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Whitstable Newspaper Lookup
« on: Wednesday 26 March 25 15:29 GMT (UK) »
Hi Rootschatters,

I was wondering if permissable if anyone could possibly be so kind to do a newspaper look up search for me.

I am interested in gleaning if an advertisement was ever placed for a companion for a Mrs Matilda King who resided at Way Post House, Borstal Hill, Whitstable, Kent. The advert may have been placed in the Whitstable Times and Tankard Press if it was in print then.

Also, at the same time there is a gentleman called Maurice Relf mentioned on 1-1-1938 publication in the above Newspaper. I would love details regarding the article published.

As always I would honestly appreciate any help and time spent helping me with this search.

Warmest regards....Helen.



Payne, Woodchester Glos / Kings Norton Worcs.
Luker, Glos.
Davis, Smith, Evans, Lockstone,Latham, Kings Stanley.
Bingham; Stroud, Glos.
Gore: Glos/ Plymouth.
Rodway: Woodchester, Glos. Wanted Henry Rodway born 1849. Missing since 1881.
Morgan: Nettleton Wilts / Stroud Glos.

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Re: Whitstable Newspaper Lookup
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 26 March 25 15:33 GMT (UK) »
Are you aware that you can search British newspaper archive without a subscription.   :-\
I think it is also possible to look at the newspaper database on FindMyPast, you can register on there for a free account.  If it allows you to do a newspaper search you can download a copy using micro payment.






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Re: Whitstable Newspaper Lookup
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 26 March 25 15:36 GMT (UK) »
The January 1938 article was the wedding of Mr A G L Walton and Miss K J Baird, Maurice Relf was just mentioned as being the best man
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Re: Whitstable Newspaper Lookup
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 26 March 25 15:47 GMT (UK) »

Adding to the good information Rosie has already give. 

A photograph is included with a description of the marriage , just in case it is of interest. Lots of names but not Mrs Matilda King.

Whitstable Times
Whitstable, Kent.
Sat, 1 Jan 1938
Page 8

https://www.newspapers.com/article/whitstable-times/168885141/

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Re: Whitstable Newspaper Lookup
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 26 March 25 17:07 GMT (UK) »
Will this help ??

In 1921 Maurice Relf was 8 years and 11 months, orphaned (father dead)  a boarder with Matilda King. 
Emma Hunt - 54 Years 11 Months - Companion



1939 Maurice Relf was a an upholsterer living with the Levermore family.

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Re: Whitstable Newspaper Lookup
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 26 March 25 17:11 GMT (UK) »
When might the advertisement for a companion have been published? It’s difficult to search for as I imagine it would likely refer to “a lady” without giving a name.
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Re: Whitstable Newspaper Lookup
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 26 March 25 18:25 GMT (UK) »
Hi Everyone,
Thank you so much for all your valuable input.
The advert for a companion for Matilda King would have been put in anytime from 1911 until early 1921.
My interest is in Emma Hunt who was the companion to Matilda King.
Emma is my 1 cousin x 3 times removed .
I have everything from birth to death on my Emma Hunt that I need but I was just wondering if she answered an advertisment for the role of companion.
Regarding the other memers of the address in 1921 I just wondered what had happened to them moving into the future.
I am planning a visit to Whitstable in the summer and looking forward to follwing Emma's footsteps.
I am always appreciative of anything you find regarding the address.
Payne, Woodchester Glos / Kings Norton Worcs.
Luker, Glos.
Davis, Smith, Evans, Lockstone,Latham, Kings Stanley.
Bingham; Stroud, Glos.
Gore: Glos/ Plymouth.
Rodway: Woodchester, Glos. Wanted Henry Rodway born 1849. Missing since 1881.
Morgan: Nettleton Wilts / Stroud Glos.

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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 26 March 25 19:07 GMT (UK) »

Maurice Harry Relf - 13 July 1912 - 1988  (aged 76 years)

Registration District   Surrey South-western

Volume   17 Page   1287

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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 26 March 25 20:04 GMT (UK) »
Have you found Waypost House? Did you know that it is a Grade II listed building? This is the description from Historic England.

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BORSTAL HILL 1. 5273 (West Side) No 4 (Waypost House) TR 16 NW 4/24 II GV 2. Early C18 2 storey building with attic and tiled roof. 3 windows 1st floor. 1 hipped dormer. Red brick. Modillion eaves course consisting of 3 courses of bricks, the centre course inserted diagonally. All modern windows. Tiled roof over modern extension to the south of single storey.

They don’t have a photo, but there is one here:

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101086997-waypost-house-canterbury-gorrell-ward
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