Monthly Archives: September 2017

September 28, 1917

Posted on September 28, 2017 by davidpenmanatdmu

Apologies: No edition of the Ashbourne Telegraph was available at the Derbyshire Records Office in Matlock for September 28, 1917. greatwarreports will return next week. David Penman

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September 21, 1917

Posted on September 21, 2017 by davidpenmanatdmu

Yet another name was added to the Ashbourne Roll of Honour this week in 1917 – that of Lance-Corporal Frank Wallis of the Grenadier Guards. “The gallant young soldier who was about 22 years of age was formerly employed at … Continue reading →

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September 14, 1917

Posted on September 14, 2017 by davidpenmanatdmu

A ‘strikingly simple’ memorial service at Ashbourne Parish Church for the soldiers who had fallen on the battlefield in recent weeks attracted a great congregation. A parade, headed by the Ashbourne Old Volunteer and Osmaston bands marched from the Market … Continue reading →

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September 7, 1917

Posted on September 7, 2017 by davidpenmanatdmu

The Government Order fixing the prices of everyday food items had been announced and the prices were detailed at length on the cover of the Ashbourne Telegraph in the first edition of September 1917. The cost of ham, bacon, lard … Continue reading →

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