Is there anyone on this list who might be planning a trip to Gwent Records office? I am unable to visit myself due to distance and their restricted opening hours. Please contact me if you feel you could help me. Many thanks Sarah

Anyone have a copy of the above book? I am hoping SKS would let me have the pages 25-26 describing Waunllywd Pit. Here's hoping! Many thanks Sarah

Hi John There wasn't a obit for a Luther Davies in the Mar quarter in Neath in 1926 was there? Thanks Althea

Western Mail Wednesday May 19th 1926. OBITUARIES. After a short illness Mr. Evan PHILLIPS, of 9, Stuart-street, Treorky, passed away on Monday at the age of 72. A native of Convil, Carmarthen, Mr. PHILLIPS came to the Rhondda when a young man and has been employed by the Ocean Coal Company as a collier for the last fifty years. Deceased was an ardent church worker and was one of Bethania's oldest deacons. The funeral will take place at the local cemetery on Saturday. The news has been received by cable from Australia that Mr. Joseph LAWRENCE, the youngest son of the late Mr. J.B. LAWRENCE, who carried on business as coal merchant in Canton, Cardiff, has died. Mr. LAWRENCE went out to Australia ten years ago and owned a poultry farm at Bayside, Chelsea, where his death took place. He leaves a widow but no children. Sympathy will be extended to Councillor and Mrs. C.F. WILLIAMS, of 19, Stow Park-avenue, Newport, in the loss they sustained by the death of their nephew, Flight-lieut. Sydney COX, who died on Monday from injuries received in an aeroplane accident. The death has taken place at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Harry G. BARTER, St. Enodoc, Gladsllwch, Newport, of Mrs. Ellen BREWER, widow of the late Mr. Richard BREWER, of Padstow, Cornwall. Mrs. BREWER was the daughter of a Mr. Joseph JORY, who was coxswain of the ship's boat which took Florence NIGHTINGALE ashore when she first landed in the Crimea. Mr. JORY afterwards became a coal merchant at St. Austell and became connected with Newport when he shipped coal at the old Rock Wharf. Mrs. BREWER, who had attained the age of 91 years, was the last member of a family with a remarkable record for longevity. She was one eight daughters, the ages of seven of whom ranged from 83 to 91 years. Mrs. BREWER came to Newport with her husband 30 years ago. She leaves a son and daughter, Capt. Richard BREWER, of Newport, who is now in the Far East, and Mrs. Harry BARTER, whose husband is the son of Mr. James BARTER, the veteran Newport magistrate. The funeral took place at Trealaw Cemetery of the late Capt. Robert JONES, 37, Clydach-road, Clydach Vale, a well-known figure in religious activities at Clydach Vale, and at Cardiff and Barry, where he was prominent in shipping affairs. Aged 59, Capt. JONES, who was a brother of Capt. Richard JONES, also a master mariner of Cardiff, went to sea when he was fourteen years of age from Nevin, Caernarvonshire, and although he had resided in the Rhondda for eighteen years, he was still on the active list when he succumbed to a long illness contracted in November last. He had piloted boats owned by Messrs. TILLETTS, Cardiff, and Messrs. MORGAN and SMAILE, Cardiff, among others, and during the war was in charge of the Rotherhill, which was chartered for war services in conjunction with the fleet on the North-east Coast. For seventeen years Capt. JONES had been a member of the Barry Lodge of Freemasons, while he took an active interest in the religious affairs of Libanus Church, Clydach Vale. The chief mourners were Mrs. (Capt) JONES (widow), Mrs. (Capt) Richard JONES, Cardiff; Mrs. Rice HUGHES, Nevin; Mr. and Mrs. Evan LEWIS, Bangor, Messrs. William and Thomas JONES, Cardiff, Mr.and Mrs. John LEWIS, Aberystwyth; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh REES, Blaenclydach; Mr. and Mrs. John THOMAS, Mr. Richard THOMAS, Mrs E. THOMAS, Cardiff; Mrs. J. THOMAS, Cardiff, Mrs. OWEN, CilfynyddThe Revs.  G.H. JONES, B.A. (Libanus), D. DAVIES, B.A. (Ystrad), and T.E. DAVIES (Treorky) officiated sat the house and at the graveside. The funeral took place at Llandaff Cemetery on Tuesday of Mrs Stella GREAVES, wife of Mr. Howard Tracey GREAVES, of 9, Palace-avenue, Llandaff. Mrs GREAVES was the victim of an unfortunate motor accident in Clive-road on Saturday and the large crowd which gathered was evidence of the sympathy aroused.  The chief mourners were: Mr. H.T. GREAVES (husband), Mr. R.H. GREAVES (brother-in-law), Mr. J.B. GREAVES (brother-in-law), Mr. L.B. GREAVES (brother-in-law), Mr. A.T. DIAMOND (brother-in-law), Mr. Stanley AKERS, Mr. G.L. DIAMOND, Mr. C.F. SANDERS, Mr. R.V. WILLIAMS, Mr. W.T. LOCK, Mr. J. EDWARDS, Mr. William C. MOLE, Capt. W.P. HODGE, Mr. T. SARGENT, Mr. Ben WILLIAMS, Mr. Arthur TRESEDER, Mr. E.E. HUTCHINGS, Mr. N.J. PETERS, Mr. J.S. PARSONS, Mr. James DIAMOND, Mr. J.A. KEDZLIE, Mr. Ivor SANDERS, Dr. Alfred REES, Mr. J. WYATT, Mr. W.T. BATEMAN, Mr. A. CARELESS, Mr. T. FRY, Mr. COOK, Mr. F. DARBY, Mr. PARRY, Mr. H.J. HOLLOWAY, Mr. R.S. BREWER, Mr. P. STUCKEY, Mr. C. WOOD, Mr. J. STANFIELD, and Mr. W.J. DIAMOND. The officiating ministers were the Rev. C. FENELEY and the Rev. L.B. HINDSLEY. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesday May 19th 1926. Tradgedy of Two Brothers. While engaged in cutting coal in a disused working at Pantygog on Tuesday on behalf of the Canteen Committee, who are catering for necessitous children, two brothers were buried under a fall and were ultimately brought up dead. The men were Herbert JONES, 26, married with one child, of 30, Pant-street, Pantygog, and Cyril JONES, 19, living with his parents at 8, Cuckoo-street, Pantygog. Both men were the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred JONES, of 8, Cuckoo-street, Pantygog. With about ten other men, Herbert, who is a haulier, and Cyril, a collier, had descended what is known as the Old Level a disused working situated on the mountain side, and were busy cutting coal when about 90 tons of rock fell and buried them under it. One of the men who escaped, Mr. Arthur JONES, of Pantygog, related to a Western Mail reporter how they were all working together, and how the rest of party had come out and loaded their coal, while the two brothers remained in to get their coal cut. "Later I went back to see how they were getting on," he added,"when I discovered there had been a fall. Hardly realising that they were under it, I went to look round the other part of the workings to see if I could see them, but, failing to do so, I sent a message to their homes to ascertain whether they had arrived there. On learning that they had not arrived I sent for assistance. A large body of willing helpers quickly arrived, including Major Herbert JOHNSON and the manager, Mr. John PROSSER, who took charge of the rescue operations. They obtained timber from the Ffaldau Collieries and timbered as they got into the fall, thus making rescue operations comparitively safe." Mr. JONES went on to say it was a considerable time before they found any trace of the men, and ultimately they were discovered in the middle of the debris. One was brought up over three hours after the fall must have occurred; the other