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50 years ago: From the Radcliffe Times of June 5, 1959 (From Bury Times)
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50 years ago: From the Radcliffe Times of June 5, 1959
2:06pm Thursday 4th June 2009
The Sunday Entertainment Club folded due to falling demand for Sunday showings at the Rex Cinema.
Sir Brian Robertson, chairman of the British Transport Commission, visited Radcliffe Central station.
Balloons travelled as far as the Isle of Wight in a balloon race organised by Radcliffe Round Table.
Cricketer Garfield Sobers presented the championship cup in the Radcliffe and District Ladies’ Darts League.
The Reverend JR Smith announced he would be leaving his post as vicar of St Thomas’ Church.
Brian Allen of Stand GC won the Bury & District Golf Association strokeplay championship at Greenmount.
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