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Barton Postcards
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other names:
Princes Studio, 19 High Street, Belfast
1903
 
24th September 1903 Postmark Edinburgh to Miss C. Warnock, Ballygraffin,
Kircubbin, Co. Down, Ireland - 'St. Giles's Cathedral, Edinburgh' We intend
going here on Sunday morning to hear a Military service S. M.
1904
 
1904 Postmark ...ter? to Mr. and Mrs. Ryder, Heatherbrae, East Avenue,
Leicester - 'Autumn' Heartiest Christmas Greetings, Mr. & Mrs. F. Doyle.
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1) 18th/19th May 1905? Postmarks Rathfriland/Newcastle, Co. Down to Mr.?
McClenaghan Junr. Mrs. Cowie, Fairview Terrace, Newcastle - Suppose you are
having a big time. ? 'I have my eye on you'
2) 23rd August 1905 Postmark Newcastle to Master McClenahan, Rathfriland,
Co. Down - Sorry Mother & Father could not come over to-day. I go to Belfast
by eleven train tomorrow (Thursday) 'Are you doing any work? like this now.
The Climbers' 1906
 
13th March 1906 Postmark Portsmouth to Miss Maria Cole, 10 Percy Street,
Belfast, Antrim, Ireland - received letter, shall write soon, Jim
1907
 