was not reached until late in the evening, over six hours after the accident happened. The men were brought to the surface, and Dr. NEWTON and Dr. MILLS, who had arrived on the scene, pronounced life extinct. Herbert JONES, when he was employed, worked at the Ballarat Colliery, Blaenavon; Cyril worked with his father at the Ffaldau Colliery. Mr. Ted WILLIAMS, miner's agent, has issued an appeal on behalf of the family of the two men, as in the circumstances they are not entitled to any compensation. The body of a young woman was found below high water mark at Laugharne, on Monday afternoon. She was later identified by a former employer as being his late servant, Ray BOWDEN, a native of Port Talbot. At the inquest held by Dr. R.L. THOMAS on Tuesday a verdict of "Suicide by drowning during a fit of temporary insanity" was recorded. The girl left her employer's house at Llanstephan about 6.30 a.m., and a man who saw her walking along the Llanstephan side of the Laugharne River two hours later rowed towards her in a boat, but by the time he reached the bank, which was 1.1/4 miles away, she had disappeared. Later he found her hat,coat, scarf, and gloves on the bank. Subsequently the body was discovered on the beach. The Coroner said it was clear that the girl went out on Monday morning with the intention of drowning herself. She had probably some private trouble which she would not divulge. After the inquest had closed relatives of the victim informed the coroner that the girl, who was fifteen years of age last October, was married five months ago. Mr. Isaac EDWARDS, J.P., Merthyr, has undergone an operation at a Cardiff nursing home. It was performed by Dr. Cornelius GRIFFITHS (who assisted by Dr. Cyril LEWIS). Mr. EDWARDS, who also underwent an operation in December last, is proressing as well as can be expected. The Loyal Order of the Moose (U.S.A) is presenting to the town of Tredegar a life-size painting of the Hon. James J. DAVIS, Labour Minister to the United States, who is a native of Tredegar, and who, prior to taking government office was head of the order. The Tredegar Council on Tuesday evening consented to take charge of the painting when it arrived and to hang it in the council chamber. James TILEY 67, a greengrocer, of Church-road, Newport, was knocked down by a motor-cyclist whilst crossing the road with his wife. He sustained a fractured collar-bone and a number of deep cuts on the forehead. The motor-cyclist escaped injury. An extraordinary mishap to the bicycle he was riding has led to the death at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary of Rufus JONES, 11, Bassett-street, Coedpenmaen, Pontypridd. He was riding home on Monday, when, at Upper Boat, the frame of his bicycle broke and he was thrown violently into the roadway. He was hastily removed to Cardiff Royal Infirmary, where he later succumbed to a fractured skull. Small Holdings, 4 acres, £200; another, 5 acres, £385; Two others. 6-11 acres; freehold; vacant; viewed. HILLMAN, Newport. Capable General Wanted, Plain Cooking; references.- GUY, 77, Redlands-road, Penarth. Accompanied by his wife in a motor-car, driven by his daughter. Charles Bagnell ROE, aged about 60. of Cleveland House, Penarth, had a seizure when passing through St. Nicholas village on Monday and expired shortly afterwards. It is understood that Mr. ROE had been medically attended for heart trouble, and as the doctor has issued a certificate of death there will be no inquest. Robert TAYLOR 6, son of Samuel TAYLOR, Steam Bakery, Glyn-Neath was knocked down by an Aberdare lorry, and at the inquest on Tuesday a verdict of "Accidental death" was returned by the coroner (Mr.B. Edward HOWE) and a jury. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesday May 19th 1926. LEGAL NOTICES. GEORGE ERNEST LLEWELYN, Deceased. All persons having any claims against the ESTATE of the above-named GEORGE ERNEST LLEWELYN, of Bryngarw, Aberkenfig, mining engineer, who died on the 5th day of May inst., are requested to forthwith send in particulars of their claims to Mr. Edgar W. LEWIS, Coytrahen House, Aberkenfig, Glam. Dated this 18th of May. 1926. BOWEN and SON, Solicitors, Pontypool. NEXT OF KIN WANTED.- Any Person or Persons Claiming Relationship with the late MICHAEL ALLEN, who died on 31st October, 1876, at Nolton Cottage, Bridgend, Glamorganshire, are Hereby Requested to Communicate with R. HARMAR COX, Solicitor, Bridgend. Re DAVID EVANS (Deceased). Should any Person or Persons have any Claim against the Estate of the late David EVANS, 133, Habershon-street, Splott, Cardiff, please communicate with JOHN DAVIES, 7, Davies-row, Treboeth, May13th, 1926. ------------------------------- There are many children in the Pontypridd district unable, owing to want of proper clothing, to attend Sunday School, and those who  have any left-off clothing to give away are invited to communicate with Mr. William J. ROSE, of 4, Madoc-street, Graig, Pontypridd. As the result of a fight between two golf caddies at Swansea Bay Golf Links, one of the two, George EVANS of Port Pennent, received a wound on the head and is now in hospital suffering from lock-jaw. (could it be Port Tennant?). J.P. For cruelty to dogs, rabbits, fowls, pigeons, and skylarks found in a stable loft George DANDO 70, of Ivy Bush-lane, Merthyr, was sent to a month's imprisonment in the second division by the Merthyr magistrates on Tuesday. He was also fined £2 (or 21 days) for keeping six of these dogs without licences. Detective-sergeant HUNTER and Inspector BARNARD (of the R.S.P.C.A.) visited DANDO'S premises and discovered the place in a filthy condition, and the animals and birds in an emaciated state. Eight dogs were tied to wooden chests, and when released ran and drank up a saucepan of soapy water in which DANDO had just washed himself. DANDO denied having neglected his dogs and feathered stock. The larks were as fat as pheasants. He admitted possessing only two licences for the eight dogs, but contended that four of the animals were mere puppies. Mr. G. STONE, of Detatchment 113 of the British Red Cross Society, was presented by Mr. H.J. TIPPING, postmaster of Cardiff, on behalf of the Cardiff Post-Office Ambulance Class, with a pocket case of first-aid instruments in appreciation of his services to the class as lecturer. Councillor W.T. ACE, Barry Dock, who has been elected president of the Barry Chamber of Trade. (small head&shoulder photo p.5). "Suicide during temporary insanity" was the verdict recorded by Mr. D. REES at the inquest on Ernest Albert PULLEN 4, of 41, Bendfrick-road, Cadoxton, who was found dying in his bedroom with his throat cut on Saturday afternoon. The man's family were finishing dinner, when a thud was heard upstairs. The bedroom door, which was jammed by a chair inside,was burst open, and PULLEN was found lying face downwards mortally injured, with a knife in his hand. He had been injured a fortnight previously at Messrs. RANK'S Atlantic Flour Mills. The Coroner said he failed to see that the mill accident had any connection with the man's death, but it was feasible that there had been some deep-seated mental trouble following his injury. John Patrick

