Working the Upper Yangtse

Nov 15

Jan 2nd 1922, Brisbane C INLAND CHINA WORKING THE UPPER YANGTSE. THE STEAMER LOONG MOW. RIVER GORGES ANO BRIGANDS. “The finest country in the world, were it not for the internal political and mili- tary troubles that are a drawback to progress,” ¡s Captain Hall’s comment on China. Captain Hall is captain and lieu- tenant-commander of the steamer...

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Album timeline

Oct 12

I believe the Zalewski album belonged to the Cockell’s and spans the time frame from 1920 to 1935.   Here’s my reasoning. I’ve been looking through the album pictures just now as if through the eyes of ELC, and I can see how he could have labeled his own house in China as ELC house.  It’s not quite as impersonal as you might think, especially since he...

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Connection between the Boyds and Cockells

Oct 09

All we do know for certain is that Evelyn traveled on the same ship with the Cockell’s. Whether or not they were related is still a mystery.

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Collins and Co., in London and China

Oct 09

From Karen’s notes:  Mr. Charles Robert Morling and Mr. Edward Lawrence Cockell have been admitted partners in the firm of Collins and Co., in London and China Collins and Co. Ltd. London Classification:  Trade ;   Finance ;   Insurance   Place index:  London, City of  Period covered:  1900 – 1969  Notes:  Insurance...

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WAA born Argent not Ansell

Oct 09

Now we know for certain he was born an Argent.  It could be that his father was trying to be a bit incognito and Wilfred just grew up thinking Ansell really was his last name.  Still can’t find a marriage record for him and Beatrice though under any name.

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