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Documents, The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co Ltd, Letter and postcards: Orford Critchlow to Gladys Holmes, pre 1917
... james orford critchlow... in 1924.
James Orford Critchlow born 26/08/1896. He enlisted....
James Orford Critchlow born 26/08/1896. He enlisted in Casterton ...
Gladys Holmes born 1897, Byaduk, eldest daughter of Joseph (Baker) and Agnes Homes. She married Alexander George Henderson in 1924.
James Orford Critchlow born 26/08/1896. He enlisted in Casterton, Victoria on 26/08/1916. The Nominal AIF Roll indicates he was a clerk, single, son of James Critchlow and Cof E and a Gunner 33322. in 1924 he married Brice Violet Payne in Victoria. His death is recorded in New South wales on 15/08/1962 with probate granted 06/12/1962.Original documents sent by James Orford Critchlow, Gunner 33322 abroad to Gladys Holmes of Bydauk during WW1, 1917 to 1919.
Part of 14 sets of items forming the Gladys Holmes collection.1808.1 Sepia photograph
1808.2 Colour, child holding two pot plants and basket of flowers
1808.3 Embroidered floral envelope in a white mount with small card inside
1808.4 Embroidered 'Forget Me Not' scene in white mount
1808.5 Black and white photograph of Town hall and Gardens, Durban
1808.6 Through the Pines, Kloof Road
1808.7 Embroidered flower, small, in pink mount with gold text
001808.08-001800.8.12; Letter, 5 pages
1808.1 Yours sincerely/Orford/15/2/1919, on reverse note Dear Gladys...Yours sincerely
1808.2 Reverse 'a Fraire/Belgique/Janvier 29th 1919, note Dear Gladys...from yours sincerely Orford
1808.3 Revers: Gladys...from Orford/France/23/10/1918, Insert- Front-Merry/Christmas/from/France; Revers- Gladys/from/Orford/Longpre, France/28/10/1918/Heaps of good luck
1808.4 Front- Forget Me Not, reverse-Gladys/with best wishes/from Orford/France/20/1/1918
1808.5 Reverse- Dear Gladys..Yours sincerely/Orford and address
1808.6 Reverse- 20/5/1917,At Sea/SS Shropshire, Dear Gladys..Yours sincerely Orford
1808.7 Reverse- Dear Gladys..from Orford Critchlow
001800.8-001808.12R: Letter on Y.M.C.A. letterhead paper, written on both sides of 5 pages. Boyton,1/8/1917-1/9/1917/Dear Gladys.... Yours sincerely Orfordgladys holmes, james orford critchlow, letter, photograph, postcards, ww 1, byaduk, casterton, belgium, embroidery, france, 4th battery, australian field artillery, durban, ss shropshire, the valentine & sons publishing co ltd