Western Mail Wednesday May 19th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS -continued. DEATHS. EDWARDS- On May 15th at a Cardiff nursing Home, Beatrice, dearly-beloved wife of W.J. EDWARDS, butcher, 17, Wyndham-street, Bridgend. Funeral Wednesday Three p.m., for Bridgend Cemetery; G.O. EVANS.- On Tuesday, May 18th, 1926, John EVANS, The Cottage, St. Martin's-road, Caerphilly. Funeral Saturday, 2.30 p.m. for Groeswen;  G.O. GRIFFITHS.- At the residence of her daughter, Westfield, Aberdare, on May 15th, Esther GRIFFITHS, wife of the late John GRIFFITHS, 6, Brynhyfryd (late Parks Schools). Funeral Wednesday, 2.30; G.O. HIGGINBOTTOM.- On May 16th, suddenly, Percy, younger son of the late Arthur HIGGINBOTTOM, Stationmaster, of Whitland, and brother of Olive and Jim HIGGINBOTTOM, 45, Underwood, Caerphilly. Funeral Wednesday, leaving 18, Godfrey-avenue, Glynneath, at Three p.m., arriving Llantsantffraed, Bridgend, approx One p.m. HOOPER.- May 17th, at 71, Berw-road, Pontypridd, George Thomas HOOPER (late T.V.R.), beloved husband of Mary HOOPER. Funeral Friday; private. HOWELLS.- May 16, at Main-road, Cilfrew, Neath, Rowland J. HOWELLS, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth H. HOWELLS, and son of the late John HOWELLS and Mrs. Ann HOWELLS, Post Office, Cilfrew, after a long illness very patiently borne. Manager of the Neath Hide and Skin Co. Public funeral Thursday for Tabor, Cilfrew. LAWRENCE.- At Bayside, Chelsea, Australia, by cable, Joseph (Joie), youngest son of the late J.B. LAWRENCE, Coal Merchant, Canton, and Mrs. LAWRENCE, and dearly-loved brother of Fanny and Ben LAWRENCE.- At home with Mother. REES.- Jennett REES, the beloved wife of Edward REES, Plymouth House, Llantwit Major, who died on Monday, May 17th. Funeral Friday, 2.30. for Llantwit Major Churchyard; G.O. ROBERTS.- Edward Peter, on 18th May, at Moorlands, Cowbridge-road, Bridgend, aged 58 years, beloved husband of Margaret Jane. Funeral Three p.m. Friday;  G.O. ROE.- On May 17th, Charles Bagnall ROE, beloved husband of Rose Annie ROE, Cleveland House, Penarth. Masonic funeral Friday, leaving residence 3.30 p.m. G. O. SEYMOUR.- On May 18th, at Penrhiw, Wenvoe, Mary Ann, dearly-beloved wife of Frederick George SEYMOUR. Funeral on Friday, May 21st, leaving residence at Two p.m. for burial at Wenvoe Parish Church. Friends please meet at Church. THOMAS.- May 16, at Strathmore, Heathfield-road, Wandsworth Common, London, Beatrice, dearly-loved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. THOMAS, Thorncliffe, Queen's-road, Merthyr. Funeral  Thursday at Pant, 2.30. Friends please meet at Cemetery. Floral tributes to Blanche House, Blanche-street, Dowlais. THOMAS.- On May 12th, at Antwerp, Emily of F. Ritson THOMAS. WILLIAMS. On 16th May, at Cross Keys Inn, Fleur-de-Lis, Lewis, son of Mrs H. WILLIAMS and the late John WILLIAMS. Funeral Thursday, leaving house Four o'clock for Hengoed; G.O.  N.F. WILLIAMS.- On May 10th, at her residence, Highbury, Hedley-terrace, Llanelly, Marian, relict of the late C.J. WILLIAMS (for many years Assistant to the late Dr. SAMUEL), aged 89 years. Deeply mourned. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. DAVIES.- Police-sergeant DAVIES and Family, of Gilfach Goch, desire to thank their numerous friends for messages of sympathy received, and for beautiful floral tributes. NICHOLLS.- Mr. and Mrs. Jack NICHOLLS and Family desire to thank all relatives and friends for floral tributes and letters of sympathy. WILLIAMS.- The Family of the late Mrs. WILLIAMS, Tynywern Farm, Upperboat, desire to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for floral tributes and letters of sympathy. WILLIAMS.-Mr. J.R. WILLIAMS and Family, Hazelhurst, New-road, Porthcawl, desire to sincerely thank all relatives and friends for their kindness and letters of sympathy, and beautiful floral tributes. WILLIAMS.- The Rev. W.A. WILLIAMS and Family, of Gwaelodygraig, Pontypridd, desire to thank all  friends for floral tributes and expressions of sympathy. IN MEMORIAM. DOWNES.- In Loving Memory of Arthur the dear-beloved husband of Esther Ann DOWNES, who passed away May 19th, 1924, at 36, Commercial-street, Ebbw Vale. From loving Wife, Sons, and Daughters. THOMAS.- In Loving Memory of our dear Mother, Mrs. Jennett THOMAS, late of Cilygofid.- Annie and David. TUCKER.- In Loving Memory of James TUCKER, Carlisle-street, who died May 19th, 1925. Sadly missed by Wife and Family. John Patrick.

Western Mail Wednesday May 19th 1926. FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. ROLL OF HONOUR. GOODACRE.- In Loving Memory of our dearly-beloved son Barry, who died in No. 6 Hospital, Rouen. May 19th 1918, aged 23 years. Also our dear little Maggie, who died June 20th, 1916 aged 11 years.- Too dearly loved to be forgotten by Father, Mother, Sisters and Brothers. STEVENS.- In Proud and Loving Memory of our dearly-loved son. Cyril Gilmore STEVENS (1st Monmouthshire Regiment) who died for his country 19th May. 1915.- Eternal rest grant him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. BIRTHS. GILLARD.- May 17th, to Mr. and Mrs. F. GILLARD, The Retreat, Chargot-road, Cardiff, a son and daughter. HOWELL.- May 18th, 1926, at 42, Newfoundland-road, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. E.J. HOWELL, a son. MORGAN.- On May 17th, 1926, to Mr.and Mrs. Owen MORGAN, Big Field House, Abercynon, a son. MARRIAGES. CADLE - MATHEWS.-On May v16th, at Marshfield Church, by the Rev. Herbert G. STANLEY, Vicar, Cecil Clement, son of Mr. C.P. CADLE, Solicitor, and Mrs. CADLE, of Canterbury, to Christine (Queenie), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. MATHEWS, Castleton, Mon. OLDAKER - KEY.- On May 18th, at St. Mary's Aberavon, Port Talbot, by the Vicar, the Rev. D.W. DAVIES, Norman Richard, A.C.I.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. OLDAKER, Hurst Fields, Newick, Sussex, to Mary Winifred, eldest daughter of Mr. James KEY and the late Mrs. J. KEY, of 8, Hill-terrace, Aberavon. DEATHS. APPLETON.- On May 18th, at 37, Castle-street, Merthyr, Thomas, beloved husband of the late Emily APPLETON. Funeral Saturday. Two p.m. sharp, for Cefn. G.O. Friends please accept this, the only intimation.- R.I.P. BREWER.- On May 17, at St. Enodoc, Glasllwch, Newport, the residence of her son-in-law (Harry G. BARTER), Ellen, relict of Richard BREWER, Padstow, Cornwall, and dearly-beloved mother of Janie Vivian BARTER and Richard BREWER, Harton, Edward VII-avenue, aged 91. DAVIES.- 13, Plassey-street, Penarth, Dan, the beloved husband of Mary Jane DAVIES, coaltrimmer, late E. DAVIES and Sons. Penarth, Barry, aged 60 years. Funeral leaving house for St. Augustine's Church 3.30 p.m. Wednesday. G.O. John Patrick

