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Family in DNA bid to trace soldier’s remains


by Julie Magee.


• A FAMILY'from Ciitheroe is hoping to supply DNA in a bid to trace the remains of a relative


killed in the First World War. Private Robert Thomas Mauds-


ley, who was born in Grindleton, was killed on July 19th, 1916, while


' serving with the 32nd Battalion Australian Inf^try at Fromelles in, . Northern France.


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. An operation is under way there to exhume and identify the remains


- of about 400 British and Australian ■ soldiers killed during the Battle o f . Promelles and buried in a mass, grave. They .will be reburied in a new cemetery. Anne Maudsley (76), of Candle- maker’s Court, Chtheroe, whose late


■ husband, Alan, was Pte Maudsley’s . nephew, responded to an appeal published on the letters’ page of this newspaper in October. It was made by retired radiologist


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and he was enlisted in the Aus­ tralian army. His four brothers served with the British Army and all survived the conflict. ' The operation to trace the fallen ■


soldiers’ relatives follows the discov­ ery of several unmarked mass graves in a field on the outskirts of the vil­ lage of Fromelles. The British and Australian


authorities have published the names of the soldiers they expect to find and have asked relatives for DNA to help identify the soldiers, who Mil be reburied in a new mili­ tary cemetery. ■rhe bloody battle fought on July


taken a keen interest in genealogy, is now in regular contact with Mr Freeman and has provided him with a list of around six male blood rela­ tions of Robert Thomas, from which DNA samples could be taken. This list includes her two sons


Michael (48), of Ciitheroe, and Stephen (51), of Bristol. “If his remains are in-this mass


grave that they have found it would be good to find out just exactly what happened to him,” said Mrs Maudsley.- ,


' “Robert Thomas, who was born


in 1890, was one of five brothers who were all tenant farmers or f ^ labourers who fought in the First World War. He emigrated to Aus­ tralia prior to the start of the Great War hoping to buy his own piece of land. His brother, William, initially


joined Robert Thomas on the jour­ ney, but when their ship was bat­ tered by storms in the Bay of Biscay William said he could go no further and returned home. : Soon after Robert Thomas arrived in Australia war broke out


19th; 1916, at Fromelles, was a mili­ tary disaster. More than 5,500 Aus­ tralian and at least 1,500 British troops were massacred as they attacked heavily fortified positions in broad daylight. Although the German command­


er offered a truce.so that the bodies of the fallen soldiers could be recov­ ered immediately after the battle, inexplicably the Allied commanders refused. The Germans hastily dug mass graves and buried the bodies near to the village where the assault had been launched. Our picture shows the Maudsley


family, with Robert Thomas pic­ tured centre back, (s)


Pupils will design memorial for new war cemetery


PUPILS from Stony- hurst St Mary’s Hall have been given the proud task of designing, a fitting memorial at the new World War One war cemetery at Fromelles. The Commonwealth


War Graves Commis­ sion contacted Paul Garlington, Head of History at St Mary’s Hall - the prep school at


' Stonyhurst - when they needed a memorial designing. “The panels will be


fitted around the hoard­ ings of the construction site of the,new .war cemetery and then moved to the perma­ nent exhibition in the


.visitors centre when the work is filially complet­


ed,” said Mr Garling­ ton.. “The pupils are designing one large piece of artwork that will be viewed as a montage over 10 separate pan­ els.” Jacqueline Hines,


Head of art at St Mary’s Hall, has been overseeing the design work undertaken by the pupils in Year 7. She said: “The brief from the CWGC focuses on remembrance and the pupils have been reflect­ ing on a tragic event and creating imag^ that are dignified and respectful - a fitting memorial to the men whose lives were lost.” ‘


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Historic talks


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Tuesday of each month at the crtc e Club at 7-30 p.m. The next meeting on June 9th is a talk entitled “Transpor ed! Two Burnley Boys”. Visitors are


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Community The speaker at Billington Commu­ nity Church on Sun­ day was resident minister, the Rev. Don Johnson. He spoke on being cer­ tain in an uncertain world. On Sunday at 10-45 a.m. the speaker will be Mr Norman Pearson.


Next Thursday the tea and chat is going to be a big bingo bonanza with big prizes. Bring a token donation for a prize no more than £1 in value, that will get you into the games for the after­ noon.


Billington Communi­ ty Cafe Bar will be open again on Sat­ urday, June 6th,


“ everyone welcome from 10-30 a.m.to 1-30 p.m.


Rescluticn The plight of the honey bee was the topic of conversa­ tion for members of Billington and LanghoWI. The decline of the bee was under discus­ sion as the resolu­ tion being.put for­ ward by the'Nation- al Federation at the National AGM in June. This was fol­ lowed by a demon­ stration of flower arranging by mem­ ber Mrs Barbara Charlson. She showed members how an attractive display could be made in a teacup.. Mrs Charlson also spoke humorously about some of her


' favourite memories and told how she


• had seen the Calen­ dar Girls twice-the first.time in New York and the second


■ at a cinema in Lon- gridge.


