case(?) None the less we are still greatly interested in our 'roots.' My Mum's father was Abraham Hughes. He married her mother Lucy Brookman in 1920. My Mum, Gwynneth May was born in 1925. Any suggestions or help re: further details would be greatly appreciated.

Hello there, I just recently started searching for some family background info. I'm planning a visit to Cwm, Ebbw Vale this summer were my Mum was born. Her history is a bit confusing as she was put up for adoption at a very young age. The story was that her parent (s) were killed. It looks as though this was not the case(?) None the less we are still greatly interested in our 'roots.' My Mum's father was Abraham Hughes. He married her mother Lucy Brookman in 1920. My Mum, Gwynneth May was born in 1925. Any suggestions or help re: further details would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Lee ( Loreane ) Anderson. ( Vernon, B.C. Canada)

New Photos of: St Mary's Church Builth Wells, BRE Dear Listers, I have just added several new high resolution photographs of St Mary's Church, Builth Wells, to my 'Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection'. Photography by John Ball Go to www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/churches/ and search the index for the "Builth Wells - St Mary" link. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, Mid-Wales, UK E-mail: [email protected] John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) RootsWeb mailing lists

Michael <[email protected]> wrote: Can anyone tell me if there is a Rootes Web List for Radnorshire? I am trying to find the name of a place that looks like 'Califa' on the census sheet. I want to know which registration district it would be in. ---------------- Dear Michael, I syggest you join the Powys List, which is an active list covering Radnorshire, Breconshire and Montgomeryshire. The subscribe address is [email protected] Incidentally, there is a parish called Colfa (aka Colva) in Radnorshire. For further information see the GENUKI website: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/RAD/Colfa/ Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, Mid-Wales, UK E-mail: [email protected] John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) RootsWeb mailing lists

Thank you John. When I saw the word Colfa it became clear. I wish the enumerators had better handwriting. Although I suppose they weren't that bad on the whole. Regads Michael.

Hi All, Can anyone tell me if there is a Rootes Web List for Radnorshire? I am trying to find the name of a place that looks like 'Califa' on the census sheet. I want to know which registration district it would be in. Regards Michael.

1871 image sent off list Jenny -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: 20 February 2010 15:32 To: [email protected] Subject: [MON] Help Required Hi Listers, Will SKS please help me solve a big problem? I have the following from the 1881 census: 13 Pit Row, Ebbw Vale William Lewis Head Mar 39 m Coal Miner Radnorshire Hannah Lewis Wife Mar 38 f Ebbw Vale, Mon Emma Lewis Dau U 16 f General Servant Ebbw Vale, Mon Jms Lewis Son U 14 m Coal Miner Ebbw Vale, Mon Thomas Lewis Son U 12 m scholar Ebbw Vale, Mon James Lewis Son U 10 scholar Ebbw Vale, Mon George Lewis Son U 9 scholar Ebbw Vale, Mon Benjamin Lewis Son U 2 Ebbw Vale, Mon I would like to know if someone could look them up on the 1871 and 1901 Census' as I do not have that facility, and live a long way from the Records Office. Regards Michael. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

1901 they were back in Ebbwvale with James & Rose living with them and a couple of boarders. Paul ----- Original Message ---- > From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sat, February 20, 2010 10:32:27 AM > Subject: [MON] Help Required > > Hi Listers, Will SKS please help me solve a big problem? I have > the following from the 1881 census: 13 Pit Row, Ebbw Vale William > Lewis Head Mar 39 m Coal  Miner    Radnorshire Hannah Lewis > Wife  Mar 38  f                >         Ebbw Vale, Mon Emma Lewis Dau  U  > 16  f  General  Servant    Ebbw Vale, Mon Jms > Lewis  Son    U  14 m  Coal  Miner    >     Ebbw Vale, Mon Thomas Lewis  Son  U 12 m  > scholar      Ebbw Vale, Mon James Lewis  Son  > U  10  scholar        Ebbw Vale, Mon George > Lewis  Son  U  9  scholar          > Ebbw  Vale, Mon Benjamin Lewis  Son  U  2    >                   Ebbw Vale, > Mon I  would like to know if someone could look them up on the 1871 > and  1901 Census' as I do not have that facility, and live a long way > from the  Records Office. Regards Michael. > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send > an email to > href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of > the message