Western Mail Tuesday May 18th 1926. OBITUARIES. The death occurred at Port Talbot over the week-end of Mr. William MANDS, a mechanical engineer at Cardiff Docks. Mr. MANDS was in the employ of Messrs. ELLIOTT and JEFFERY for forty years and owing to ill-health, retired some few years back, and underwent treatment at Bath Hospital. A batchelor Mr. MANDS went to Port Talbot on a visit at Easter, and had a seizure while staying with his sister. His home was in Bangor-street, Roath Park. The death has taken place of Mrs. EVANS wife of the Rev. J.P. EVANS, pastor of Zoar chapel, Llwynhendy. Before her marriage she was in the employ of the Carmarthenshire Education Committee, and was for twenty years headmistress of the Llwynhendy Girls' School., She had been ailing for twelve months. The funeral will take place on Thursday leaving Zoar House at 3.30 p.m. Whilst playing on the mountain side between Graig-terrace and Oakland-terrace, Ferndale, on Sunday, Ethel HARWOOD, aged 9, slipped and rolled a considerable distance down the steep side. Arthur JENKINS, a young man, ran from the main road to meet the child, and carried her into a neighbouring house. She was covered with cuts and bruises from which blood flowed profusely, remained unconscious until death occurred at 10 o'clock on Monday morning. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE. Two large head and shoulder photographs of Mr. Thomas Martin PHILLIPS, B.A., LL.B. (Cantab), only son of Lieut-col. and Mrs W.D. PHILLIPS, of Llwydcoed, Aberdare, and Miss Rosabell JONES, only daughter of Dr. W.W. JONES, M.D., J.P., and Mrs JONES, The Hollies, Merthyr, will take place quietly at St. Tydfil's Parish Church, Merthyr on June 17.  (photo's on page 7). Wanted immediately, 1,600 yards of super Sea-washed Turf.- Quotation to S.A. BARTLETT, Builder, Ogmore Vale. Gates, Fencing, Hurdles, Barrows, Rustic Poles.- T. STUBBS and Son, Ltd., Junction Sawmills, Newport. Morgan Family, 10h.p. Anzani; 3 electrical headlights; discs; just overhauled; taxed; insured; £60.- GRIFFITH, Maeslan, Tonteg. Sale. 1921 Humber Saloon, 11.4 h.p.; first registered 1922; low mileage; excellent condition.- REES, Southbank, Cimla-road, Neath. Whitchurch.- Attractive Bungalow; immediate possession; bargain.- Apply Southleigh, Mervyn-road, Whitchurch. Sale. 77, Court-road, Freehold House; vacant; £400.- PRITCHARD, 2a, Ryder-street. Sale, 71, Clare-road, Cardiff; vacant possession; adjoining business premises; shop lease, unexpired 63 years; low ground rent; room for garage at rear; small outlay.- Write offers, D. COONEY, 86, Llantrisant-street, Cardiff. For Sale, 24, Bridgend-road, Llanharan, a good stone-built 7-roomed House; best position in Llanharan for shop.- Apply T. SHEPPARD, Arcadia Billiard Hall, Llanharan, Glam. Four Nice Governess Cars, Ralli, Six Floats.- ROSSER, Herbert-street, Newport. Comfortable Apartments; central; Board optional; good cooking.- JONES, Brecon Villa, Victoria-avenue, Porthcawl. Camping Ground.- Limited number in private grounds at Lavernock; water, beach, and road within 1 minute; lovely view.- Apply Morgan EDWARDS, Hairdresser, 120, Queen-street, Cardiff. Holiday Apartments, delightfully situated; terms moderate.- JONES, Clinge House, Crossway Green, Chepstow. Porthcawl.- Apartments or Board, residence: every comfort.- C. NOYLE, "Upcerne," 36, Park-avenue. John Patrick.

Western Mail Tuesday May 18th 1926. George WILLIAMS, of 3, Upper Tynypare-terrace, who, on Monday, was sent to prison for a month by the Whitchurch magistrates for stealing cabbages, will have cause to remember the efficiency of the special constables attatched to the Glamoirgan Police Force. Howard Russell SELMON, a special constable in the Glamorgan Wanderers Rugby Club, who in civilian life is a chartered accountant of Whitchurch, related how he and Special-constable Samuel W. DAVIES (in private life a clerk) lay in ambush behind the hedge of a field at Tynparc Farm while defendent and an other man helped themselves to the cabbages. Both took to their heels, but WILLIAMS was caught by Special-constable SELMON. WELSH HOMES RAIDED. Raids on suspected Communists were carried out by the police in the Rhondda Valley and in other parts of the South Wales coalfield during the week-end. A number of arrests were made of miners, railway men, and others. Quantities of documents relating to the Communist Party and of alleged seditious literature were captured. Under the Emergency Regulations, Robert OWEN, a miner 30, who lives with his parents in Margaret-street, Aberaman; Max GOLDBERG, railwayman 27, a lodger in Lewis-street, Aberaman, and Frank WILDE, collier 23, who stays in Hill-street. WILDE is a Lancashire man who came to Aberaman some years ago. Thousands of people lined the streets leading to the court when the men were escorted there on Monday. A section of the crowd raised a cheer. The magistrates on the bench were Mr. Frank HODGES (chairman) and Mr. John ISAAC. Mr. T. Marchant HARRIES (Messrs. HARRIES and JONES, solicitors, Aberdare), prosecuted for the police, and Mr. E.L. HAMMOND (Messrs. Walter MORGAN, BRUCE, and NICHOLAS, Pontypridd), defended. After a lengthy case where the defendants gave an undertaking that they would refrain from distributing any literature in the meantime, the magistrates decided to grant bail to each of the defendants in £100 and two sureties of £100. The bailees were at once forthcoming, and the defendants were remanded until next Thursday, at Abercynon. (Similar case to above). Bridgend Police-court on Monday morning Mr. W.M. POWEL presiding) Aneurin JONES, Greenfield-street, Maesteg, well-known in labour activities in that area, William MULLINS, Maiden-street, Garth, and Illtyd DEERE, Alexandra-road, Pontycymmer, were charged with being in possessioin of certain documents. Mr. H. LEWIS appeared for the Chief Constable to prosecute and Mr. W.M. THOMAS, Bridgend, was for the defence. He asked for bail for the defendants, and said that apart from their political they were very respectable and law-abiding citizens. He could find ample securities including Mr. Vernon HARTSHON, M.P., and Mr. Ted WILLIAMS, miners agent for the district, who were present in court, and were prepared to go bail for these men. Bail was as the above case. Similar to above. Great local interest was centred in a case at Pontypridd in which Communists from Porth were charged with being in possession of seditious literature. The defendants were Frank BRIGHT 35, colliery repairer, Ynyshir, David James LEWIS 22, Isaac LEWIS 17, brother, of Porth, and Emrys G. LLEWELLYN 24, labourer of Porth. Mr. David REES (Messrs. W.R. DAVIES and Co., Pontypridd) appeared for the prosecution on behalf of the police, and Colonel Gerald BRUCE (Messrs. MORGAN, BRUCE and NICHOLAS, Pontypridd) defended. Defendants were eventually remanded in custody until to-morrow (Wednesday). A strange fatality occurred on Monday night at Cymmer, Port Talbot, to John SAUNDERS, a 60 year old collier. At the conclusion of a meeting of un-employed, addressed by Mr. William JENKINS, M.P., SAUNDERS got up to make an observation and immediately fell back in his seat. On being picked up it was discovered that he was dead. Mr. and Mrs. Dan HAINES, of Neath, who celebrated their golden wedding on Monday. Two small head and shoulder photograph's. At the funeral of Mrs. Mary FORDHAM, wife of Mr. R.T. FORDHAM, a foreman in the Swansea Tramway Co., prior to the departure of the cortege from the house at Sketty Mrs. FORDHAM'S surviving baby was christened over her mother's coffin before it left the house. John Patrick.