President Mrs Lilian Hargreaves told


members of


■ arrangements for the golden pniver- sary. dinner to be held in August and asked for volunteers to assist with the events of the evening. Members were also given information regard­ ing a hanging basket


■ evening to be held at Oak Nursery,' Grimsargh.


The WI meet every second Tuesday of the month at liMg- ho Parish Centre at 7-45 p.m. Anyone


■ attend. CHATBURN


Parish council Before the meeting of Chatburn Parish Council the Bor­ ough Council dog warden detailed his recent eight visits to the village which has resulted in a noticeable improve­ ment regarding the disposal of dog waste.At the annual meeting Mrs Birch was appointed chairman. Funding applications for the changing rooms have been made to the Lan­ cashire Strategic Partnership and Green Roots and buy-a-brick leaflets have been distrib­ uted.


Further funding may be available locally and the committee will make inquiries.' Temporary accom­ modation is in place and the public toi­ lets will remain open while alterations are iii progress.


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Councillors discussed the areas in Chat­ burn which have been identified by the Strategic Hous­ ing Land Availabili­ ty Assessment as suitable for possible d e v e lo p m e n t . Observations to be made concerning sites are previous applications to develop these sites have been refused on access grounds. The loss of garage and parking space is unacceptable as this is already at a pre­ mium in the-village. Affordable housing has already been built on the old mill site..


The Village Appraisal questionnaire will be circulated to all houses in June.


An application for the change of use from existing skip yard and associated unit to waste transfer station at Hickeys Garage, Pendle Trading Estate, was received. The council observed that this estate was originally intended for trading, not industrial use. There is . no natural drainage system on the ate. Access is at


- a difficult junctioni There is concern for the safety of .the public using this


MELLOR


Bazaar ' A bazaar is being held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12-30 p.m. in Mellor Brook Com­ munity Centre, organised by mem­ bers of Balderstone WI.


, Young village farmers star at county rally


YOUNG farmers from Slaid- burn excelled when the Young Farmers’ Club Annual County Rally was held at Lancaster Auction Mart.


Competing ugainst other clubs from across Lan­ cashire, Slaidburn YFC members entered a vari­ ety of competitions, including stock judging, flower arranging, crafts


road and approval must ensure that all legal requirements are satisfied and that the transfer of waste material is carried out within the building.


The next meeting is on June 16th at 7 p.m.


DALEHEAD


Whist drive.. A whist and domino drive held at Tosside Community Hall raised £105 for Dalehead Church many thanks to all who attended and anyone who gave donations.;


There were 12 tables in play. MCs were J. Kenyon and P. Met­ calfe.


Whist winners: Ladies- 0 . Holgate, M. Pickles, S. Ten­ nant, Gents - M. Davies,


B.


Waddington, M. Riley, Low - K. Tennant.


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Dominoes: K. Now­ ell, P. Metcalfe, A. Pickard, A. Taylor, H. Pickard, D.


■ Knight, Low J. Hol­ gate.


Raffle: J. Oddie, E. Nowell, E. Fox, D. Knight, M. Davies, D. Robinson, W. Barker, K. Tennant.


The next drive for hall funds will be on Saturday, June 20th


at7-45p.m.


and cookery. There was an excellent standard of exhibits and entries, which were a credit to the time and hard work put in by the young farmers.


When Ihe trophies were pre­ sented at the end of the day, Slaidburn YFC was presented with Ihe Eileen Escombe Award for Ihe lop club overall. It also won Ihe Stanley Prescott Cup


HARROP


Fellowship At the meeting of Harrop Fold Fel­ lowship on Sunday speaker Mr-A.B. Robertson, of Pre­ ston, continued his message on the sec­ ond coming ■ of Christ. Bible read­ ing were given and the hymns “I will sing the wonderous story” and “As the deer pants” were sung by the congre­ gation.


The prayer meeting is tonight at 7-30 p.m.


There is a very special celebration this Sunday at Harrop as it will be 190 years to the day that the land was


: originally purchased to build the chapel.


Therefore there will be two services one at the usual time of 2 p.m and the other


' at 6-30 p.m.with Keith and Diane Hunter, of Settle, taking both services


A buffet tea will be served after the 2 p.m. service.


A warm invitation is ' given to all past and " present. members who have' wor­ shipped at the chapel over the years to this most memorable occa­ sion.


for the top club in the stock judging and the Pre­ ston Farmers’ Perpetual trophy for Novelty Events.


Bowland Region (which consists of Slaidburn, Chipping, Clilhcroc,


. Bolton-by-Bowland, Pen- dlc and Samlesbury Young Farmers) won Ihe Lakes Award for Flower Arrang­ ing, Silver Jubilee Award for NFYFC classes. Red


HURST GREEN


Youth club The next meeting of St Joseph’s Youth Club, will be on Fri­ day, June 5th, at 7- 30- p.m. in Hurst Green Memorial Hall. All young peo­ ple over nine are welcome.


Wl- Hurst Green ' WI meets tonight for a plant sale and. talk by Tim Smith on unusual planting ideas for your gar­ den. The competi­ tion is for an unusu­ al gardening aid.'


