Collection
all different names
came together, may or may not be connected
in alphabetical order
some of these postcards are on this page already
POSTCARDS
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PAGE TWO P - Z and random items
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1) Parker - 2nd January 1922 Postmark Newcastle? to Desmond Parker, Esq., 18
Elmwood Avenue, Belfast ~ thought you might like this view of "Dundrum
Castle" the weather is still as wild as ever. Clair
2) Price -
a) 14th March 1908 Postmark Manchester to Miss Price, c/o Mr. Patterson,
Victoria Street, Ballymoney ~ Hope you are growing big, will bring you over
here some day. N. J. P.?
b) 12th July 1913 Postmark Homerton to Miss Patsy Price, Edermine,
Earlswood Road, Strandtown, Belfast ~ Saturday lovely weather here
to-day, hope you are all having a gay time, no little girls or baby where I
am staying, love from Auntie
c) 21st? August ? Postmark London to Miss Patsy Price, c/o Mr. W.
Niblock, The Hill, Groomsport, Co. Down ~ Wilds? Hotel Thursday 12.15
Hope to see you to-morrow, am going now to see Selfridges
d) 5th March 1919 Postmark Harrogate to Miss Patsy Price, Edermine,
Strandtown, Belfast ~ There are 200 girls in a big school just opposite.
They were playing cricket all afternoon. I would love to send you here. Love
& Kisses to you all from Mother
3) Price -
a) 2nd? May ? Postmark Bournemouth to Miss Patsy Price, Edermine,
Strandtown, Belfast ~ Sun. aft. Having a lovely time. Great reception
last night - church this morning. Lovely Hotel. Going for a Motor ride now
in Mr. Cheifues? car, Love Mother Norfolk Hotel, Bournemouth, tell
Jack to send K, & J. (April) to Mistun???
b) no date to Miss P. Price, Edermine, Earlswood Road,
Strandtown, Belfast, Ireland ~ To Dear Patsey from Daisy & family. from Mary
to Patsy
c) 7th May 1919 Postmark Walthamstow to Miss Patsy Price, Edermine,
Earlswood Road, Belfast ~ We arrived safely & all is fine. Auntie & Uncle
were asking for you. Love Nann
d) 11th July 1919 Postmark Bal? to Mrs. Price, Edermine, Earlswood
Road, Strandtown, Belfast ~ Dear Mother, I hope you are getting on well with
the new servant and will you please send my boots with the Rubber soles.
Love from Harold in a hurry for the Post.
4) Price -
a) 24th December 1909 Postmark Belfast to Miss Price, Edermine,
Strandtown, Belfast ~ To Miss Price, Trusting you are quite strong again to
enjoy a very happy Christmas and able to eat your share of the good things.
E. M. Macartney
b) 7th June 1919 Postmark Walthamstow to Miss Patsy Price, Edermine,
Earlswood Road, Strandtown, Belfast ~ With love and best wishes for your
Birthday from Uncle and Auntie
c) 11th March 1914 Postmark Glasgow to Miss Patsy Price, Edermine,
Earlswood Road, Strandtown, Belfast ~ Love from A. Lawson
d) 8th June 1915 Postmark Walthamstow to Miss P. Price, Edermine,
Earlswood Road, Strandtown, Belfast, Ireland ~ To Dear Patsy from Uncle Jim
5) Price -
a) 24th December 1918 Postmark Belfast to Miss Patsy Price, Edermine,
Earlswood Road, Belfast ~ The Compliments of the Season from A. Lawson
b) date unclear Postmark Devon to Mrs. W. J. Price, Killaney
Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ We are going to picnic in Exmoor?
Forest today. This has been a magnificent tour, between cathedrals & coves
hills & surf beaches. It was so nice seeing Harold & Adelaide in their
lovely home. We are staying now at Woolacombe neat Ilfracombe & it is
charming & so restful. I shall be home next week. Love from all D. W. Blue
c) 22nd September 1931 Postmark Matlock, Derbyshire to Miss J. P.
Price, Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ This place would
suit you & C. We are having a right good time, the weather has been lovely.
Your letter has just arrived. Love Auntie J. & Annie?
d) July 1936 Postmark Broughton in Furness, Lancs. to Mrs. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ "Havelock" Seathwaite?,
Eng.? Visited Coniston this aft. and on to Hawkshead, saw the Grammar
School where Wordsworth was educated, & the Church he attended, & had tea in
a lovely little inn. Dorothy arrived yest. after the weekend with Poppy. She
had a great week in London, weather fine. Showers this morning. Scenery is
superb. Love G???
6) Price -
a) 13th August 1931? Postmark ...ecrankie? to Mrs. W. J. Price, Killaney
Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ We are just going thru' this pass
after a lovely tea in a cottage. Have had a grand time so far, going on to
Pitlochry. The scenery is most beautiful here. Love Maggie
b) 6th August 1937 Postmark ...earnhead? to Mrs. W. J. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Co. Down, Ulster ~ Schoolgirls' Camp,
Lochearnhead. Friday Having a most enjoyable holiday here. Weather is
just perfect for this sort of life. Went to Oban on Monday & climbed Ben
Voclich? yesterday. from Marjorie with love
c) 19th August 1927 Postmark Blackpool, Lancs. to Miss P. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, Ireland ~ Blackpool You
would enjoy this place Pat, plenty of life. Hope you had a good holiday.
Love Lillie & Mollie
d) 11th July 1935 Postmark Lancaster & Morecambe to Mrs. W. J. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Ulster ~ Spending the day here playing
golf with Lavelle this afternoon. Going on to Leeds tomorrow, probably be in
Wetherby tomorrow night. Alan?
7) Price -
a) 4th August 1931 Postmark Clacton-on-Sea, Essex to Miss Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, Ulster ~ Great to have a P.C.
from you. We are here for the day Lily Knox & Mr. & Mrs. Smithson with us,
lovely day after the storm last night. The Sea is lovely here and crowds of
people, good sign, it looks more prosperous, we have not had many
overpowering days but very good weather, love to all from Auntie Agnes
b) 13th July 1931 Postmark Lancaster & Morecambe to Mrs. W. J. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, Ireland ~ Still going strong.
The Camp was swamped yesterday, I was at Windermere, it was fine. I will be
home on Wednesday morning. Harold
c) 17th July 1937 Postmark Margate to Mrs. Price, Killaney Lodge,
Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ Birchington, Kent. We are
having a few days here, it is ideal weather and a pretty spot as well as
such a historic vicinity. We spent the afternoon at Canterbury yesterday,
the Sands' is lovely and a beautiful open Sea port, hope you are all very
well and getting a share of this good weather. love from Agnes
d) 7th August 1933 Postmark Lytham St. Anne's, Lancs. to Mrs. W. J.
Price, Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. I. ~ Hotel Glendower.
Enjoying this place, weather just lovely, not so warm today as Sat & Sunday.
This Hotel is very nice, overlooking the Sea. The flowers are beautiful
here. Hope you are all well. Love J.
8) Price -
a) 1st August 1932 Postmark Abe...? Perthshire to Mrs. Price, Killaney
Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down ~ We're having a lovely holiday and
have seen such a lot of interesting places since we landed in bonnie
Scotland, and it is beautiful. I wish you could see the heather on the
Highlands, its just coming into bloom now and looks a picture. The tent is
behaving well, last night we found a camping place at the Sp....al? of
Glenshee in the Gramp? Hope every one is well at Killaney, Love to all
Harrie?
b) 18th April 1933 Postmark Southport, Lancs. to Mrs. W. T. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, Northern Ireland ~ Hope you
are keeping better. I am feeling ever so fit now. Weather is glorious & we
are out most of the time. Very comfortable at Smedleys, a gay weekend, about
30 Dublin Rugby lads & they made things hum? Cherrie
c) 2nd August 1932 Postmark Keswick, Cumberland to Mrs. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Nr. Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ You can ?????????? in
here - our appetites do justice to the room.? We turned down the famous
Butter??????? sound/round? yesterday, Nann
d) 12th August 1936 Postmark Stanage, Dorset to Mrs. W. J. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ Tuesday
Ranclagh? Hotel, Swanagh. This is a lovely spot and so far the sun has
been shining. We are staying until Sat. morning when we set off early for
Leicester. Jane is bathing & paddling all day long. Best love to all Bob
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1) Price -
a) 17th July 1939 Postmark Edinburgh to W. J. Price, Esq., J.P.,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ Edinburgh 17-7-39
Came to Dunoon on Tues. last. Had 3 lovely days and then were shut in by
rain for ? days so cam? here. Went to St. Giles' yesterday (Sunday) morning
and to St. Georges in the evg. This is the tartan of the Macfarlanes of whom
the McCaws were a sept (earlier spelling Macaw). It is also the tartan of
the "Stuarts of Buts" - a hard-drinking lot, I've been told. They
intermarried with the Macfarlanes. I'm more of a Highlander than I thought.
Kind regards, J. M. C.
b) 18th August 1930 Postmark Crieff, Perthshire to Miss Pat Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ The place & weather are
incomparable & we hope to have a fine time. Sunbathing is the joy of the
moment, driving will come later. Nann?
c) 7th/10th November 1930 Postmarks Southport/Saintfield to Mrs. W.
J. Price, Saintfield, B???????????, Co. Down, Boardmills,
Lisburn ~ 7.11.30 I came here a week ago and am having a lovely time.
Our very oldest friends live here. The weather is frosty bit it makes it all
the nicer for getting about. ? Br??????
d) 30th July 1937? Postmark Beesands, Kingsbridge, Devon to Mrs. W.
J. Price, Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ I have
marked the spot where we are sitting now. It is lovely and bright although
just a bit too breezy to be warm. Everyone is very well and the kids
enjoying the sea & the ? Hope you are all well. Harrie?
2) Price -
a) 25th March 1927 Postmark Brighton & Hove, Sussex to Miss P. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Ireland ~ I have enjoyed the time here
very much. It is pleasant to be so near the Sea. How are you getting along?
Best wishes Gladys
b) 28th August 1931 Postmark Ilfracombe, Devon to Miss Brice (Price),
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, Ulster ~ We are nearing the
end of a very interesting holiday. This is a very social Hotel at present.
There is a dance on somewhere about 70 or 80 people. The weather has been
very kind to us. We saw this little cottage to-day and such hills I never
saw the like. Love to all Auntie
c) 10th August 1933 Postmark Lytham St. Annes, Lancs. to Mrs. W. J.
Price, Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ My dear
?, I owe you letters for weeks past, my only excuse is work & ? ? producing?
lazyness. This is a great spot, we're enjoying it very much. Have been in to
Blackpool quite a lot. The sun is scorching every day. All in the best of
form. Harrie? & baby getting brown: were all at the Circus in Blackpool last
night. Auntie J. & M. are going to London on Sat. Best love from Bob
d) 25th April 1932 Postmark Bournemouth, Hants to Miss Patsy Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ Had a lovely crossing.
Hotel excellent. Called to see Mrs. Thompson but she wasn't at home but saw
John. He gave us afternoon tea & took us for a run. He is doing locum for a
Dr. here. Love Auntie M.
3) Price -
a) 6th April 1939 Postmark Wells, Somerset to Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Ulster ~ Wells 5/4/39 Have driven
from Bedford? via Lynton & Lynn??? today & are spending tonight in Wells.
Had glorious weather last weekend at Rock?, a lovely wee place near Polzeath?
Hope to stay at Stratford on Avon next weekend. With love from Marjorie &
Bob
b) 12th August 1931 Postmark Ballater, Aberdeenshire to Miss Nan
Patterson, Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ Have just
passed this Castle. Had lunch in Braemar. I am writing in Crathee Church
where Royalty worship when in residence at the Castle. This has been a great
tour so far, Love Auntie M.
c) 19th September 1932 Postmark Llandudno, Caern to Mrs. W. J. Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ 19.9.32 Llandudno,
N. Wales We have had quite nice weather since we came & have had some
lovely motor runs. The scenery is fine & very wild in some places. The
change has done us all good as both I & H are looking better. Should like to
come back here for a longer stay. Hope you are keeping better. Love from all
three Jones? ? J. M. Cluggage
d) 8th May 1922 Postmark Margate to Miss Patsy Price, Killaney Lodge,
Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ Splendid place, good weather, sea bathing,
just the place for a holiday. Father
4) Price -
a) 12th September 1923 Postmark Christchurch to Miss Patsy Price,
Killaney Cottage, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, Ireland ~ lovely weather
and many places both old, very old and new, have been seeing an old Church
dating back from 1200. Hope we shall see you on your way to Switzerland.
love from Auntie
b) 3rd ? 1928 Postmark Torquay, Devon to Miss Patsy Price, Killaney
Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ Having a lovely time here. Had
great fun at the dance last night. We all danced practically everything.
Just going on all day trip now at 9.30, going round to Imperial Hotel
tonight. Love Auntie M.
c) 21st August 1936 Postmark Inverness to Mrs. W. J. Price, Killaney
Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ Have had a lovely trip so far. Came
by train on Wed. from Edin. to Ftwilliam, the scenery was gorgeous, then by
steamer to Inverness. It was great coming thru up the Caledonian Canal Lock
Lochy Oich & Ness. We landed at Ft. Augustus for ½ an hour. Staying one day
in Inverness, going on to Skye tomorrow for 3 days then Oban by ? & back to
? now by ? ? the Kyles of Bute. Love Maggie You would have loved the
trip, weather good.
d) 22nd September 1938 Postmark Kendal, Westmorland to Mrs. W. J.
Price, Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ Thursday.
We came from Edinburgh on Monday to Sillo? on the Solway, stayed there till
this morning & now are on our way to Bradford via the Lakes? Here for lunch,
where Connie & I stayed 3 years ago. It is a lovely day & the trees are
beautiful, all red & gold. Hope to be in Belle Vue about 5 o'clock. Love
from E.
5) Price -
a) 7th ? 19?0 Postmark Harrogate, Yorks to Miss J. P. Price, Killaney
Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn ~ Many happy returns of the day. Having a lovely
time here. Love Auntie J.
b) 17th August 1931 Postmark Hameen? to Miss P. Price, Killaney
Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ Finland? 16/8/31 I
am having a good holiday in an interesting Country. The weather is good on
the whole but it can rain here. Yours ????????? We have lived very near the
Spot on the P.C. for the past 5 days.
c) 10th ? Postmark Northumberland to Mrs. Price, Killaney Lodge,
Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ Mrs. Price, Killaney Lodge, Boardmills,
Lisburn, Co. Down, Ulster ~ Having a lovely time at Newcastle, fine mtgs.?
plenty of ? and ?, specially about women being admitted to the Ministry.
Calling at ? on our way home on Friday, hope you are feeling ? for the
holiday. Love Agnes?
d) 22nd ? 1930 Postmark ? to Miss Patsy Price, Killaney Lodge,
Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, Ireland ~ ? de France, Nice Sunday
We visited this place at Marseilles yest. and are now in Nice. The trip so
far has been lovely and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly on the
Gloucestershire?. You'd love ?, its a bit like Montreux on a larger scale.
Last night we went to Monte Carlo about 15 miles away and the run was
lovely. Am writing a letter to you today. Love Harrie
6) Price -
a) 12th August 1930 Postmark Blankerberghe to Miss J. P. Price, Killaney
Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Irlande ~ 11th August 1930 We started
our holiday in Blankerberghe & are now in Brussells, but we had such a
topping time in Blankerberghe we are going back there for a few more days. I
don't know how I am ever going back to Ireland. I suppose your holidays are
all over now, much love Beo
b) 23rd September 1931 Postmark Matlock, Derbyshire to W. J. Price,
Esq., Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ You will remember
this I expect - one of the joys of Smedley's. We are having a right good
time - sorry you are not here. Jeannie
c) 31st August 1926 Postmark Norheimsund to Miss Patsy Price,
Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, Co. Down, Irlande ~ I was right under
the caved part of this glacier the other day but was jolly glad to get out
safely. Nann
d) 24th September 1931 Postmark London to Miss J. P. Price, 129
Albertbridge Road, Belfast ~ Thurs. Hylands. Stayed here last night
and are going off to the City & Westend tour. having a great holiday and too
sorry that its finishing up. Both looking forward to seeing you on Sat. Best
love Bob
7) Price no date - Postmark Etretah? to W. J. Price, Esq., 129
Albertbridge Road, Belfast, N. Ireland ~ Tuesday Etret?? Have
had a scorching day today and are both feeling like boiled lobsters, or if
you like 'Counane l'Autre C? Leaving here for home on Thurs. am.
Looking forward to seeing you at the end of the month. Hope you get over
this bit of La Belle France. Best love to all Bob
8) Patterson/Price August 193? Postmark Elgine, Morayshire to Miss N.
Patterson, Killaney Lodge, Boardmills, Lisburn, N. Ireland ~ Have just had
lunch here & went to the Cathedral & saw the Patterson Coat of Arms. Going
on to Inverness, Love Auntie M.
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1) Roaney - 27th September 1911 Postmark Carncoach to Mrs. A. Roaney,
Crawfordsburn, Helen's Bay, Co. Down ~ Just a card to let you know that I am
well & doing well. Aggie & I are enjoying ourselves, hoping this will find
you all well, yours sincerely Mary
2) Robertson - 17th March 1914? Postmark London to Miss Lily Robertson, 18
Stranmillis Gardens, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Ireland ~ Euston Station,
London Mar. 16/17 Dear Lily, Leaving London tonight at nine
oclock for Passage West having to come up to Holyhead & cross over to Dublin
then to Cork, it will be 5 oclock tomorrow Saturday before I reach there.
Love to Mother & self, hope you are both getting about allright. xxxxxx
Father xxxxxx
3) Robson -
a) 19th/29th October 1951 Postmarks Paris/South Kensington to Mr. & Mrs.
J. P. Robson, Rembrandt Hotel, The Firs?,
Kensington, Helens Bay, London, Co. Down,
Angleterre ~ Hope you got away alright on Tuesday and are having a
good time, it's quite incredible here and are we enjoying ourselves! Had
snails for dinner last night but don't think I'll try frogs legs. Shops are
just wonderful but oh the price . Love to you both from US
b) 29th September 1955 Postmark Richmond & Twickenham to Mrs. J. P.
Robson, The Firs, Helen's Bay, Co. Down ~ 28.9.55 I am having the most
wonderful holiday if a trifle exhausting!! The weather has been simply
glorious so we are out all the time. We had tea with Kitty yesterday in her
charming & quaint little flat. Yours Maureen
c) 27th May 1952 Postmark Prestwick, Ayrshire to Mrs. J. P. Robson,
The Firs, Church Road, Helen's Bay, Co. Down, Northern Ireland ~ Prestwick
May 26th 1952 Thanks so much for your card & letter from Portmarnock.
I am in Scotland for a few weeks & am watching a little of the Championship.
I shall be back in Jersey for about three weeks & then off to Switzerland
for as long as the travelling allowance will last. Love from Kathleen
d) 18th June 1956 Postmark Broadstone to Mrs. J. P. Robson, The Firs,
Helen's Bay, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ 15 Church Road, Broadstone, Dorset
From June 20th to July 30th c/o Miss Knowles, 9 Cornwall Road, Bedford,
Beds. where I have got a room July 30th to August 1st c/o Isabelle Lady
Geddis, 16 Stockleigh Hall, Prince Albert Road, London, N.W.8. Hope to
hear from you before & sail, and hope all is well with you? I've had no
reply to last three letters. Awfully busy getting ready for the great
adventure. Trying to sell Bedford house. Many love to you both & many thanks
for lovely long letter & booklet, will write as soon as possible v. on so at
the moment.
4) Robson - 13th June 1956 Postmark Estepona to J. P. Robson, Esq., The
Firs, Helen's Bay, Co. Down, Nth. Ireland ~ 12/6/56 Too hot to write
letters. Eating, slurping & drinking lots of wine. Am b? but not completely
so as yet. This is a wonderful place for doing nothing, ask J. McB. if he is
doing something about the C.E.R. business for me. Regards Cy
5) Robson - 16th September 1960 Postmark Ventnor, Isle of Wight to Mrs.
Robson, The Firs, Helen's Bay, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ 16 Sept. 60
Having a week of rest & comfort in this hotel. Returning home today &b look
forward to seeing you when you come to England. Let me know what dates suit
you. Love Nora
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3) Sutton - 22nd March 1913 Postmark Croydon to Miss Sutton, Golden Ball,
Kilternan, Co. Dublin, Ireland ~ I am having a grand time over here, with
Best Wishes for a Happy Easter. From Nellie 22-3-1913
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1) Thompson -
a) 31st December 1923 Postmark Muckamore, Belfast to Mr. & Mrs. A. H.
Thompson, "Creevy", Ashgrove Park, Cliftonville, Belfast ~ To wish you both
a very happy & prosperous new year & every good wish besides, A. & F. S.
Jackson
b) 29th May 1924 Postmark Roma, Ferrovia to Mr. and Mrs. A. Thompson,
44 Ashgrove Park, Belfast, Ireland ~ Hotel Continental: Rome 27 May 1924
Heartiest greetings from your friend and pastor at Rome. F. W. W.
c) 1925? Postmark ? stamp French to Mrs. Thompson, 44 Ashgrove Park,
Cliftonville, Belfast, Ireland ~ 22-7-23? Arrived here this morning,
it is not like Sunday. Had a great time for our short stay in London. Went
out to Richmond on the ? & had a sail on the Thames. It was delightfully
cool. Thanks for P.C. Love from ? L.
d) 13th March ? Postmark Belfast to Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Thompson, 44
Ashgrove Park, Belfast ~ from 229 Shankill Road
2) Thompson -
a) 25th November 1922 Postmark Whiteabbey, Belfast to Mr. Albert
Thompson, Creeth, Ashgrove Park, Cliftonville, Belfast ~ Ballyhone
Thanks very much for Snaps. They're not so bad at all. Tom is well pleased
with the horse's Photo. Hope Florrie & yourself are both well. Maggie?
b) 24th December 1921 Postmark Winnipeg to Mrs. Thompson, 44 Ashgrove
Park, Belfast, Ireland ~ Just to say I'm thinking? ? one day will answer
your long and welcome letter, Bella is with us this winter with her babies.
They are dears. Love Florrie
c) 12th March 1927 Postmark Belfast to Mr. & Mrs. Albert Thompson,
The College, Stanborough Park, Watford (London) England ~ With Best Wishes
From Elsie & Kenneth
d) 12th August 1923 Postmark Crieff to Mrs. Thompson, 44 Ashgrove
Park, Belfast ~ Sunday Going through here today just had lunch & going
in to complete a drive of 160 miles W. F. Cunningham?
