Newspaper extracts for Llantrisant

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 these places in this order; Llantrisant, Beddau, Miskin, Pontyclun & Williamstown

•  From the Monmouthshire Merlin 18th November 1881

LLANTRISANT. SERIOUS DISTURBANCE.—On Monday night a serious disturbance arose, in consequence of disorderly conduct on the part of a number of colliers and others, who had assembled in the town. The oniy two policemen in the place were disabled. Previous to receiving their injuries, the policemen had succeeded in arresting five persons. A number of constables left Pontypridd for Llantrisant. The principal of the rioters were brought before the magistrates on Wednesday, and the case was adjourned to Friday (this day).

• From  The Cardiff Times 13th July 1872

LLANTRISANT. EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.—A meeting of the shop- keepers of this place was held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening last, for the purpose of taking into consideration the present hours of closing, and with the view of adopting the half-holiday system enjoyed by the neighbouring towns. The Rev. J. Powell Jones occupied the chair. In opening the proceedings, the rev., chairman spoke of the. results which would arise from the movement, both morally and physically. A resolution was proposed by Mr. John Treharne, seconded by Mr. Thos. John, and resolved by the meeting, that the hours of closing their respective shops be, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, at 8 p.m., and on Wednesdays at two in the afternoon.   .....(part extract)......

•  From The Cardiff Times 6th April 1872

LLANTRISANT. CHARITY.—A meeting of the subscribers to the gratuitous supply of coal to the poor of this town and neighbourhood last Christmas, has been held at the Town Hall, the Rev. J. Powell Jones in the chair. Mr. J. Morgan  (assistant overseer) presented a statement of accounts, which showed the total amount collected to be £ 25 15s. 6d., against £27 12s. 9d. expenditure in 56 tons of coal, distributed amongst 141 persons, leavinga deficit of £ 1. 17s 3d., which, however, was immediately subscribed in the room. Much credit is due to the gentlemen who have contributed so liberally to assist the poor in a time of need.

• From the  South Wales Daily News 4th September 1886

LLANTRISANT. SCHOOL BOARD.—At the monthly meeting on Friday, Mr J. Lewis in the chair, a deputation from the Llanwonno School Board pleaded for consideration in regard to 104 children of this parish attending the Llanwonno (Mill- street.) School and 63 the Porth School, towards which the Llantrisant Board did not contribute, and intimated that while this board paid for educating 150 children at Hafod School, the actual number in attendance was 266. It was stated in reply that Cymmer School being within two miles of Hatod, and there being sufficient accommodation in that school, no contribution could be made, but it was resolved to pay towards the cost of educating the Pwllgwaun children in Mill-street.

• From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 9th July 1898

LLANTRISANT. "STEALING" WATER.—At the Police Court yesterday Hannah Griffiths, Gilfach Goch, was summoned by the Llantrisant Rural District Council for taking water from one of the Council's taps. The defendant was seen by P.C. Smith taking water from a tap supplying a number of houses. The defendant's father had declined to connect his house with the Council's main. A fine of £1 was imposed.

•  From the Glamorgan Free Press 5th November 1898

Llantrisant. There was a large attendance at Llantrisant Fair on Saturday. There was a fair demand for good cart horses, prices ranging from 35 to 45 guineas. Cobs met with a slow sale. Messrs Lucy Brothers had a good show of cows and calves, and a good many changed hands at from £14 to £18. Messrs Jones Bros., Northampton, bought a number of two and three year old steers for about £11 and £14 each. There was a scarcity of sheep, but nearly all that were brought in were sold.

• From The Cardiff Times 1st May 1880

LLANTRISANT. RAILWAY ENTERPRISE,— The railway to Rhiwsaeson is about to be constructed. The undertaking will have an important bearing on industrial development.

TRADE.—The various mines and collieries in and about this district are working satisfactorily.

•  From the Glamorgan Free Press 30th September 1899

Beddau. The owners of houses in this village have long been whistling for tenants, but there has been no response. The reason for this is that not much work is going on at the Glynog Colliery. This state of things is likely to continue for some time longer, until operations for sinking the pit so as to work No. 3 seam have been completed. The said owners feel confident that the good time they are so anxiously awaiting will then have arrived. We heard it said the other day that when the sinking is finished there won't he a single vacant house in the village.

• From the Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News 27th November 1891

BEDDAU. CONCERT.—On Saturday the first of series of winter concerts took place at the Beddau Schools.  The artistes were Miss Morris, Miss Murphy, Mr Harley, Mr T. Jenkins and the children whose singing was excellent. An amusing dialogue entitled "Wanted a Servant" in which the Miss Biscoes' Miss Williams' and Miss Davies took part, and gave great satisfaction. The Rev D. Fisher, B.A., presided. Miss Morris deserves praise for her unremitting attention in prepairing the children in their songs and recitations, and the adults in the dialogues.

