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1957 - Record heat and era ends

1957 - Record heat and era ends

THERE was a dramatic start to 1957 in Smallbridge with an attempted robbery at the sub-branch of Martins Bank in Halifax Road.

Two masked men tied up the cleaner then attacked a bank clerk and guard. But the clerk managed to set off the alarm and the robbers fled empty-handed.

On a lighter note January also saw a Jazz Club set up at the Old Clock Face Hotel in Toad Lane.


 

2005 - Leader had close call in huge tragedy

THE year began with news that Rochdale Council leader Paul Rowen and two friends had come within seconds of being swept to their deaths when a giant tidal wave swamped the Thai holiday island as a giant tsunami hit south east Asia.

1980 - The march of progress took a heavy toll

THE year started with a warning the town could run out of salt for gritting if the weather turned as bad as the previous winter.


 

1978 - A march into freedom and great escapes

THERE was a grim start to 1978 for Rochdale’s elderly hospital patients, who faced being sent home even if there were not adequate facilities for them there.

2004 - Bomb threats ... and a blast

THE year began in style for the man known as Mr Milnrow – former mayor Ronnie Taylor was whisked off in the mayoral limousine from his home to attend his 90th birthday celebrations at Milnrow Cricket Club.


 

 

Other Headlines...

Succumbing to the march of progress 1953 - Royalty led way in a year of fresh starts 2001 - Discovering the life of Alan 1972 - Cold comfort as power trip left us in the dark 1963 - A shivering start and real wakes washout 1979 - shooting on the streets and a jet in the air 1977: A right royal celebration - for most of us How town answered call to arms Hats off to boy scouts on the march Character Arthur was town's VI-Pea! History of house can help family Townsfolk are praying for angelic return Eddie burned rubber on his 373-mile trek County's history is retold in new book Gracie hammered home historic date Moving tribute to mark a tragic wartime mission Snapshot in time of Brimrod pupils Search for 70s band
Crowds came to see Fred's last chimney take a tumble Fresh air and sun are best for pupils Raymond sheds some light on maypole mystery Centenary of one of longest-serving scouting troops Famous Hangman was Eagle employee Mill workers were one happy family Pages from the life of 'Lancashire Burns' Tim’s picture helped spark litter drive Dying days at the end of steam Catholic Club still going strong after half-a-century Town is backdrop to so many films Pioneer surgeon helped POW face the world again Class is all smiles but dreaded exam looms Fuel used to be regular, cheap - and poisonous Remembering mill visit of famous Fred End of the line for rail route Putting a different spin on things Mayor and his wife travel back in time
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