3) Thompson -
a) 12th July 1921? Postmark Blackpool to Mrs. A. Thompson, Creevy,
Ashgrove Park, Cliftonville, Belfast ~ Osborne Private Hotel, Queens Square,
Blackpool Tuesday Dear Florrie, We arrived here this morning and
are well pleased with the Hotel so far and have every hope of enjoying
ourselves. Hoping you enjoyed Portrush. Love from Elsie & Kenneth
b) 18th July 1924 Postmark London to Mrs. A. Tompson, "Creevy"
Ashgrove Park, Cliftonville Road, Belfast, Ireland ~ Dear Florie, I have
been in Lyons Tea rooms and had a fine time. The weather has been great up
till now. J. S. or H.?
c) 5th June 1922 Postmark Ramsey, Isle of Man to Mrs. Thompson,
Ashgrove Park, Cliftonville, Belfast ~ Am spending my holidays here this
year, having a nice time, thought it would be quiet but could hardly get
standing room on the boat coming across, no need to ask how you are after
all your holidays. Love Anna?
d) 7th September 1922 Postmark Douglas, I.O.M. to Mr. & Mrs. A. H.
Thompson, "Creevy" Ashgrove Park, Cliftonville, Belfast, Ireland ~ I am
having a lovely time here, but I wish his Lordship was with me. The
weather has been beautiful so far. With love from Louie
4) Thompson ~
a) 22nd August 1975 Postmark Guildford, Surrey to Mrs. F. Thompson, 11
Ben Madigan Park, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim ~ Tuesday Spent a lovely
afternoon here, which is in the centre of the town, able to sit in the
garden (when we have the time!) every day. Hope to see Peter & Anna's flat
on Friday, when Michael & family will also be there. Hope you are all well.
love Edna
b) 17th August 1906 Postmark Douglas, I.O.M. to Mr. J. or I.
Thompson, 22 Claremont Street, Belfast, Ireland ~ Ashfield House? Uona?
Drive, Douglas Had a very rough passage coming over, did not arrive in
Douglas until 11 p.m. leaving Belfast at 4/30. Douglas is lovely at night as
all the Hotels on the Promenade are lighted up. P. ?
5) Turner - 9th July 1946 Postmark G...ys? Essex to Mr. W. Turner Junior,
171 Nelson Street, York Street, Belfast, N. Ireland ~ Hello Billy, As you
can see, this is Westcliff-on-Sea and we have been down here to-day. The
Floral clock really works and the Southend pier which you can see in the
background is longest in the world (2 miles). I was at the end of it to-day
in a lovely wee train. I shall send you another line or two later this week
and expect one from you. Very best love Molly. I went in for a bathe to-day
here, thousands here.
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1) Wasson - 22nd December 1925 Postmark Chateau Doex? to Mrs. Wasson, The
Hamlet, Earlswood Road, Belfast, Irelande ~ We arrived here at dinner time
after a very good journey. It is a very nice place & the school is very
comfy. I will write tonight & tell you all about it. Love Nann?
2) Watson - 29th January 1908? to Miss Lizzie Watson, Granshaw, Comber, Co.
Down ~ Lizzie, I hope I will can come and meet your by the river on Sunday
from your old Friend xxxx
3) Waters - 7th July 1904 Postmark Blankene(se) to Miss Anna Watson c/o
James Wilson Esq., Dunmurry Old Forge, Ireland, Co. Antrim ~ Blankenese Elbe
8 ? July 5th 04 D. A. Many regards from home to you! I have a sad time
here. My father is still very ill and wont recover. I feel so glad that I'm
with my mother ? is very much distress. Love to all and yourself from yours
truly M. Ma?
4) Weir no date - Postmark Lisbon to Miss Fiona Weir, 4 Carncool
Park, Upper Cavehill Road, Belfast N.I., Angleterre ~ Having a lovely time,
wish you were here? Love Nana xoxo
5) Welch - 18th September 1908 Postmark East London to Mrs. G. Welch, 3
Ravenscroft Street, Bloomfield, Belfast, Ireland ~ We are here on our way to
the Assembly at East London, General Booth is here, he addressed a meeting
last night. Hoping you are all well. I am yours sincerely J. Dornan
6) Whitaker - Christmas 1929 from John Whitaker, Brook House, Newtownards
7) Wolfe -
a) top 4th January 1918 Postmark Canterbury to Miss Wolfe, 85
Coldharbour Road, Westbury Park, Bristol ~ Hartledown, Canterbury 4th
January 1918 Thank you so much for your letter. I am much better &
hope to be back to begin school, but I did not get home till Jan. 1st. It
was rather disappointing as I had been told I should be well enough by
Christmas. All good wishes for the New Year from E. L. Clements
b) bottom 2? April 1924 Postmark Bristol to Miss Wolfe, c/o Dr.
Bennett, Gray's Hill, Bangor, Co. Down, Ireland ~ Just to remind you of
Bristol, & make you wish you were here too. Yours sincerely L. McMullin
c) right August 1939 Postmark Fleetwood, Lancs. to Mrs. Wolfe at
"Glenview" Spa, Ballynahinch, Co. Down, N. Ireland ~ Rossall School,
Fleetwood We are having a lovely time, over 250 of us in camp &
everyone friendly, & jolly. Hope to go to Windermere by bus on Wed.
afternoon which is free for amusements & we are allowed to stay out till 11
p.m. on that night. Weather lovely so far. Love to all, Florrie
Photographs
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2) Kodak for color Jan 81
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1) At Colombo - Lady in photo was unanimously invited to be Queen of Ceylon
but refused owing to some attraction or other on the "Meba? Main."
2) Port Said - Really only a part of Port Said, there is more not on the
picture.
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1) Two Japanese on the Inaba? Maru, the Dr. (topside) & 1st officer.
Two old flames of Rene's. They are not.
2) On day in August. Albert & the dinghy at Lai Tun. We made a ? of
the sail.
Paton Album
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1) couldn't find mention of 'South View Novice or Rovers Football Club'?
Jules? and Willie Paton
other names are hard to make out: Berter (ie) Hemblin? ---
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2) Paton - 'Piccadilly Circus, London' 5th December ?? Postmark London S.W.
to Mr. G. Paton, Jnr., 81 South Parade, Belfast - Do you recognise it?
