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Baird - Bellairs Collection
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and 3 Race Programmes
Presented to Major Sir William Baird, D.L., J.P., with the appreciation of
the S.A.B.A. and the South African Bowling Team 1948
Pres'd. to Mrs. R. H. H. Baird by Members of L.O.L. 245 on the occasion of
unfurling Adult & Juvenile Banners. 29/6/06
 
key tags: Dining Room, Blanket Room, Wireless House, Sir Robert's Files Reas
Bdgs., File Room Reas Buildings
British Legion - Belfast Branch - W. Baird, Esq., Belfast Telegraph, Royal
Avenue, Belfast
 
In Affectionate Remembrance of William Savage Baird, J.P., of Avonmore,
Fortwilliam Park, Belfast
Proprietor of the Telegraph Printing Works, who died on Wednesday, July 21,
1886, aged 62 years.
"He was a good man and full of works."
"Stinker" Jon Hen done ?t Jany. 65 to order of Mrs. Pat Bellairs and
Sergeant ? 9.1.65
 
Belfast Evening Telegraph Thursday Evening, September 1, 1870 No. 1
Pentland Copper Craft, 17 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh. Made in Scotland
copper plaque of the first edition
   
 
  
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1) Birthday Greetings - PF5 BH6 Carrickfergus VIA BE ITO 14/15 23 1013
Birthday Mr. A. J. McGookin Glynpark, Carrickfergus. Best Wishes from John
Ellen Maria and Emma Postmark P.O. International Telegraphs 23 Oct.
1977
2) Greetings for Christmas - much love & wishing darling May that you were
with us. This is a corner of our house. from Harry & Kathleen
3) Xmas 1941 Abbeywood War Work, with love from Eileen - Sir M. O'Keeffe -
Bombs - Danny - Logs 4 more logs - Hospital Supplies Depot - Rules: Everyone
must sew except the chairman Lady O'Keeffe - This cupboard is full - Lady
O'Keeffe, Our Emminent & Enterprising "Chairman" - Miss Baird - Home Produce
- Mrs. Pillean - Surrey ? B.R.C.S.? - Mo Bike - Master Pilleau? - Jill & Pup
- Wellington U.T.C.
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1) 29th May 1886 Henry Gustavus (Harry) Brooke - White House, Killybegs, Co.
Donegal 4th November 1886 Grace F. Brooke
2) Adeline V. Patton, Belfast 1890 Biography
3) 17th March 1894 Supplement to the Belfast Weekly Telegraph, The
Loughbrickland Poisoning Case, Tried at Downpatrick March 9, 10 & 12 1894
4) 1st May 1897 Supplement to the Belfast Weekly Telegraph, The Proposed New
City Hall, Belfast
5) 26th November 1898 Supplement to Belfast Weekly Telegraph. Rev. R. R.
Kane, LL.D., Born June 21st 1841 Died November 20th 1898
   
     
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1) 30th July 1930 Irish Bowling Association, Complimentary Dinner to the
Commonwealth of Australia Bowlers by The President of the I.B.A. Major W.
Baird, The Carlton, Belfast. Signatures: Alec. A. Watson, Sydney N.S. Wales,
Australia; J. J. Butler, Childers, Q.'land (Aus.); R. S. Gay, Sydney N.S.
Wales (Aus.); R. C. Donald, Newcastle, N.S.W.; E. C. Jarman? Adelaide, South
Aust.; Arthur C. Rofe? Sydney, N.S. Wales; J. M. Hunter, Brisbane,
Queensland
2) 5th December 1934 - a) Obituary of Alderman James Archibald Doran, J.P.,
Ardavon, 248 Antrim Road, Belfast b) Biographical Details of Major
William Baird & Mr. Thomas Richardson (CLICK image 2 to read the full
articles)
3) 27th July 1938 Irish Bowling Association, Visit of the Caledonian Bowlers
Touring Club, Dinner Grand Central Hotel, Belfast. Host: Major Wm. Baird ~
signatures: Please return to Guy? Bellairs, Wm. Baird; Duncan H. Cameron;
Herbie Russell I.B.A. 1938; Edward Ford, Asst. Sec. I.B.A.; ?? Carter?;
? ; ? Douglas, Ex. Capt. Caledonian Bowlers; ? Barr, I.B.A.; J.
McQuitty "Q"; ? Robson, Hon. ?; John Sayers; David McNally, Pres. S.B.A.; J.
Bowie; ? : Photo: Caledonian Bowlers' Touring Club
  
