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Hankow, China in 1927
« on: Friday 04 April 25 19:21 BST (UK) »
I am hoping someone can bring this picture of my dad back to life before it completely fades away.
It was taken at a hospital in Hankow, China in 1927 whilst serving on HMS Hawkins.
I am sorry but this is the best scan I could get.
Thank you for looking.
STUART

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Re: Hankow, China in 1927
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 08 April 25 06:45 BST (UK) »
My try. :)
Stuart, the letter R on the seat on the left. Any Rollo story behind it or just coincidence?
Peter
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Re: Hankow, China in 1927
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 08 April 25 07:35 BST (UK) »
Small b&w edition:

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Re: Hankow, China in 1927
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 08 April 25 09:10 BST (UK) »
Thank you so much for the great restorations. I was fearful of the original fading away.
I didn't notice the 'R' on the seat. I assumed it was a blemish on the picture.
Dad, Herbert Rowles, is sitting in the middle with his arms folded.
He died in 1998 and we miss him everyday.
STUART

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Re: Hankow, China in 1927
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 08 April 25 13:21 BST (UK) »
Color added
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Re: Hankow, China in 1927
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 08 April 25 16:42 BST (UK) »
Thank you Rami. I didn't think about a colour picture but what a difference it makes.
I am delighted with it. Thank you. I wonder what dad would have made of it.
There was no colour of course in his day.
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Re: Hankow, China in 1927
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 08 April 25 18:32 BST (UK) »
You are welcome

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Re: Hankow, China in 1927
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 08 April 25 19:47 BST (UK) »
The link is too long - snipped from newspaper
The Hong Kong Telegraph, 20 Aug 1927

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Re: Hankow, China in 1927
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 08 April 25 20:06 BST (UK) »
The China Mail, 16 Jan 1928
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