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by maggie T
Thu May 29, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: First Chinese Restaurants in the three towns
Replies: 8
Views: 2150

Re: First Chinese Restaurants in the three towns

Hi,Pauls,Kitchen in Glasgow St.I think was the next one after the one in Princess St closed .But could be wrong?
by maggie T
Thu May 29, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Barber Shops Remembered
Replies: 64
Views: 31652

Re: Barber Shops Remembered

I remember,Dan Hill,Countess St,Mr McDerment,ChapelWell St.Dunns,Dockhead St, Brekinridges,Hamilton St.
by maggie T
Wed May 28, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Barber Shops Remembered
Replies: 64
Views: 31652

Re: Barber Shops Remembered

Hi, Cant recall Griffens,but I remember Charlie Wilders Daughter had a shop in Princess street,am sure she cut
both ,men and womans hair .MaggieT.
by maggie T
Wed May 28, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Eglinton Hotel
Replies: 12
Views: 6133

Re: Eglinton Hotel

Hi,Group.I remember ,a wee shop across from the Eglinton,a girl called Isobel Pettegrew and her 2 aunts had it. It was a dairy,you also could buy hot filled rolls e-t-c. It was a very busy shop.Does any one remember if the dockers club was around the corner in Montgomery St.Dodds the Joiners was in ...
by maggie T
Wed May 28, 2008 8:00 am
Forum: McBlether's Lounge
Topic: Happy Birthday Netta
Replies: 11
Views: 2003

Re: Happy Birthday Netta

Happy Birhday Netta, have a good day.Maggie T.
by maggie T
Sun May 25, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Re.Union.Street.Neighbours.
Replies: 11
Views: 3424

Re: Re.Union.Street.Neighbours.

. Hi , Morag, I am not sure if Miss McIntyre was a shool teacher.I used to deliver the evening paper to her,1954.I only remember her as a old lady who gave me sixpence ,and a sweetie for delivering her paper.She was a nice lady. I bought 6 penny carmels for my self? no I did share them with my pal.T...
by maggie T
Sun May 25, 2008 12:28 am
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Eglinton Hotel
Replies: 12
Views: 6133

Re: Eglinton Hotel

Hi, SHarris. I worked in the Hotel ,your Gran was a Lady, and a very good Boss.When it changed hands,it was
not the same place.I left not long after that .I think Effie went back up North about the same time.MaggieT.
by maggie T
Sat May 24, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: £10 Assisted Passage (Australia)
Replies: 42
Views: 46124

Re: £10-Assisted-Passage.

Hi,Chriso, Congratulatoins on your Excellent post.Do agree with you about the size of the ship .
It was small compared with the other Liners.The main thing we got there safely.Cheers MaggieT.
by maggie T
Sat May 24, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: £10 Assisted Passage (Australia)
Replies: 42
Views: 46124

Re: £10-Assisted-Passage.

Hi.Mac, I agree what you say (if) .I have often thought that to ,IF? only .MaggieT.
by maggie T
Fri May 23, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: Three Towns - Landlords & Bar Staff C1982 (photo)
Replies: 37
Views: 33345

Re: Three Towns - Landlords & Bar Staff C1982 (photo)

Number ,13.George Black. Bells .Rep.
by maggie T
Fri May 23, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Threetowners' Lounge
Topic: £10 Assisted Passage (Australia)
Replies: 42
Views: 46124

£10 Assisted Passage (Australia)

Hi,Group. It would be interesting to hear from ThreeTowners,who went out to Australia on the £10 passage. IT was called,The Lawny Scheme. It would be nice to hear your experience of,the port you sailed from and what was the name of the ship. What where your destinations? We travelled on this Scheme....
by maggie T
Wed May 21, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: Threetowners' Photo Album
Topic: Eglinton Hotel
Replies: 12
Views: 6133

Re: Eglinton Hotel

Yes,sorry to see it end up in that way.I am sure there is a lot of poeople who have fond memories of the old
Hotel Regards MaggieT.