Hi Listers, Will SKS please help me solve a big problem? I have the following from the 1881 census: 13 Pit Row, Ebbw Vale William Lewis Head Mar 39 m Coal Miner Radnorshire Hannah Lewis Wife Mar 38 f Ebbw Vale, Mon Emma Lewis Dau U 16 f General Servant Ebbw Vale, Mon Jms Lewis Son U 14 m Coal Miner Ebbw Vale, Mon Thomas Lewis Son U 12 m scholar Ebbw Vale, Mon James Lewis Son U 10 scholar Ebbw Vale, Mon George Lewis Son U 9 scholar Ebbw Vale, Mon Benjamin Lewis Son U 2 Ebbw Vale, Mon I would like to know if someone could look them up on the 1871 and 1901 Census' as I do not have that facility, and live a long way from the Records Office. Regards Michael.

Retrospectives: Graves and Tombstones (various locations); Pontsarn Inn, Station, and Viaduct, BRE Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. A selection of Graves and Tombstones in various locations (eight pictures). This two-page feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in July 1998. 2. A two-page exploration of the Inn, Railway Station and Viaduct at Pontsarn in the county of Breconshire (thirteen pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in March 2003. As usual, these webpages will be displayed on my website for one week. 'Retrospective Images of Wales' is at www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/retro/retro.htm After viewing the Retrospectives, please explore my 'Webpage Archive' and make your own Retrospective requests. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, mid-Wales, UK E-mail: [email protected] John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) mailing lists

Western Mail Wednesday June 9th 1926. Follow up to the last news item (Deaths). Following the death on Sunday of Mr. Thomas William GAYDON 73, a retired Swansea jeweller, at the residence of his son-in-law, M,r. Herbert HENDERSON, a well known Cardiff coal exporter of Glasfryn, Dinas Powis, Mrs Kate GAYDON, the widow, died with tragic suddenness early on Tuesday morning at the same house in the presence of her three daughters, Mrs. GAYDON, was 69, years of age. Mr. Daviud REES, (Divisional Coroner) held an inquest on Mrs. GAYDON at Dinas Powis on Tuesday, when her son-in-law, Mr. HENDERSON, stated that she expired almost without warning after a brief heart attack. Dr. W.V. GABE attributed her death to an affection of the heart, accelerated by her husband's recent death. Mr. REES, commenting on the rarity of such a double tragedy,returning a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. Evidence given at the inquest held by Mr. R.J. RHYS on Tuesday on Rees MORGAN, whose body was recovered from the Tynewydd Reservoir, Treherbert, on Sunday evening, was to the effect that he had injured his back at the Tydraw Colliery, Treherbert, two years ago, and had been depressed of late because he had not recovered from the accident. A verdict of "Suicide by drowning whilst of unsound mind," was recorded. Returning a verdict of Suicide whilst of unsound mind" at the inquest held at Whitchurch on Tuesday on John Noel QUINLAN 31, a slaughterman, of 73, Constellation-street, Splott, who was found hangind from a tree near the Cross Inn, Llanedyrne, on Sunday morning, the East Glamorgan Coroner (Mr. David REES) said QUINLAN had obviously suffered from the effects of Army service and imprisonment as a prisoner of war. Evidence showed that ever since he came back from Germany, where he had been a prisoner of war for nine to twelve months, QUINLAN'S nerves had been shattered. He had never, however, threatened to do anything to himself. The necessity for some protection on the river bank at Treforest was emphasised by Mr. David REES (district coroner) at the inquest at Treforest on Tuesday on Beryl May HUGHES 5, daughter of Mr. John HUGHES, labourer, of Castle-street, who fell into the river near a wall on a plot of ground close to the Labour-hall, Treforest. While with another little girl picking ivy leaves the child slipped and fell over the bank at a spot where there was no protection. A verdict of "Accidental death" was recorded, Dragging operations for the body of Mr. Harry GALLOP, the Canton lorry-driver who was drowned in the Maindy Pool on Monday evening, were carried on from an early hour on Tuesday morning without success. Crowds watched the search. An attempt is now being made to lift the lorry, so that if the body is underneath it can rise to the surface. A verdict of "Death from suffocation, due to an epileptic seizure," was recorded by Mr. R.J. RHYS, at an inquest held on Tuesday at Aberdare on Richard Davies BOWEN 33, a single man living in Abernant-road, Aberdare said to be an aerial engineman, who was found dead in bed on Saturday morning. Edwin TUCKER, an elderly man, of Thornhill-street, was charged in the Cardiff Stipendiary's Court on Tuesday with having assaulted Frederick J. HARRIS, a lodger at his house. There was a cross charge also for assault. Mr. Barnett JANNER appeared for HARRIS. HARRIS said some point arose as to a new lodger going to the house. He said he would leave and gave notice to quit. Defendant hit him blows on the head with an iron poker, knocking him down and rendering him unconscious. He was taken to the infirmary by a police-constable. Police-sergeant PATTERSON, who visited the house, said that TUCKER'S statement to him was that HARRIS arrived home drunk, struck him in the face, and jumped at him. He thereupon used the poker in self defence. TUCKER was sent to prison for three months, with hard labour. The cross-charge against HARRIS was adjourned sine die. GAZETTE NOTICES-Receiving Orders in Bankruptcy. Harry BEVIN, the Victoria Inn, Caerleon-road, Newport, licensed victualler; court, Newport. William John RODERICK, 13, White's-terrace, Waunven, Swansea, dry dock labourer, formerly a general dealer; court, Swansea. NOTICES OF DIVIDENDS. Phillip BEVAN, the Spread Eagle, Queen-street, Carmarthen, licensed victualler; court, Carmarthen; 3s.1.1/2d. in the £. first and final. Alfred George GRIFFITHS (trading as GRIFFITHS and Sons), Main-street, Pembroke, motor and cycle engineer; court, Haverfordwest; 3s.1d. in the £, first and final. Dissolution of Partnership. Herbert Ernest Basil LEWIS and Edwin Thomas MAYER, carrying on business at Subway-road, Barry Dock, as electrical engineers and contractors, under the style or firm of LEWIS and MAYER. This is the last News Item for Eight days- going off to the Cotswolds (Hook Norton) Four pubs and a Brewery. John Patrick.

Western Mail Wednesday June 9th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. PHILLIPS.- On June 7th, at Brynherulog, Englishcombe-lane, Bath. to Mr. and Mrs. Ivor PHILLIPS (nee Doris BERRY-JONES), a son. SHEEN.- On June 8th, at 125, Connaught-road, Cardiff, the wife of E. Arthur SHEEN, a daughter. SHEPHERD.- June 8th, at 24, St. Andrew's crescent, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. C.W. SHEPHERD (nee WISHMAN), a son. WILLIAMSON.- On June 8th, at 116, Newport-road, Cardiff, to Betty, wife of Dr. J.D. WILLIAMSON, a son. ENGAGEMENT. ROSE - HINDE.- The Engagement is announced of Gladys Mary HINDE daughter of the late Mr. R.T. HINDE and Mrs. HINDE, 25, Victoria-square, Penarth, and Ian Cyril, youngest son of Mr and Mrs. Joseph ROSE, 112, Plymouth-road, Penarth. MARRIAGES. JAMES - TOTTLE.- On June 8, at Llandaff Cathedral, by the Rev. D. Akril JONES, M.A., Walter JAMES to Elsie TOTTLE, both of Llandaff North. SEATON - EVANS.- At St. David's Church, Fleur-de-Lys, on Tuesday, 8th June, by the Rev. D.L. JAMES, B.A., assisted by Rev. T. WILLIAMS, M.A. (Oxon), Risca, and Rev. W. DAVIES, B.A., Rev. Richard Edgar SEATON, Rector of Manhilad and Llanvihangel, Pontymoile, and Blanche SISMAN-EVANS elder surviving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. EVANS, Imperial-buildings Pengam. DEATHS. DAVEY.- On June 7th, at 31,Treharne-road, Cadoxton, Barry, Adolphus, Builder, the beloved husband of Ruth DAVEY, after a long illness, patiently borne. Funeral Friday, 3.30 p.m., for Cadoxton Parish Church. Langport (Somersetshire) papers please copy. EVANS.- On June 6, at 36, Stepney-street, Llanelly, T.H. EVANS, Saddler, son of the late Richard EVANS, Saddler, Llandilo, and dearly loved husband of Maggie EVANS. Funeral leaves above address at Two o'clock for Llandilo (per road). EVANS.- On Tuesday, June 8th, at Morlais, Llanstephan (late Waunfwlchan). David, beloved husband of Annie EVANS. Funeral Saturday, 1.30 p.m., at Llansawel. GAYDON.- On June 6th, at Glastryn, Dinas Powis, Thomas William, aged 74 years. GAYDON- On the 8th June, at Glasfryn, Dinas Powis, Kate, wife of the late Thomas William GAYDON, aged 69. GRIFFITHS.- On June 8th, at 10, Gelliwastad-road, Pontypridd, Mary, the dearly-beloved wife of David GRIFFITHS. Funeral Saturday, June 12th, at 10.30, for Glyntaff Cemetery; G.O. JENKINS.- On June 6th at Rowena House, Victoria-street, Trealaw, Richard, the beloved husband of the late Catherine JENKINS, of Llanon. Public funeral Thursday. 2.30. June 10th, Trealaw Cemetery. JONES.- On June the 8th, at 22, Badminton-grove, Ebbw Vale, Gladys Mary, beloved wife of D.E. JONES and second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac JENKINS, of Newbridge. Funeral Thursday; strictly private. MORGAN.- On June 6th, at Cliffe Holme, Ferry Side, Susan Martha MORGAN, aged 81, beloved mother of Mrs. John JAMES and late Mrs. ORCHARD, Porth. Funeral Thursday, Eleven a.m., for Molleston, Pem.; G.O. from house. WARD.- On the 8th inst., at Oaklands, Beulah-road, Rhiwbina, Elizabeth, widow of the late Captain Frederick WARD, aged 85 years. Funeral Friday, leaving residence 11.15 a.m., for Llanishen Churchyard. WOODMAN.- On June 7th, at Pontsarn, Ty-gwyn-crescent, Cardiff, Francis John, beloved husband of Ida WOODMAN. Masonic funeral Thursday, leaving residence 11.30 a.m. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. ROWLAND.- The Family of Mr. John ROWLAND, Aber-Tridwr House, Abertridwr, sincerely desire to return thanks for all kind messages and floral tributes sent to them on the death of their beloved mother. IN MEMORIAM. HANCOCK- In Loving Memory of George John HANCOCK, the beloved husband of Annie HANCOCK, who passed away at Porthcawl 9th June, 1924. JENKINS.- In Affectionate Remembrance of Daniel JENKINS, Green Dragon, Aberdare, died June 9th, 1924/verse.- Never forgotten by Widow and son James. JONES.- In Loving Memory of my dear sister Catherine, late of 23, Bedwellty-road, Aberbargoed, who died 9th June, 1925.- Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all. RICHARDS.- In Ever-loving Memory of Kate Amy, the dearly-loved eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. THOMAS, Pontyprenny Farm, Llanedarne, who passed away on June 9th, 1920, at Mardy Farm, Rumney. Ever lovingly remembered by Mother, Father, Sister, and Brother. John Patrick.

