The Late Mr Sainsbury

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Hornsey Journal, 5 January 1928

The death occurred at his residence “Bishopsfield” Broadlands-road, Highgate on Tuesday of Mr John James Sainsbury, the founder of the well-known firm of provision merchants. He was 83 years of age.

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Wood Green Snowbound

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North Middlesex Chronicle, 10 February 1940

The snowfall at Wood Green last week caused great losses to shopkeepers, and never has there been weather so bitter.

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No Meat for Meeting

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Bowes Park Weekly News, 17 February 1939

Sonny Boy, who is now past six, and is in the important position of having had his bicycle stolen, has long been curious as to where I go for “meetings” and what I do there – as were his brothers before him.

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Safe Robbers Fail, Note Left For Police

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Bowes Park Weekly News, 12 January 1940

Thieves broke into the Crouch End branch of the Westminster Bank during the week-end, and tried to blow open the safe in the strong room but failed.

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Television Hopes and Fears

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North Middlesex Chronicle, 13th January 1940

The fact that the Alexandra Palace television studio is closed continues to be a very sore point with the founders of the system.

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Wood Green Schools Reopened

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Bowes Park Weekly News, 5th January 1940

The six Wood Green elementary schools were re-opened on Tuesday on the terms recently reported, and in spite of wintry weather, the attendance of children was very good.

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