Newspaper extracts for Newton Nottage parish

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Searches made on place names of Newton Nottage & Porthcawl in that order

•  From the South Wales Daily News 14th December 1878

NEWTON NOTTAGE. The rent day of the tenants of Sir Ivor Guest was on Wednesday. A dinner was provided at the Ancient Briton, and 34 persons were present, After drinking the health of the Queen, &c., the harp was brought into the room and.a joyous afternoon was spent,

•  From The South Wales Star 15th January 1892

ANCIENT BRITONS OF NEWTON NOTTAGE. SPEECHES BY MR. A. J. WILLIAMS, M.P., AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR E. EVANS. On Friday evening last, the above gentlemen, accompanied by Mr. W. J. Phillips, Newton postmaster, were initiated into the secrets and symbols of Ancient Britonism, at The Jolly Sailor, Newton. There was a large muster of members present, and the room was tastefully decorated with flags, banners, and mottoes. The lodge is very old, being 120 years of age having a membership of 170,    .....(part extract).....

•  From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 17th March 1892

NATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE PARISH OF NEWTON NOTTAGE. TO THE EDITOR..

SIR,—The annual report of the above schools has just been issued for this year ending March 31st. 1891. It is evident from its compilation that there is much more importance attached to the Diocesan Inspector's report than to the report of H.M. Inspector. Making Churchmen of the children is of more value than secular scholars, I have not yet seen a report to equal it that is  so churchy ; the religious side is on the title page, and her Majesty's Inspector's report on the page following the monetary statement, in small type.    .....(part extract).....

• From The Cardiff Times 23rd March 1872

PORTHCAWL. NEW LIFEBOAT.—Yesterday (Thursday), a large and commodious lifeboat was launched at this port under the superintendence of the local committee. Miss Chaffyn, Grove, of Bath, who presented this valuable lifeboat to the National Institution was present, and it is named after her. This port was selected, before several others, as the station of the" Chaffyn Grove," which now takes the place of the smaller boat formerly housed here. There was a large attendance at the interesting ceremony.

• From The Cardiff Times 17th December 1870

PORTHCAWL, A VICAR AND THE EDUCATION QUESTION. — A vestry meeting of the ratepayers of the parish of Newton Nottage was held at the Victoria-rooms, on Thursday evening, the 8th inst. The Nonconformists had held a public meeting on the previous evening, at which it was unanimously agreed to apply for a School Board. The Rev. E. D. Knight presided at the vestry meeting, and, after reading the notice convening the meeting, he made a long speech in which he stated that he had always taken a great interest in the education of the young. He had spent from £600 to £700 in furtherance of education since his connection with the parish, and he thought the ratepayers were premature in demanding to consider the desirability of applying for a School Board    .....(part extract).....

•  From the South Wales Daily News 15th September 1886

PORTHCAWL. REGATTA AND SPORTS.—A regatta, aquatic and athletic sports will take place at this pleasant little watering place on Monday, the 20 th inst. An attractive programme of sports, both on land and water, has been prepared, and if the weather should prove favourable. no doubt a large number of visitors will be present. The Tondu brass band will be in attendance.

•  From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 24th September 1898

PORTHCAWL. TRADE AFTER THE STRIKE.—A pleasing aspect of the conclusion of the strike is the fact that two or three small craft and one steamer have made their appearance in the dock during the past week.

THE VISITORS. -Visitors still linger here. The weather continues glorious, and the summer having been an exceptional one in this respect, a good season has been the result. The desire of the residents is that visitors should "Come early and come often."

• From the South Wales Daily News (Third Edition) 30th August 1900

PORTHCAWL. Free Library.—An evening conceit was held on Tuesday at the National Schoolroom, Porthcawl, in aid of the Free Library Fund. The concert was very largely attended.       .....(part extract).....

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

PORTHCAWL. FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' DEMONSTRATION.—A well- attended demonstration of Foresters and Odd- fellows took place at Porthcawl on Saturday. The members of the local clubs met at their respective club rooms, and joined the procession near the Railway Station. The processionists were headed by the Porthcawl Brass Band, and were attired in their regalia. The usual church service was held at Newton Church, where the Rev. R. W. Gordon preached an appropriate sermon. Conspicious in the procession was the local lifeboat, Speedwell, manned by her crew, being drawn by six powerful horses kindly lent by Messrs J. R. Thomas and Company, Several of the crew were provided with collecting boxes, and we are informed a good collection was taken.

• From the Weekly Mail 27th February 1897

PORTHCAWL. The shipping trade is brisk, and it is a note- worthy fact that more tonnage entered the dock last week for loading than for a long period. The imports included cargoes of pit- wood, fire bricks, clay, &c.

•  From the Weekly Mail 2nd December 1899

PORTHCAWL. A public meeting was held on Tuesday evening at the Porthcawl National School. Mr. W. J. Griffin, J.P., presided.—Mr. J. S. Jones proposed, the Rev. Mr. Jones (rector) seconded, and it was carried unanimously, that a fund for the relief of soldiers and sailors' families be opened at Porthcawl. The Rev. Mr. Jones (rector) proposed that the fund be in connection with the Sailors and Soldiers' Wives and Families Association. Mr. Pearce seconded, and this was carried. Mr. T. Henry consented to act as secretary, and a committee was appointed.

• From the  Weekly Mail 8th November 1884

PORTHCAWL. ACCIDENT AT THE DOCK.—On Monday morning about three o'clock, whilst discharging a cargo of Iron ore from the steamer Raleigh's Cross, a tub of iron ore fell on two men filling in the hold. One of them, named James Cloke, had his leg broken, and the other,Thomas Hopkins, was slightly Injured on his head.

•  From the Weekly Mail 7th August 1886

PORTHCAWL. Monday being Bank Holiday, thousands of people came to this pretty little watering place by excursion trains from the Garw, Ogmore, Rhondda, and Llynvi Valleys, and by vehicles from many surrounding villages. This place is now quite crowded with visitors, and the number of persons who lined the coast from the Pier-head to the residency of Mr. James Brogden, J.P., exceeded anything witnessed by the oldest inhabitant. This immense crowd was attracted to the launching of the lifeboat belonging to the Royal National Life-boat Institution. At half-past eleven the boat was launched, and a crew of fourteen, under the control of Mr. James Pierce, the boatswain, gallantly rowed the boat in the Channel for some distance. The boat was then capsized, and the crew got into the water, some underneath the boat. The boat was righted, and all the crew got safely in again. The splendid manner in which the feat was done drew forth the vociferous cheers and hurrahs of the thousands on the coast .....(part extract)......

• From The Cambria Daily Leader 12th July 1916

PORTHCAWL. A cow belonging to a local butcher took a bathe the other day in the bay at Porthcawl and swam about for a considerable time. Eventually it was induced to seek terra firma, and appeared none the worse for its dip.

• From The South Wales Star 18th December 1891

PORTHCAWL. FOOTBALL.—A very good football match was played at Porthcawl on Saturday afternoon last, the rival teams being the Neath Harlequins and the Porthcawl College Club. It was quite an amusing spectacle when both teams stepped on to the field as they were very unevenly matched as regards size— though not as regards the science of the game. The Harlequins looked like Herculean giants compared with the College boys, some of whom reminded one of the inhabitants of fabled ancient Lilliput. Amusing it was to see the way in which the youngsters set about their opponents, and by sheer smartness and cleverness, succeeded in gaining a well earned victory. We are not able to record the score, but know that the Collegians won by several points.    .....(part extract)......