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1) 2nd January 1946 Travel Identity Card for Great Britain, Eire and
Northern Ireland - Major William Baird, D.L., Newspaper Director, 124 Royal
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1) 15th September 1947 Canadian Pacific Railway Company to Major William
Baird, J.P., Glynn Park, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland - Barclays
Nominees (Lombard Street) Ltd.
2) 17th May 1948 Dear Mr. Emery, Last week reference was made to W. &
G. Baird, Ltd., making enquiries regarding some details in connection with
the Racing Cars, and which were ordered in Willesden, London, by Finlayson
and yourself, with instructions to charge against W. & G. Baird. They
enquired if this was in order, and wrote for confirmation. In order to avoid
any future misunderstanding, it is well you should realise that you have no
authority from the Directors of this firm to order any goods whatever, or
incur any expenses in the name of W. & G. Baird, Ltd., or Belfast Telegraph;
and I shall be glad if you will instruct Finlayson accordingly. Yours truly,
W. & G. Baird, Ltd., Managing Director. Mr. Paul Emery, The Cottage,
Yelverton Lodge, Richmond Road, East Twickenham
3) 7th May 1954 New Water Pipes Through Land, Major Sir William Baird, Glynn
Park, Carrickfergus - Town Hall Carrickfergus (CLICK image 3 to read the
full letters)
4) 7th February 1955 L'Estrange & Brett, Solicitors, 9 Chichester Street,
Belfast - Dear Mrs. Bellairs, I got a copy of the Minutes of the Meeting of
6th January from Mr. Sayers and have since seen Mr. Bailey. In the first
instance, Mr. Bailey impressed on me throughout the interview his wish and
anxiety that the Belfast Telegraph should remain in the hands of the Baird
family. Mrs. Baird is, I understand, at present in London and is believed to
be undergoing an operation there. He does not believe that she is attempting
to sell shares there and he made it very clear that at present Mrs. Baird
has no right, even if she wished to, to enter into negotiations to that end,
as that would be entirely a matter for the Executors, who Mr. Bailey assures
me are also anxious that the control of the Belfast Telegraph should remain
in the hands of the Baird family. At the same time, the Executors are now
very acutely aware of the difficulty of their position by reason of their
large indebtedness to the Provincial Bank and we are most anxious to see if
some scheme cannot be evolved to ease the position, and I understand that
they are having an informal talk with Mr, Sayers and Mr. Bailey during the
next few days to see if they can agree on a policy which would be placed
before you and your sister before anything was attempted. I made it clear
that you and Mrs. Wilkinson would not willingly agree to any loan being made
by the Company to the Executors unless the Company had received the most
specific assurances that the loan would be entirely paid off at a very early
date and only then after very careful consideration. I begged Mr. Bailey to
ensure, as far as lay in his power, that nothing whatever would be done or
considered without bringing you and your sister into the picture, and this
he promised to do. Regarding the vacant directorship; it may be that
the Executors will wish to seek a permanent loan from some finance company
on the security of their shares and if this or some such arrangement were
come to it might be that the finance company would require its
representative to sit on the Board. The suggestion at the moment is that the
vacancy caused by Mr. Chew's death should not at present be filled.
Thirdly, with regard to the Secretary; Mr. Bailey tells me that the
Executors feel very strongly that Mr. Kelly should not be appointed and this
view seems to be fairly generally held among those Directors who are
employees of the company. Mr. Bailey admits that there may be some form of
contract in existence by which Mr. Kelly could claim the right to be
appointed Secretary, but apparently he and his colleagues wish to avoid this
at any cost and might even be prepared to advise the Company to pay Mr.
Kelly something to release the Company from any such obligation, should such
exist. At the moment Mr. Bailey has no one in mind as Secretary, but thinks
that the general feeling is that some complete outsider should be appointed.
Lastly, I gather that the Executors are very worried indeed about Mrs.
Baird's expenditure of money and it is contemplated that someone will have
to speak to her very severely about her extravagance. At the moment no one
is very keen on taking on this job, but it is felt that someone must do so
soon. As I explained to you and Mrs. Wilkinson, this is, of course, the
Executors' trouble. If you are approached by your Co-Directors
regarding schemes for repaying the Executors' indebtedness to the Bank, it
might be wise if you were to let me kno0w, as possibly it would be best if I
were to come in with you on those discussions. Yours sincerely CA Brett
Mrs. Bellairs, Glyn Park, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
   
