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Ethan Canin, Emperor of the Air (1988)2 comments

smithereens wrote 2 weeks ago: Dear Ethan, By now it is almost certain, I will read all of your books. You got me; I’m a fan now. I … more →

Tags: American, Ethan Canin

QLD ANDA Show Special Release - 2009 1966 Decimal Pattern 20c!

Downies wrote 2 weeks ago: Earlier this month, the Gold Coast leg of the ANDA Coin show was held. This was the first time an AN … more →

Tags: coins, perth mint, Silver, anda, collecting, numismatics, Silver Proof

Remembrance Day- The price of freedom.

gilliandr wrote 3 weeks ago: This was Victor R Pauline, who served in the Royal Air Force.  He died in a plane crash in May 1918. … more →

Tags: Family History, Canada, Victoria, British Columbia, World War One, Victor Reginald Pauline

Josephine Tey, The Daughter of Time (1951)2 comments

smithereens wrote 4 weeks ago: Two weeks ago we were all down with stomach flu while in Normandy, so I spent an inordinate amount o … more →

Tags: British, Josephine Tey

Minworth Bowls Celebration, Birmingham, 1977

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Saturday, 12th November 1977 Minworth Bowls Celebration Over 100 members, guests and officials atten … more →

Tags: associations, Sports, Family History, England, Birmingham, Norman F Paulin, Minworth Social Club, Lawn bowling

Obituary, Hugh J Leitch, Montreal, 1961

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Montreal Daily Star, 25 September 1961, page 17   HJ Leitch   A funeral service for Hugh J … more →

Tags: Family History, Canada, obituary, montreal, Hugh James Leitch

Norman's date with the army, Birmingham, 1981

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago:   Norman’s Date With the Army Four children helping to bring about an old soldier’s dream of visitin … more →

Tags: Family History, England, Birmingham, Norman F Paulin, Walmley luncheon club

HJ Leitch takes munitions post, Montreal/Ottawa, 1942

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Montreal Daily Star, 24 February 1942, page 9 HJ Leitch Takes Munitions Post Ottawa- Feb 24- (CP)- M … more →

Tags: Family History, Canada, montreal, Ottawa, Hugh James Leitch, World War Two, C.D. Howe

Grandad rejoins the army- for a day, Birmingham, 1981

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago:   Evening Mail, 11 February 1981, page 9   Grandad rejoins the Army – for a day   Ex- … more →

Tags: Family History, England, Birmingham, Norman F Paulin

Leitch-Corley wedding announcement, Montreal, 1928

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Irene Corley, circa 1921, c. G Leitch Montreal Daily Star, 9 February 1928   Leitch-Corley   The mar … more →

Tags: Family History, Canada, montreal, Weddings, Hugh James Leitch, Irene V Corley, St. James Cathedral

Back to the parade ground, Birmingham, 1981

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Sutton Coldfield News, 1981. Sutton Coldfield News, 13 February 1981   Back to the Parade Ground   W … more →

Tags: Family History, England, Birmingham, Norman F Paulin, St. George's Barracks, Oaks Luncheon Club

Obituary, Hugh J Leitch, Montreal, 1961

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: HJ Leitch, BSc, McGill, 1924 c. G Leitch Montreal Gazette, 25 September 1961   HJ Leitch   A funeral … more →

Tags: Family History, Canada, obituary, montreal, Hugh James Leitch

Obituary, David Leitch, Cornwall, Ontario, 1925

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: David Leitch, copyright: Marion Kinnear. Cornwall Newspaper, November 1925   The Late David Leitch T … more →

Tags: Family History, Canada, Ontario, obituary, Cornwall, David Leitch

Special Constables, Birmingham, England, 1926 part 2

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Here is the second letter.   Birmingham City Police Chief Constable’s Office, Birmingham 16th May, 1 … more →

Tags: British History, Family History, England, Birmingham, special constables, CH Rafter

Special Constables, Birmingham, England, 1926

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: My grandfather was a special constable in 1926, and saved two letters he received while doing this.  … more →

Tags: British History, Family History, England, Birmingham, special constables, CH Rafter

Caledonian Games, Montreal, 1928

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Montreal Daily Star, 9 July 1928, page 6   SCOTS HOLD ANNUAL FIELD DAY AT PARK   Caledonian Society … more →

Tags: Commemoration, associations, Sports, Scottish Identity, Canada, Scottish Canadian identity, montreal, Caledonian Games, Caledonian Society

Maude Smith, memories of a suffragette, Birmingham, 1972

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Growing up, my mother used to stress to my brother and I the importance of voting.  For her it was n … more →

Tags: British History, Family History, England, Women, Birmingham, Maude Smith, Solihull, suffragette, Voting Rights

Jergens Lotion ad, 1936

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Ad for Jergens Soap, Chatelaine Magazine, 1936.   Chatelaine, December 1936, page 24   Cupid Froze a … more →

Tags: Advertisements, Canada, Social commentary, Women, Advertisement, Jergen's Soap

Obituary, Frederick Arthur Pauline, Victoria, 1955

gilliandr wrote 1 month ago: Victoria Daily Times 30 June 1955 page 1   [photo]   Died Today   Agent-General in London, England f … more →

Tags: Family History, Canada, obituary, Victoria, British Columbia, Henley on Thames, Frederick Arthur Pauline


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