Hi Gareth Many thanks for the information, I will follow it up and see what I can find. Jenny -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gareth Morgan Sent: 18 February 2010 19:18 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MON] News Items APRIL 1st to JUNE 30th 1926. NumberTwo-Hundredninetysix

Hello Jenny What you are looking for is the Gale collection. It is free to those who live in Wales and have a readers ticket with the National Library of Wales. You can search the 19th century. http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=readerstickets 19th Century British Library Newspapers contains full runs of influential national and regional newspapers representing different political and cultural segments of the 19th century British society. I'm sure you can upgrade to other newspapers. Or you could go for a free trial. http://gale.cengage.co.uk/orders--trials.aspx Gareth --- On Thu, 18/2/10, Jenny Anderton <[email protected]> wrote: I am an avid follower of your postings of bits from the Western Mail. Both my parents came from the Pontypridd and St Woollos area, with both living in Cardiff after their marriage. Somewhere coming up will be the Diamond Wedding of my great grandparents, the marriage of my mother and father in Llandaff Cathedral and possibly some mention of my father who was prosecuting solicitor for Cardiff in the 1930's. But to get to the point, are the past copies of the Western Mail on line and searchable either by subject or name, there are several I would like to follow up. Many thanks for the fantastic postings.

Western Mail Tuesday June 8th 1926. PENARTH RED CROSS CARNIVAL-June 9-10-11-12th. This a page of adverts from Penarth. C.W. DAVIES, B.Eng., Radio Engineer and Electrical Contractor. 1a, Stanwell Road, Penarth - Phone 31. ------------------------------------------------------- The Penarth Concrete Company Ltd. Lower Penarth - Tel. Penarth 5 Dinas Powis 124. --------------------------------------------------- PRICE Bros. & Co. (Penarth) Ltd. Manufacturers of Joinery-Tel 396 ----------------------------------------------------- WINDSOR KINEMA-Windsor Road. To-Night: Grand Attraction- "The Merry Widow". Continuous Performance Every Evening-from Six o'clock. Matinees On Saturday.- Phone Penarth, 72. ---------------------------------------------------------------- W.H. COLLENS & Co.- Merchants and Decorators, 33, Windsor Road, Penarth- sole proprietor A.C.J. WHITE. ----------------------------------------------------------------- THOMAS & Co., Hatters, Hosiers, and Gent.'s Mercers. 8, Windsor Road, Penarth. --------------------------------------------------------------------- H.G. CUTHBERT-High-Class Confectioner, 29, Windsor Road. ICE CREAM- Made at this Establishment is Recommended for its Excellence and purity. Morning Coffee a Speciality. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WEST END LAUNDRY- Works: 33, Grove Terrace, Penarth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- LITTLE & BIG BEAUTIES PEAS. Great Western Sidings, Penarth. WM. T. PAULL, Man. Director. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Grand FETE & CARNIVAL-June 9-10-11-12th. in the Parish Church Field, Penarth. (End of Victoria Road). Entrance to Fete 6d.: Season Tickets,1/6; Children's Season Tickets, 1/-. Tickets may be obtained from the Chairman, Mr. Hugh CHRISTIE, 4, Victoria Square, Penarth; the Hon. Organiser, Mr.W. T. PAULL, St. Cyres, Penarth; the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. S. D. GRIFFITHS, 56, Arcot Street, Penarth; or from the Hon. Secretary, Mr.C. J. L. WAITE, 17, Plymouth Road, Penarth. ---------------------------------------------------------------- HOLTOM'S- GLENDALE CAFE-PENARTH. Plymouth Road - opposite G.W.R. Station. ----------------------------------------------------------------- FINES LIMITED, Boots Merchant, 97a, Glebe Street, Penarth. ------------------------------------------------------------------- PENARTH SCHOOL OF MUSIC. Terms on application to T.HERBERT POWLSON, A.R.C.O, L.R.A.M., -Stanwell Road. ' Phone: 127. ----------------------------------------------------- HINTON & Sons, English Meat Purfeyors, 9, Windsor-road. Tel 804 ------------------------------------------------------------------- John Patrick

Hi there I am an avid follower of your postings of bits from the Western Mail. Both my parents came from the Pontypridd and St Woollos area, with both living in Cardiff after their marriage. Somewhere coming up will be the Diamond Wedding of my great grandparents, the marriage of my mother and father in Llandaff Cathedral and possibly some mention of my father who was prosecuting solicitor for Cardiff in the 1930's. But to get to the point, are the past copies of the Western Mail on line and searchable either by subject or name, there are several I would like to follow up. Many thanks for the fantastic postings. Regards Jenny -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of J GRIFFITHS Sent: 18 February 2010 15:23 To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: [MON] News Items APRIL 1st to JUNE 30th 1926. Number Two-Hundredninetysix

