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Local newspaper query - Atherton
Posted: 14 Jan 2009 15:13
by Stephn Nulty
I am researching some men of Atherton who fell in the Great War. Could somebody please advise me what the local newspaper was at that time and also the location of archived copies or microfilms of same,
Regards
Stephen Nulty
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 13:09
by Mark Abbott
Stephen,
If you have any luck, would you check for a mention of
7445/428355 Cpl C Hurst 423 Fd Coy RE
http://liverpool-genealogy.org.uk/phpBB ... php?t=6598
Thanks
Mark
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 13:33
by MaryA
Hi Stephen, sorry you received no response to your query. I don't know the answer but googled and found the Leigh Journal online and have sent them an email asking how long they have been publishing and if they know which newspaper would cover the area at that date and the location of any archived copies.
I'll let you know what response I get.
Atherton
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 13:35
by Stephn Nulty
Mark
Will do. I have a lead on the papers.....now just need to find time to get there and look through them !!!!
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 14:03
by Mark Abbott
Stephen,
Thank you.
Have you seen my post on Sgt T Westwell; I have his photo thanks to you!
I owe you a pint!
mark
Posted: 24 Apr 2009 17:41
by MaryA
Maybe I'm a little late with this information but the reply I got was
The first Journal was The Tyldesley Weekly Journal which began in August 1873 then Leigh came aboard January 1874.
Your best bet for archive material is local history Librarian at Leigh Library, main no is 01942 404404.
i was given the name of Local History Librarian, but don't feel comfortable printing it here, if you need it send me a pm.
PM
Posted: 28 Apr 2009 13:28
by Stephn Nulty
Mary - PM sent