Western Mail Tuesday May 18th 1926. Miss Catherine R. PUGH, daughter of Mrs. PUGH, of Glenview, Risca-road, Newport, has obtained the Licentiate Diploma of the Royal Academy of Music at the early age of eighteen. In the east end of St. Brides Major church, near Bridgend, a stained glass window has been dedicated in memory of Isaiah VERITY and Enid VERITY his daughter. The late Mr. VERITY, who lived at Southerndown, died in 1912 and his daughter in 1921. The window has been given to the church by the widow. The dedication service was conducted by the Rev. J. Llewellyn CROFT, vicar of St. Brides. The annual inter-varsity sports, which should have taken place at Aberystwyth on May 15 have been postponed until the end of the session and will probably take place about the middle of June. The following new captains at Aberystwyth College have been elected: Rugby, Ruskin JENKINS; Association, D.J. JONES; Hockey, W.D. PHILLIPS; Harriers, H. Glywne JONES. Prof. ROSE has been elected president of the College chess club. Miss Sadie ELLIOT, Adjutant in charge of Barry Salvation Army, who has been transferred to a wider sphere at Middlesborough tendered cordial apprecation to the Barry police court and legal profession as well as to the magistrates for their guidance and kindliness during her residence in the district Mr. F. WARBUXTON, of Cardiff, who has had considerable experience as court probationer at Cardiff, Newport and Bargoed, will be Miss ELLIOT'S successor. Miss Lily CLATWORTHY, the soprano singer, formerly of Cardiff and now of Winnipeg, has achieved marked popularity in Canada as a radio performer. Her broadcast programme recently consisted of a selection of classical songs, and to the unmixed joy of Welsh folk in the Dominion, a number of Welsh airs, such as "Dafydd y Garreg Wen," "Ar Hyd y Nos," and "Mershy Meliydd." The marriage arranged between Mr. Alexander Gordon HERON, M.B., eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. A.N. HERON, of St. Andrew's Park, Bristol, and Miss Doris Ewing JOSCELYNE, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E.W. JOSCELYNE, of 86, Plymouth-road, Penarth, will take place on June 24 at St. Mary Abbot's, Kensington. The christening took place on Sunday at Llandaff Cathedral of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bunbury EAMES, Rhondda Rise, Pentre. The Bishop of Llandaff officiated and the child received the names of Dorothy Hyacinthe. The godparents were Lady HARMOOD-BANNER, Mrs. ROWLAND-ROWLANDS and Mr. R. Vaughan PRICE. Believed to be the daughter of respectable Cardiff parents Nellie HUGHES, a smart-looking and well dressed young woman, was sent to prison for two months at Torquay on Monday, for the theft of a ring value of £11.10s. stolen from a Torquay lady, Mrs WOOTON, for whom she had worked. Defendant admitted she hailed from Wales but refused to give her address. She said her mother was lying dangerously ill. The death of a Gower blacksmith John EVANS, of Penrice forge, by a cycle collision was investigated by the Swansea Coroner on Thursday. Charles and Wilfred LUCAS of the same place were riding on a motor cycle which crashed into EVANS as he was cycling along the road. Wilfred LUCAS said EVANS was on his wrong side, and they were only going 10 to 15 miles an hour. The Coroner: It appears to me you must have been going faster to cause such severe injuries. The Coroner remarked that there was a suggestion that EVANS had been treated in a rough and ready way. He suggested that LUCAS should have remained longer with the man. In returning a verdict of "Accidental death" the Coroner said it was difficult to decide the cause of the accident, as there were no eye-witnesses. A native of Caernarvon, Miss Eluned Mair JONES, whose father, Mr. R.H. JONES, was at one time employed at the Insole's Cymric Collieries, South Wales, is creating a notable reputation on the American stage. It will be recalled that Miss JONES delighted large North Wales audiences a few years ago in her brilliant impersonation of "Arthur" in "King John" (Shakespeare). Before leaving Wales for America she had won over 200 prizes as an elocutionist, including first at the Mold National Eisteddfod 1923.  Inquest into death of Mrs. Stella GREAVES, 30, 9, Palace-avenue, Llandaff, who was crossing the Romilly and Clive cross roads on her bicycle, when she collided with a motor milk float and was killed instantly. William Thomas JENKINS, Maesllech Cottage, Radyr, the driver of the milk float, was  represented at the inquest by Mr. D.E.S. BROWN. Dr. J.F. COWNIE said he found the woman lying in the gutter and pointing in the direction of town. The skull was fractured. He thought the wheel had gone over her head and jammed her against the curb. Thomas HALL 18, boilermaker's apprentice, 14, Romilly-road West, said he saw Mrs. GREAVES about half way across Clive-road apparently going into Romilly-road. The milk float came out of Romilly-road, travelling at a moderate speed in the direction of Clive-road. "When the driver of the float saw Mrs. GREAVES," said witness "he swerved to the right to avoid an head on collision. Mrs. GREAVES also swerved to her right, but seemed to wobble. She then turned back suddenly to the left , making straight for the float. Then the collision occurred. The Coroner said that as far as he could gather, both parties had committed errors of judgement. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." Mr. L. GREAVES in acknowleding expressions of sympathy with the family, said he wished to express their sympathy with the unfortunate driver. John Patrick.