I sent this one at 10.48 today, and the original still has not appeared. John Patrick ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: J GRIFFITHS <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, 18 February, 2010 10:48:04 Subject: News Items APRIL 1st to JUNE 30th 1926 Number Two-Hundred ninetyfive. Western Mail Tuesday June 8th 1926. New Harbour Commission.-Newport. The triennial elections of members of the Newport Harbour Commission took place on Monday, the results being as follows:- Shipowners: Messrs. C.G. MARTYN, T.H. MORDEY, W. MORDEY, W. Lyndon MOORE, Guy T. JONES, G.F. RAINFORTH, H.H. Ivor SMITH, Cliffiord C. JONES, E.J. DUNN, and F.H. DUNN. Ironsmelters: Messrs. R.J. NICHOLAS, S. WHITMORE, G.H. COOPER, Arthur JAMES, and J.A. CHAPMAN. Miners and workers of coal: Messrs. G.F. COLEBOURNE, G., MURROW, Edward COLEMAN, F.S. BUDD, B. NICHOLAS, F.H. DAVIES, R. YORATH, and J.A. GOWER. Newport Town Council: Messrs. C.T. CLISSITT, T.H. HOWELL, F. PHILLIPS, T. PARRY, W.M. BLACKBURN, J.S. JOHNSON, Peter WRIGHT, W.A. LINTON, E.A. CHARLES, C.F. WILLIAMS, G.J. JONES, and F. QUICK. Newport Chamber of Commerce: Mr. T. Morris PROSSER. Recent Wills. Mrs. Anne CLARKE, of 57, St. Helen's-road, Swansea, who died on April 20, left estate of the gross value of £5,322, with net personalty £5,285. Probate of the will dated March 16, 1923, has been granted to her son, the Rev. Walter John CLARKE, of The Rectory, Kelso, N.B. Testatrix, subject to a few specific bequests, left all her property to her son the Rev.Walter John CLARKE. She directed that her remains shall be taken into Christ Church, Swansea, and the first part of the burial service be read there, and afterwards her remains shall be taken to St. Thomas's Cemetery and placed in the grave where her husband the late Rev. Eli CLARKE, first vicar of Christ Church, Swansea, is buried. Mr. Daniel WHEELER, of Rhywe, Llanycefn, Pembroke, farmer, who died on March 1, left estate of the gross value of £1,642, with net personalty nil. Probate of the will, dated March 17, 1924, has been granted to Mr. Owen HUGHES, of the same place, farmer. Testator left property at Llanycefn to his niece Martha HUGHES for life, with remainder to the children of his nephews John WHEELER and Henry GEORGE. His moneys at bank and elsewhere he left to his said niece Martha HUGHES. Mr. P. Wyndham MURRAY-THREIPLAND, son of Col. W. MURRAY-THREIPLAND, D.S.O., of Llanisdhen, who is an undergraduate at Oxford, has won the Davidson Scholarship, tenable for a year at Princetown University, New Jersey. Mr. MURRAY-THREIPLAND will leave in September for Princetown, where he will pursue his studies in geology. The importance of having life-guards on 'buses that journey on different routes to and from the city was emphasised by the Cardiff Coroner (Dr. R.J. SMITH, J.P.) at the inquest on Monday on Thomas John DAVIES, a collier, of Birchgrove, Porth. DAVIES who fell under a 'bus  at Llandaff on Saturday night died soon afterwards of his injuries. A verdict of "Accidental death" was recorded. Evidence of identification was given by a nephew, R. William BASSETT, farmer, of Waterfall Farm, Llandaff, who said DAVIES was a married man with two children. He was standing outside the Maltster's Arms soon after ten o'clock on Saturday night, having previously been in for a drink. They were waiting for the Rhondda 'bus, and when it arrived DAVIES left witness's side and shouted "Hey!" to the driver. At the same time he caught hold of the handrail near the driver's seat and ran along with the 'bus. Witness could not say whether he attempted to get on the 'bus while it was in motion, but after running a few yards he fell alongside the 'bus, and witness saw the near hind wheel pass over his body. Police-constable TANNER, another eye-witness of the accident, stated that when DAVIES was running alongside the'bus he had a paper bag parcel in his left hand. The 'bus was only going at a moderate speed, and pulled up in reasonable time. "Had this 'bus had life-guards on I don't think the accident would have happened," added Police-constable TANNER. Replying to the Coroner, witness said the Cardiff Corporation 'buses had life-guards on them. In answer to the Coroner, Mr. Leonard DAVIES said his clients had received instructions from the Cardiff police to have life-guards fixed to the 'buses, and instructions to that effect had been given within the last fortnight. In fact, life-guards had already been put on nine of the 'buses. The Coroner, in returning a verdict as stated, expressed the hope that life-guards would be fixed on company's 'buses plying in the city area as quickly as possible. An undertaking to that effect was given. The annual association meetings of the Welsh Baptists are being held at Aberystwyth this week. Delegates were engaged in committee work throughout Monday, and this (Tuesday) morning the conference will be opened under the Presidency of Mrs. T. F. ROBERTS. On Monday afternoon the Mayor of Aberystwyth (Councillor Llewelyn SAMUEL), on behalf of the town and corporation extended to the delegates a hearty welcome. They were all glad for the honour the association had bestowed on a lady of Aberystwyth in electing her to the chair (Mrs. T.F. ROBERTS). So far as they knew, Mrs. ROBERTS was the first lady to be thus honoured in the Carmarthen and Cardiganshire Association meetings. The Mayor's chaplain (the Rev. Peter PRICE, M.A., D.D., pastor of the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Aberystwyth) also welcomed the delegates. The President (Mrs. T.F. ROBERTS) responded on behalf of the delegates, after which they were entertained to tea by the mayor. Mr. John O. JONES, son of the late Capt. JONES and of Mrs. JONES, of Carnowen, Llangranod, Cardiganshire, obtained his first mate's certificate at the Board of Trade, Cardiff, gaining full marks after only three weeks at school. To fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late chairman of the Coedffrane Parish Council (Mr. W.R. LLOYD) Mr. John REES, who was the sixteenth on the list in the last election, was co-opted. John Patrick

Western Mail Tuesday June 8th 1926. WELSH WEDDINGS. JONES - ANDERSON.- The wedding was solemnised at Llandaff Cathedral on Monday of Mr. Edward David JONES, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. JONES, The Nook, Llandaff, to Miss Marjorie I.P. ANDERSON, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ANDERSON, of Gileston-road, Cardiff. The bridegroom's father, Mr. J.A. JONES, is a member of the Western Mail and Evening Express. The bride wore a gown of satin beaute embroidered in a design of pearl roses, with a tulle veil and coronet of pearls and diamante. The bridemaids were Miss Olwen JONES (friend), Miss Theresa JONES, (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Freda CRUWYS, of London (friend of the bride). Mr. McLAY (friend of bridegroom) was best man. The Rev. Canon Akrill JONES, vicar of Llandaff, officiated. A reception was held at St. Andrew's-hall, Llandaff, following which Mr. and Mrs. E.D. JONES left for Torquay. MILLS - SLOGGETT.- The marriage was solemnised at Llandaff Cathedral on Monday of Mr. Walter John Charles MILLS, secretary of the Cardiff Motor-cycle and Car Club, son of the late Mr. Oscar MILLS and Mrs. MILLS, of London, and Palace-avenue, Cardiff, and Miss Irene Hilda May SLOGGETT, of 40, Neville-street, Cardiff, daughter of the late Mr. George SLOGGETT sand Mrs. SLOGGETT, of Pembroke Dock and Cardiff. The Rev. F. REES, vicar of St. Catherine's, officiated. The bride's gown of ivory georgette was trimmed with silver beads, and her veil of Brussels net was held in place with Grecian bands of orange blossom. The bridemaids were Miss Phyllis BEVAN (cousin of the bridegroom) and Miss Phyllis BRIDGE. The bride was given away by her mother, and Mr. R.S. BEVAN (cousin of the bridegroom) was best man. A reception was held at COX'S Cafe. The honeymoon is being spent in London and Brighton. Slough Wedding- At the wedding of Sir William and Lady NICHOLL'S daughter at Slough, Bucks, on Saturday, the whole of the arrangements, including a magnificent bridal cake, were entrusted to the firm of STEVENS (Limited), (confectioners to H.M. the King), Queen-street, Cardiff. GOLDEN WEDDINGS. On the occasion of their golden wedding which they have just celebrated, Mr. Sam FISHER, J.P. the veteran secretary of the local Coaltrimmers' union, and Mrs. FISHER, of 62, Claude-road, Cardiff, were the recipients of many messages of congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. FISHER were married at Maindee Church, Newport, by the late Archdeacon SLEEMAN on June 6, 1876, and they came to Cardiff 47 years ago. A native of Oakfield Bridge, Bampton, Devonshire, Mr. FISHER is 76 years of age, while Mrs. FISHER, who was born at Newport, is 74. Mr. FISHER went to Newport at the age of 22, and for several years was employed at the carriage and wagon repairing shops of the Great Western Railway, ultimately becoming a wagon builder, and receiving promotion to superintendent of the rolling stock at Pontyclun. He later took charge of the Ely Valley district and a portion of the the line from Pencoed to Peterston. In 1879 he was appointed an inspector under Messrs. CORY Bros. and Co. (Limited), Cardiff, and