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The British Presence in Southern Patagonia
+ + Birth Announcements from the "The Magellan Times" (1914-1918) + +

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1914
We hear from the camp that Mrs. F. von Maltzahn gave birth to a son at Delgada early in the year. Our heartiest congratulations. [21 January 1914]
A son and heir arrived at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Allan M. McDonald on the 13th. [21 January 1914]
On the 13th. Jan., at 607 Calle Lautaro Navarro, Punta Arenas, the wife of Allan M. McDonald, of a son. [21 January 1914]
We congratulate Mr. & Mrs Harold Stubbs on the arrival of a daughter at their home on the 3rd. [18 March 1914]
1915

On Saturday the 27th of March at Santa Cruz, Argentine Republic, Jessie, wife of August Moy, of a daughter. [1 April 1915]
We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Thorolf Arentsen on the birth of another son on Tuesday the 6th instant. [8 April 1915]
We have to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Esdale on the birth of a daughter which occurred last Sunday. [15 April 1915]
On Saturday morning, the 19th instant, Mrs J. G. Douglas (née Robins) gave birth to a daughter at the residence of Mr. J. C. Robins, in the Calle Valdivia. We congratulate the happy parents. [24 June 1915]
We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Fred Jay presented her husband with a daughter which was born at Condor on Tuesday, July 6th, and congratulate the happy parents. [8 July 1915]
We have great pleasure in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Waldron on the advent on the 31st August of twins again, this time a boy and a girl. This is the se[cond] time that they have been successful in a double event and we consider another proof of the loyalty of Patagonians in coming to the assistance of the 'Old Country' in times of trouble. [2 September 1915]
We are pleased to announce that the family of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hobbs has been augmented by a daughter who was born on the 23rd July. [9 September 1915]
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Gibson Craig in Cancha Rayada, Lago San Martin, and congratulate the happy parents. [23 September 1915]
Mr. and Mrs. Rooze are to be congratulated on the advent of a son, born on Saturday last at their house in the Calle Roca. [30 September 1915]
Mrs. Somerville, who is at present living in Santiago, gave birth to a son on the 24th August last. [30 September 1915]
1916

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Cameron will join us in congratulating them on the advent of a son who was born on Wednesday, the 5th. instant.   [13 January 1916]
We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dixon on the advent of another son who was born in the early hours of yesterday morning.   [2 March 1916]
We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McLean on the advent of a son, who was born at their house in Calle Qillota on the afternoon of Tuesday the 18th. instant.   [20 April 1916]
We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pople on the birth of a son at Rio Gallegos on the 18th. instant.   [20 April 1916]
We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. W. Bain on the advent of a daughter, who was born on the 7th instant at Estancia Josefina, Puerto Deseado.   [14 September 1916]
We beg to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Somerville on the advent of a daughter, who was born on Saturday last at their house in the Avenida Colon.   [23 November 1916]
We beg to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. T. R. D. Burbury on the advent of anther son, who was born on Saturday last at their house in Calle Aconcagua.   [7 December 1916]
1917

We beg to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Esdale on the advent of a daughter who was born on Wednesday morning at their house in Calle Bories. [25? January 1917]
A son was born to Mrs. Nigel Dobree on the morning of Tuesday 23rd instant. We congratulate the happy parents. [25? January 1917]
Mrs. Duncan McDonald gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday last. We beg to tender our congratulations to the happy parents. [21 June 1917]
We beg to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Jackson on the advent of a daughter, who was born on Monday last. [21 June 1917]
1918

We beg to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. MacVinnie on the advent of a baby girl who was born on Monday last, the 8th instant.
 
We regret to hear that Mrs. MacVinnie's health is in a very delicate condition and hope that she will speedily recover. [11 April 1918]

Last updated: 22-VI-2004