Aberdare Boys’ Grammar School
Published Examination Results
CWB Examination Results, 1929
Transcript from the The Aberdare Leader, 7th September 1929, page 2
Central Welsh Board
Annual Examination, July 1929.
Aberdare Girls’ County School
HIGHER CERTIFICATE.
Sarah B. Beavan—English, Welsh.
Eilwen Davies—Pure Mathematics, Botany, Geography.
Nora F. Davies—Pure Mathematics, Botany, Geography.
Vesta Edwards—Botany, Zoology.
Claudia James—English, French (with oral proficiency), Geography.
Gwenllian R. Jones—Pure Mathematics, Geography (with dist.).
Gweneth M. M. Jones—English, French (with oral proficiency), Botany.
Olwen M. Rees—English, Welsh, Geography.
Enid S. Thomas—English, Geography.
SCHOOL CERTIFICATE.
Beryl Badham—English (dist.), History (dist.), Welsh, Mathematics (dist.), Chemistry, Geography (dist.), Biology
Clarice D. Baker—English, French (con. power), Geography, Biology.
Honora R. Coxon—English, History, Geography, Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Adeline Davies—English, History, Welsh, Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction.
Marjorie O. Davey—English, French (con. power), Arithmetic (with credit), Chemistry, Biology.
Annie M. Davies (42)—English, History, French (con. power), Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Annie M. Davies (20) —English, History, Welsh (dist.). Mathematics, Biology.
Buddug A. Davies—English, History, Welsh (dist.), Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Betty J. Davies—English, History, Welsh, Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Gwladys E. Davies—English, History, French (con. power), Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Margaret M. Davies—English, French (con. power), Mathematics (dist.), Geography, Biology.
Phyllis Davies—English, History, French (con. power), Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction (dist.)
Mary Edwards—English, History, Welsh (dist.), Arithmetic (with credit), Needlework and Garment Construction.
Sarah Edwards—English, History, Welsh, Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Arianwen J. Evans—English, History (dist.), Welsh, Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Gwladys Evans—English, Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Biology.
Hannah M. George—English, History, Geography, Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Alicia Harris—English, History, Welsh, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology.
Beryl P. Hoare—English, French (con. power), Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction (dist.), Cookery.
Eliz. P. James—English, History (dist.), Welsh, Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Botany.
Glynys M. James—English, History, Welsh, Geography, Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Olwen Jenkins—English, Welsh (dist.), Arithmetic (with credit).
Annie Jones—English, History, Welsh (dist.), Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Mary R. Jones—English, History, Welsh (dist.), Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction.
Mildred E. Jones—English, History, French (con. power), Arithmetic (with credit), Biology.
Mildred Meredith Jones—English, History, Biology (dist.).
Megan Eliz. Jones—English, History, French (eon. power.), Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing.
Rhiannon Ll. Jones—English, Welsh, Mathematics, Geography, Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene.
Sylvia Jones—English, History, Welsh, Arithmetic (with credit), Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Aerona Lewis—English, Welsh, Mathematics, Biology.
Annie Eliz. Lewis—English, History, French (con. power), Mathematics, Geography (dist.), Biology.
Margery Berry Lewis—English, History, Latin, French (con. power), Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Biology.
Marion Mason—English, French (con. power), Arithmetic (with credit), Biology.
Aronia M. Meredith—English, History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology.
Lilian M. Moore—English, History, Mathematics, Geography, Biology (dist.)
Ellen E. Morgan—English, History, French (con. power), Mathematics, Biology.
Gwyneth M. Morgan—English, History, Welsh, Mathematics, Biology, Geography.
Marian M. Morgan—English (dist.), History, Welsh, Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Harriet Eliz. Nicholas—English (dist.), Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Megan Owen—History, Welsh, Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Phyllis M. Parry—English, History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology.
Eiluned Phillips—English, History, Welsh (dist.), Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Eirlys Prosser—English, Welsh (dist.), Mathematics, Biology.
Millicent M. Prosser—English, History, French (con. power), Mathematics, Geography, Domestic Science including Elementary Physiology and Hygiene, Drawing.
