My informant Mike Thomas reminded me that he made some requests for info in his contribution which I published here a while ago. He wants to know if anyone knows of his friend Richard Seidle (son of the Lady in … Read More
A quick query on behalf of Shalendra Ramadhar. Does anyone know anything about an Indian bus company called Southbound Transport Co.? Please contact me if you do. I have had a very interesting submission from my informant Graham Read on … Read More
Aimee from the Poole Flying Boat Celebration website has been in touch to ask if anything is known about Captain Edward Poole, who was based in Durban at the flying boats during WWII. In particular, Aimee is keen to know … Read More
My informant Patrick Coyne wrote in with a question about a German bomber flying over Durban: Dear Allan You may remember me as the guy who wrote LOOK BACK WITH PRIDE! , the history of Gordon Road Girls’ School, plus … Read More
Arthur Gammage has a query about about the Oonagh Whitsitt swimming pool at Sutton Park in Stamford Hill. Does anyone know who this lady was? William Paterson is in the midst of writing a novel set in Zululand in the period 1919-27 … Read More
Some time ago Coleen Seath was enquiring about the Memorial Tower at the University. With acknowledgement to the University’s FOCUS magazine here is an article that appeared in Issue 1 2002. Click on the pages to enlarge. Share this:
The (DJ) Durban Johannesburg Motorcycle Race was first run in 1913 and completing it must have been a real feat of endurance. The event runs each year and I have been approached by John Austin-Williams to appeal for any information … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
We’ve had a response to a question in a previous post about the mouth of the Umgeni river. It came from William Paterson and has been posted as a comment at the bottom of the diary entry. Share this: