Thomas Waller in 1948

brian edgar
Mon, 09/22/2014 - 22:59
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Thomas Waller in 1948

This is one of a number of Thomas Edgar's photos with ' Geordy 'Do', H. K. Hotel, 4-3-48' written on the back.

This one also has the comment 'no shortages of liquid food'.

The man raising his glass is Tommy Waller; seated next to him is Evelina Edgar. Thomas Edgar is visible at the front of the picture, turning to talk to the lady on his right.

Does anyone know what this event was?

Or have any more information about Mr. Waller?

Date picture taken
4 Mar 1948
Gallery
1940s Hong Kong
Shows person / people
Thomas WALLER [1900-1990]
Thomas Herbert EDGAR (aka Ook/Ookie) [1912-1985]
Evelina EDGAR (née MARQUES D OLIVEIRA, aka Lena) [1913-2005]
Margaret Elizabeth SMITH (née BLACK) [c.1912-????]
Hugh SMITH [c.1909-????]

Comments

Hi Brian, do you mean Tommy Waller is the man in the bow tie, or the man in front of Evelina? Both have raised their glasses!

There appears to be some sort of programme or menu on the table in front of the neare lady, and another copy in the bottom right corner.

I wonder if the event got a write-up in the next day's newspaper?

Regards, David

China Mail - 27 January 1948 Page 2

The first meeting to revive the Association was held. It was recorded that T. Waller was elected as the Hon. Secretary.

China Mail - 4 March 1948 Page 2

The Northumberland and Durham Association Dinner Dance & Concert took place at the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel.