Postcards from Murty & Gus

From the archives of Helena Dunne

Postcards from Murty & Gus

MH was a prolific correspondent so gets a page of his own.
I suspect that he is the person mentioned as "Murty", who together with his side-kick Gus,
appears to have some responsibility for "Sandy" who may or may not be a dog.
(Despite the photograph!)

M.H.

(possibly Murty) and his side-kick Gus, not to mention Sandy.


postmark Belfast, 12.15 PM, AUG 23 13


postmark Broxburn, 3.15 PM, 11 AP 14 [?] [The date is not clear but Nellie wrote to this address on this date.] "Just a P.C. left the W. H & landed here this morning, Just off for the Week End Hope you enjoy your holiday & be in good trim for the dance. Yours MH"

	"Down here giving Sandy a little air. I have him with me & he seems to be enjoying himself very much. Am sorry I have not the right "Sandy" for if I had I think I would have a better time. How's Dear Old Ireland getting on. Just longing to see it Bit a hope ma ???s. we miss you very much in the old Place Best wishes. Gussie" postmark Gourock Renfrewshire 5.15 PM, 22 JY 14 addressed to Miss Helena Dunne, New Inn, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

The laddie has a picture of The Cloch Lighthouse under his oxter which is too difficult to scan without damaging the card.


postmark Edinburgh, 7.- PM, AUG 21 14 "Thanks for P.C. I am still touring but the other side will let you know how I am getting along. Thinking of enlisting only it might mean sudden end. Just going to the Empire for a nights sport. Hope you are still looking after MH Sandy"

"Just a P.C. from Auld
Reekie was in at the
infirmary & they gave
me Lenten Penance to
stop smoking for
3 months fancy I could
not do it for 3 days M.H."

postmark

Edinburgh
6 PM
31 DE
14


postmark Linlithgow 8.15 PM 29 JY 14 addressed to Miss H. Dunne, New Inn, Cahir, Tipperary, Ireland "Got your P.C. out for a spin with Gus & he is leading me off my feet. Down at the old spot Blackness Pleasant memories. Spinning his yarns as usual to all & sundry. Best Wishes M.H. Never got Sandy yet" (click here for image)	postmark Linlithgow, 8.15 PM, 29 JY 14 addressed to Miss H. Dunne, New Inn, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland "I have just been visiting the old spot. I have Murty with me he is blowing his horn as usual ??lling ??? ?? ?? writing P.C.s but don't you believe anything he says. Have been along to the spot beneath the trees the spot you should know where you first - I would say any more about it. You might blush & they would be asking you what was the matter - that would never do would it? Give my love to Bab, dont forget now (Sandy's keeper)" (click here for image)
[Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe]

postmark Broxburn, 5.30 PM, 6 AP 15 addressed to Miss Lena Dunne, C/o Reynolds, 68 Hamilton Terrace, Tarbothie Road, Shotts "Dear L Just a P.C. got the boy home all right Sunday night will see he is all right on Friday night. I am after getting a hot one from Father G. He says he is for the Ball on Friday to keep me in company & try to make up for what I will miss. Of course he doesn't mane anything. Oh no M.H. Ask Gerrard if he still minds Dirty Paddy" (click here for image)	postmark Broxburn, 3.15 PM, 18 AU 15 addressed to Miss H. Dunne, New Inn, Cahir, Tipperary, Ireland "Just a P.C. in answer to yours expect you will soon be thinking of coming back again. Been very busy in connection with registration over census. I was most particular about the ages of the young ladies. Expect to be in Dear ould Ireland a week today for ten days. Hope you have enjoyed your holiday. MH" (click here for image)


	postmark Castledawson, Co. Londonderry, 5 PM, 2 SP 15

	postmark Glasgow 9.15 AM 25 OC 15

	"The bank will soon be closed must be home by Monday to start work again never even made a capture met a few but as you know I am shy. Going to see the Rosary at theatre tonight not the one you saw Best Wishes MH" postmark ???? 12.30 PM, AUG 23 16 addressed to Miss H. Dunne, New Inn, Cahir, Tipperary, Ireland

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Fr P.J.Geary

C.B.MacKenzie

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