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From The Western Mail 27th December 1886

CADOXTON-JUXTA-NEATH. The "Plygain" was held at five a.m. on Christmas Day, and was followed by the celebration of the Holy Communion, An appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. Lewis Jones, vicar, from the text" Glory to God in the highest". .....(part extract)....

From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 18th February 1896

CADOXTON JUXTA-NEATH. COURAGEOUS CONDUCT.-Due prominence has not been given to the noble part played by the young man, Tom Flynn, who on Thursday, without divesting himself of any clothes, courageously plunged into the Tennant Canal to save the girl, Margaret Nevin. He was attracted to the spot by the screams of an old woman, named Owen, who saw the girl fall into the water. Flynn, who is an indifferent swimmer, was quite exhausted by his efforts, and it was a fortunate circumstance that there was another man at hand to render him assistance. It is intended to take steps to bring Flynn's gallant conduct under the notice of the Royal Humane Society

From The Cambrian 24th December 1842

CADOXTON-JUXTA-NEATH CHURCH. The following is a Statement of the Objections to the issuing of a Faculty for taking down this Church, and the Churchwardens' Answer to such Objections, respectively filed in the Consistory Court of Llandaff. OBJECTIONS That the Petition of the Church- wardens and other parishioners, which was embodied in the Monition issued from the Consistorial Court, and which, according to the practice of Ecclesiastical Law, was to be the foundation of the Decree, or Faculty, did not contain a true representation of the state of the said Parish Church, inasmuch as the said Church is not so much decayed and delapidated as to be incapable of restoration, .....(part extract)....

From the Evening Express (Pink Edition) 31st May 1899

FATALITY AT CADOXTON- JUXTA-NEATH. A Bad accident occurred at Cadoxton-juxta- Neath on Tuesday evening, whereby a five-year- old child, the daughter of William Melin, a collier, was killed. It appears that a horse and cart had been left temporarily outside the Green Dragon, and the child commenced playing with the reins. The horse became restive and kicked the child in the stomach. She was taken to a neighbouring house, but died a quarter of an hour later-at about half- past five. The horse is said to be a quiet one. but the children have a habit of playing with them. That day several children 'had been warned, and told to desist. An inquest will be held.

From the Evening Express (Pink Edition) 8th October 1900

SINGULAR INCIDENT AT CADOXTON CHURCH. BANNS OF MARRIAGE FORBIDDEN A singular incident occurred at the Parish Church of Cadoxton-Juxta-Neath on Sunday. The vicar (the Rev. D. W. James) at the usual time published several banns of marriage. When he uttered the usual command in one affecting a man from Seven Sisters and a young woman of Briton Ferry, a youth, the brother of the bride-elect, rose and said, in clear tones, "I forbid the banns." This caused quite a flutter of excitement, for the nature of the interruption was so unusual and precedent in the parish. The vicar asked the objector to come into the vestry at the close. of the service. This he did, and it is stated that the ground of his objection was an allegation that the would-be bridegroom was a married man with three children.

From The Cambrian 10th March 1905

Cadoxton Woman's Painful Mishap A serious accident happened at Cadoxton near Neath, on Monday afternoon. It appears that Mrs. Thorne, the wife of Mr. Charles Thorne, a working monumental sculptor, had occasion to visit the Crown Yard, where her husband was employed. When about leaving she accidentally knocked down one of the props supporting a granite headstone, weighing half-a-ton. It fell on her, smashing her face terribly. She lost one of her eyes and the other injuries to her face and head were of a shocking character. She was conveyed to r the Swansea, Hospital where she lies in a very critical condition.

From The Cambrian 21st December 1906

CADOXTON (NEATH) V. SWANSEA II. ALL WHITES SECOND STRING MAKE A DRAW OF IT. Swansea Seconds, according to the fixture list, were to have had an off day but the Cadoxton Club applied for a match with the All Whites' second string to be decided at Cadoxton, and this was readily acceded to. Their idea was to raise funds to "put them on their feet," and many tickets had been disposed of during the past few weeks. The Seconds took up a good side, and hoped to give the spectators some- thing good for their money- The homesters also fielded a good team, which included a few players from the Tonna Club .....(part extract)....

