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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 names in this order; Ystradyfodwg, Clydach Vale, Ferndale, Gilfach Goch, Tonypandy, Treorchy

(Note that there are several other areas within the parish that will carry local news items}

  • From the Weekly Mail 10th February 1883

YSTRADYFODWG. SCHOOL BOARD. At the meeting of the above School Board on Monday, Mr. David Evans (Bodryngallt) in the chair, a deputation from Clydach Vale waited upon the board in reference to the alleged want of proper roads leading from the cottages of the inhabitants to the public school in that vale. The leader of the deputation stated that the children, to reach the school, had to cross two colliery sidings and the Taff Vale Railway branch, which made it highly dangerous to them.    ....(part extract)....

  • From the Weekly Mail 22nd January 1887

YSTRADYFODWG. OPENING OF THE COUNTY COURT.  His Honour Judge G. Williams held the first sitting of a new County Court at James's-hall, Ystrad, on Tuesday. A large number of people attended the court, and a deputation congratulated his Honour upon his first appearance in that court. Judge Williams, in replying, said they would probably obtain, if they knocked at the door long enough and loud enough, what he thought they ought to have now—a registrar's office open at Ystrad once a week for searches and payments. For the present they would simply relieve the Pontypridd Court by hearing cases in which no solicitors appeared. The business was then proceeded with, and consisted mainly of judgment summonses.

  •  From the Weekly Mail 18th July 1885

YSTRADYFODWG. COOKERY LESSONS.—A number of ladies and gentlemen, including members of the Ystrad School Board and neighbouring boards, met the Government Inspector of Schools (Mr. Edwards) at the Ystrad Higher Grade Schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon, to watch Miss Mulvaney, the accomplished cookery instructress engaged by the Ystrad Board, who is a diplomee of South Kensington, give a cookery demonstration   ....(part extract)....

  •  From The Western Mail 12th October 1871

YSTRADYFODWG. A WANT OF POSTAL FACILITIES.—Complaints are made by some persons here that their letters are delayed very much in delivery, and it appears that there is reason to complain. Two letters were posted at Mountain Ash on Monday week, addressed to Vron Las Pentre, Ystrad, and it was on Friday when they were delivered.

  •  From the Weekly Mail 2nd December 1882

YSTRADYFODWG. ACCIDENT AT GELLl COLLIERY.—A young man named Rosser met with an accident at Gelli Colliery all Tuesday, a tram running against him and causing a compound fracture of one of his legs. The limb had to be amputated on Friday. The injured man lies in a critical state.

  •  From The Cardiff Times 3rd April 1863

YSTRADYFODWG. DEATH FROM A FALL.Last Saturday, G. Overton, Esq., held an inquiry at the Carpenter's Arms, touching the death of James Morgan, collier, aged 23. Deceased worked in the Ynisher colliery, and was injured by a fall on the 13th of January, from the effects of which he died on-the 25th ult. Verdict in accordance with the facts

  •  From The Cardiff Times 6th April 1866

YSTRADYFODWG. PENNY READINGS.-This movement has been started here with decided success. The first meeting was held as the British School-room on the evening of Good Friday, when the room was crowded in every part, there being about 220 present  ....(part extract)....

  • From The Cardiff Times  19th October 1866

YSTRADYFODWG. PUBLIC HEALTH   The health of the population in this part of the valley is in a satisfactory condition, and fortunately we have had but one fatal case of cholera

  • From the Glamorgan Free Press 22nd May 1897

Clydach Vale. The local clothing club, which numbers about 80 members, held its annual dinner at the Clydach Vale Hotel, on Thursday evening. A most inviting spread was prepared for the occasion by the genial host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Llewellyn. After full justice had been done to the good things prepared the tables were cleared and an enjoyable evening was spent,  ....(part extract)....