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1) 2nd February 1907 Postmark Poplar?e to Mrs. McMullan, 47 Rainey Street,
Belfast, Ireland - Dear Mrs. McMullan, Arrived safe and sound, all well so
far, this is from Ellie, it is very cold here. I hope you will Remember me
to all at home. E. K.
2) 8th? March 1907? Postmark Penton? Stamp U.S.A. to Miss M. Cole, 10 Percy
Street, Shankhill Road, Belfast, Ireland - Easter Greetings, For Auld Lang
Syne, Bob Lemon 1908
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1) 15th February 1908 Postmark (Spain) to Mrs. Graham, c/o Mrs. Cole, 126
Peter's Hill, Belfast, Ireland - Tenerefia? Canaries Isles. 15-2-08
Dearest M. We are leaving tonight for Bermuda. Hope you are well. We do not
get the mail until our arrival at Bermuda. Yours ever Jim
2) 25th April 1908 Postmark Hamilton, Bermuda to Mrs. Graham, c/o Mrs. Cole,
126 Peter's Hill, Belfast, Ireland - Best wishes to all at home. They make a
pretty picture don't they ? With love Jim
3) 22nd September 1908 Postmark Brooklyn? N.Y. to Mrs. McCleneham, Church
Street, Rathfriland, Ireland - Hope all are well in Church Street and
Newcastle. We are well and enjoying our trip.
4) 25th October 1908 Postmark Malta to James Cole, 14 Ward, Royal Victoria
Hospital, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Jim, I hope you are getting better, so be
out for Christmas when I come home. Yours Jim 25-10-08
5) 19th (guessing it fits here) Stamp Italian to Miss Maria Cole, 126
Peter's Hill, Belfast, Ireland - Dear Maria, our ship is now at Naples in
Italy, and we leave on Friday for (Sardinia) I have been an visited the
ruins of Pompeii etc. and I assure you it was grand also interesting. I
shall tell you everything when I come home. Yours with love Jim
1909
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1) 5th May 1909 Postmark Portsmouth to Mrs. Graham, c/o Mrs. Cole, 126
Peter's Hill, Belfast, Ireland - Dearest M. I received your letter this
morning, and am glad to know you are well, as this leaves me at present. I
left the ? yesterday for Vernon. 8 Mess, H.M.S. Bernon, Portsmouth, Hants.
Yours E. L. Jim
2) 30th July 1909 Postmark Coventry to Master Jim Cole, 126 Peter's Hill,
Belfast, Ireland - You come to your Grandmother when you come to Coventry,
for you will have to sprinkle us with ?eating powder, Jim got the legs eaten
off him. Mavis?
3) 5th November 1909 Postmark Newtownards to Mrs. W. Patterson, Sewing
Agent, Court Street, Newtownards - Ballycastle. Dear Mrs. Patterson, I
have only 11/12 in the ones with the chain of holes at 1/3 per. doz. for
might look if you can get the H kf & sent it & oblige. Yrs & C C.
Crothers. 1910
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1) 3rd April 1910 Postmark Coventry to Mrs. W. Cole, 126 Peter's Hill,
Belfast, Ireland - Dear Son, Just a line to let you know we are having a
good time. I hope things are going on all right. I might stop till next
Sunday, let me know if I am wanted, Father
2) 28th June 1910 Postmark Manchester to Miss M. C'Callaghan?, Eshwary,
Camlough, Newry, Ireland - My Dear Mary, Thanks so much for letter, it was a
pleasant surprise. So pleased you are enjoying yourself. I do hope you will
feel a lot better for your holiday & pleased your people are well. Your time
is getting short, that is the worst of it "all good things come to an end"
however make the best of it, you have still a few days yet, so very best
love, as always, Florrie
3) 11th August 1910 Postmark Portrush to Mrs. Press, Barrack Hill, Armagh -
We are having a great time here & lovely weather, the children are almost
black! Harry stayed a week, he is away back again on Saturday for a few more
days. I hope you are all well! ? Chapman, ? House, Portrush
4) 3rd December 1910 Postmark ? to Mr. Ralph Cole, 50 Shankill Road,
Belfast, Ireland - Dear Son, I hope you are getting on all right & doing
plenty of work. J. Cole. ? ? Newgate Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne
5) 23rd December 191? Postmark Coventry to Mrs. James Graham, c/o Mrs.
Joseph Cole, 50 Shankhill Road, Belfast - Dear Maria? I wish you a very
Merry Xmas. Me and your grandma are going to spend Xmas day with your Cousin
Gertie. Hoping you are all well and will have a Merry Xmas. from Lizzie
1911
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1) 2nd September 1911 Postmark Whitehead, Co. Antrim to Mrs. Maria Graham,
50 Shankhill Road, Belfast - Dear Maria, I received youre P.C. all right. I
don't think tell Jae? and Willie I will bring them home something nice if
the are good boys. Yours M. N.
2) 12th September 1911 Postmark Lakewood, N.J. to Mrs. McClenehan,
Rathfriland, Co. Down, Ireland - Elizabeth & I are here today on motor trip,
we are staying at Cuan? Beach. J. M?
1913
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1) 3rd August 1913 Postmark Winnipeg? Man. to Miss A. Bill, "Gordonville"
Downshire Park, Cregagh, Belfast, Ireland - 191 Ruby Street, Winnipeg,
Canada. Dear Annie, How are you getting along? Mother arrived back
safely & is feeling splendid. Rona or Nana received your parcel & letter,
she will write you soon, but is not feeling very well. She & I are just home
after two weeks in the country. Hope you had a nice time at Portrush, and
that yourself & all your folks are well. Write me a ?. With love from your
old friend M. ?
2) 17th September 1913 Postmark Belfast to Mrs. Graham, c/o Mrs. Cole, 50
Shankill Road, City - Dear Maria, Wishing you many happy returns of the day.
Nellie
1924
26th June 1924 Postmark London to J. M. McClenehan, Esq., Rathfriland,
Co. Down, Ulster - Will you send to 46 a list of the things I must get for
Dublin. I shall be home on Saturday, my money is done so it is of no use
staying here minus cash. Yours ?
1928
10th September 1928 Postmark Jersey to Miss McCammond, 3 Lampton Road,
Hounslow, Middlesex, England - 8-9-28 We drove through this beautiful
valley to-day. The scenery on this little island is wonderful & we are
enjoying a very happy holiday. ? ? love to both. W. L. Perris Ferris?
1929
19th August 1929? Postmark Ze(rmatt) to Miss McCammond, 3 Lampton Road,
Hounslow, England, ? - Zermatt 18-8-29 Having a lovely holiday here
after a most interesting stay in Germany. Weather? so far good, but rather
cool up here at Zermatt which is 5,000 ft. high. Can see Matterhorn from
bedroom window. Scenery is grand - like to do some walks thus week. Hope you
are not working too hard. With love, W. L. P. (Perris? Ferris?) (see 1928
card from same person)
1936
 