  
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1) 27th November 1957 Belfast Telegraph, Northern Ireland to Mrs. C. P.
Bellairs, c/o Carlton Court, Heartford Street, London - re increase of B.T.
to 2½d. from R. M. Sayers
2) I.T.V. in Northern Ireland - Station to Open in 1959:- In less than two
years an independent television station will be operating from Northern
Ireland. Because of its invasion of the advertisement field we cannot ignore
its advent, even though it is speculative how our interests will be
affected. For the benefit of the directors, therefore, I have gathered as
much information on the subject as is available. According to the present
programme the station will be ready for operation in April or May 1959, but
ten months before the actual opening the Independent Television Authority
will invite applications from programme contractors for the use of the
station. The Authority erects the mast, provides all the machinery of
transmission and runs the station with its own staff. The contracting
company pays a substantial rent for the use of the station and provides its
own studio (probably in Belfast) with a line connecting studio and station.
No "sponsored" programmes as in America are permitted in Britain. The
contracting company alone supplies programmes, subject to certain retentions
by the Authority itself. Four of these programme-contracting companies are
operating in England at present; there is a new one in South Wales and a
Scottish station is to be opened on August 31st. These companies are
representative in the main of cinema, entertainment, radio and newspaper
interests. CLICK image 2 to read the full letter
3) 15th September 1959 W. & G. Baird Ltd. To The Directors: In advance of
next Tuesday's Board Meeting I am circulating to Directors copies of memo
from the joint managing editors arising from the serious inroads on their
staff by the new U.T.V. organisation and the increasing difficulties in
finding satisfactory replacements. R.M.S. ~ 12th September 1959 - Members of
(Editorial) Staff who have accepted appointments with U.T.V.
Brian Croley (Head of Features)
age 30 - B.T. £975 - U.T.V. £1,500 (with free car and entertainment
allowance).
Gordon Duffield (Senior Reporter) age 26 - B.T. £845 - U.T.V. £1,500
(with entertainment allowance).
Ken Nixon (Sub-Editor) age 25 - B.T.
£877 - U.T.V. "1,250.
Fred. Corbett (Senior Reporter) age 26 - B.T. £850 - U.T.V. £1,250.
Robert Hume (Sub-Editor age 43 - B.T. £876 - U.T.V. £900.
Members of the Staff who have been approached by
U.T.V. Cowan Watson (Chief
Sub-Editor) age 46 (A) Salary £1,300.
Malcolm Brodie (Sports Editor) age 33 (B) Salary £1,250.
Brian Munn (Deputy Sports Director) age 40 Salary £936.
Derek Murray (Sports Department) age 22 Salary £585 (offered £832) Since
increased to £793.
(A) Mr. Watson was sounded by both Mr. R. B. Henderson, general manager,
U.T.V. and "News-Letter".
(B) Mr. Brodie, with our approval, was interviewed.
Mr. Brian McMullan,
junior photographer, is transferring to the "Whig", as the result of Mr.
G. McMillan, "News-Letter" joining the B.B.C. camera staff.
We anticipate that U.T.V. will continue to look to the
newspapers, and particularly to the "Belfast Telegraph", for recruits.
As the B.B.C. is about to form a 25-strong outside
broadcast T.V. unit there will probably be another raid on newspaper
staff.
We must point out the seriousness of these losses. All
the men concerned are journalists of ability and experience, and it is
becoming increasingly difficult to secure suitable replacements.
Already the "Belfast Telegraph" has drawn heavily on
the morning papers, but this source is drying-up, as we cannot offer
enough to attract those we want.
The demands of U.T.V. added to those of the B.B.C. and
Hansard, have now created a highly competitive market for journalists in
Belfast, and without a general review of the salaries of Editorial
executives and other key men, the "Belfast Telegraph" threatens to be at
a dangerous disadvantage. A newspaper of our size and importance must be
able to command the best available.
We may also point out that the present staff is working
at extreme pressure on the production of large issues which will
continue throughout the winter. The effort required is difficult to
sustain, so long as there is dissatisfaction caused by the knowledge of
the high salary scales now being paid by our competitors.
If the Board agree to a general review, recommendations
will be submitted forthwith. T. McM. J.E.S.
 
