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John Burgum was a Coal Merchant and had postcards like this one printed. It reads -
Mr. John Burgum
Coal Merchant
64 Queen"s Road, Aston
Birmingham
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Here is a coal wagon belonging to
John Burgum. It has JOHN BURGUM, VAUXHALL WHARF, BIRMINGHAM painted on it"s side.
William Burgum was also a coal merchant. This advertisement says -
W. Burgum for coal. Old Wharf, Paradise Street, Birmingham Cannock Chase and other coals at lowest possible prices. Orders by post receive prompt attention.
This photograph shows the Guiness Book of Rugby Fact & Feats by Terry Godwin. On page 215 is an article entitled John Burgum Referee for all Seasons. John Burgum was born 28th August 1925 in Birmingham. The article marks the retirement of John as a Rugby referee in 1982 after he had completed 29 years on the county panel and 36 years of service in all. Although he had retired as a referee, he continued to serve as a touchjudge. He had been secretary of the rugby club when he attended Exeter University, and went on to success at the Devon Society in 1946 and the North Midlands Society after that. Terry Goodwin describes him as one of the best referees in the country and was even considered for international service. John died 1st October 2011.
Biddy Burgum was born in Birmingham in 1927. She became an England International hockey player and also taught at Bedford and Chelsea PE Colleges. She became a respected hockey coach teaching new talent and the more experienced, conducting hockey coaching courses. Inside this Hockey Field magazine, the "s"sPlayer"s Newspaper"" she had a column entitled "s"Biddy Burgums" Schoolgirls" Columns"". This copy is dated 21st December 1974.
Biddy Burgum became an England International hockey player and also taught at Bedford and Chelsea PE Colleges. She became a respected hockey coach teaching new talent and the more experienced, conducting hockey coaching courses. Inside this Hockey Field magazine, the "s"sPlayer"s Newspaper"" she had a column entitled "s"Biddy Burgums" Schoolgirls" Columns"". This copy is dated 9th November 1974.
This newspaper item has the headline -
Australian Girls Win Hockey. It goes on to say -
Australian player J. Marshall (right) gets the ball past J. Braithwaite and B. Burgum of England, in their women"s international hockey match at Folkestone, Kent, last week. Australia won 2-1. It was England"s first defeat in three years.
Biddy was born in Birmingham, daughter of Wiliam and Florence (Saward) Burgum, part of the "QQ" family tree.
War Memories and Playing for England