Iris Rees—English, History, French (con. power), Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Teifi Rees—English, History, Welsh, Mathematics, Biology.
Margaret J. Roberts—English, Welsh, Arithmetic (with credit), Drawing, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery
Annie D. Thomas—English, History, Arithmetic (with credit), Needlework and garment construction, Cookery.
Annie Thomas (33)—English (dist.), History, Welsh, Mathematics (dis.), Geography, Biology.
Emily Thomas—English, History, Welsh, Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, (Cookery.
Henrietta A. Thomas—English (dist.), Welsh, Mathematics, Geography, Biology.
Margaret Thomas—English, History, Welsh, Mathematics, Geography, Biology (dist.).
Mary E. Thomas—English (dist.), Welsh, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Mary Walters—English (dist.), History, Welsh, Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Biology.
Eliz. E. V. Walters—English, History, French (con. power), Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Joan Watson—English, History, French (con. power), Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
Barbara L. Williams—English, History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology.
Laura E. Williams—English, History, Arithmetic (with credit), Biology.
Mary E. Williams—English, History, Arithmetic (with credit), Geography, Needlework and Garment Construction, Cookery.
SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATES.
Blodwen Clayton—Geography.
Jennete M. Jones—Geography.
Mary M. Lewis—Arithmetic (with credit).
Phyllis Rowlands—Geography (dist.).
Violet E. Gwillim (ex-pupil)—Botany (dist.).
Aberdare (Boys’) County School.
HIGHER CERTIFICATE.
Alwyn Evans—English, Welsh, History.
Aneurin H. Evans—English, Latin, French (with dist. and oral proficiency).
Bramwell Harris—Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics.
Alun Hughes-Jones—Chemistry, Biology (dist.).
James M. John—Welsh, Economics and History.
Daniel C. Jones—Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Physics.
Griffith T. C. Jones—Economics, History.
William D. Jones—English, Welsh, Economics.
William G. Jones—Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics.
Jacob G. Picton—French (with oral proficiency), Economics, Pure Mathematics.
Hugh A. E. Wigley—Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics.
Philip N. Wyke—Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics.
Augustus S. York—Chemistry, Biology.
SCHOOL CERTIFICATES.
Stanley W. Beswick—English, History, Latin, French (con. power), Mathematics, Biology.
Eurfryn G. Bird—Mathematics (dis.), Drawing, Book-Keeping.
Abraham Bleustein—English, History, French (con. power), Mathematics, Biology, Book-Keeping (dist.).
Daniel J. Davies—English, History, Latin (dist.), Welsh, Mathematics (dist.), Biology.
Victor Davies—Latin, Welsh.
Thomas G. Edwards—English, French (Con. power), Arithmetic (with credit).
David A. Evans—English, History, Geography, Latin (dist.), French (dist. and con. power), Mathematics, Biology.
David B. Evans—History, Latin, French (con. power), Mathematics.
Erwyd Evans—English, History, Mathematics, Chemistry.
Gwydol M. Evans—History, Latin, Arithmetic (with credit).
Hubert E. Evans—Mathematics, Biology, Book-Keeping.
Jenkin I. Evans—History, Welsh.
William D. Evans—History, Geography, Latin, Arithmetic (with credit), Biology.
John Farley—English, Geography, Mathematics (dist.), Biology, Book-Keeping.
David M. Griffiths—English, History, Arithmetic (with credit), Book-Keeping.
David J. G. Hill—Latin, French (con. power).
Gomer R. Hopkins—History, Welsh, Arithmetic (with credit), Biology, Book-Keeping, Shorthand.
Price H. Hough—Geography, French (con. power), Mathematics, Physics 1, Chemistry.
Cynlas M. Hughes—English, History, Welsh, Mathematics, Music (theoretical).
Geo. M. Humphreys—English, Mathematics, Physics 1.
Gwilym T. Jones Humphreys—English. History, Geography, French, Mathematics, Physics 1, Chemistry.
John G. James—English, History, Latin, French (con. power).