10th August 1936 Postmark Belfast to Miss May Sloane, North Street, Upper
Ballinderry, Co. Antrim - Hoping you will hang out at Ballinderry for good,
this is Heaven here since you/Ian/Jan? left. Love to all Johny Hoping you
will hang out there for good.
1937
6th July? 1937 Postmark Jersey to Miss Bill? 77 Ravenhill Park?, Belfast,
Ireland - Fort d'Auvergne Hotel, Jersey - We arrived here a few days ago. We
were nearly baked in London with the heat. It is also fine here. Place
lovely. We went for a drive right round the island yesterday. It was simply
perfect. Do come & see me when I get home again at end of July. Edith A.
1947
21st September 1947 Postmark Toronto, Ontario to Miss E. Laverty, 215
Cliftonville Road, Belfast, N. Ireland - Have travelled a bit since I saw
you. Here I am in Canada. Hope you had a good holiday. Kind regards to all
from M. Harper 1949
22nd July 1949 Postmark Llandudno, Caernarvonshire to Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Down, N.I. - 22nd 7.49 Having a
most delightful holiday, lovely scenery here. Weather just perfect. Kind
regards, M. Hunter 1950
 
22nd August 1950 Postmark Bangor, Co. Down to Miss M. Sloane, 42 Rainey
Street, Donegall Pass, Belfast - having a good time, do not spoil my man
looking after him to well will see you soon L. Lindsay
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1) 18th April 1952 Postmark Southampton, Paquebot (Posted at Sea) to Mrs. H.
Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Ma, Just to let
you see what she looks like. Hope you got my letter also, Love Eddy.
'The Union Castle Line R.M.M.V. 'Athlone Castle' 25,567 tons'
2) 16th April 1952 Postmark Correios, Funghal? to Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy
Terrace, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Ma, Landed on Madeira this
afternoon. It's a wonderful place. Took some snaps, will send later. All my
love Eddy 1956
 
