Pictures – Page 4 – Facts About Durban

3 Jun 2013

John Orr’s

by Allan Jackson | posted in: Pictures | 22

Here’s another interesting pic sent in by Nicole White. It apparently dates from 1954: Share this:

22 May 2013

Two queries

by Allan Jackson | posted in: InfoRequests, Pictures | 1

The first query today is a really long shot. It’s from Linda Keown (nee Botha) who wonders if anyone might know the final resting place of her father’s ashes. He was Albertus Johannes Botha and died in Durban 29.4.90. I … Read More

5 May 2013

Requests and an offer

by Allan Jackson | posted in: InfoRequests, Pictures | 36

A few things today. Nicole White wrote: Hi Allan, Happened to see a comment by Rodney 20 March 2013 on FAD regarding Ward and Salmon’s Outfitters. I was trying to find out more information about it myself because of the … Read More

25 Apr 2013

Rikshas

by Allan Jackson | posted in: Pictures | 2

Nicole White sent in the picture above. The Rikshas are a real Durban icon and I’ve always had the feeling that more use should be made of them as a tourist attraction. The ones I’ve encountered have always looked a … Read More

25 Apr 2013

Signs

by Allan Jackson | posted in: Pictures | 13

Here are a few pictures from Arthur Gammage who regularly contributes to the site. Arthur’s with the City Architect’s Department and has access to pictures of the street signage of businesses which were kept by the Advertising Signs Section because … Read More

25 Apr 2013

Curiosities

by Allan Jackson | posted in: Pictures | 5

Here are a couple of new pictures sent in by Bob Gooderson. This one is of Mini Town which, as far as I know, is operational near to the old Snake Park site. I was in there only once or … Read More

14 Apr 2013

Mansfield High

by Allan Jackson | posted in: InfoRequests, Pictures | 2

Last month Gary Teague sent in three pictures and a question: Hi I am a school teacher at George Campbell School of Technology –formerly George Campbell Technical high School. We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. Here are some old … Read More

14 Apr 2013

Inchanga Prep picture

by Allan Jackson | posted in: Pictures | 1

I have just added a picture sent in by Graham Thompson to his contribution to a previous diary entry on Inchanga Memories. The picture is of the pupils at Inchanga Prep, including himself, in 1941. Share this:

12 Apr 2013

Harbour views

by Allan Jackson | posted in: Pictures | 13

Today we have a magnificent set of views (mostly of the harbour) sent in by Johnny Vassilaros. Thanks to J Dube (see comments below) I now know that these pictures originated from from HiltonT”s photo sharing pages on Flickr and … Read More

11 Apr 2013

New items

by Allan Jackson | posted in: Pictures | 54

My informant Derek Austin sent the following picture of the Alexandra Hotel and Smuggler’s Inn. It is not credited but I would be most happy to correct that if anyone knows whose the picture is. Allan Hannah sent in a … Read More

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