Wep Archives - The Pidgeon Coop

October 12, 2013

Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 12 Oct: Fall City, WA to Vancouver, BC – 165 miles

Vancouver Jess had news

Tuesday, 12 October 1937

Left City Falls (sic) this morning. Nice scenery all the way. Got to Vancouver about 3. Went to Post Office. Got several letters, one from Aunty Bella, telling of the loss of Jess baby [Wep’s wife and Thirza’s daughter in law] – very sorry – got 3 from Bill, 1 from Jack. Got a nice cabin every comfort for 1.75.

Everett a nice town, then Bellingham, a big place. Got to Blaine at 2.30 where we had to pass the customs, over the border to New Westminister, a big bridge being built there 14 miles from the town of Vancouver.

BC, Canada

September 30, 2013

Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 30 September: Winnipeg to Brandon, MB – 159 miles

Thursday, 30 September 1937

Heavy rain all last night. Spent the morning in Winnipeg. Had shoes mended, went around the shops, had lunch at Eaton’s, very fine shop. Left at 1.30 for Brandon, after a rough drive, in some places – got letters from Bill & the boys.

Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M7, Canada

MB, Canada

August 31, 2013

Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 30 August: Everything fixed up for trip to US

Monday, 30 August 1937

Went to Shell house, to see about U.S. visa, after to Australia House. Got 2 letters, posted key of trunk to Bella, also parcel for Bill. Had lunch with Mrs Cantor & Jack S – came home at 1.30 to do some ironing. Mrs C came back about 4 – sat in my room, and did some sewing. Had my medicine made up again for the trip, everything fixed up now for trip. Had my hat blackened up for 2/6. Mrs C brought me up some brandy & bisc for supper at 10.30.

August 27, 2013

Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 27 August: Got 10 letters today, all the news good

Friday, 27 August 1937

Got 10 letters today, all the news good, also £1 from Bill. Packed my big suitcase to send to Sydney by Malgoi?, paid 13/6, then to Harley St for my visa 8/6 – bought dress for Jess, 10/6, had my hair curled at the edges – 25/ – ready for the trip. Mrs Cantor and I went for a walk after dinner. Bought babies (sic) dress for Jess, 15/6.

[Suspect Malgoi is the name of a ship but can not find any reference to it in Trove, etc in shipping news.]

Postcard ink drawing of aerial view of Gloucester Cathedral dated 27 August received by Thirza.

c/o Mrs Grundy

“Fairwinds –

Gloucestershire

Aug 27 1937

Mrs Pidgeon

At St Margarets

26 Bedford Place,

London W.C.1.

Am just longing to know how you are? & wish your last few days in England will be very happy. Others? are very sorry not to have seen you. Much love & good wishes from yours always Cheerio! Robbie?

August 11, 2013

Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 11 August: Easy day writing letters

Wednesday, 11 August 1937

Just stayed in and rested. Wrote letters to the boys, Bella, Elsie, & Jess Batty. Also got letter from Mrs Everett.

July 12, 2013

Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 12 July: Letters from home and arranging trip to Canada

Monday, 12 July 1937

Went to Australia House for mail. 2 from Bill, I each Bella & Jack, then went to C.P.R. to see about booking my passage to Montreal. Wrote to Jack Spriggins to see about right date. Had my lunch, rain came on, so went back to the hotel. Wrapped up parcels, had a rest and stayed in the rest of the day. After dinner just sat in the Hall room and yarned. To bed about 11.

May 5, 2013

Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 5 May: Catching up with friends and mail

Wednesday, 5 May 1937

Too tired to get up, stayed in bed until 12.30 then went to Australia House to get my letters. Very upset, none from Bill [Wep]. Met Mr & Mrs Spriggins who arrived back from the continent yesterday. Also met Mabel & Fred Thearle, looking well. Sat all the afternoon yarning then back to 130 for dinner. Had to go to a cocktail party, but was too tired. Went to bed early.