From The Cambrian 2nd April 1842

To the Vicar Of the Parish of Cadoxton-juxta- Neath, and his Churchwarden.

"GENTLEMEN,-It seems very probable that you will get another Churchwarden for the ensuing year, entertaining the same views as yourselves and a few of the parishioners respecting having a new Church at Cadoxton. As Charles Tennant, Esq. the Church warden, at our vestry on Monday last, was proceeding to state that the Church should be built without any church-rate or compulsion on any ot the rate-payers in the said parish, he was called to order, as going from the question before the meeting. I should think it advisable that the terms on which the said Church is to be erected should be particularly specified in the notices which I understand is requisite to be put on the church and chapel doors for the next meeting on the subject:, which I think will do away with a deal of party spirit that was shown at the last meeting on Monday, and will also be the means of leaving the industrious farmers at home, following their usual occupations.

I beg to remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient and humble servant,

Parish of Cadoxton, March 29, 1842

ERASMUS . "

From The Cambrian 22nd March 1907

CRUSHED BY THE CAGE. CADOXTON MACHINIST SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES. Wm. Bevan, machinist (48), whose home is at Cadoxton, was on Saturday last in the "dump" of Seven Sisters Colliery, when the cage descended upon him, crushing him so severely that he died on Tuesday from the effects. Deceased was a married man with a family. An inquest will be held on Thursday,

From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 21st December 1896

SKEWEN. VOLUNTEER SUPPER.—The annual festivity of the Skewen detachment of the Neath Volunteer Artillery Corps took place on Saturday night at the Anchor Inn, when Mrs Phillips provided an ample and substantial repast. Lieutenant Howell presided, and he was supported by Major J. H. Moore, Lieutenant A. Russell Thomas (Mayor of Neath). Lieutenant Ivor Bowen, and others. The distribution of prizes took place. Some few speeches were interspersed with excellent singing.

From The Cambrian 7th December 1900

SKEWEN. CLOSING OF SCHOOLS. Owing to the increasing prevalence of the measles the Medical Officer of Health on Wednesday morning issued orders for the closing of the Coedfranc Schools, boys, girls and infants departments. The epidemic has been on the increase for the last two or three weeks, and over a hundred children are daily attended by the medical officers of the neighbourhood. Several deaths among children have occurred lately

From The Cambrian 26th October 1900

SKEWEN. BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.NEW ENTERPRISES. Good news to hand. A strong company has purchased the old Crown and Men's Royal Works, and intend turning them into Spelter, and Iron and Steel Works. These works have been idle for years, and already several workmen are being employed clearing away debris, &c.

From The Cambrian 7th March 1902

SKEWEN. PLOUGHING MATCH. The twenty-eighth annual ploughing match and show in connection with the Swansea Valley, Llansamlet, Coedfranc, and Duffryn Clydach, was held on Thursday at Cefn-yr- ysgynn Farm, Skewen. Prizes were given by the Earl of Jersey, Lord Dynevor, Messrs. J. E .Gwyn-More, A. T. Williams (estate agent), J. Jordan, C.C., G. T. Sims, D. Williams (Gowerton), E. Evans-Bevan (Cadoxton), A. J. Jeffreys (solicitor), Dr. Whittington, Llangyfelach Homer Association, Swansea Skin and Hide Company, H. M. Cook, E. and H. Roberts (Stratford) and others. .....(part extract)....

From The Cambrian 25th May 1900

SKEWEN. QUOITS—LLANELLY v. SKEWEN. On Saturday last the Llanelly team visited Skewen to play a league match on the Harp Ground. The game ended in an easy victory for the visitors .....(part extract)....

