A Sailor's View of Colombo Ceylon and Ports of Call
The narrator recalls ashore time in Colombo Ceylon describing the warm island, tea, beaches, and busy harbor with ships from many nations including Soviet vessels. He notes a pickpocket incident in the old bazaar and explains rupees exchange, then departs for Calcutta en route to Mandalay seeking a Burma visa.
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Ceylon
Colombo
Indian Ocean
India
Celanese
Paul Condit
Calcutta
Bay of Bengal
Burma
Mandalay
Spring Returns as Great Falls Notes Local Happenings
Great Falls residents report milder weather signaling spring. Helen and Gary Erickson return from a four week Hawaii trip. Curling winds down with March 18 bonspiel for the President's Trophy at Pine Falls won by Jack Kearns of Winnipeg. Women’s Institute hosted lunch. Linda Kristofferson, Margaret Oakes involve family visits. Births and awards noted. 4-H Bingo on March 17. Powerview Art Club workshop with Hans Osted inspires local artists aiming for May exhibit.
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Great Falls
Helen
Gary Erickson
Hawaii
Manitoba Hydro
Pine Falls
Seven Sisters
Grand Rapids
Winnipeg
Jack Kearns
Women’s Institute
Linda Kristofferson
Walter Kristofferson
Margaret Oakes
Thompson
Kathy
Brian Oakes
Bob
Marion Kendall
Gillam
Bernice Fontaine
Manitoba Metis Association
Legion Hall
Marie Spence
Donna Keith
Helen Haverlock
Linda Flanagan
Powerview Art Club
Hans Osted
Federation of Associated Arts
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Harold Wells
Selkirk, Man
Clandeboye
By Pearl Warren
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Terra Auto Body
Complete Family Life Insurance
Equity Savings Plans
Tommy” Irwin, C.L.A. Confederation
York Ave
JME
Crowl
H & R Block
Aia
EBL Coss IK
Canada
North America
Powerview
A. Holm
A.M
Baldur Holm Ins. Ltd
Holm - Lac DU Bonnet
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