  • From The South Wales Star 6th November 1891

CLYDACH VALE. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Sunday morning, about 5 o'clock, a young man named Lewis Roberts, living at 53, Morton-terrace, met with a fatal accident at the Clydach Vale Colliery. He was engaged clearing the bottom of the shaft, when the carriage descended and crushed him. Although severely injured, several ribs smashed, and a fearful gash of 10 inches on his head, he was brought out alive, but died about 6.30 on Sunday evening. He leaves a widowed mother, three brothers, and a sister. He was the main support of the family.

PASSENGER TRAINS.—It is rumoured that the Taff Vale Company are making arrangements for the and running of passenger trains between Clydach Vale the Rhondda, and it is to be hoped that this step will be taken at once in order to do away with the great inconvenience to which the inhabitants are at present subjected in being obliged to walk or drive to Llwynypia or Dinas as the case may be .   ....(part extract)....

  • From The Cardiff Times 16th April 1898

CLYDACH VALE. Deputation to Mr D. A. Thomas. On Tuesday a deputation of Clydach Vale miners, numbering 12, and headed by Mr John Williams, checkweigher, waited upon Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., at the Cambrian Offices, Cardiff, in accordance with the resolution arrived at by a mass meeting of workmen on Monday. The interview lasted a considerable time, and it is understood that there was some plain speaking on both sides, but at luncheon time no definite conclusion had been arrived at. ....(part extract)....

  •  From The Cardiff Times 16th April 1892

CLYDACH VALE. FATAL ACCIDENT.—A young man named William Griffiths met with an accident on Wednesday which terminated fatally. He was employed as a hitcher at the pit bottom, and when at work a piece of coal fell down the shaft, striking him on the head. He was carried home, and succumbed to his injuries on Thursday morning. The deceased was a native of Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire.

  •  From The Cardiff Times 19th September 1874

FERNDALE. FATAL ACCIDENT.—About seven o'clock on Saturday morning last another fatal accident occurred at Penderys Pit, now in course of sinking. A man, named Hugh Williams, native of North Wales, and 30 years of age, was at the bottom of the pit, following his occupation of sinker, when a large stone suddenly fell upon him, causing instantaneous death.

  •  From the South Wales Daily News 24th October 1885

FERNDALE. SUDDEN DEATH.—Dennis Sullivan, labourer, 66 years of age, was found lying insensible on Friday morning, under the screens at Ferndale Colliery; and expired immediately afterwards. He was seen quite well on the railway siding a quarter-of-an-hour before.

  • From the Daily News (Third Edition) 28th December 1896

FERNDALE. MASS MEETING.—A mass meeting of the colliers employed under Messrs D. Davis and Sons was held at the Tudor Hall on Saturday afternoon, to take into consideration the case of the Abercynon dispute. A resolution was unanimously carried to support the above strikers, and a strong hope expressed that the neighbouring collieries would warmly respond to their appeal for help.

  • From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition)  17th July 1896

FERNDALE. SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION.—A most enthusiastic meeting of the ratepayers of Ferndale was held in the Public Hall on Wednesday evening, re increased school accommodation. A resume of the whole case was given by Mr T. Bevan, the local member, after which a resolution expressive of the pressing need of infant schools and an organised science schools was unanimously passed.

  •  From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 7th May 1896

FERNDALE. WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—The inaugural meeting of the recently-formed Women's Liberal Association was held at the Tudor Hall on Tuesday night. There was a crowded attendance, and the chair was occupied by County Councillor Dr. Morris. Speeches were delivered by Mrs D. M. Richards, Aberdare, and Miss Elsie Jenkins, Cardiff. On the proposition of Mrs Charles, seconded by the Rev. D. G. Williams, a resolution was carried condemning the Education Bill, whilst another in favour of the enfranchisement of women was proposed by Mrs Tibbott, seconded by Mrs Morgan, and carried. The speakers were escorted from the station by the Ferndale Brass Band.