From The Cambria Daily Leader 25th July 1914

Neath Abbey. — An Afternoon in the Monks Hall ; NEATH ABBEY, the old home of the Cistercians, was the fairest among the the abbeys of Wales. In its magnificence it was without an equal. In its ruins one can still trace its greatness, To-day it has a certain impressiveness despite the sooty coverings on its walls, and the forlorn nature of its surroundings. Neither decay nor commercialism has yet destroyed the grandeur of this building which, in its glory, inspired the bards to wondrous feats .....(part extract)....

From the Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder 15th June 1918

NEATH ABBEY. On Saturday afternoon an al fresco entertainment and sports were held in the grounds of Neath Abbey Ruins, for the benefit of the proposed new military hospital at Gnoll School, Neath and the Comforts Fund of the local hospitals. .....(part extract)....

From the Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder 11th July 1914

NEATH ABBEY. The St. Matthew Church Band of Hope children, Bryncoch. were given their annual treat to Porthcawl on Saturday, and, thanks to their leaders, they returned home having thoroughly enjoyed themselves

From the South Wales Daily News 27th March 1880

NEATH ABBEY. SMUGGLING.— A seaman aboard the Ardine, lying at Neath Abbey, was found by a Custom House officer in possession of cigars and tobacco. He denied having any in his possession, and only after an exhaustive search the cigars and tobacco were found. The man was taken before a magistrate, and ordered to pay the value, duty, and costs

From the Weekly Mail 25th June 1904

NEATH ABBEY SCHOOLS. At the Board of Education inquiry held respecting the Neath. Abbey British Schools, the Vicar (the Rev. T.C. Phillips), replying on behalf of the managers, said that the schools constituted an institution which had been in existence.for 100 years- an institution possessing the oldest head teacher, in the whole distrixct, and one that had not only invariably earned the highest grants, but one in which many eminent Welshmen received the rudiments of their education, Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., being among the number. Mr. Brynmor Jones had accused him of receiving £ 50 from the county council. That accusation must have been based upon a clerical error, for the actual sum received was £10. and that for a parcel of land which the council wanted for the purpose of widening the road. He (the vicar) had never asked the council a price for the land, but the £10 was received, and that was banked to the credit of the schools. The only innovations which had been introduced at the school were the Creed and permission given to the diocesan inspector to examine the children annually

From The Cambrian 18th May 1906

NEATH ABBEY EXPERIMENTS. RENT LOWER THAN AT THE BURROWS. We are in a position to state that experiments have been going on for some little time past at Neath Abbey, in connection with the treatment of Broken Hill mines "tailings," which can be explicity described as ores which have hitherto been regarded as more or less useless. As we have already stated, negotiations have been for some time in progress with regard to the establishment of a works on the Port Tennant Burrows by a zinc syndicate, but we are informed that the reason the syndicate have chosen Neath Abbey for their experiments is that the rent asked at Swansea was too high. Nothing definite regarding the choice of Swansea, as the site for the ultimate centre of the syndicate's works is known, and it is more than probable that Neath Abbey may yet be the "chosen." A couple of years back ore in considerable quantities was brought to Swansea from Port Pirie, South Australia, for smelting at the old Llansamlet Sulphide Works, and this would be in all probability the port whence the ores referred to would be shipped.

From The Cambrian 1st February 1907

DANYGRAIG V. NEATH ABBEY. INTERESTING ENCOUNTER ON THE ST. THOMAS GROUND. HARD GAME OVER AT THE EAST SIDE. REGRETTABLE ACCIDENT TO A HOME PLAYER. The second fixture between Danygraig and Neath Abbey was down for decision at St. Thomas on Saturday. The previous encounter at Neath Abbey early in the season culminated in a decisive victory for the visitors by 22 points to nil .....(part extract)....