 
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1) 2nd March 1964 Postmark Ballycarry Station, Belfast Jack Sayers Letter re
Diaries to Mrs. T. G. Wilkinson, Glynn Park, Carrickfergus, Co.
Antrim 11/97 Cadogan Gardens, London S.W.3 - Belfast Telegraph
Dear Mrs. Wilkinson, After I received your letter to-day I asked the Company
secretary, Mr. Woolley, to arrange for Sir Robert's diaries to be delivered
to Glynn Park, as you request. I hope you will allow me to say again that I
believe the diaries to be of great historical interest, and that at some
future date you and Mrs. Bellairs will see your way to deposit them with the
Records Office. The Deputy Keeper will be glad to observe any conditions
which you wish to stipulate. With kindest regards, Yours sincerely Jack
Sayers
2) 26th July 1969 John E. Sayers, Belfast Telegraph - May I make a
personal appeal for your help with the history of the "Telegraph" I am
writing for next year's Centenary? Apart from the newspaper files there is
not a great deal of material available, and I can see that the only good
sources remaining are Sir Robert's diaries. Without consulting these I am
very much afraid that my account will lack the information about him and
your family that it really ought to have. If I could see the diaries you can
rely absolutely on my discretion - my only concern will be to ensure that I
am correctly informed on how the business was developed. I do feel I can
make this request both in the interests of scholarship and of the Baird
family to which, as you know, I have always been obligated. With kindest
regards to Lady Baird and yourself. Jack Sayers
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1) Robert H. H. Baird, J.P. ~ Just as the late Conservative Ministry was
retiring from office, His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland paid the
subject of this sketch (Mr. R. H. H. Baird) a graceful tribute of
acknowledgment by appointing him to the Commission of the Peace for the City
of Belfast. (Click image 1 to read full article)
2) 2 Ballindrum,
Springhill Road, Moneymore, Co. Londonderry - 2 Ballindrum. My dear
Mrs. Bellaires, I want to say Thank you very much for the lovely gift you
sent me, it was a very nice surprise, as I thought we may have lost touch
with each other. I've often thought of the good days James & I spent at
Glynn Park. We spent more of our long life there than anywhere else; and you
were so good to us over the years. I do hope you are keeping bravely &
enjoying your new Home. I'm bothered with sore back, otherwise I'm thankful
to say I'm bravely. I had a nice quiet Christmas here with Ray, Tommy &
Family. Their two boys, one works in England & one in Rathclyde University
in Scotland, are both over for their Holiday. Then we had the rest of our
Family here as usual on Boxing Day. The weather has kept nice & mild, its
better than frost. I hope you are able to get out. So with my very very
warmest wishes to you for a very Happy New Year, yours very gratefully S.
Earley. Please excuse writing.
3) Gena? from May? with love
4) Lady Baird, Glynn Park, Carrickfergus - Ballyalloly, Comber, Co. Down
Wed. Dear Lady Baird, Thank you both for your sympathy. I feel too
broken for words, the blank his passing has left is too awful for words & I
don't know how to live on! Ever yrs. ? Glentoran ~ Ballyalloly, Comber, Co.
Down Sun. evg. Dear Lady Baird, I cannot resist writing to
you!!! How delightful, a 1000 congratulations to your Husband. Long may you
both enjoy the honour. Ever yours ? Glentoran
 