Western Mail Tuesday May 18th 1926.  (Normal edition). FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. BIRTHS. BROOKS.- To Capt. and Mrs. S.W. BROOKS, 51, Roath Court-road, on May 17th a son. GACCON.- On May 126th at Bradgate, Lake Road-east, Cardiff to Mr. and Mrs. Frank GACCON, a daughter, Both doing well. LERMON.- On Sunday, May 16th, at 64, Cathedral-road, to Mr. and Mrs. M. LERMON,  a daughter. MATTHEWS.- On May 15th, at Sunnycroft, The Avenue, Pontypridd, to Mr. and Mrs. Cyril MATTHEWS, a son. ROBINS.- On May 17th, at Stoneboro' Nursing Home, Newport-road, to Mr. and Mrs. W.J.J. ROBINS, (nee Cicely FARRAR), of "Ottery St. Mary," Llanishen, a son. SMITH.- On May 16th, at Manor House, Hirwain, to Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym D. SMITH (nee Nancy MORGAN), a daughter. THOMAS.- At Nurse JOHN'S, Station-street, Barry Dock, on May 216th, to Mr. and Mrs. W.M. THOMAS, a daughter. WALKER.- On May 15th, at Murcar, Romilly-crescent, Cardiff, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert WALKER, (nee Eleanor HODGE), a son. DEATHS. COOMBS.- Thomas COOMBS, the beloved husband of Susan COOMBS, 'bus proprietor, 8, Bryn Howard-terrace, Oakdale. Died suddenly on Friday the 14th. Funeral on Wednesday next, leaving the residence at 4 o'clock for burial at the Parish Church, Court-a-Bella; G.O.- Deeply mourned. Friends please accept this as the only intimation. COPP.- On May 14th, at 87, Broadway, Cardiff. Ann, dearly beloved wife of Isaac COPP and dearly beloved mother of Mrs. A. HAYES. Funeral service at Broadway Wesleyan Church on Wednesday at 2,30 p.m. DELAHAY.- On May 16th, at 45, Acland-road, Bridgend, after much suffering. Margaret daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DELAHAY. Funeral Wednesday 3.30 p.m., Coity Church.  G.O. EVANS.- On the 16th inst., Jane, wife of the Rev. J.R. EVANS, Llwyhendy. Funeral Thursday at Zoar 3.30.  N.F. FOWLER.- On Sunday, May 16th, at "Ash Grove" Pontypool. Arthur Campbell FOWLER, beloved husband of Kate FOWLER. Funeral Wednesday morning private from the house. Will friends please meet at Trevethin Church at 11 a.m. LEWIS.- On Saturday, May 15th, at Gellygaer, William Gwynne LEWIS. Public funeral Thursday, May 20th, at 3.30, Gellygaer Parish Church. MOULE.-On May 15th, 1926, at Evelyn-road, Skewen, Sarah Ann, beloved wife of Henry MOULE, late of Cefn Farm. Funeral Tomorrow, Wednesday, 2 p.m. for Llantwit Church. TAYLOR.- On Sunday, May 16th, at 3, Garth-place, Mynachdy, Albert George TAYLOR (Toby), the dearly beloved husband of Emelyn Gladys TAYLOR, aged 29years, after a short illness patiently borne (Private); G.O. TAYLOR.- as above- dearly beloved son of James and Sarah TAYLOR, of Claremont," Longspear-avenue, Gabalfa. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. RUTTLEY.- Mr. F. RUTTLEY and Daughters desire to thank all friends for sympathy shown in their recent sad bereavement, and for floral tributes.- 9, Llewellyn-street, Pentre. STUBBS.- Mr. H. STUBBS and Miss Mollie STUBBS, George Hotel, Tredegar, desire to acknowledge with gratitude the many kind messages of sympathy received in their recent bereavement, and also for the floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM. BLAGDON-RICHARDS.- In Loving Memory of Jack, dearly-beloved only son of Alice and the late A. BLAGDON-RICHARDS, M.D., Swansea, who passed away at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, on May 18th, 1925.- Ever in Mother's thoughts. DAVIES.- In Ever Loving Memory of our darling Percy, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. DAVIES, Cropthorne, Nelson, who died on the 16th of May, 1918.- Never forgotten by them, and his loving Sisters Edie, Vi, and Dolly. EVANS.- In Loving Memory of my dear Mother, Elizabeth EVANS, who died May 11th, 1919, also my dear Father Gomer EVANS, late of Gilfach Goch, who died March 28th 1926. LEYSHON.- In Loving Memory of our darling Sister, Mary, died Msy 27th, 1925, youngest daughter of G. LEYSHON, Chain, Pencoed, also our dear Mother, who died December 26th, 1910.- Too dearly loved to be forgotten by Father, Husband, Sisters, and Brothers. THOMAS.- In Loving Memory of our dear Mother, Mrs Jennett THOMAS, late of Cilygofid.- Annie and David. John Patrick.

Western Mail Monday May 17 1926.   (Strike Edition). Mr. John SWALLOW, of 4, Scard-street, Newport, railway guard, who died on February 17, left estate of the gross value of £1,935, with net personalty £1,893. Probate of the will, dated August 19, 1909, has been granted to his daughters, the Misses Theresa and Hilda Victoria SWALLOW, both of the same place. The testator left premises, 4, Scard-street, Newport, to his daughter Theresa; premises, 10, Victoria-crescent, Newport, to his daughter Hilda; and the residue of the property to his two daughters in equal shares. Mr. Watkin REES, of 14, Brynhyfryd, Ferndale, bootmaker, who died 4th January left estate of the gross value of £1,624, with net personalty £58. Probate of the will dated 6th July, 1909, has been granted to Mr. Watkin Sidney REES, of 8, Warren Terrace, Ferndale, schoolmaster. Testator left three fourths of his property to his children Watkin, Margaret Elizabeth MORGAN and Edith Mary DAVIES, and one fourth to the children of his late son James Thomas REES. The death took place at Tanbryn, Hengoed-road, Gelligaer, on Saturday, of Mr. William Gwynne LEWIS, aged 74 years. Previous to his retirement many years ago he was accountant at the Ebbw Vale works. Mrs. LEWIS predeceased him about 12 months ago. There are no children. Mr. Arthur Campbell FOWLER, J.P., head of the firm of Messrs. E. FOWLER and Sons, drapers, &c., of Pontypool and Crumlin, died on Sunday night at his residence, Ash Grove, Pontypool. Mr. FOWLER, who was 47 years of age, was a son of the late Mr. Edwin FOWLER. He was a member of the Pontypool Council, president of the local branch of the British Legion, a member and ex-capt of the Pontypool Golf Club and recently was appointed a J.P., for Monmouthshire. David SALMON, 49, of Coed-street, Swansea, and Mary LOCKER, who were walking along the pavement in High-street Swansea on Saturday evening, stepped into the road way and were knocked down by a motor-van owned by Joshua HELLIER, of Taple-terrace, Pentrechwyth, Swansea. The woman escaped with slight injuries, and the man died later of head and internal injuries. Admitted to Swansea Hospital suffering from injuries sustained in a motor car accident, Reginald HUGHES 9, of St. John's-terrace, Briton Ferry, died at the institution. John EVANS, a Gower blacksmith, has died at the Swansea Hospital as the result of injuries sustained in a crash with a motor cyclist while he was cycling at Reynoldstown on Wednesday last. Albert PULLIN 49, of 41, Bendrick-road Cadoxton, Barry, was found dying in his bedroom with his throat cut on Saturday afternoon. It is stated he sustained an accident at the Atlantic Flour Mills, Barry, where he was caught in machinery belting. He was under the medical supervision of Dr. R.C. FULLER. The discovery was made by his wife and two sons-in-law, (David MACEY and George HUNT). An inquest will be held. John Patrick.

