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Elnion of South Africa????

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April

April Report 9 Jul 2003 17:48

Has anyone ever heard of this? According to my grandfathers passport he went there in 1921 age 17 his occupation is down as farm labourer, as far as I'm aware he was'nt in the army. Any help appreciated April

Colin

Colin Report 11 Jul 2003 02:11

NO. I think it's got something to do with the weather...haven't you heard of the El Nion effect?

April

April Report 11 Jul 2003 08:09

Thank you both, I just looked at it again and it does say Union(whoops)I feel a right fool. Was there a war there in 1921?