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Post by Matt James on Apr 13, 2009 14:30:55 GMT
Originally posted by Roger Green
I joined the PO as a telegram boy in 1946. It was nearly my finish. Anyone who knew the winter of 46/47 will know what I am talking about. It was a winter I will never forget. I joined in Driffield East Yks.a very rural area which did not have motor cycles. On foot or on bicycle with an area of about 6 miles radious.We delivered telegrams to people who were being informed that the weather was so bad they could not get through. I wonder what they thought we were doing. I remember one day when the snow was too deep to use bicycles so it was on foot. After 3 6 mile trips I was at the end and the Head Postmaster took pity on me and sent the rest out by van. I think I earned �1.10.00 per week in those days which was not bad for a 14 year old.As a Post Office employer we were respected for the work we did and we had to earn that respect. Dressed correctly and inspected at the start of every shift. Brasses polished and boots polished or else.One of our boys was sent home because his shirt was not completely white and the time was deducted from his pay. Just a little of how it was in 1946. regards A Ayto
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