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1) Mrs. Jno. Donaldson. Our Album. Yes, this is my Album, But learn ere you
look, That all are expected, To add to my book. You are welcome to quiz it -
The penalty is: You add your own portrait, For others to quiz.
2) In
Memoriam. Black - In loving remembrance of my dearly-beloved sister,
Matilda (Tillie), who died March 11th, 1893. Gone to the grave is the loved
one, Gone with the youthful bloom; Lonely we bend, schoolmates and friends,
Passing away to the tomb. Minnie Donaldson ~ In Memoriam.
The winter winds are fierce and high, Sister dear; Wild rain is rushing down
the sky, Sister dear. Alas, our skies are always grey, And bitter rain falls
every day - But storm and rain with thee are o'er, Evermore and evermore,
Sister dear. (CLICK image 2 to read the full verse)
3) Donaldson - Hall ~ August 3, at Linenhall Street Presbyterian Church,
Belfast, by the Rev. Robert Montgomery, of Great Victoria Street Church,
John, eldest son of John Donaldson, late of Coleraine, to Minnie, youngest
daughter of the late William Hall, Belfast. In Memoriam.
Donaldson - In loving remembrance of my dear husband, John Donaldson, who
died 27th February, 1893. Mourn not for him whom God has blest, And taken to
his Heavenly rest, Free from all sorrow, grief, and pain - Our loss is his
eternal gain. Minnie Donaldson.
4) A grand benefit concert was given in the Ulster Hall on Saturday night,
before a very large as well as critically appreciative audience which filled
the building in every part. The chair was taken by Mr. R. H. H. Baird, J.P.,
and a programme of unusual excellence and variety was presented, supported
by artistes, vocal and instrumental, whose names are a host in themselves -
artistes who freely offered their services to the Executive Committee with a
ready sympathy, bearing in mind the object of the concert. The performances
throughout were all of the highest character, not the least interesting
feature being the presence of the band of the Dorsetshire Regiment, under
the direction of Mr. Stevens, and the contributions on the grand organ
furnished by Mr. Hill. The other artistes were - Mr. Geo. Benson, Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Mantell, Madame Julia Ryan, Mr. Dickson (flute), Miss Minnie
Wright (violin), Mr. James McQuitty, Mr. A. E. Stewart, Mr. Ed. Lee, Miss
Carrie McCreary, Mr. G. Ferguson, Mr. Alan Parker, and Herr Louis Werner,
who acted as conductor with his usual tact and ability. All the items of a
long and varied programme were rapturously received, several well merited
encores being accorded and responded to. The organisers of the concert feel
under a debt of gratitude, not alone to the artistes, but to the general
public, for the hearty support rendered the object in view. No trouble or
pains were spared to achieve success, both from a musical and financial
aspect. The committee met with cordial assistance, especially from the
members of the Belfast Evening Telegraph "Chapel," with whom, as was
perfectly appropriate under the circumstances, the scheme of benefit
organised primarily originated. The grand piano used on the occasion was
kindly lent by Messrs. Hart & Churchill.
Photo Envelopes
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1) July 1919 Postmark Belfast to Major Baird, Kilroot Battery, Kilroot, Co.
Antrim - Avonmore, Fortwilliam Park, Belfast - 2 Carrigusnagh ? Bath Lodge
Road, Ballycastle
2) 2nd August 1919 Postmark Belfast to Major Baird, Avonmore, Fortwilliam
Park, Belfast - Ballycastle 1919 - Kilroot 1919
3) 14th August 1919 Postmark Belfast to Major Baird, Avonmore, Fortwilliam
Park, Belfast - Ballycastle 1919 - Antrim R.G.A.? 1909
4) Larne Road (Coast) 1921
5) Master Baird (624) 1/1½
6) Rome 1907 1909 Antrim R ? A Avonmore - Sierra Leone
7) Major Baird - Avonmore etc. 1919
Baird Film Stills
International Cross-Country in Northern Ireland - Pathe Gazette
 