Having a fairly good time. Mick? (could this be the Michael in the
photograph? - at that address in 1907 - 1939 is Giles Paton,
traveller)
Your Neice ? ? Jane Rodgers - Belfast photographer
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2) Belfast photographer
3) Belfast photographer
4) Belfast photographer
5) Belfast photographer
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2) Glasgow & Belfast photographer
3) Belfast photographer
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envelopes, newspaper clippings & random items
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1) 'Afton Water' A Song Words by Robert Burns Music by A. Hume
Presented by P. J. Carroll & Co. Ltd., With "Sweet Afton" Cigarettes
2) Cochrane? - 2nd May 1870? to Captain The ? ? C. Cochrane, Red Castle,
Ireland, Co. Donegal ~ M Derry? May 4 70 Dockyard
Sheerness
3) Cochrane - 8th May 1868 Postmark Charingcross W.C. to The Hon. ? Mr. or
Wm. Ernest? Cochrane, Red Castle, Co. Donegal, Ireland - 27 Gin? No 2 ~
E.G.L.C. M Derry De 9 68
4) Jefferson - 22nd February 18(89) Postmark St. Thomas, Ont. to Mrs. E.
Jefferson, Ballymacash, near Lisburn, Ireland ~ Lisburn Mr ? 89 / Hamilton
Canada 9am Fe 23 89
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1) Mullin - 7th July 1944 Postmark Highbury to Mr. Mullin, Stationer,
Shankhill Road, Belfast
2) Pennington - 1953 Postmark E.17 to 7595044 Sgt. Pennington, W.F., WO's &
SGTs Mess, 3 Base W/s REME, MELF 6
3) Pennington - 31st August 1953 Postmark Walthamstow to 7595044 S/Sgt.
Pennington, W.F. 3 Base W/S. REME. M.E.L.F. 6
4) Mr. Robert J. Porter, Solicitor, 1 Wellington Place, Belfast
5) Pennington - 6th July 1953 Postmark Walthamstow to 7595044 Sgt.
Pennington, W.F. 3 Base W/W R.E.M.E. M.E.L.F. 6
6) McCusker - 27th February 1945 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to Hugh C.
McCusker, Esq., Northern Bank Ltd., Maghera, Co. Derry
7) McLoughlin - 30th January 1942 Postmark Baile Atha Cliath to C. F.
McLoughlin, Esq., United Arts Club, 3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin
8) Smyth - Souvenir of Vancouver to Mr. W. J. Smyth, 2 Railway View,
Culcavey, Hillsborough, Co. Down, N. Ireland
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College of Sr. Columba Confirmation held by His Grace the Archbishop of
Dublin May 18th 1940: W. T. Aiken, P. D. Boyd, T. H. R. Craig, I. H.
Dudgeon, L. H. V. Edgill, S. E. A. Figgis, C. D. Fitzgerald, E. A. Fowler,
J. W. Good, A. O. Goodbody, J. N. R. Grainger, J. Gwynn, R. J. Hackett, W.
L. S. Harvey, J. E. T. Heuston, W. S. Jameson,
D. L. MacD. Kelly, K. C. P. Kennedy, G. V. Keys, T. Lancaster, W. F. B.
Madden, L. A. H. Oulton, G. H. A. Olden,
G. W. Patterson, D. J. D. Purdon, J. F. Perrott, W. N. J. Russell, E. J.
Rutherfoord (Rutherford), R. A. Shott, R. A. D. Walker,
M. N. Walker, D. G. Wallace, D. A. L. Wallace, T. W. Walsh, P. G. M. Webb,
J. V. A. Welply, F. R. J. Woodley,
J. A. Q. Nixon, W. D. H. Powell, J. R. S. Smyth, F. D. Sowby, A. M. Yeates.
2) Wm. John's first pay from P. Office £1 (first money ? received? 1902) (was
in Paton photo album)
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1) Newspaper: Newsletter date: February 1966 (going by deaths)
Deaths:
..ight (Cartwright) - February 20, 1966, at ,,me (her home?) Lakeview
House, Derrylane Post Office, Co. Cavan, Marion (in her 82nd year), widow of
Robert and very-beloved mother of Robert, Brookeborough, and George, Co.
Cavan.
Cassells - February 20, 1966. Edward, husband of the late Edith
Cassells, Alexandra Square, Lurgan. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Son
and Daughter-in-law, Gerald, Betty and Family.
Clarke - February 20, 1966, at Hospital, John St. Claire,
dearly-loved husband of Florence, 5 Church Crescent, Bangor.
Clements - February 20, 1966, at her residence, 4 Priory Place,
Inver, Larne, Maggie Clements. Ever remembered by her sorrowing Sisters,
Tillie, Mary and Tadie; Brothers Jimmy and Bobbie, and Family Circle.
Colhoun - February 19, 1966 (suddenly), at his home, Culcrow,
Aghadowey, Coleraine, Robert, beloved husband of the late Margaret Colhoun,
formerly of Knockglass, Malin, Co. Donegal.
Courtney - February 20, 1966, at South Tyrone Hospital, Dungannon,
George, beloved husband of Edna Courtney. Funeral from his late residence,
Derryadd, Derrylee, Dungannon, to Milltown Churchyard. Deeply regretted by
his sorrowing Wife and Family. ~ Deeply regretted by his
sorrowing Sister and Brother-in-law, Sadie and Robert Jordan, Coronation
House, Portadown. ~ Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Sister,
Harriett Fleming, and Family, Drumilly, Loughgall.
Crawford - February 19, 1966, at the Braid Valley Hospital,
Ballymena, Joseph, dearly-loved husband of the late Martha Crawford,
Liminary, father of John and James. Funeral from the Waveney Hospital Rest
Room, via his late residence, to Ballyclug Burying-ground. Deeply regretted
by the Family Circle at home and abroad.
Davis - February 20, 1966, at Hospital, Anna Bella, dearly-beloved
wife of the late James E. Davis, 13 Delhi Street, Belfast (civic official),
and dearly-loved mother of Patricia and Ivy, also Son-in-law, Ernest Cherry,
and Grandson Peter.
