Willie Miller this is your life 1 & 2, 1986 and 1989
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Place reservation for Willie Miller this is your life 1 & 2, 1986 and 1989Biography of Willie Miller O.B.E, born in St. Monans in 1899, the son of boatbuilder James Miller. Part one was written for family and covers Willie's life from birth up to 1986. With stories about growing up in the East Neuk, life at sea, the war and the boatbuilding industry and much more, this biography makes for a facinating social history of this period in Scotland. The second part tells the story of Willies life in New Zealand from 1986 to 1989.
Edition:
Bound typescript.
Imprint:
Anstruther : Anstruther Rotary Club, [1989]
Collation:
99 p., : photos., illus., ; 25 cm.
Contents:
Part 1Birth and boyhoodApprenticeship, GlasgowIn the navyQ BoatStammer cureFrance and Italy - EgyptM.L. 128 Suez CanalDemobMarriedBecame elderTown into burghBoat in Hull, formed F.B.B.HTook over business, 1934Illness, F.A.O. CongressRome, Lake NemoPope, VeniceO.B.E.Ship and boatbuilders ass'nRotaryWork in YardBoat show, national presidentRetirementBi-centenary200 years boat buildingParis CongressOld ChurchGhost in the chuirchAround the world tripFishing boats over 200 yearsMiller family tree.Part 2IntroductionA few small carrotsThanks from WesleyThe new year soireeThe Maid of NewarkAff wi' yer sheenWitches of St. MonansGin the buckle bideStory of a Scottish villageThe great disasterPaul Harris FellowshipAppendix: Acknowledgements.
Dewey class:
920
Local class:
LR920MIL
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3425403
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