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1) William Robert Baird 1943
2) Summer at Bangor 1923 - Agnew; Ruby O'Brien; Matier; Eric; Mother;
Father; John Baird; Margery; Agnew; Ina
3) the four dogs
4) T.? Wilkinson 10th August 1956
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1) Who said I wouldn't be first to wish you a Happy Xmas? Alice S.
2) Thos. Rodgers, Belfast October 4th, 1880 - photographer Andrew Bowman,
Glasgow
3) The Rev. H. Montgomery, D.D., Superintendent, and Miss R. M. Montgomery,
L.R.A.M., his assistant.
4) Miller Wed 181 Avoneil Road - photographer Vienna, Belfast
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1) Running a Good Race
2) "An' What About Us?"
 
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1) Opening of Kelly Home
2) 'Scourie Village' 18th/23rd August 1922 Postmark ? to Miss Patricia
Baird, The Rock, Newcastle, Co. Down, Ireland - Hope to write to you all
to-morrow, not much news. ?
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1) Phoenix Park ? Trophy 1952
2) Phoenix Park 1952
Phoenix Park 1952
photographer Vincent, Antrim Road, Belfast
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1) Kilpatrick, 53 Donegall Place, Belfast
2) Abernethy, 29 High Street, Belfast
3) Allison's Vienna Studios, 14 Queen's Arcade, Belfast
4) Adair, 8 Donegall Place, Belfast
5) Lee, Portrush & Giants Causeway
6) C, Watkin, Ballymena
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1) W. B. St. John, Minnedosa and Neepawa
2) Smith, Marshall, Mich.
3) Abernethy, 29 High Street, Belfast
4) C. Myland, 2125 N. Front St., Phila.
5) Queens, Royal Avenue, Belfast
6) T. Plimmer, 19 High Street, Belfast
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1) Lafayette, Dublin, Glasgow & Manchester
2) J. Glass, 65 Carlisle Road, Londonderry
3) Geo. F. Webb, 63 North Street, Belfast
4) Abernethy, 29 High Street, Belfast
5) Galbraith, 9 High Street, Belfast
6) Abernethy, 29 High Street, Belfast
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1) Macfarland Bros., 35 High Street, Belfast
2) Abernethy, 29 High Street, Belfast
3) Reid Bros., Belfast
4) Reid Bros., Belfast
5) Reid Bros., Belfast
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1) James Magill, Belfast
2) H. G. Glen, Belfast
3) Mack, Belfast
4) Quinn Photo, Belfast
5) Turnbull & Sons, Glasgow, Belfast & Greenock
6) Turnbull & Sons, Glasgow, Greenock, Belfast & Hawick
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1) Young, Ballymena
2) The Relief of Derry 1689 the Vienna Photo Compy., Belfast
3) Philadelphia
4) Philipsburgh
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1) Greenock
2) Princess of Wales
3) Abernethy, 29 High Street, Belfast
4) Turnbull & Sons, Glasgow, Greenock, Kilmarnock & Belfast
5) Turnbull & Sons, Glasgow, Greenock & Belfast
Brians pre-wedding Lunch venue, The Cambridge Hotel, Camberley
Brian and Jane
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1) Janet?, Norman & Mary visiting Ways'? Home in Bangor
2) Autumn 1980
3) Jane's new doll!
4) From "Bloody Foreland" Sept. 1980
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1) a) at Malone Golf Club, October 1966 ~ b) Where's the doglet?
2) a) From Atlantic Drive ~ b) From new coast road to Port Sal?? October '66
~ c) Helen Spence S. of Ireland tour with D.P. April 1964
3) a) M. Johnson at Dunfanaghy ~ b) Fanad Light House, October 1966 ~ c)
Helen & D. Pownall Tour of Ireland
K. with Doreen Rankin
Sept. 1982 at '84'
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