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Carrie M. Cruickshank as Mimosa in the November 1927 production of 'The Geisha,' the story of a Japanese tea-house performed by the Northern Amateur Operatic Society. In the advert it was noted that prices would be increased for this attraction due to the lavish expense of the production (over ?200), in aid of the Queen Victoria Jubilee Institute for Nurses. A review noted that 'Miss Cruickshank has a beautiful voice, and went through the delicate Mimosa's ordeals of being sold and of selling with a sure finish.' #
Reference: 26823d
Carrie M. Cruickshank as Mimos...
Gamekeeper David Sutherland with his brother Angus. The Sutherlands were originally from Kildonan but moved to Hilton village near Fearn. Angus was the Factor at Carbisdale Castle. David later served in the Inverness-shire Constabulary (1880-1887). Originally a gamekeeper in Helmsdale, he served in the police at Dores, then four years on Barra, then Locheport (North Uist), from where he returned to gamekeeping. He finished up owning the Hilton village pub and used to buy the newspaper and read it to the other villagers on the way back to the hotel. Submitted by Carole Urquhart James. (AP/H-0274)
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Sir Michael William Selby Bruce, 11th Baronet, born Ensenada, Lower California on 27th March 1894 was an author and adventurer. Succeded his father, Sir William Waller Bruce, in 1912. Michael Bruce entered Abingdon School, then joined the British South Africa Police as a trooper in 1913. After First World War service with the Royal Artillery at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, Bruce became a traveller, largely in Africa and South America, and an author and newspaper columnist. Had a distinguished military career and made propaganda films during Second World War then returned to the Royal Air Force, serving in a barrage balloon unit, with 901 (County of London) squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment. Later in the war he was Senior Weapons Instructor for glider pilots at Bridgnorth. Had several publications including 'Songs From the Saddle,' 'Hunter's Yarns,' 'The Royal House of Bruce' and 'Tramp Royal.' He was the elder brother of actor Nigel Bruce and died at Vancouver, British Columbia on 20th May 1957.
Reference: 43759b
Sir Michael William Selby Bruc...
Sir Michael William Selby Bruce, 11th Baronet, born Ensenada, Lower California on 27th March 1894 was an author and adventurer. Succeded his father, Sir William Waller Bruce, in 1912. Michael Bruce entered Abingdon School, then joined the British South Africa Police as a trooper in 1913. After First World War service with the Royal Artillery at Gallipoli and on the Western Front, Bruce became a traveller, largely in Africa and South America, and an author and newspaper columnist. Had a distinguished military career and made propaganda films during Second World War then returned to the Royal Air Force, serving in a barrage balloon unit, with 901 (County of London) squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment. Later in the war he was Senior Weapons Instructor for glider pilots at Bridgnorth. Had several publications including 'Songs From the Saddle,' 'Hunter's Yarns,' 'The Royal House of Bruce' and 'Tramp Royal.' He was the elder brother of actor Nigel Bruce and died at Vancouver, British Columbia on 20th May 1957.
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November 1927 production of 'The Geisha,' the story of a Japanese tea-house performed by the Northern Amateur Operatic Society. In the advert it was noted that prices would be increased for this attraction due to the lavish expense of the production (over ?200), in aid of the Queen Victoria Jubilee Institute for Nurses. #
Reference: 26853
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November 1927 production of 'The Geisha,' the story of a Japanese tea-house performed by the Northern Amateur Operatic Society. In the advert it was noted that prices would be increased for this attraction due to the lavish expense of the production (over ?200), in aid of the Queen Victoria Jubilee Institute for Nurses. #
Reference: 26852
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November 1927 production of 'The Geisha,' the story of a Japanese tea-house performed by the Northern Amateur Operatic Society. In the advert it was noted that prices would be increased for this attraction due to the lavish expense of the production (over ?200), in aid of the Queen Victoria Jubilee Institute for Nurses. #
Reference: 26851b
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