•  From the South Wales Daily News 20th August 1879

BEDDAU. BOARD SCHOOLS.—On Saturday the scholars the above school were treated to some tea and cake, and the more successful pupils were presented with prize books. The Rev, J. Powel Jones began the proceedings in the afternoon. In the evening Mr G. Williams, Miskin, delivered a sensible address on education to a respectabit audience, and distributed over 80 prize books The school is conducted with marked success, under the supervision of Mr Morgan, as the fol lowing Government report shows :—

" A highly satisfactory improvement has taken place in the discipline and attainments of this school. The proportion of failures in the elementary subjects was small, the work, on the whole, was of exceedingly good quality.   .....(part extract).......

• From the Evening Express (Special Edition) 10th January 1896

THE NAME "MISKIN." "MORlEN" MAKES AN INTERESTING DISCOVERY. To the Editor of the "Evening Express.

" Sir,—I have made an interesting discovery as to the meaning of the name "Miskin," and it is too good to be left unrecorded. The Druidic remains and the curious place-names in the locality indicate that the neighbourhood of Miskin was a great centre of worship in pre-Christian times. For instance, Llwyn Ioli, the name of a farm in the neighbourhood, signifies the Grove of Praise ioli being the same as moli, the verb to praise      .....(part extract).......

• From the  Evening Express (Special Edition) 12th July 1901

FETE AT MISKIN MANOR. A fete and gala was held on Thursday in the grounds of Miskin Manor in aid of Miskin Church. A very large number of people attended, and the grounds presented a festive appearance. Studt's roundabouts, shooting galleries, big wheel, and numerous other side shows were much appreciated by the visitors; Rex Fox, the slack wire walker, from the Crystal Palace, performed some clever tricks in mid-air. For the athletic sports, which were one of the chief attractions, there were a large number of entries.      .....(part extract).......

• From the South Wales Daily News (Swansea Edition) 14th August 1888

FORTHCOMING EISTEDDFOD AT MISKIN. On Monday next a grand eisteddfod will be held in the beautiful park of his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams, Miskin Manor. Judging by the number of entries, it will be one of the most successful eisteddfodau which has been held in Wales for some time. The following choirs are to compete on the principal piece, "Worthy is the lamb":- Aberkenfig Choral Union, Cor yr Ynys, Bonvilstone United Choir, Mid-Rhondda United Choir, and Penygraig United Choir. The choirs altogether will number over 1,100. Messrs Pagsley and Co., Newport, have undertaken to erect a marquee for the occasion. The Taff Vale Railway and the Great Western Railway Companies will issue return tickets on the occasion.

• From The Glamorgan Gazette 30th November 1894

PONTYCLUN. A very successful coffee supper and free entertainment was held here in connection with the I.O.G.T. lodge, on Saturday evening last. Mr Lewis, manager of Ely Tin-plate works, took the chair. There were about one hundred present, and altogethor a very jolly time was spent.  .....(part extract).......

•  From The Glamorgan Gazette 2nd November 1906

PONTYCLUN- PLATELAYER'S FATE. John Harry, a foreman platelayer, residing at Great Western Cottages, Pontyclun, was run over on the Great Western Railway, near Llantrisant, on October 25th, and killed instantaneously. Shortly before the fatality occurred, Harry gave certain instructions to one of his gang of platelayers, and informed him that he was going to Llantrisant Station to despatch a letter. The deceased forthwith began to walk along the four-foot way. Immediately afterwards an engine engaged in shunting operations dashed into Harry.   .....(part extract).......

•  From The Glamorgan Gazette 5th August 1910

PONTYCLUN NEW INSTITUTE OPENED. The new hall and institute at Pontyclun, the entire cost of which has been defrayed by Mr. Godfrey L. Clark, J.P., D.L., of Taly- garn, was on Saturday afternoon opened to members. There was no ceremony, but tea was provided for the members and their friends   .....(part extract).......

• From the Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph (Supplement) 9th October 1909

Williamstown. With a very interesting function in the form of a social tea, the Williamstown Young People's League opened its season on Saturday last. Members and visitors attended in comfortable numbers, and sat down to a very enjoyable repast, Mr. Dd. Jones, Williamstown, being the caterer. The tea over, the company were treated to a highly interesting entertainment.    .....(part extract).......

•  From the South Wales Daily News 2nd February 1877

WILLIAMSTOWN. LECTURE - On Tuesday evening last a lecture entitled "The Revivals of Wales," was delivered at the Saron Chapel, by the Rev T. Rees, D.D., of Swansea. The chair was occupied by Mr Rowlands, Penygraig. The lecture was listened to by a large and appreciative audience, and seemed to give much pleasure.

• From the Evening Express (Football Edition) 15th November 1902

WILLIAMSTOWN. The Williamstown team journeyed to Gilfach on Saturday, and, although they had four of their regular players absent, they managed to defeat the homesters by one point.

• From the Evening Express (Second Edition) 3rd September 1909

DILAPIDATED WILLIAMSTOWN HOUSES. Mr. A. T. James, appearing for Mr. W. P. I Nicholas, clerk to the Rhondda Urban District Council, applied at Porth Court on Thursday for an order to close three houses, Nos. 10, 11, and 13, Penrhiwfer-road., Williamstown, as being unfit for human habitation. Mr. J. D. Jenkins, medical officer of health for the district, gave evidence that the walls of the houses were cracked and considerably out of plumb, rain penetrated the premises, and altogether there was danger to the health of the occupants. The premises were condemned in each case.