Newspaper extracts for the Llandyfodwg area

There are many references to this area in the 15 million Welsh and English language articles from Welsh newspapers transcribed by the NLW and viewable on Welsh Newspapers Online
Below are English language articles that have been re-transcribed and extracted randomly to illustrate what is available, there are many that are not extracted here that include names of local people

Searches made on Llandyfodwg and Blackmill in that order

•  From the South Wales Daily News 25th September 1891

LLANDYFODWG. SCHOOL BOARD.—In the report of the above named School Board in yesterday's issue it should have been stated that it was a head-mistress of the infant department who was appointed and not an assistant-mistress. Miss E. M. Davies, of Troed- yrhiw, was unanimously appointed.

• From the South Wales Daily News 14th April 1877

LLANDYFODWG, A STORMY VESTRY, A vestry was held at the New Inn, Glynogwr, on Thursday. Mr D. Evans, grocer, Nantymoel, presided. The ratepayers were called upon to consider the following particulars :—The election of an assistant overseer, or rate collector the examination of the past years account; the land tax, and other matters pertaining to the parish. The room being too small, the vestry was adjourned outside, and the chairman ascended the horse-block to conduct the business. Mr T. G. Evans. Nantymoel., proposed, Mr W. Davies, seconded, "That Mr Henry Evans, Blackmill, be appointed assistant overseer, or rate collector, for the ensuing year." An amendment was moved by Rev T. Davies (curate), Tynewydd, and seconded by Mr Edwards, Pantdyfi, "That Mr W. Pntchard, son of the vicar, be elected to the office for the coming year." All who were in favour of the amendment were commanded to go to the left of the president, and those in favour of the resolution to the right. The Nonconformist ratepayers went en masse to the right, whilst the Church party took the left. At this juncture the vicar put in an appearance. He became angry when he saw another gentleman had been voted the chair. He demanded that Mr Evans vacate the chair, but loud cries of turn him out," &c., damped his ardour. The overseer having been elected, auditors were chosen, and the meeting stands adjourned to Tuesday next. A poll is demanded by the malcontents, but should they succeed, the Nonconformists will certainly take the palm of victory. Praise is due to the firm of which the member for the Cardigan boroughs is the chief, for allowing the men to leave work at 2 p.m. in order to attend the vestry.

•  From the South Wales Daily News 2nd April 1877

LLANDYFODWG. In Friday's issue of the London Gazette, a notice appears that the Dinam Chapel, Llandyfodwg, has been duly registered for the solemnization of marriages.

• From the  South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 27th June 1899

LLANDYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD. This board on Monday met under the presidency of Mr J. Owen, and decided to provide an infants' school at Blackmill.

•  From The South Wales Star 4th December 1891

LLANDYFODWG SCHOOL BOARD. WELSH ADOPTED AS A SPECIFIC SUBJECT. The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at Craigrhiwglyn on Monday.  ..... (part extract).......—Mr. James Abel brought forward his motion, of which he had previously given notice, that Welsh be taken as a specific subject in the schools under the Board-  The time had come when their language ought to  have the consideration it deserved. They had long been unfairly dealt with by not being allowed to teach Welsh in their schools-(hear, hear)—and it was because they were not allowed the advantage that the beautiful language had been neglected. It was a pity that they could not learn their mother tongue in day schools. They could easily take the subject in the Board's district, because he had ascertained that there were 700 children in the schools in the valley who attended Sunday Schools, and it was a pity that these were allowed to be for five days in the week denied the privilege of being taught the Welsh language. He then submitted his motion.—The Rev. W. Griffiths said some of schoolmasters had been speaking to him, and had asked him to oppose the motion, but he asked them their reason. They gave no reason, but simply dissented from view. However, until any really specIal objection was forthcoming they ought to encourage Welsh teaching.—The Chairman "I don't think the masters are all capable of teaching Welsh." Rev. W. Griffiths "Well, then, we must get them. We are not going to sacrifice our children's knowledge upon the altar of incapability."—Mr. Evan Griffiths believed that it would be advantageous to both 'the English and Welsh children to learn the Welsh language.—Mr. Lewis Griffiths and Chairman being also in favour of the resolution,it was carried unanimously....... (part extract).......

• From The Cardiff Times 24th April 1880

BLACKMILL. PARAN BAPTIST CHURCH held its annual meetings on Monday and Tuesday. Sermons were delivered by Revs. R. Hughes, Maesteg; A. Williams, Ystrad-Rhondda; J. Pritchard, Tonyrefail; J. J ones, Ogmore Vale, The church is flourishing under the pastorate of the venerable H. Jenkin. The chapel was crowded,

•  From The Cardiff Times 19th February 1876

BLACKMILL. GREAT FLOOD—Owing to the heavy rainfall, which commenced on Wednesday night, and still continues, there is a great flood here. The river 0»more is much higher than it was on the occasion of the disastrous flood which ocurred some months back. Two or three large gaps have been washed in the ballast on the Ogmore branch of the Great Western railway, and, in consequence, the traffic is at present entirely suspended.

•  From The Glamorgan Gazette 24th May 1907

BLACKMILL. Dog License.—At a recent Police-court at Bridgend, Miss Maria Thomas, of Penygroes, Blackmill, was fined 5s. for keeping a dog without a license. We understand that since, the case was heard, it has been ascertained that Miss Thomas took out a license early in the year, and the fine has not been collected.

• From The Glamorgan Gazette 23rd April 1909

BLACKMILL. Ambulance Class.—After a very successful session the Blackmill Ambulance Class closed the season with a supper at the Ogmore Junction Hotel on Thursday evening, the 15th inst. A very enjoyable evening was spent, the chair being taken by Mr. W. E. Bradshaw. Tondu, supported by Messrs. H. D. Williams (surveyor). Dowdeswell, and Rev. W. P. Griffiths. The various toasts were heartily responded to. Speeches were made by Messrs. Bradshaw, H. D. Williams, and others, and recitations, songs, etc., given by Messrs. Chris. John, D. Evans, etc. The speakers referred to the excellent work done by ambulance men everywhere, the Rev. W. P. Griffiths emphasising the close connection between it and Christianity. .... (part extract).......

• From The Glamorgan Gazette 15th February 1907

BLACKMILL. NEW SCHOOL SANCTIONED. On the strength of the very strong case made out by the Ogmore Group of Managers, the County Education Committee have consented to erect a mixed school at Blackmil] to accommodate 130 children. This will undoubtedly prove a. great boon to the children of Blackmill, who have now to tramp in all weathers to Glynogwr.