THOMAS COOKSEY Parents: George and Elizabeth Cooksey. Where born: Sebastopol, Monmouthshire. Date baptised: October 1st, 1893, Panteg, Monmouthshire. Residences: 1893 - Sebastopol; 1901 - 24 Cross Street, Blaenavon; 1911 - 34 Marlborough Road, Six Bells, Abertillery. First duty overseas: September 10th, 1914. Medal entitlements: 1914 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal. CWGC Details: Private, 8739, Thomas Cooksey, 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars. Killed in Action on November 25th, 1917. War Memorial: Panel 1, Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, France. Inscription at Louverval: Louverval Memorial to the Missing "TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE ENDURING MEMORY OF 7048 OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE FORCES OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE WHO FELL AT THE BATTLE OF CAMBRAI 20 NOVEMBER-3 DECEMBER 1917 BUT WHO HAVE NO KNOWN GRAVE THEIR NAMES ARE HERE RECORDED" The 9th Cavalry Brigade was formed April 14th, 1915, and the 1st Cavalry Division. Consisted of: 15th King's Hussars. 19th Royal (Queen Alexandra's Own) Hussars. 1/1st Bedfordshire Yeomanry. 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars. 9th Signal Troop Royal Engineers. 9th Cavalry Brigade Machine Gun Squadron. The first battle of Cambrai began on November 20th, 1917. Sir Douglas Haigh attempted to divert some of the German forces attacking Italian positions, who were suffering horrendous casualties and were in imminent danger of being over run. The resulting battle saw the introduction of the use of tanks, which were used to break through the barbed wire entanglements, allowing cavalry to charge through the gaps the tanks had made. There had been no preliminary artillery bombardment prior to the attack, and it was hoped this would give an element of surprise, allowing troops to overwhelm the German front line trenches. The attack opened at 6:20 a.m. on November 20th, 1917 in mist. The whole line of tanks swept forward, followed by the infantry, who had not had previous experience of working alongside tanks. The front of attack was 6 miles from Havrincourt to La Vacquerie. As the tanks advanced, 1,000 British guns suddenly opened fire and maintained a creeping barrage. When the Germans saw that the tanks were able to cross the Hindenburg trenches, many of them fled in panic, but at the villages there was severe fighting, due in some cases to the fact that the infantry had not been able to keep pace with the tanks. Havrincourt and Ribecourt were carried, but at Flesquieres many tanks were put out of action by field guns, and the German resistance was stubborn. At Marcoing an important bridge was captured by a tank before the Germans could destroy it; but at Masnieres, the bridge, vital for an enveloping advance against Cambrai, was so damaged that when a tank officer gallantly tried to cross it, it gave way slowly under him and finally collapsed; other tanks which arrived could not cross the Schelde Canal. Nonetheless, they enabled the infantry to force a passage, covering them with their fire. At nightfall the British had penetrated at points 10,000 yards, taking all three trenches of the Hindenburg line, and captured Graincourt, Marcoing, and Masnieres; they had isolated Flesquieres; tanks had also pushed into Bourlon Wood, but the infantry, from exhaustion, were unable to follow and support them. On November 21st, the battle was resumed with tired infantry, and tanks which had been through one great engagement already. Cantaing was taken, as also Fontaine-Notre-Dame, bringing the British close up to Cambrai on the west, but Fontaine-Notre-Dame was lost the next day to a furious German counter-attack. Nearly all Bourlon Wood was secured on November 23rd. German reserves were now arriving and efforts to take Bourlon village and to recover Fontaine-Notre-Dame failed, though they were renewed on November 25th, 26th, and 27th. The tank crews had been fought to a standstill, and the infantry were worn out. The position of Cambrai as a great railway junction enabled the Germans to bring up fresh troops from every direction. It was during the German counter attacks, that Private Thomas Cooksey was killed on November 25th, 1917. The defence they put up to try to halt the German charge resulted in very heavy casualties on both sides. The majority of those who died there were never found after the battle, as furious artillery bombardment from both sides reduced the area to a crater strewn no man's land. Information compiled by Jon Nixey and Den Budden.

Western Mail Monday May 17th 1926.   (Strike Edition). Whilst riding a bicycle from Messrs. Lewis DARBY'S grocery establishment in the direction of Romilly-road, Mrs. GREAVES was knocked down by a motor-milk float owned by Messrs. MORGAN and EVANS, Maesllech Dairy, Radyr, and was killed instantaneously, sustaining severe head injuries. Dr. COWNIE, Cowbridge-road, was immediately summoned, but he could only pronounce life extinct, and the body was conveyed to Mrs. GREAVES home on an ambulance. The tragedy has cast gloom over the whole of Llandaff, where Mrs. GREAVES was well known and exceptionally popular. She married, five years ago, Mrs Tracey GREAVES, a popular member of the staff of the Alliance Assurance Company at Cardiff, and was formerly Miss. Stella BATES. She was a member of the Conway-road Wesleyan Church, and was one of the most popular members of the church tennis club. She had been a keen cyclist all her life. A motor smash occurred in Cowbridge-road, near Bridgend, on Sunday morning, in which a motor-cycle, driven by Mr. Sidney RICHARDS, of Andrews-street, Llandaff-North, who had Mr. Douglas JAMES, of Blosse-road, Llandaff North, on the pillion, and a car driven by Mr. Herbert WELSH, of Oakfield-terrace, Nantymoel, were involved. Messrs. RICHARDS and JAMES were conveyed to the Bridgend Cottage Hospital, the former with a fractured leg, and JAMES with an incised wound in the face. Later Mr. JAMES was allowed to proceed home, but Mr. RICHARDS was removed to the Cardiff Royal Infirmary. The death occurred on Sunday morning of Mr. Edward DAVIES, J.P., a member of the Newport Town Council and an ex-mayor of the town. Mr. DAVIES had not enjoyed very good health of late, but was about during the early part of last week, and attended a meeting of the Town Council on Tuesday. On Friday evening, however, he had a seizure. On Saturday afternoon the Mayor (Coucillor C. T. CLISSETT) spent some time with him. Later in the evening Mr. DAVIES became unconscious, and the end came about 9 o'clock on Sunday morning. A native of Newport, Mr. DAVIES was 76 years of age. He attended the old St. Paul's school at which Mr. J.H. THOMAS, M.P., was also a pupil. He started in business for himself as a builder nearly 30 years ago, and subsequently was joined by his son, Mr. Herbert DAVIES, the Pill and Newport Rugby footballer. Mr. DAVIES was elected a member of the Newport Town Council for the Tredegar Ward in 1908, and had been returned unopposed ever since. He was Mayor during the year 1922-23, and his record of public service was a creditable one. Mr. DAVIES'S wife predeceased him a few years ago. He leaves four children Mr. William Thomas DAVIES, of Pontnewydd, Mr. Edward John DAVIES, of Newport, Mr. Herbert DAVIES, of Newport, and Mrs Florence LEWIS, of Newport. Ton Pentre Club Officials. A good credit balance and a particularly bright outlook was reported at the fourth annual meeting of the Ton Pentre Golf Club. The following officers were re-elected:- President, Dr. Fergus ARMSTRONG; secretary, Mr. Tom GIBBON; financial secretary, Mr. M.H. WILLIAMS; treasurer, Mr. W.P. BUNDY, Mr. W. Howard GRIFFITHS, son of Mr. John GRIFFITHS, M.E., agent to the Ocean Company Ton Pentre pits, was elected captain, with Mr. John WILLIAMS, as vice-captain, while Mrs. E.A. EVANS was elected ladies captain. Mr. Evan JONES, of 1, High-street, Brecon, cabinet maker who died on March 9, left estate of the gross value of £7,915 of which £4,710 is net personalty. Probate of the will dated March 15, 1923, with a codicil of November 8, 1923, has been granted to Mr. William Francis Parry de WINTON, of  Liwch House, Brecon, bank manager, and Mr. John Powell Jones POWELL, of 12, Castle-street, Brecon, solicitor. Testator left £750 to his wife, £100 to James BROWN, £50 each to the trustees of the will, £50, to John GUNTER, £200 to Brecon Parochial Church Council, the income therefrom to be given to the bellringers of St. Mary's Church, Brecon, at Christmas and subject to a few other legacies, the residue of the property in trust for his wife during widowhood, with remainder as to one half to Brecon Infirmary, and one half to St. DAunstan's Home for the Blind, Muller's Orphanage, the Furnishing Trade Benevolent Association, and the Raoyal Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb. John Patrick.

