Abertillery Council Authorities. The Old Aberystruth Rural Sanitary Authority. Abertillery was originally under the jurisdiction of the old Aberystruth Rural Sanitary Authority based at Blaina. The chairmen of the authority in the 1870’s were Mr Spencer and Mr James Phillips. Other members of the board were as follows – Mr Edmund Morgan; Mr Thomas Phillips; Mr J. R. Harding; Mr …

Cwmtillery Reservoir. Prior to the piped water network at Abertillery, residents had to rely on streams, waterspouts and wells to obtain a fresh supply of water. As the town expanded and the population grew the need for water greatly increased. The use of water in many collieries in the area put extra pressure on the supplies. At this time the …

Portable Mining Magneto Telephone. A portable mining magneto telephone. Made by Ericsson. Type N-1834. Made from mahogany wood and iron. Size 12″ x 7″ x 5″ inches. Dated 1940. This telephone unit has an Ever Ready 3 volt battery incorporated into the back of the unit and a detachable winding key that can be inserted into the body through a …

Portable Mining Magneto Telephone. A later portable mining magneto telephone. Made by Ericsson. Type N-1846. Made from tin and bakelite. Size 10″ x 6″ x 5″ inches. Dated 1948. This telephone unit has its winding key integrated into the body. 

The Old Tyleryan’s Association. The Old Tyleryan’s Association Society was formed in February 1901. It began as an association to keep a bond of union amongst the old pupils of the Intermediate School, County School, Abertillery. Mr W. D. Lewis Evans the headmaster was its (President), Miss Tongue of Blaina as (Treasurer) and Mr A. W. Box of Oak Street, …

A Side……. Sweet Talkin’ Woman B Side……. Bluebird Is Dead Label/No……. Jet S-Jet 121 Pressed in ……. United Kingdom Notes……. UK Juke-Box issue.

A Side……. Sweet Talkin’ Woman B Side……. Bluebird Is Dead Label/No……. Jet S-Jet 121 Pressed in ……. United Kingdom Notes……. UK Juke-Box issue. Purple Vinyl.

A Side……. Sweet Talkin’ Woman B Side……. Bluebird Is Dead Label/No……. Jet S-Jet 121 Pressed in ……. United Kingdom Notes……. UK Juke-Box issue. Purple vinyl. Different labels text layout.

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