From the Evening Express (Third Edition) 28th August 1893

"MABON" AT SEVEN SISTERS. SPEECH IN DEFENCE OF THE SLIDING-SCALE. THE STRIKE CONDEMNED. The mining village of Seven Sisters was in a flutter of excitement on Saturday afternoon, when" Mabon" (Mr. W. Abraham, M.P.), accompanied by Mr. Daronwy Isaac, arrived. The meeting, which was held in the Board School, was the outcome of a resolution of confidence in "Mabon" and the sliding-scale which was passed by the Seven Sisters colliers earlier in the week. Mr. John Morgan, local representative on the sliding-scale committee, occupied the chair, and he was supported by Mabon," Mr. Daronwy Isaac, Mr. Rees, and others. The CHAIRMAN said that the sliding-scale was an offspring of Wales, and had all the characteristics of peace, whereas the federation was the child of England, and had all the characteristics of disunion. (Applause.) .....(part extract)....

From the Evening Express (Fourth Edition) 26th August 1893

COLLIERY ACCIDENT AT SEVEN SISTERS. Three Miners Killed. On Friday afternoon a serious accident occurred at Nant Merthyr Colliery, near Seven Sisters, caused by a fall of roofing. Two colliers, named Morgan Jones and Roger Elias, were killed, and a third man—William Elias, father of Roger Elias—was very seriously injured. After considerable difficulty the bodies of Jones and Roger Elias were brought to the surface. A horse was also killed.

From the Evening Express (Pink Edition) 28th June 1906

KILLED AT SEVEN SISTERS. Albert Davies, collier, of Upper Springfield, Skewen, was killed by a fall of coal at the Seven Sisters Colliery, near Neath. Yesterday Davies was one of the men who insisted upon being taken up from the pit in consequence of the earthquake shock. After the fatal accident to-day all the men left work and accompanied the body of their late comrade home.

From the Evening Express (Second Edition) 13th November 1907

INQUEST ON THE VICTIMS Coroner and Interviews with Injured Miners. Mr. Howel Cuthbertson, coroner, opened the inquest on Tuesday in connection with the Seven Sisters disaster. The inquiry was only formally opened on the bodies of Owen Gethin, shotman, aged 55 married, with four children, who died as the result of Sunday morning's explosion; Morgan H. Jones, overman, 33, married, with four children; and Evan Harris, overman 39, widower, with six children. Mr. Randell, solicitor, LAanelly, and Mr. J. D. Morgan, miners' agent, represented the Anthracite Miners' Association, and Mr. W. R. Edwards, from the office of Messrs. Kenshole, Abetrdare, appeared on behalf of the proprietor of the colliery, Mr. E. Evans Bevan. Mr. Dyer Lewis, his Majesty's inspector of mines, was present. Evidence of identification having been given, The Coroner said: I notice in the "Western Mail" it is stated that their Neath representative visited the injured men in their homes on Sunday. A more atrocious thing never could have been thought—to visit in their homes men who were injured, partially suffocated, and suffering from shock-for the purpose of interviewing them. I don't know how the doctors and the police allowed him to do it. Dr. Edwards: It was done without my knowledge. The Coroner: I think it was wrong for it to be done. Another remark in the "Western Mail" the coroner took exception to. He said it was stated there on Monday morning that Mr. Cuthbertson had been advised of the event. This appeared long before he (the coroner) knew anything about it. "I did not hear of it, added the Coroner "until ten o'clock on Monday morning. I think the practice of interviewing injured men is most unkind, most un-Christianlike, and atrocious." In reply to the Coroner, Dr. Edwards stated that a number of witnesses would not be fit to give evidence for three weeks. Mr W. R. Edwards said he wished to express on behaif of Mr. Bevan his heartfelt sympathy with the relatives in their sad bereavement. There had not been a serious colliery explosion in the Seven Sisters Pit since it had started. Everything that could be done had been done to render the colliery, which was considered a model one, absolutely safe for the workmen. Mr. Bevan wished to say that the inquiry would be a searching one, and that he would render all assistance in his power to elucidate the cause of the disaster. The Coroner: I am perfectly satisfied that Mr. Bevan will do so. The inquiry was adjourned.

