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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

  • From  The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times 28th July 1896

RHAYADER. SOCIAL EVENING.—A social evening was spent on Tuesday evening at the Fleece Temperance Hotel, in connection with the Rhayader branch of the Christian Endeavour Society. The proceedings commenced with a tea to which upwards of fifty members sat down. ....(part extract).....

  • From  Evening Express (Revival Edition) 23rd January 1905

RHAYADER. A little too strict interpretation of the temperance test led to the departure, as a protest, of two of the most respected members (deacons) of, the local Baptist cause. The breach, however, caused great annoyance to the two gentlemen. The taking of a single glass at very rare intervals, it is urged, does not constitute a drunkard.

  • From  Evening Express (Extra Special Edition) 29th August 1904

RHAYADER FAIR . The very old statute fair, prior to Rhayader feast, took place on Saturday. Trade in cattle was slack, but the supply of sheep was nothing like equal to the demand, and prices were very good.

  • From  Evening Express (Special Edition) 24th July 1903

RHAYADER RANGE. Heavy Artillery to be Sent by the War Office. The War Office have decided to test the new range at Rhayader with a view to its suitability to replace the ranges at Lydd, now used for the firing of heavy field ordnance. Orders have therefore been issued for half the personnel of a siege train company of Royal Garrison Artillery to be sent to Rhayader from Lydd on the 1st of September next to prepare the range for three heavy batteries if the 1st Army Corps, which are to proceed to the new range from Aldershot directly after the manoeuvres. Only the guns of one heavy battery will, however, be sent this year.

  •  From Evening Express (First Editon) 24th January 1903

SMALL-POX AT RHAYADER Two cases of small-pox have occurred at Rhayader, and the patients are now in the isolation hospital at the workhouse. One came from the Elan Valley some days ago to the workhouse while the disease was undeveloped, and the other, an old workhouse inmate, caught the infection from the first case.

  •  From Evening Express (Pink Edition) 31st December 1902

RHAYADER POACHING AFFRAY.  Seven Young Men Sent for Trial to the Assizes. At Rhayader Petty Sessions to-day seven out of the eight local young men charged with an assault upon bailiffs in the employ of the Wye Fishery Board on November 10 were committed to the assizes. There being no evidence against Thomas Hamer, he was discharged.—The Chairman (General Sladen) said it was such a serious case that it was almost beyond their competence to deal with it.—Mr. Woosnam, who defended, objected tb the course taken, contending that, as the charge was one of common assault, the defendants could not be committed to the assizes on such a charge, and he would accept no responsibility in the matter.—The Chairman said the bench were fully determined in the matter, and if there was any burden to follow the shoulders of the magistrates would be broad enough to bear it.

  •  Evening Express (Third Edition) From 8th December 1902

POACHING AT RHAYADER. Rebecca and her Daughters  Quiescent. Ten days ago there was every likelihood of a lawless and lively time at Rhayader, but since the special river-keepers have been withdrawn by the Wye Board of Conservators matters have quietened down, and "Rebecca" and her daughters have put away their spears and garments. No doubt, this desirable attitude on the part of the "Rebeccaites' was brought about by the guarded and diplomatic action of the Radnorshire Standing Joint Committee at their meeting a week ago. Prior to that date matters were assuming an alarming aspect, in as much as the chief-constable for Radnorshire—Major the Hon. Charles E. Walsh-deemed it advisable to submit the following report ....(part extract)......

  •  From The Aberystwith Observer 20th March 1875

RHAYADER. ANNUAL FETE, HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, EISTEDDFOD, AND BRASS BAND CONTEST.—A very influental meeting of subscribers and members of the above societies was held at the Royal Lion Hotel. Rhayader, on Monday, the 1st inst., the Rev T. C. Prickard occupying the chair, and the Rev C. N. Linden the vice-chair. The meeting was convened for the purpose of appointing a committee, secretary, and other officers for the ensuing year .....(part extract)........

  •  From The Aberystwith Observer 7th December 1899

WELSH SENIOR CUP.—SECOND ROUND. RHAYADER v KNIGHTON. This tie was brought off on the Ddole Ground, Rhayader. The weather was perfect, and a fair number of spectators were present. Rhayader kicked down the slope in the first half, but Knighton pressed at the start .....(part extract)......

  • From The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General…16th February 1867

RHAYADER. RENT AUDIT.—Captain Sladen held his rent audit at the Lion Hotel, in this town, on Tuesday last, when, after the business had been transacted, a large number of the tenantry sat down to an excellent dinner, provided in the usual good style of "mine host "of the Lion.

  •  From The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General…2nd March 1867

RHAYADER. THE FAIR.—On Wednesday, the 20th instant, a large pleasure fair, which is commonly known as "Cwmddawr feast," was held here, and a very large number of country visitors attended. Booths and stalls of various descriptions were erected to cater for the public in the shape of amusement, eatables, &c. The weather was glorious, and as far as could be judged from appearances, the pleasure seekers enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content. The most "taking" bait in the fair seemed to be the "coin dodge," which one individual practised with considerable profit to himself, as well as (it is to be hoped) to some of his victims, in the way of teaching them to avoid such tricksters for the future.

  • From The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General…27th October 1866

RHAYADER. STATE OF THE TOWN.-The ratepayers have at length come to an arrangement with the Gas Company for the lighting of the streets, and the consequent improvement upon the former state of things is hailed with much satisfaction by the inhabitants generally. Whilst speaking of improvement we are reminded that a move in that direction by prohibiting the straying of pigs and donkeys in the public streets, which has now become an intolerable nuisance, would give rise to further satisfaction, not only to the inhabitants, but also to strangers visiting the place, the latter of whom cannot fail to be struck with the laches of the town authorities which the prevalence of this nuisance bespeaks.

  • From The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General…8th December 1866

RHAYADER. LECTURE.—On Monday evening last, a lecture was delivered in the Cwmdauddwr School-room, by the Rev. W. Abbot, the title being, "A day and night in the east end of London." The chair was taken by T. Prickard, Esq, of Dderw, and the subject, which was highly interesting, was handled in a masterly manner. The attendance was not so numerous as it would  otherwise doubtless have been, through it being the  evening of the fair

  • From  The Brecon County Times Neath Gazette and General… 22nd October 1914

Rhayader Hero's Death. Captain H P E T Williams, who was in command of and went down with his Majesty's ship "Hawke," the latest victim of the submarine in the North Sea, was a native of Rhayader. He was the son of Colonel Hugh Williams, of Dolgerddon, Rhayader, late commanding 4th Battalion Shropshire Regiment. Born in 1874, his career since bis cadetship on the Britannia has been a distinguished one. In 1895, while on the torpedo boat destroyer "Dragon" at Milford Haven, he gallantly saved a seaman from drowning, and received the bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society. His proficiency as an officer was evidenced by his four first-class certificates and his promotion to a captaincy at the early age of 38. He had held the command of the "Hawke" since August last. In 1908 he married Miss Mary Robson, a daughter- of the eminent surgeon, who survives him, with two little daughters. Their Majesties the King and Queen have expressed to Mrs Williams their sympathy and the loss the Navy has sustained in the death of Captain Williams