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1) May 1956 Postmark Dobhrain? to Mrs. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Armagh Road,
Newry, Co. Down - Here since Saturday, having a wonderful time, come with
Josie in car, weather lovely to-day, see you later. Violet 'The Strand,
Bundoran'
2) 28th August 1956 Postmark Plymouth, Devon to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11
Vimy Terrace, Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Armagh - Monday Having a nice
time here. Marjorie Porter is with me. There are a lot of lovely shops here.
This afternoon we sat at Hoe sunbathing but it came on rain. To-night we are
going to the pictures. Love Violet?
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1) 30th July 1957 Postmark Douglas, Isle of Man to Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy
Terrace, Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - 29.7.57 Having a
nice rest. Weather warm but not much sun yet. Hope you are feeling better.
Kind regards to you both. Marjorie
2) 19th September 1957 (it looks like 1937 but, the 19th September 1937
fell on a Sunday, 1957 fell on a Thursday and card was written on Wednesday)
Postmark Newcastle, Co. Down to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace,
Armagh Road, Newry - Wednesday. I am enjoying my holiday very much
although the weather hasn't been too good. I was in for a bathe to-day and
it was lovely. Hope you are both well. Violet. 'Newcastle, Co. Down'
1958
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1) to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Co. Down, N.
Ireland - My dear Mum & Dad, Just a line from Durban to say hello to you
both, we arrived at 4 p.m. yesterday after 3 days solid travelling covering
1290 miles which is a long way from home! I hated leaving Ken & nearly broke
my heart but I'll recover no doubt! I still have an awful cough so hope to
lose it at the sea. Hope you are well, all my love, Joan
2) 4th June 1958 (looks like June to me but was written on album
'from G. & E. on honeymoon May 1958' maybe they married in May but were
on honeymoon in June!) Postmark Du(rban?) Stamp South Africa to Mr. &
Mrs. Hunter, 9 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Mr. & Mrs.
Hunter, Just to let you know that I haven't forgotten you all and that I've
taken the big step. Hope you are all well because I feeling fit on holiday.
Love Eddy
3) June 1958 Postmark Durban to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace,
Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland - Dearest Mum & Dad, am writing this on my
lap on the beach so excuse scrawl. Ken lives in the sea & is a lovely bronze
now!! We now sail Sunday night 8pm so are having a lovely 8 days here. Seen
all my friends & relations. Hope you are both well. My neighbour tells me
there is a parcel there from you so thanks a lot in anticipation of getting
home! love Ken & Joan
4) 6th June 1958 Postmark Edinburgh to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy
Terrace, Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Hope you are both well.
Thursday night. So far we are enjoying our holiday very much. The
weather is good although it gets chilly at night. Tomorrow we are going on a
day trip to Loch Lomond and ? Love Violet
5) 27th June 1958 Postmark Uachtararocu na Gallimhe?? Stamp Eire to Mr. &
Mrs. R. W. Hunter, 9 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Co. Down - Having wonderful time,
fishing very good, unfortunately cannot send any fish. Eric
6) 12th July 1958 Postmark Rhyl, Flintshire to Mrs. J. Magowan, (at)
Lisduff, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - arrived safely in Rhyl. I could
hardly get a seat on the boat, but from what I see, Rhyl looks lovely. I
will write again. Love Darryl xxx
7) 13th December 1958 Postmark Salisbury, S. Rhodesia to Mr. & Mrs. H.
Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dear Mum & Dad, We
are now on the last lap after a very pleasant holiday, but we won't be sorry
to be back in Tully? happy? tomorrow. Last week we thought that Bu? could
get no hotter but to-day prove us wrong, we a swealtering impatiently
waiting for our evening train. Love to you both Ken & Joan?
8) 29th December 1958 Postmark S. Rhodesia to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy
Terrace, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Dearest Mum & Dad, This is the last
of the holiday cards I forgot to send; hope you enjoyed Xmas. We thought so
hard of you all. We went to my Aunts farm & had 3 lovely days with 17
others. Very gay Xmas. They love a crowd & all were relations!!! Hope g & E
got through to you on the phone. I am green with envy them talking to you!!!
All our love Ken & Joan
1959
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1) 17th ? 1959 Postmark Lisburn, Co. Antrim to Mrs. H. Barton, Vimy Terrace,
Newry - Here today in glorious sunshine. Hope you are both very well, and
good news? from the boys. Love B. ????
2) 1959 to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Co. Down, N.
Ireland - Dearest Dad & Mam, This is the last lap of our voyage. We are due
to arrive Bina 6am tomorrow. We ought to be at "Tullyhappy"? Friday night
12th. We have had a most enjoyable holiday ... the next is 1960 I hope! Hope
you are both well & not too cold. It's so so hot here, we are all gasping.
Fans on all day! Love from Ken too. He is hanging over the rail. Love Ken &
Joan
3) 5th January 1959 Postmark Trenton, Ontario, Canada to Mr. & Mrs. H.
Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Northern Ireland - 1 January 1959 Dear
Mr. & Mrs. Barton, Here is a card showing the bridge across the Trent River
in Trenton on a typical summer day. We haven't had much success in obtaining
cards but will keep looking. I write this on the first day of 1959 and I can
only hope that this new year will bring you as much happiness as Derek and I
found in 1958. Best Wishes to you both and Happy New Year. Joyce Baker
4) 15th July 1959 Postmark Southport, Lancs. to Miss June Magowan, c/o
Lisduff, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Having a good time here, was a bit
sick the first few days. Derek is talking about you. He sent you a card. I
am going to the baths now. Hope to see you soon. Darryl xx
 
