Postal, Telegraph and Exchange staffs
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Photo montage of staff portraits: "Presented to G.W. Sampson by the Postal Telegraph and Exchange Staffs on his promotion to Greymouth - Gisborne NZ, 19 November, 1903. Names hand-written on back correspond to image placed on front. Top Row from left to right: Bill Nicol, Linesman; Paddy Lynch, Op; Reg Sheen, Op; Jack Smith, Op; Madeline Dunlop, Exch. Second Row: V. Mathias, PO Centre; W.J.L. Whinray, Mail Room; Bill Pulleng, M.O.; Sam Harrison, M. Order; Fred Brown, 2nd Op. Third Row: Bert Robb, Tel Operator; G. Kemp, Chief Telegraphist; G.W. Sampson, P.M.; Alf Steel, Money Order; Alma Patterson, P.O. Counter. Fourth Row: Miss Victoria Bridges, Exchange; Clem Sigley, Mail Room; J. ? Martin, Chief Clerk; Joe Fyson, Letter Carrier; Ambrose Coad, Letter Carrier; Miss Elaine Simpson, Exchange. Fifth Row: Miss Ettie Ferris, Exchange; Frank Fox, Telegraphist; Jock Stewart, Head Linesman; Kate Ryland, Exchange; Frank Bridges. Messengers 1= Jack Shaw, 2= Jack Patterson, 3= Bob Houston, 4= Frank Robb, 5= Bert Lucas, 6 = Andy Park (Dispatch Clerk), 7= Jim Fielder.
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B Shatford Cox: Photographer
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