Best-Kept The good news is that volunteers have come forward and there is now a large working party ready to spruce up.Hurst Green tor the Best- Kept village Com­ petition. Judging will take place soon, so if you want to join the effort, you can help by keeping your small part of the village spick and span. .


KNOWLE GREEN


Honey bees At the meeting of Knowle Green and Dutton WI the res­ olution for this year “SOS for Honey


. Bees” was discussed and members 'voted


Rose Shield for lop region junior classes, Brockholcs Award for top region in cookery, Colton Perpetual Challenge Award for top region male floral art and the Spillcrs Shield for lop region overall.


Our picture shows members of Slaidburn Young Farm­ ers Club with the trophies and ccrtincales which they won. (s)


unanimously for it to be put to the Government that research is urgently needed.


Members enjoyed a pie and pea supper followed by card bingo. Twenty members enjoyed an evening at Alston Hall, with a deli­ cious three course meal followed by a very interesting talk by Mrs Vera Waters entitled “Seize the Day”. She gave an insight into her very varied life, working as a councillor.


She has also written several books, which members were able to purchase. Mrs Kate Akroyd expressed thanks.


Next month’s meet­ ing will be on June 10th when Rise Donkin’s talk is entitled “My Fasci­ nation with Peo­ ple”. Everyone wel­ come. '.


Lunch concert The Bright String TVio will be playing at the lunchtime concert in Knowle Green Village Hall today. ■


Next Thursday, Helen Byxvater and


' Colin Blarney on clarinets and Rus-


' sell Lomas on piano will be playing solos, duos and trios on different members of the clarinet fami­ ly. To book tele­ phone


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Open gardens Plans for the Knowle Green Open Gar­ dens and Art Exhi­ bition .on Saturday aiid Sunday, July 11th and 12th, are now taking shape. A meeting is being held on Monday, June 15th at 7 p.m. for all who have agreed to open their gardens and for those who would like to help with the art exhibition and refreshments and at the church flower festival. If you are willing to help, but cannot attend the meeting, tel. Jean on 01254 878447.


The garden at 1 New Row is open for the National Garden Scheme on the weekend of June 6th and 7th from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is £2.50 and teas are available.


Bikers’break ■ The popular bikers’ •breakfast will be held in Knowle Green Church on


- Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All bikers are welcome to call in for a full English and brew and any one walking in the area'Js also most welcome. More information from Chris on 01254 878394. The follow­ ing Saturday, June 6th at 9 a.m. there will be another of the men’s break-


There will be various stalls and refresh­ ments.


NEWTON


Family night A family night will be held in Newton .Vil­ lage Hall on Friday, June 5th from 7-30 p.m. There \vill be a party disco with games, dancing and a barbecue.


Over the last months the hall has under­ gone a refurbish­ ment with new dou­ ble glazed windows, curtains and decora­ tion. The kitchen


■ area has also under­ gone a transforma­ tion with new units, an eight burner gas hob with large elec­ tric cooker, bain marie, large fridge and new crockery and cutlery. New curtains, blinds and decoration complete the work.


This evening is a cul­ mination of lots of hard work for the comittee who would like you to see the facilities.


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fasts. Admission is free and all men are welcoihe to come along and have a cooked breakfast and meet other local men for a friendly chat.


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aspect. Residents are totally opposed to the inclusion of the Hammond Ground, and are urged to put their, views in writing to the RVBC.' Nigel Evans, is to be requested to address the matter urgently.


No observations were made on Worthills Farm Yard; land oft Tennyson Avenue; Whalley . Road/ Church Street.


RVBC is prepared to sell the Fort Street garage site for hous­ ing development. Mr Gorton,-RVBC is satisfied that the ligitimate use is • being made of the garages, but six of these are in poor state of repair and letters will be sent to these residents.


As parking is already at a premium in Read it is essential that the Fort Street garage, site is retained. At the annual meeting of the council Mrs D.


. Collinson was elect­ ed chairman.


The district councillor reported on the pro-


- vision of double white lines on the A671 west of Read. A further survey will be carried out together with a speed count and LCC will continue to be urged to intro­ duce measures to slow down traffic.


Lord Zetland reported that the racecourse promoters are con­ tinuing to explore


. funding to' com­ mence preliminary studies and invest!-. gations into the fea­ sibility of submit-


. ting a future plan­ ning application.


Parish council


Over . 80 residents attended the public session prior to the meeting, of Read Parish Council to discuss the Strategic Houmng Land Availability Assess­ ment (SHLAA). Hammond Ground has been included as a site for potential d e v e lo p m e n t . Among the objec­ tions raised by con­ cerned residents were the already heavily congested traffic on the A671, coal mining research indicated there are mine shafts on the ground and Read and Simonstone'will lose their rural


Waste paper The waste paper col­ lection will take place in Read and Simonstone early on Monday.


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Procession The annual procession of witness for St John’s and St Peter’s churches, will take place on Sunday. This year it. is the turn of St Peter’s Church to hold the family communion service at Simon- stone at 10 a.m. before leaving at 11 a.m. to walk to Read St John’s where a brief service will take place with the Brownies, Sun­ day School, choirs, MU and congrega­ tion of both church­ es. ■


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