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The Port Elizabeth Harbour in the Old Days

10 February 2012 By Alan Straton

Scratching in my Mother’s attic I found an old photo album with images from when her Mother was a child and towards the end of the album a series of 12 images of Old Port Elizabeth – so here they go – one a day and a round up on day 12.

Enjoy this image of wool and skins being exported from the Port Elizabeth Harbour:

Old Harbour Wool and Skins Export

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Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.
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Filed Under: Editorial Tagged With: black and white, harbour, images, old port elizabeth, skins, wool

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  1. Chelsea Parry says

    16 August 2012 at 8:26 pm

    A few weeks back I was tasked with
    gathering information on the old Port Elizabeth Harbour, what started off as a
    mere university assignment has quickly grown into a passionate obsession. There
    is such a lack in the resources available on the History of the Algoa Bay region
    and I am determined to rectify this. If you feel you are able I would love to
    email you, I have a few questions about these wonderful photos you have posted.
    It’s about time the world new what a great area we live in!

    • Alan says

      17 August 2012 at 8:41 am

      Of course – http://mype.co.za/new/contact/

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