when the local branch of the Coaltrimmers' Union was formed in 1888 Mr. FISHER became the first secretary, a position which he held with distinction ever since. As a Trade Union leader he has built up an enviable reputation for his tact and ability. He was made a Justice of the Peace for the city of Cardiff in 1913. Mr. and Mrs. FISHER have three children-two sons and one daughter-and two grandchildren. Mr. David DAVIES, bookseller and newsagent, Ferndale, and Mrs. DAVIES, who were the recipients of many congratulations on Monday when they celebrated their golden wedding. OBITUARY. The death has occurred of Mr. W.A. THOMAS, of Tramroadside North, Merthyr, formerly head weigher at Duffryn for Hill's Plymouth Colliery Company, whom he had served for over half a century. Mr. THOMAS came to Merthyr from Cardiff in 1868 to become Messrs. W.H. SMITH and Son's bookstall manager at the Merthyr railway station, and previous to this he was a member of the literary staff of the old "Cardiff Guardian." A lifelong Conservative, he was closely associated with the late Lord Merthyr (then Sir W.T. LEWIS) in his Parliamentary election campaign of the early 'eighties and later with the present Lord Merthyr (at that time Mr. Herbert C. LEWIS). He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles WINTON (Merthyr). Mr. H.G. PITCHER died on Monday at his residence, 29, Station-road, Penarth, at the age of 64 years. Mr. PITCHER established a decorating business in Penarth in 1895, prior to which he had extensive experience with a leading London firm of decorators. He was a great lover of flowers and competed in many flower shows in the Cardiff district. In 1913 he was awarded the Sir Joseph BANKS medal by the Royal Horticultural Society on one of the few occasions that it was given away for begonias. Although considerably over military age , he served in the Penarth Company of the Glamorgan Volunteers. He was a member of the Penarth Bowling Club. He leaves a widow, two sons, and four daughters. The death has taken place at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary, following an operation, which was found to be necessary after nearly two years of indifferent health, of Mr.A.J. HARWOOD, of Penarth Belle Vue bowling fame. In bowling circles Mr. HARWOOD was known as the soubriquet as "Tich," but this was no reflection on his bowling ability, as he was one of the most skilful of skips in Wales, winning international honours in 1919. The death as occurred in his ninetieth year, on Monday, at his residence, Upper Perry Hill, Bristol, of Mr. William LORD, the father of Mr. William LORD, 28, Plasturton-gardens, Canton, manager of the Crown Preserved Coal Company, Cardiff, and of Mr. Edward LORD, Bedford-street, Cardiff. Mr. LORD was for 50 years with Messrs. William BUTLER and Co. (Limited), patent and fuel manufacturers, Bristol. The death has taken place in the Bryngwyn Nursing Home, Newport, of Mrs. Amy Selina BREWER 67, widow of Dr. Reginald BREWER. She was a daughter of the late Mr. J.E. GETHING, of Newport, and for many years was an active social worker in the town. She leaves four sons and two daughters. John Patrick