Monthly Archives: September 2011

Submarine riddle

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Allan Jackson

We’re nothing if not catholic in our interests here at Facts About Durban. This time it’s the riddle of one [or two] submarines which was [were] scuttled off Durban after WWII. I first became aware that at least one submarine … Continue reading →

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Air Cadets

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Allan Jackson

I have had an interesting note from my informant Pat Sligo. He wrote: As an old banana boy, I was most interested in your website and if you are interested, may I add a few comments about my experiences as … Continue reading →

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Continue reading

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Allan Jackson

The previous post by guest diarist Gerald Buttigieg is the first in the diary which takes advantage of a WordPress feature that allows you to hide part of a long entry, but still leave it accessible when anyone wants to … Continue reading →

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What happened in Durban 50 / 40 years ago? 1961 / 1971.

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Gerald Buttigieg

My late father in law, Arch Black was born in Durban in 1914. He went to Redhill Primary followed by DHS, then with the noted A.S. Langley as Head. He worked for the City Engineers Dept. till he retired having … Continue reading →

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Guest columnist

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Allan Jackson

I am delighted to say that FAD now has it’s first guest diarist. In keeping with the relaxed nature of the site, however, I’ve only now got around to introducing him, well after his first post. Gerald Buttigieg is a … Continue reading →

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The Durban Regiment

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Gerald Buttigieg

Next year 2012, will mark the 50th anniversary of the inception of Active Citizen Force training as it was then known.  It would be for many 18 / 19 year olds, the start of 9 months full time military training. … Continue reading →

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Search the site

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Allan Jackson

I discovered recently that Google had cut off the free site search facility that had served the visitors to this site. Their service now costs $100 a year and, although I have thought about free alternatives, there is really nothing … Continue reading →

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Flying boat

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Allan Jackson

My informant PJ Thomas remembers flying to Durban via BOAC flying boat. He wrote: Hi, I came across your web page and thought you might be interested in my experience. After WWII my dad was demobbed from the air force. … Continue reading →

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Eagle Cabinet Works

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Allan Jackson

Back on 21 October 2009, Robin Lamplough wrote to ask if anyone had heard of a firm called Eagle Cabinet Works. Neil Gould has now replied to the effect that: Eagle Cabinet Works belonged to the late Joe Eagle [a … Continue reading →

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Gordon Road Girls’ School

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Allan Jackson

Reader Patrick Coyne is currently working on a history of Gordon Road Girls’ School for its centenary next year and is calling for any information, stories and pictures that you might be able to contribute. Leave a comment by clicking … Continue reading →

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