Donald - February 19, 1966 (suddenly), at Lagan Valley Hospital,
Lisburn, Armer, dearly-loved husband of Lucy Donald, 17 New Houses,
Ballycrune, Hillsborough. Funeral to Loughaghery Churchyard. Deeply
regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Family.
Douds - February 19, 1966, at his residence, Artnacrea, Clough,
Ballymena, Robert, eldest son of the late Samuel John and Nancy Douds.
Funeral to the Family Burying-ground, Clough.
Finnegan - February 18, 1966, at Ards Hospital, Hugh Robert, beloved
husband of Annie Finnegan. Funeral from his late residence, Drumerdon,
Portaferry, to New Cemetery, Kirkistown. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing
Wife and Family. ~ and his Sorrowing Sisters.
Flynn - February 19, 1966, at her residence, Carina, Seaview,
Warrenpoint, Elizabeth Mary, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Flynn
(former Principal and Secretary of Newry Technical School) - R.I.P. Funeral
to St. Patrick's Cemetery, Mayobridge. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing
Family.
Gibson - February 19, 1966, at her residence, 22 Knockbreda Drive,
Belfast, Grace Elena, widow of M. Gibson, Bangor.
Glencross - February 20, 1966 (suddenly), at his residence, 12 Forth
Parade, William James, dearly-loved husband of Gertrude Glencross,. Deeply
regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Family Circle.
Lewis - February 19, 1966 (suddenly) at her residence, 15 Toome Road,
Ballymena, Annie, widow of Stewart Lewis. Funeral to Ballymena Cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Son Charles. ~ Deeply
regretted by her sorrowing Daughter, Son-in-law and Grandchildren, 21 Larne
Street, Ballymena.
Magee - February 20, 1966 (suddenly), at his residence, Clarence
Hotel, Sligo (late of Ballymena), Patrick, beloved husband of Kathleen
Magee. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife, Son, Daughters, Sons-in-law,
Grandchildren, relatives and Friends. R.I.P. Remains will be removed
to the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Funeral to Sligo Cemetery.
Marshall - February 19, 1966, at her daughter's home, 19 Coronation
Park, Dundonald, Margaret, wife of the late Samuel Marshall. Funeral to St.
Elizabeth's Churchyard. Very deeply mourned by her sorrowing Family.
Millar - February 19, 1966 (suddenly), at his home, Redhall,
Ballycarry, Robert, dearly-loved husband of Margaret Millar. Funeral to
Ballycarry Burying-ground. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife and Family
Circle.
Millar - February 19, 1966, at Braid Valley Hospital, Annie (Dollie),
late at Hunterlea, Ballymena.
Milliken - February 19, 1966 (suddenly), at Hospital, William,
beloved husband of Kathleen and dear father of Pat, 6 Slievemoyne Park.
~ The Ex. King and Council and Companions of Templepatrick R.A.C. No.
160, deeply regret the death of their highly esteemed Member, Ex. Comp.
William Milliken, and tender their deepest sympathy to his sorrowing Wife
and Daughter - James McM. Bill, E.K. ~ blurred... and Brethren
of St. Paul ? Lodge No. 160, profoundly regret the passing of their highly
esteemed Member, W. Bro. William Milliken, and tender their deepest sympathy
to his sorrowing Wife and Daughter, A. H. Macaulay, W.M.
Murdoch - February 20, 1966, at Magheramorne House, Larne, Katherine,
daughter of the late John and Agnes Murdoch, formerly of Knowhead, Kells.
McAuley - February 18, 1966, at Whiteabbey Hospital, George,
dearly-loved husband of Elizabeth McAuley, 26 Longlands Park, Newtownabbey.
Funeral to Carnmoney Cemetery. Donations to Cancer Research War Memorial
Building, Waring Street, Belfast. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Wife;
also Son David and Daughter Beth. ~ Deeply regretted by his
sorrowing Son James, Daughter-in-law, Betty, and Family, 24 Upper Cavehill
Road, Belfast. ~ Deeply regretted by his sorrowing Son William,
Daughter-in-law, Maureen, and Family, 2 Coolmoyne Park, Jordanstown,
Newtownabbey. ~ The Session and Committee of Whitehouse
Presbyterian Church regret the passing of their esteemed Member and tender
their deepest sympathy to his Widow and Family.
McCammon - February 20, 1966, at her residence, 23 Causeway Road,
Newcastle, Ellen (Sussie), dearly-loved wife of James McCammon.
McCappin - February 18, 1966, at her residence, 10 Bryansburn Road,
Bangor, Helen Jane, beloved wife of William John McCappin.
Scott - February 19, 1966, at Lagan Valley Hospital, Lisburn, Agnes,
widow of Alexander Scott, 8 Bradbury Buildings, Lisburn. Deeply regretted by
her sorrowing Granddaughter and Husband, Ann and Thomas Mateer, 31 Huguenot
Drive, Lisburn. ~ The Officers and Members of Lagan Valley
Racing Pigeon Club, deeply regret the death of the mother of their esteemed
member, A. Scott, and tender their deepest sympathy to the Family Circle. B.
Spence, chairman.
Shaw - February 15, 1966, at her residence, 96 Battenberg Street,
Sarah, daughter of the late John and Sarah Shaw.
Shaw - February 19, 1966, at his daughter's residence, Holmlea,
Moneyrea, Thomas James, beloved husband of the late Margaret Shaw. Funeral
to the Family Burying-ground, Moneyrea.
Smyth - February 19, 1966, at Lisburn Hospital, Annabella, eldest
daughter of the late Robert and Eliza Smyth. Funeral from her late
residence, Killaney, Corbet, Banbridge to Magherally Churchyard. Deeply
regretted by her sorrowing Sister, Maggie, Brother, Willie and all the
Family Circle.