From the Evening Express (Extra Special Edition) 16th November 1907

SEVEN SISTERS COLLIERY Work has been resumed at the Seven Sisters Colliery, and everything will assume its ordinary aspect in a short time. The men have sent their representatives to every part of the workings with the exception of the spot where the explosion occurred, and are perfectly satisfied that the whole place is absolutely safe and free from any danger. The manager (Mr. Daniel William Thomas) has always taken a special care in ventilating the colliery, and Mr. Dyer Lewis, the inspector, has just complimented him on the excellent condition of the return and the airways. The colliery, he added, could well compete in this respect with any in the whole coalfield of South Wales,

From the Evening Express (Sixth Edition) 21st November 1907

SEVEN SISTERS. EXPLOSION Another Victim. Edward Jones, a fifth victim of the Seven Sisters explosion, died last night.

From the Evening Express (Extra Special Edition) 18th July 1908

SEVEN SISTERS HERO Morgan Howell, of Seven Sisters, whose heroism in the Seven Sisters colliery explosion in November last found references in those columns, has been commanded to appear before the King at Whitehall on Tuesday morning next, when he will be the recipient of the King Edward VII. medal for conspicuous bravery.

From the South Wales Daily News 2nd September 1891

SEVEN SISTERS. FRIENDLY SOCIETY DINNER. The annual meeting of the members of the Bee of Dylais and Loyal Richards Lodges of the Alfred's Society took place on Saturday at Seven Sisters. The members assembled at the Seven Sisters Hotel at noon. The band of the Llansamlet Volunteers, under Bandmaster Jenkins, was in attendance, and played a lively selection of Welsh airs in procession through the village. The members, in full regalia, accompanied by the band and the splendid banner of the society, after parading the village, halted at the station to await the arrival of Mr M. S. Bevan, brewer and colliery proprietor, and Mr J. Rees, manager of the Seven Sisters Colliery. They were received with great applause, and played by the band to the hotel, where dinner was served. About 150 sat down, .....(part extract)....

From the South Wales Daily News 2nd November 1891

SEVEN SISTERS POSTAL DERANGEMENT.

TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—May I trespass upon your usual generosity to protest through your columns most strongly against the inertness of the responsible authorities in allowing a large and increasing village to be so long deprived of the services of a postmaster ? The person who formerly held the position resigned on the 29th September, and ever since the public have been subject to the inconvenience of a suspended money and postal order and postal savings bank services. Surely a suitable person can be found among the numerous population of Seven Sisters to merit the confidence of the Postmaster-General.—I am. &c, EVAN THOMAS, Builder. Seven Sisters, 30th Oct., 1891.

From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 13th July 1895

THE SEVEN SISTERS PRIZE FIGHT, At the Neath County Police Court on Friday —before Mr Charles Evan Thomas and Mr Edward Davies- Walter Stevens and Edward Roberts, both colliers, of Seven Sisters, were brought up in custody charged with engaging in a prize fight at Seven Sisters on Sunday morning. The event was reported in the South Wales Daily News of the following day. After hearing evidence the Bench ordered both defendants to be bound over in the sum of £ 5 to keep the peace for six months and to pay the costs.

From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 15th February 1893

SMALL-POX AT SEVEN SISTERS. A SERIOUS OUTBREAK. MEETING OF THE NEATH RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. The Medical Officer of Health (Dr Whittington), having reported the existence of three cases cf smallpox at Seven Sisters, a meeting of the Neath Rural Sanitary Authority was at once called. The meeting was held on Tuesday at the offices of the clerks, Messrs Cuthbertsun and Powell, Neath. The following were present— Messrs A. S. Gardner (chairman) presiding, T. S. Sutton, E. E. Bevan (Mayor of Neath), Lewis Jones, and Dr Whittington [medical officer).- Dr Whittington reported upon the cases, which, he said, were confluent small-pox of a virulent type. The outbreak had shown itself in three different houses, and it was supposed that the disease had been imported from Carmarthenshire. It was a most serious matter which demanded the adoption of active measures. .....(part extract)....