  • From The Cardiff Times 12th June 1869

GILFACH goch THE DAY SCHOOLS.—This secluded little vale-some- times called Little Ogmore Valley—possesses resources as extended as any of the other valleys, though they are as yet only partially developed. Considering that the place is comparatively new, and that the average attendance of between 50 and 60 is attainable at school, we can form an idea of the extent of its population. But the wonder remains—the place can boast of two day schools, belonging to different collieries. A little time ago one Company generously assisted its working men to pay their schoolmaster a certain sum but the Company have in a way been forced to withdraw its assistance, and now we see a denominational has superseded a non-denominational school. The masters of the two schools now receive from the works about one guinea between them. These facts speak loudly for themselves.

  • From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 20th December 1897

GILFACH GOCH. MINING DIFFICULTIES.Water, the enemy of mining operations, has greatly increased at the Gilfach Collieries, the property of the Glamorgan Coal Company, owing no doubt to the very heavy rain of the last fortnight. The influx has proved too much for the pumps at work in the colliery which, in ordinary circumstances, are quite capable of keeping down an accumulation so that it does not interfere with the working of the colliery. Mr Gomer Evans, the able manager, personally superintends operations night and  day, and but for his unceasing courage and energy no doubt the colliery would have been flooded. It is to be hoped that things will assume their normal condition soon.

  • From The Cardiff Times 6th July 1872

GILFACH GOCH. SMALL-POX. — This disease has re-appeared in this locality, mostly in the upper part of the dale.

  • From The Cardiff Times 24th July 1886

GILFACH GOCH. THE REPORTED OUTBREAK OF SCARLET FEVER. —Mr J. D. Evans. surgeon, writes :—You state that scarlet fever is raging very severely in this place, there being in some houses two dead bodies. As the only medical practitioner in Gilfach Goch I beg to give the report my unqualified denial. There is no scarlet fever in the place, nor has there been any outbreak of it in the vicinity.

  • From The Glamorgan Gazette 2nd February 1906

GILFACH GOCH. Football [rugby].—A football match was played between the Gilfach White Rose and Bush Scarlets, Clydach Vale, on the Abercerdin Field, on Saturday. The homesters were victorious by two tries to one    ....(part extract)....

  • From The Glamorgan Gazette 21st August 1908

GILFACH GOCH. Cricket.—The Gilfach cricketers journeyed to Ogmore Vale on Saturday to play the return match, minus three of their best. players. They were defeated by 20 runs.   ....(part extract)....

  •  From The Glamorgan Gazette 1st June 1894

GILFACH GOCH. BANKING FACILITIES. — In response to an invitation from the inhabitants and Chamber of Trade at Gilfach goch to give them better banking facilities at this place, we understand that Mr F. Moon, Metropolitan Bank, Bridgend, has decided to open an agency of that bank on Tuesday next, at the London House, Gilfach goch, and every following Tuesday, from ten to three o'clock. We believe this will be a great boon to business people and others in the place

  •  From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 4th April 1899

TONYPANDY. THIRD ANNUAL GOLD CROWN CONTEST. The third annual Gold Crown Eisteddfod at Tonypandy was held on Monday, and the proceedmgs will be continued to-day. The event was established with a view to providing funds towards the Cottage Hospital which it is proposed to erect in the populous Mid Rbondda district, and so successful were the meetings during the two previous years that the promoters already have a substantial sum in hand to form the nucleus of a fund. Messrs Archibald and W W. Hood, of the Glamorgan Collieries, have been generous supporters of the institution amd showed practical sympathy by handing over the old school buildings at Llwynvpia for the purposes of an hospital, plans for which are, we understand, about to be prepared. The Eisteddfod was again held on Maesyffrwd, a sloping field, admirably suited for the purpose      ....(part extract)....

  • From the Glamorgan Free Press 20th November 1897

Tonypandy. On Tuesday evening an adjourned meeting of the Naval Colliery workmen was held at the Butchers' Arms, Penygraig. There was a very good attendance, over which Mr Tom Evans, checkweiglxer. presided. A deputation from the Tonypandy library committee waited on the workmen. The deputation consisted of the Rev E. Richards (Cong.), Tonypandy. and Mr D. S. Thomas, Tonypandy. The deputation asked the workmen for their assistance in the formation of a library, and to subscribe towards the proposed Tonypandy library. The matter was discussed at considerable length. It was pointed out that scores of the Naval Colliery work-men were residents of Tonypandy and Trealaw, and although were subscribers to the Penygraig library they received no benefit from it, as it was rather inconvenient for them.    ....(part extract)....

  • From  The Cardiff Times 22nd February 1879

TONYPANDY. TATF VALE IMPROVEMENT.—Owing to the destruction of property and blocking up of the main line, caused by the rope of the Pwllyrhebog Incline breaking during the late frost, the Taff Vale Company are just now completing, with commendable activity, an improved siding, so constructed that the waggons cannot run off the metals into the main line. Had the accident  mentioned above occurred during the passing of a. passenger train serious results might have taken place,

  • From The Cardiff Times 4th October 1873

TONYPANDY. The Blaenclydach colliers have given a month's notice last Monday, the point in dispute being that the masters have reduced one-ninth upon the dead work as well as the coal. There is a feeling that the workmen are unjustly dealt with in the case, inasmuch as in most other collieries, where the coal is of a similar character, the allowance is fully conceded to the men.

  • From  The South Wales Star 11th September 1891

TONYPANDY. FATAL ACCIDENT.—Morgan Eales, a young man aged 25 years, died on Thursday morning last from injuries received in falling off the trams at the Naval Colliery. It seems that deceased was riding on the trams at the bottom of the pit, and fell under. He was so badly hurt that he succumbed in about 12 hours. The poor fellow leaves a widow, but no children.

  • From the Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph 3rd September 1910

Treorchy. On Thursday evening last, at the Stag Square, Mr. Will Craik lectured on "Educate and Organise Yourselves" to a good sized gathering, under the auspices of the I.L.P.

Mr. David Henry Davies, who is at present home from Carmarthen College, has again called the Treorchy Male Voice Party together, and is busily preparing them for a "run" of forthcoming eisteddfodau. It will be recalled that Mr. Davies made the Treorchy Male Voice Party famous. He withdrew from the conductorship on his entry to the college whereat he has been preparing for the ministry. We hear with much pleasure that in October Mr. Davies will be transferred to Cardiff College

  • From the  Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph (Supplement) 12th March 1910

Treorchy The Treorchy and District Canine Society held their first annual dinner at the headquarters, the Boar's Head Hotel, on Thursday evening last, when Mr. J. E. Thomas (outfitter) presided. The catering was excellently carried out by Mr. Curtis (butcher), and a number of young ladies, under the supervision of Mrs.Griffiths (landlady), presided at the tables. After the repast, the company adjourned to the spacious assembly room, wnere a good programme of music    ....(part extract)....

  •  From the Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph (Supplement) 26th March 1910

Treorchy. On Wednesday last, whilst following his employment as haulier at the Rickett's Pit, Abergorchy, William Jones; a young married man, residing at 68, Dumfries Street, met with his death by a fall of roof, under which he was buried. An inquest was held by Coroner R. J. Rhys on his body at the Workmen's Institute on Monday, and a verdict of Accidental death was returned. The funeral took place on Monday and was largely attended. The Rev. D. Rhagfyr Jones (Bethania) officiated.

  • From the Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph 9th April 1910

Treorchy The local hockey team, of which Dr. Fergus Armstrong acts as secretary, held its annual dance at the Drill Hall, Pentre, on Thursday evening, and met with great success. Mr. Casper Goldman acted as M.C., and over a hundred guests attended.

  •  From the Rhondda Leader Maesteg Garw and Ogmore Telegraph 7th May 1910

Treorchy. On Wednesday evening of last week, an Esperanto Circle was started, and already there are twenty "segments." Mr. Wm. Davies (Park Schools, Cwmparc) is the teacher, Mr. W. H. Owen chairman, and Mr. R.C. Austin secretary.