Stewart - February 19, 1966, at her residence, Whitehall, Glenwherry,
Mary Ann, dearly-loved wife of the late John Stewart. Funeral to the family
burying-ground, Glenwherry. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing Son and
Daughter-in-law, Robert and May and Grand-daughter Maureen; also her
sorrowing Son and Daughter-in-law, William and Helen, Vancouver, B.C.
Stewart - February 19, 1966, at Hospital, Sarah Agnes, dearly-loved
wife of Robert and dear mother of Charles. Remains at Melville's Rest Room,
111 Ormeau Road, funeral from her late residence, 10 Thistle Street to
Comber New Cemetery. Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband and Son.
Storey - February 19, 1966, in Hospital, Margaret Jane (age 86), "Corrishmore,"
51 Knockvale Park, beloved sister of James G. Storey, Captain J. W. Storey
and the late T. F. Storey. Funeral from St. Columba's Parish Church, King's
Road, to City Cemetery. Deeply regretted by all the Family Circle.
Taylor - February 20, 1966, at his residence, 53 Alliance Avenue,
William Francis, beloved husband of Frances Niblock (Dolly) and loved father
of Yvonne and Netta, also Grandchildren. Funeral to Roselawn Cemetery.
~ The Belfast Master Butchers' Association regret to learn of the
death of their esteemed Member, W. F. Taylor, and tender deepest sympathy. -
T. S. Johnston, Chairman
Wilson - February 19, 1966, at her daughter's residence, Chichester
Park House, Margaret Jane (formerly of Ballyscandle House). Funeral to the
Grange Burial Ground, Armagh. Deeply regretted by her Brother, Son, Daughter
and Family Circle.
Wylie - February 20, 1966, at Lagan Valley Hospital, Mary, beloved
daughter of the late Stewart and Mary Ann Wylie, 11 Seymour Street, Lisburn.
Funeral to Lisburn Cemetery.
Young - February 20, 1966, at her residence, The Hill, Annahinchago,
Ballyward, Castlewellan, Agnes (Nannie), dearly-beloved wife of William John
Young. Very deeply regretted by her sorrowing Husband and the Family Circle.
In Memoriam
Stow - Kathleen, died February 20, 1963. Always in our mins, from her
loving Husband and Children: also her Brother, Sisters and their Husbands.
R.U.C. Examine Car After 'Hit and Run' - Police in
Portadown have questioned a man and examined a car following a report of a
hit-and-run accident at Brankin's Hill on the outskirts of Portadown, on
Saturday night. A 19-year-old girl, Miss Margaret Elizabeth White, of Taylor
Passages, Tullyrone, Dungannon, was wheeling her bicycle out of town when,
it is stated, she was struck by a passing motor car. Miss White received
head injuries and was taken to Lurgan Hospital. Last night her condition was
reported to be satisfactory.
2) Newspaper: Newsletter date: February 1966 - Articles: Dangerously
mistaken decisions, says Mayhew (CLICK to read full article) -
Belfast men charged at Portadown, Appearing at a special court in
Portadown R.U.C. Station on Saturday three Belfast men were charged with
breaking and entering the lock-up garage of Frederick Crowe at Lisniskey,
Portadown, with intent to steal. They were Richard Fletcher (28), house
repairer, 14 Canmore Street; Francis Gavin (29), dealer, 14 Derry Street;
Tobias Boswell (33), painter and decorator, 175 Burney Street. The alleged
offence took place on February 18. Evidence of arrest was given by Constable
Ronald Elwood R.U.C., Portadown, who said that when charged and cautioned
Fletcher replied "Guilty"; Gavin "Guilty sir"; and Boswell sail "Guilty." On
the application of Head Constable R. Knox all three defendants were remanded
to Portadown Petty Sessions on March 1. Mr. Edward McCann, J.P., allowed
each defendant personal bail of ten pounds with one surety of ten pounds. -
part article: ... He was sentenced for assaulting police in the
course of their duty. The jury had failed to agree on a charge of unlawful
possession of an anti-tank gun with intent to endanger life. Cell
Empty. Behal's cell was found empty at 7 a.m. A window bar had been cut out.
Sheets missing from his bed had been used to descend 25 feet. A search has
been going on all day. Police have difficulties because Behal was being
treated as a political prisoner and did not wear prison clothes. A party was
going on in the governor's house during Saturday night. It was given by the
governor, Mr. Denis O'Donoghue, for his daughter Maura, who was celebrating
her 21st birthday. The governor was among 50 people at the party. Police in
the Republic last night sought the help of the R.U.C. and British police in
their efforts to recapture Behal. - Bodies of Firemen Found, The
bodies of the two fireman missing in the fire at the underground bunker of
the R.A.F.'s signal and radar station at Neatishead, Norfolk, were found
yesterday. Request For Proceedings Against B.B.C.3, The Roman
Catholic founder and general secretary of the Moral Law Defence Association,
Mr. Dillon MacCarthy, said yesterday that he had written to the Director of
Public Prosecutions asking him to start proceedings against the B.B.C.,
following a sketch on the satirical programme "B.B.C.3" portraying "Cardinal
Heenan." CLICK to read full article.
3) Newspaper: Newsletter date: February 1966 - Political stories
CLICK to read - Hi Joe: Man Charged, Bedfordshire police last night
said that a man had been detained at Dunstable in connection with the
disappearance of the greyhound Hi Joe. The man may be appearing at Epping,
Essex, court to-day. Hi Joe disappeared from the Epping kennels of Miss
Noreen Colin 13 months ago and was discovered at Dunstable last week.
4) as #4 - Man Hurt as Van Slips Off Jack, A 32-year-old motorist was
unconscious when admitted to the Roe Valley Hospital last night following an
accident in which his van slipped off the jack while he was changing his
wheel. He is Herbert Donnell, of Lislap, Omagh. The accident occurred on the
Limavady-Derry road about a mile from Limavady. Donnell was alone at the
time, but a passing motorist raised the alarm.
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