Alun E. Jenkins—English, History, Geography, Latin, Welsh.
Evan J. Jenkins—English, History, Latin, Welsh, Mathematics.
Morlais Jenkins—English, Geography, Welsh, Mathematics, Physics 1.
Joseph E. T. Jones—English, Welsh, Mathematics, Chemistry.
William I. Jones—English, History, Geography, Latin (dist.), Welsh, Mathematics, Biology.
David R. B. Mathias—History, Geography, Welsh, Mathematics (dist.), Biology, Book-Keeping (dist.), Shorthand.
Ivor Morgan—English, Mathematics Book-Keeping (dist.), Shorthand.
Arthur Oliver—French (con. power), Mathematics, Biology, Book-Keeping.
Llewelyn M. Rees—History, Geography, Latin (dist.), Welsh, Mathematics, Biology.
Thomas J. Rowlands—History, Geography (dist.), Welsh, Mathematics.
David H. Samuel—English, History, Geography, Latin, Welsh, Mathematics, Biology.
Clifford Stonelake—Geography, French (con. power), Mathematics, Physics 1.
Eric C. E. Sumner—English, French (con. power), Mathematics, Book-Keeping (dist.), Shorthand.
Henry H. Thomas—Geography, Mathematics (dist.)
John A. Thomas—History, Geography, Welsh, Mathematics, Chemistry.
William O. Thomas—English, History, Latin, Welsh, Mathematics.
Oliver J. Timothy—English, History, Geography, Latin, French (con. power), Arithmetic (with credit), Biology.
Evan Williams—English, History, Geography, Welsh, Mathematics (dist.), Physics 1, Chemistry (dist.).
Ernest Wilson—English, French, Mathematics, Biology, Book-Keeping.
David J. Wyatt—English, French (con. power), Mathematics, Book-Keeping, Shorthand.
SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE.
Reginald Evans—Geography.
Walter T. Morgan—Geography.
Gwyn I. Thomas—Chemistry.
Absalom S. Williams—Mathematics.
The Central Welsh Board, CWB, set its first
examinations in 1897, and awarded its first certificates in 1899.
Higher Certificate was roughly equivalent to GCE Advanced
Level, and taken at an age of about 18 years.
School Certificate was taken at the age of 16, but to
gain the certificate, passes in a minimum number of subjects were required.
The Supplementary Certificate was usually taken after
one year in the sixth form and was awarded in separate subjects.
Notes:
Olwen M. Rees was the sister of Llew Rees, (see below).
Clarice Baker was brought up at 28 George Street, Aberaman. She became a teacher. Her sister Bronwen was a Health Visitor, living in Barking, historically in the county of Essex.
Buddug Davies lived in Bryncarnau, Park View Tce, Abernant. She married Rev Alun Davies of Bethel Welsh Baptist Chapel, Abernant. Her son is Berwyn Davies, who was a solicitor in Victoria Square, Aberdare.
Aerona Lewis became the head teacher at the Open Air School in Trecynon.
Aronia Meredith, (1913–1994), became a supply teacher. She married Dr. H.W. Crowther Green, Engineer & Surveyor to AUDC. They lived at Penyard, Llwydcoed.
Victor Davies became a school attendance officer, also known as a 'whipper in'. After retirement, he became a Baptist minister in Llwydcoed.
Alwyn Evans lived in Mountain Road, Cwmaman. He became head teacher of Glynhafod Junior School
Gwydol M. Evans, (1912–1995), left school for St David’s College, Lampeter where he graduated with a B.A. in History, (1936), and then went to Jesus College, Oxford, where he graduated with a B.A. in Theology, (1938). He has an entry in the Former Pupils section of this website.
David John George Hill, (1913–1968). After school he entered UCW Aberystwyth and graduated in French. Before WW2 he taught for a brief period at Canton High School Cardiff, before leaving for HM Forces; he served from 1941 to 1944. After the war he taught at ABGS 1944–55, and then left for a Headship at Ynyslwyd Secondary School. In 1960 he was appointed to a Headship at Rhydywaun Secondary School. He was also heavily involved in local politics and was first elected as a member of the council in Aberdare in 1952. He became Chairman of the AUDC, 1965–66. He also served on the Parochial Church Council for St Fagan’s Parish. He died early, at the age of 54. His funeral which was very well attended took place at St Fagan’s Church, Trecynon on May 31st, 1968.