Barbara: I have the addresses where a couple of the Bryant family lived in 1911. An ad might be my best chance as I am in touch with a couple elderly folks in Wales and they don't seem to know anything about their cousins. Thanks Evelyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 6:04 AM Subject: Re: [MON] Searching for BRYANT > Hello Evelyn, > > You could possibly place an advert in a local newspaper if you are >h

Terry: So far I found William Bryant living at 12 Hill Street, Bargoed and his sister Ellen Wells also at that address. It must have been a rooming house or apartments. Before Ellen came to Canada she lived at 38 Lancayer Street, Bargoed. I also have Charles Bryant at 9 Wingfield Crescent, Llanbradach. Hope my spelling is correct. I plan to visit Wales in May..a short visit..hope to see a couple elderly ladies I'm in contact with. Thanks for the reply. Evelyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Dipple" <[email protected]> To: "'R & E Wells'" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 11:26 PM Subject: RE: [GLA] Searching for BRYANT > Evelyn - I grew up in Bargoed, as did my Dad, who was born in 1907. The f

Western Mail Monday May 17th 1926.   (Strike Edition). Two contests at Bridgend on Saturday terminated before reaching the half-way stage. Billy GREEN (Taffs Well) knocked Joe PARRY (Cwmavon) to the boards a couple of times, and the referee stopped the bout in the third round. The scheduled six-round contest between Young JONES (Porthcawl) and Ben JOHN (Maesteg) ended in the second round JONES retiring with an injury to his shoulder. At the Bear Hotel, Crickhowell, Messrs. J. STAKER, Son, and CHADWICK (F.A.I.) sold the freehold farm Tir -hilip (with Cwm Farm, and otherwise known as Prisg Fach) to Mr. WATKINS, Glyn-neath, Neath for £900. The solicitor concerned was Mr. Thomas VAUGHAN, Crickhowell. WELSH WEDDING. WOOD-EVANS. Before a crowded congregation, the marriage was solemnised at St. German's Church, Roath, Cardiff, on Saturday, by the Rev. Father DUDLEY, of Mr. Clifford Grantleigh WOOD, of Clarewood-place, South Belgravia. London to Miss Ivy Clare EVANS, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. EVANS, of 33, Constellation-st., Adamsdown, Cardiff. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in ivory georgette decorated in gold, and carried a sheaf of lilies. She was attended by Miss Phyllis Muriel EVANS (sister), and Miss F.M. EVANS (a friend), as bridemaids, and by a little train-bearer, Carol Mary EVANS (sister). The best man was Mr. Len EVANS, the amateur International association football player (brother of the bride). The honeymoon is being spent in West Wales. The eighth annual sports in connection with the Monmouthshire Training College were held on the new grounds of the college at Caerleon on Saturday, before a large crowd. Messrs. Ivor JOHN, M.A., was president, and Messrs. L.G. WRIGHT, chairman, C.S. EVANS, secretary, of a strong committee. Mr. T.J. WEBLEY, B.A., acted as starter, and Messrs. J.W. FISHER, B.A., J.R. GABRIEL, M.A., acted as judges. Lady JACKSON presented the prizes. A terrible road tragedy occurred between Cilfynydd and Abercynon on Saturday afternoon. According to information obtained from the local police, William James SPARKES, of Gelli-Terrace, Pentre, was driving a motor-cycle, near Cilfynydd, while his father, John SPARKES was riding pillion when the vehicle collided with a similar machine going in the opposite direction and towards Cilfynydd. The latter was driven by Daniel EBENEZER of Wood-street, Cilfynydd. Almost immediately another motor cycle with a side-car driven by Frank WALTERS, of Cross-Thomas-street, Merthyr, came on the scene, and all the drivers and passengers were thrown violently to the ground. William SPARKES and his father were killed instantly, while EBENEZER sustained a broken leg and had a severe shaking. Mrs. WALTERS was thrown out of the sidecar, but escaped injuries except for a severe shaking. Her husband was found entangled in the two motor cycles, and after medical attention was removed in an ambulance to the Merthyr General Hospital. He sustained a fractured pelvis and fractured thigh. He was reported on Sunday night to have made a slight improvement, but his condition still remained serious. Dr. Tudor WILLIAMS was summoned and rendered all the medical assistance he could. EBENEZER was conveyed to his home in a serious condition. The collision took place on what is called the Common-road leading from Abercynon to Cilfynydd, which is straight and fairly wide. It is thought that part of the mechanism of one of the machines went wrong, thus causing the double fatality. John Patrick

Retrospectives: Llanwonno, GLA; Two Holy Wells, CMN/MGY Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. The remotely situated St Gwynno's Church in the parish of Llanwonno in the county of Glamorgan (nine pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in February 1999. 2. Two holy wells situated at Llansteffan in the county of Carmarthenshire, and Llanfyllin in the county of Montgomeryshire (six pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in March 1998. 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

Not strictly to do with our area but there might be one or two members who might want to use this facility Ann Macey List Admin To: [email protected] <mailto:ffhs-news%40ffhs-lists.org.uk> Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:43 +0000 From: [email protected] <mailto:ffhs-news%40ffhs-lists.org.uk> Subject: FFHS-NEWS Brighton History Centre - ePetition Brighton History Centre ePetition We have just learned of another local history centre which is threatened with closure. Please see the petition at http://present.brighton-hove.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=83 <http://present.brighton-hove.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=83&RPID=2282 1> &RPID=22821 7 <http://present.brighton-hove.gov.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?ID=83&RPID=2282 17> for further details. It would be good to see a sharp increase in 17> the number of people supporting this move to resist closure of a valuable resource. We are informed that if this Family History Centre closes in March as proposed, local historians - and those further afield who rely on them for look-ups, could lose access to (among many other things): - an unrivalled local Sussex newspaper archive reaching back to the 18th Century - the complete national birth, death and marriage indexes - electoral rolls stretching back to the 19th Century - free access to the Ancestry Online databases - an unrivalled collection of historic maps of Brighton and Sussex - a fantastic collection of local Brighton and Sussex residential and trade directories - the expert assistance of the Centre staff whose jobs will disappear if the Centre closes in March. Roger Lewry FFHS Archives Liaison [email protected] <mailto:exec.member.rl%40ffhs.org.uk> 30 December 2009 The Federation of Family History Societies is a Company Limited by Guarantee Company Number 2930189 (England & Wales) - Registered Charity Number 1038721 Registered Office: Artillery House, 15 Byrom Street, Manchester, England M3 4PF