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The ABL appreciates all photos donated to us.  They help us all to "see" the people from the past.  
Our great thanks go to a member, J. G. for these photos and descriptions.

ABL note:  If you can help identify anyone, please contact us.
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"... wondered whether you would be interested in some copies from my parent’s old albums for the ABL.   From my Step-Grandmother’s time in Mandalay where she was teacher training. My Grandmother was called Mary Margaret Harvey and her close friend was Ruby Cowell who were both Anglo Burmese and emigrated to England in the 40’s and early 50’s.  ​Ruby Cowell came from Mogok, where her father Richard Henry Cowell was a manager of a Ruby Mine, hence the name, her mother was Burmese lady called Mah Aung.  ‘Aunty' Ruby became my God Mother.  I have added the names that I know, but some of these people are unknown.  There are also two photos from my parent’s schools;  My Mother, Helen Tresham attended Kalaw Convent and my Father, Dennis Francis attended the GEHS in Maymyo."
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Standing on Right, Gladys Kirkham, Unknown lady, Ruby Cowell
Seated in Middle:  Miss Shepherd & Mary Margaret Harvey.  
In Front Row:  Unknown lady, Connie Kirkham & Nellie Hole.
​Taken about 1908.
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Female Student Teachers in Mandalay, dressed in Burmese National Dress.   
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Pupils at Kalaw Convent, Burma. Taken about 1934.
 
Unknown. (My Mother, Helen Ann Tresham stands centre back in white dress.)

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Although I am not sure where this photos was taken.
My father, Dennis Francis, when he was aged about 13 years old, is seated
​at the front 2nd on the right as Captain of the hockey team!
His cousin Alfred Cowell is stood behind him in the white shorts.
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Taken about 1931, Pupils of the GESH - Government English High School Hockey Team, Maymyo. ​​
Someone may recognise the other people.