Alun Hughes-Jones was from Cwmbach. He left school for U.C. Cardiff, and later in life became a Biology master at Pontypridd Boys Grammar School. He lived in Church Village.
George Maclaren Humphreys was brought up in Godreaman. He gained a physics degree in 1926 and Diploma in Education a year later, both at UCW Aberystwyth. However, he did not become a teacher but chose a career in the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment. He climbed the career ladder and became an associate fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in 1942. He was closely involved in setting up the Empire Test Pilots’ School formed in 1944. He was awarded an MBE in the Birthday Honours List for 1951. At that time the official citation read: George MACLAREN HUMPHREYS, Esq., A.F.R.Ae.S., Senior Experimental Officer, Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment, Ministry of Supply, Boscombe Down.
Evan Jenkins, from Richmond Terrace, Abernant, went on to U.C. Cardiff, and later became an English Congregational minister in Monmouthshire.
Morlais Jenkins was secretary of Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Abercwmboi and a lay preacher. He was the father of Huw Jenkins who was, much later, the wicketkeeper for the ABGS cricket team.
Daniel Caradog Jones, (1911–1988), was brought up in Trecynon. He left school with a three-year Rees Llewellyn Scholarship to UCW Aberystwyth, where he later graduated in mathematics. After teaching posts with the London County Council, he joined the RAF in 1941 and became an education officer. On demobilisation, he joined ABGS in 1945. He left in the spring of 1957 for Penarth Grammar School.
Joseph Elfyn Thomas Jones was known by his contemporaries and throughout his life as JET Jones. He was from Morris Street, Cwmaman and became a pharmacist, ending up as manager of the Co-op Pharmacy in Cardiff Street, Aberdare—on the opposite side of the street from the main Co-op building. He was the last elder, secretary and treasurer of Moreia-Aman Welsh Congregationalist Chapel, Cwmaman.
Ivor Morgan lived in Dumfries Street. He was a member of the school trip to Switzerland in 1956 organised by David Hill, Garfield Griffiths and Dai Cube.
Llewelyn M. Rees has an entry in the Former Pupils section of this website. Llew Rees became a university lecturer, writer & broadcaster.
David H. Samuel went to Bangor Normal College. From there he went in 1932 to teach at Fulham, in West London, returning to Aberdare in 1938 as Music and Sports master at Aman Secondary School, Godreaman. He returned to Aman after War Service in the RAF. He became Head Teacher at Abernant in 1954 (succeeding his cousin L. N. James, father of D Gordon James, later Town Clerk and Vicar of Aberdare), and transferred as headteacher to Cwmdare in 1966, when he succeeded David Herbert Davies. D.H. Samuel was still in that post when he died, aged 62, in 1975. He was the father of John (ABGS 1952–1960), Rhian (AGGS 1955–62) and Mair (AGGS 1960–1967).
Clifford Stonelake, (1913–2005), was a son of Edmund Stonelake the prominent local politician, who was also Chairman of the School Governors for a total of five years. At a second sitting Cliff passed his School Certificate with Matriculation Equivalence. For most of his career he taught in Harrow, Middlesex, although he retained close connections with Aberdare. He died in Pinner in Middlesex.
Oliver J. Timothy became a senior education officer in Glamorgan. He has an entry in the Former Pupils section of this website.
Walter T. Morgan worked for many years at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. He has an entry in the Former Pupils section of this website.
Absalom S. Williams, from Belle Vue, Trecynon, went to Bangor Normal College with his friend David Samuel (above). Absie Williams, as he was known, was the captain of the rugby team playing wing forward. He became a teacher before enlisting in the forces. Absie was shot down and lost over the North Sea during a bombing raid in the second World War.