Monthly Archives: January 2012

Lee Men Ltd

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Allan Jackson

Here’s a cool advert sent in by my informant Lorna Thomopoulos. I must confess I don’t remember Lee Men Ltd or Tiles, but the guys look cool anyway.

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First day cover

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Allan Jackson

I have been unpacking boxes and, among my stuff, I discovered this First Day Cover commemorating the centenary of Durban becoming a borough. I had forgotten that I even had it but here, at last, it is. It brought back a sour … Continue reading →

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Bits ‘n’ Pieces II

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Allan Jackson

I have a few more things for you today including the following from Derek Levy: Claridges Hotel July 1964. I have strong memories of attending Cookie Look hour (5.00pm-7.00pm) at Claridges Hotel over the July holidays. The reason for my … Continue reading →

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Bits ‘n’ Pieces

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Allan Jackson

I have had a number of contributions that I need to post. Chris Allen sent in some wonderful pictures, including one of a whaling vessel aground. Chris’s email says that the vessel was named Addington and is aground on the … Continue reading →

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The “Little Train”

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Allan Jackson

Reader Allan Banfield has written in with his memories of the miniature steam train which used to operate on the Beachfront and, in particular, throws some light on what happened to the steam engine and train. He also asks for … Continue reading →

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50 years ago – 1962

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Gerald Buttigieg

What happened in Durban 50 years ago? Last year I wrote up an article covering what happened in Durban 50 years ago. I used my late father in law’s newspaper cut-outs as reference. I am doing the same this year … Continue reading →

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