 
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1) 24th July? 1959? Postmark ? Stamp Eire to Mrs. Gwendolene Henning,
Lisduff, Newry, Co. Down, Newry - Having a really good time. Plenty to eat,
plenty to drink & everyone in a sociable mood. Don't think we will go any
further South. From Stanley?
2) 29th July 1959 (looks like 57 but written on the page of the album it
said 1959, I wrote it on the card in pencil) Postmark Portstewart, Co.
Londonderry to Mrs. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Down -
'From Auntie Violet 1959' Weather showery but it is lovely here. I am
writing this & watching the Fishermen. Noel is bathing, we are having a good
time. love Vi 'End of Cliff Walk, Portstewart'
3) 8th August 1959 Postmark ? to Mrs. G. Henning, Lisduff, Newry, Co. Down,
N. Ireland - Ballachulish? Argyllshire. Sat. 8th Aug. Do hope you are
well. How would you like to live in this house? I'm enjoying very much
re-visiting this Glencoe - Lochaber district with its bens, glens & sea
lochs. Weather this week not too good & our climbs have been curtailed. The
picture shows a peak we climb next week (one on extreme right) 22 in the
party. No sign of car yet! This is our off-day & I'm spending it writing
many cards. Kindest regards, K. Hanna
4) 19th August 1959 Postmark Exmouth, Devon to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy
Terrace, Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Exmouth 18th
August 1959. My dear Harold & Lily, This is a beautiful place, and we
are enjoying ourselves to the full, it's no wonder they call it glorious
Devon, we had a few real wet days last week, but since Friday the weather
has been glorious. We have seen Linton? and Linmouth, the two villages
that suffered floods a few years ago, and the Doone valley. DV we are going
by coach to Dartmoor and Plymouth tomorrow. We return home on Saturday. I
hope you are both keeping. Fondest love Emily & Jack xxxxxx
5) 10th September 1959 Postmark Llandudno, Caernarvonshire to Mr. & Mrs. H.
Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Armagh Road, Newry, Co. Down - Wednesday.
Annette and I are spending a fortnight here in Llandudno, N. Wales, so far
the weather has been perfect. We first arrived on Sunday. This is a
beautiful place with lovely scenery. I am sorry I haven't been down to see
you but we will be down some evening after we come home. Hope you are both
well. Love Violet
1960
10th September 1960 Postmark Croydon, Surrey to Mr. & Mrs. W. Turner, 36
Holm Terrace, Dromore, Co. Down, N. Ireland - Having a nice time. Both
enjoying ourselves. Hope you enjoyed yourselves last Saturday. Weather very
good over here just now. Will come and see you all later on. Richard keeping
better. Love to All Sadie & Richard
1969
11th June 1969 Postmark ? to Mr. & Mrs. Press, 8 ? Avenue, Donaghadee,
Co. Down, N. Ireland - 11/6/1969 I hope that Vere is making good
progress in his recovery and that I shall be seeing you in the N.E. Scotland
this month. I am here this glorious week & happy to be here. Looking forward
to seeing you. J. M. 1980
Mrs. Eily Barton - to Mum and Me Me from Joan - mention of Ken, Beth &
Anton, Barbie, Margaret, Mandy.
Sue, Gordon, Joanne NO DATES
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1) to Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland -
Hope you are all keeping OK, am having a grand time. This is from Port Said.
Bye Bye Ken
2) South Africa - to Mr. & Mrs. H. Barton, 11 Vimy Terrace, Newry, Co.
Down, Northern Ireland - My dearest Mum & Dad, Just another little letter
from Durban. Hope you are both well. Thanks for your letter, Ken sent it on
to me today. He wrote the day we left (Saturday) & again Monday so I'm very
humbled. We had a most enjoyable lunch with G. & Eddy on our way through,
their flat is very lovely. They were both very well. Have not had a swim?
... Joan
3) 21st/20th November Postmark Firenze, Ferrovia to Mrs. McClenehan,
Rathfriland, Co. Down, Ireland - I hope you are all right by this time. We
arrived here on Thursday night last, M. bore the journey very well. We took
it in easy stages - stayed in London - three days in Paris and two in ? The
weather has been delightful since we came - so bright and clear, when
walking we have to choose the shaded side of the street, M. S. Pension?
Jennings-Ricciolo, 37 Corso? del Tintore?, Florence
4) to Miss Bill, Gordonville, Downshire Park, Cregagh, Belfast - Dear Miss
B. Arrived here yesterday, lovely spot but very quiet, however, I think I'll
enjoy myself. I suppose you go away next week. Love S. Elliott. Atlantic
House, Port-na-Blagh, Ballymore P.O., via Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
5) Postmark Glasgow to Miss Maggie Poots, c/o Mrs. Scott, Meeting? Street,
Dromard? Co. Down - Having a good time here. Hoping you are all well. Sorry
to hear about Mcs. death. Martha
6) Postmark Glasgow to Miss Maggie Poots, c/o Mr/? Scott, Meeting Street,
Dromore, Co. Down, Ireland - Dear Maggie, I received the parcel all right
the are more than nice we are all fine hoping this will find yous all well
glad at Mother is comen hoping that the will be letter before that give me
love to all I sent Annie PC lony? so good by
7) to Miss Maggie Poots, c/o Mr. Scott, Meeting Street, Dromore, Co. Down -
Dear Maggie, we are all fine hoping this will find Mother and all the rest
quit well give my love to Sarah Willie is at work every day we Maggie loves
the man good by from Nellie
8) Postmark Matre...? (Matrei, Osttirol) to Mrs. G. Henning, Lisduff, Newry,
Co. Down, N. Ireland - This is where I now am"" I took a notion of going to
the Continent to enjoy the sunshine and the weather has been very good.
Doing a lot of climbing. Do hope you are well and have all your "big" chores
completed. Kindest regards, K. Hanna
9) Stamp Eire to Mr. D. Canavan, Railway Bar, Poyntzpass, Newry, Co. Down -
Well Dessie, Having a nice time, enjoying myself. In Dublin today. Have
visited Kilmainham Gaol. "What about the dog?" See you all. ?
 