From the Weekly Mail 7th August 1886

GLYN-NEATH. NATIONAL SCHOOL.—The inspector's report for 1886 says:—This school is in excellent order, and in most respects the attainments are all that can be desired. The excellent merit grant is recommended without a moment's hesitation. The premises have been repaired well and materially improved. The new room occupied by the infant class is a great improvement, and has helped materially to advance the instruction of the infants.

From The Cambria Daily Leader 4th January 1916

GLYN-NEATH. On Monday, the various denominations of Glyn-Neath and district held their annual singing festival. The conductor was Mr. Emlyn Davies, A.R.C.M., Ruabon. The congregations throughout were large, and the singing reached a high level. The presidents were: Morning, Rev. A. Evans, Cwmgwrach; afternoon. Mr. W. T. Rowlands, colliery manager; evening, Mr. Henry Bevan, Giyn-Neath. The officers of the organising committee were: Rev. J. T. Evans chairman, Mr. Samuel Morgan, attendance officer, and Mr. Rowland Hughes.

From the Evening Express (Revival Editon) 2nd January 1905

GLYN NEATH. The football team has been disbanded owing to the Revival.

From the Evening Express (First Edition) 20th July 1895

GLYN-NEATH SPORTS. The Glyn-Neath Fourth Annual Sports were held on Thursday afternoon in the presence of a large concourse of spectators. Results :— One Mile Bicycle Race;- .....(part extract)....

From the Evening Express (Special Edition) 15th November 1905

GLYN-NEATH STRIKE There is a strike at Messrs. Langé's Level, Glyn-Neath. and 50 men are affected. The dispute is over the present price-list, the men wanting more favourable terms.

From the Evening Express (Pink Edition) 8th June 1905

GLYN NEATH HORROR; INQUEST ON THREE COLLIERS At the Lamb and Flag Inn, Glyn-Neath, to-day Mr. Howell Cuthbertson held an inquiry into the circumstances connected with the deaths of three men who were killed by a fall in the Ladysmith Ievel on Tuesday. The names of the men are; Jenkin Jenkins, 34, married, with family; Evan Morgan, married, with family; Walter Barnaby, 19, single. All of them resided at Glyn-Neath. Mr. Robson, his Majesty's inspector of mines, was present at the inquiry, at which Mr. J. Arthur James (from the office of Messrs. Randall and Saunders, Llanelly) and Mr. J. D. Morgan (agent for the anthracite miners) represented the relatives of the deceased. At the conclusion, of the inquiry, which bore out the facts already reported, Mr. Robson stated that he was satisfied, after a minute examination of the place, that the fatality was due to an accident. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."

From the Evening Express (Extra Special Edition) 14th August 1901

Shocking Accident at Glyn-Neath. BOY KILLED AND ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED. A serious accident happened at Pwyllfaron Colliery, Glyn-Neath. last night. A lad named Richard Davies. aged sixteen, engaged at the pump, was riding on a journey of trams, accompanied by a rider named William Morgan, when the journey was overtaken by another lot of empty trams. The force of the impact threw both off. Davies was killed on the spot. His head was smashed, and his watch, which had stopped at twenty minutes to nine, was driven into his body. Morgan was caught by the rope and carried down the incline for at least one hundred yards. Both his legs were broken. He was taken to the Swansea Hospital. Davies is the son of Mr. Jenkyn Davies, of Wellfield-terrace. Glyn- Neath.