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1) Postmark ..uncha... to Mr. D. Larmour, 50 Brookvale Avenue, Belfast, N.
Ireland - Having a marvellous time. Flo.
2) to Miss M. ?eachey or ?eackey? 3 Hampton? Road, Honslow (Hounslow)
Middlesex - Sorry not to have answered your P.C. received some time ago,
don't for a moment think I have quite forgotten for I haven't. I shall write
you later. I'm so glad Mary & you like your change, you shall see alot more
life their than here. Best wishes Jeannie Magee
3) to Mrs. O. Hanlon? c/o Mr. D. Canavan, Railway Bar, Poyntzpass, Co.
Armagh - From your very sincere friend Joseph J. C. Milne.
4) To Miss Sarah McM., 43 Rainey Street, Belfast (Williams) With
fondest love xxx Nellie Williams 'Another Link To Bind Our Friendship
Closer'
5) Union Castle Line to South and East Africa. The Union-Castle Royal
Mail Motor Vessel "Stirling Castle" 25,550 Tons.
6) Sunday. Dear Sammy, Received your P.C. alright and pleased to know
you are quite well. Hope papa and mama are well and also Violet and Wee
Charlie. Tell Bill I was asking for him and all the rest, all at present,
write soon, From your Loving Uncle Saml. xxx
7) Dear Martha, I hope you are keeping well, also your friend Mary I often
think of you both. I am going to Dundrum as soon as weather lets me, have
you seen Mum. yours sincerely V.? W.
8) 21st June ? Postmark Rouen? Stamp French to Mrs. Robinson, 106 Fitzroy
Avenue, Belfast, Ireland - Rouen. Wed. This is such a nice town, staying
within a few ? of the ? Cathedral. Hope all well, much love, ? E.
 
There are over 300 huts in this one large village right near Marahabei where
we stayed. They grow wheat for a living and are very happy & wealthy
natives. Lots of good stock & ponies. 'Mountain kraals, Basutoland.'
 
We spent 3 days here. The house is just above this. 87oo ft. up, 66 miles
into the heart of the Maluti Mountains. We walked home from this river up
this steep hill, it almost killed the pair of us! About 6 miles climbing all
the way. The Irish boy, Bob, we stayed with took all these photos, all
near his home. The whole set are taken by him. He is from Derry.
'Mountain Kraals, Basutoland.'
 
Dear Mam, Just a card hoping to find you keeping well as this leave me. Hope
you are enjoying good health and taking good care of yourself. Love Bob
'National Stadium. Served as the main stadium during the Tokyo Olympics,
1964. the
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