From the Evening Express (Sixth Edition) 22nd May 1906

Anthrax at Glyn Neath ? DEADLY ANIMAL DISEASE. What is presumed to be an outbreak of authrax, the most deadly of animal diseases, is reported from Glyn Neath. Three bullocks have already died, and have been buried in quick-lime. Vetenary Surgeon Edwards was called in in the first instance, and he regarded the case as so suspicious that he sent certain parts to the County laboratory at Cardiff. The reply, although not actually certifying anthrax, states in effect that Mr. Edwards and the police were justified in the action taken

From The Cardiff Times 6th July 1907

PONTNEATHVAUGHAN EISTEDDFOD. The 11th annual eisteddfod was held at Pontneathvaughan on Monday, Mr P. N. F. Shepperd presiding. The. conductor was Mr Llewellyn Griffiths, J.P., Cwmavon. The best poem competition was won by Mr ?Ify Rees, Cardiff, who won the chair. The chairing ceremony was performed bv Mr LI. Griffiths, and afterwards several local bards mounted the platform and read some stanzas suitable to the occasion. Three bands entered for the drum and fife competition, the winner being Llansamlet Band, conducted by Mr J. P. Walters. In the 2nd choral Hirwain Choir,under the conductorship of W. D. James, was successful. The chief choral had three entries. Skewen Music Lovers being the winners (conductor, Mr W. Davies).

From The Aberdare Leader 25th August 1906

Pontneathvaughan Sports. The annual sports at Pontneathvaughan were held before a fair crowd on the Angel grounds on Thursday. The handicapper was Mr. Tom Williams, W.F.U., Tonypandy; clerk of the course, Mr. R. M. Davies; starter, Mr. J. McKensie, Aberdare; judges, Messrs. A. S. Pleace, Aberdare; John Davies, Cwmaman; and W Jenkins, Glyn Neath. The secretary was Mr. J. Rees. Heavy showers unfortunately marred the enjoyment of the spectators. .....(part extract)....

From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 14th April 1899

ARREST OF PONTNEATH- VAUGHAN POSTMASTER. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. On Wednesday morning Detective Walker, of the Post Office, arrested ***, who until a month ago was the postmaster at Pontneathvaughan, Vale of Neath. *** was brought to Neath from Liverpool on Thursday evening, and handed to the custody of Sergeant Evans. ***, who is 24 years of age, is lodged in the cells at the Neath Police Station. He carried on business as a grocer and postmaster at Pontneathvaughan. The charge against him is one of embezzling certain moneys belonging to the Post Office. The accused absconded about a month ago, and was traced to Liverpool, where he booked on the Majestic for New York. He was not allowed to land in America. The accused will be brought before the Neath County magistrates to-day (Friday).

From The Cardiff Times 15th April 1876

ONLLWYN. SCHOOL BOARD,—The Education Department have issued an order for the formation of a school board for this district. The nomination of candidates is fixed for the 19th inst, and the election will take place May 1st. The number of members required to form the board is five.

From the South Wales Daily News 4th July 1877

ONLLWYN. The men employed at the Maes Marchog Colliery, who have been out on strike for six weeks, resumed work on Monday upon the same rate as paid at the Seven Sisters Colliery, namely 14 per cent below the standard of the sliding scale. The colliery owners of this district are outside the Masters' Association, hence they dictate to the men their own terms. The men, on the other hand, having been ground down nearly to a point of starvation, are obliged to accept whatever the masters think proper to give them. The best collier in this neighbourhood, after a full day's work, will not earn more than 3s 2d per day, and the works being so crowded he will barely average 2s per day. Trade here never known so bad.

From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 10th June 1896

ONLLWYN. FATAL ACCIDENT.—-A fatal accident occurred at the Onllwyn Colliery on Tuesday. A man named Wm. Rees Davies, whilst engaged at his duties underground, was run over by a journey of trams and died within ten minutes of the occurrence,

From The Cambrian13th September 1907

ONLLWYN ACCIDENTS. THREE COLLIERY EMPLOYES SUFFER. While following his employment at Cwm mawr Colliery, Onllwyn, on Thursday, Lewis Davies, Seven Sisters, broke his leg below the knee, a large stone falling upon it. Two accidents occurred at Onllwyn Colliery on Friday morning. David Henry Evans, New-road, who only started at the collierry this week, received serious injuries to his thigh. Almost simultaneously a man named Jones, of Cilfriw, was brought out for medical attendance, he having dislocated his shoulder and received bruises owing to the collision of trams. In each of these cases Dr. Edwards was in attendance.