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Black and white photograph of postman Lachie MacPhail in the 1930s.

Postman Lachie MacPhail (Lachlan Iain) from Clachan, Cornaigmore on the horse and cart he used to deliver the mail in the 1930s.

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Other Number: S84

Postman Lachie MacPhail, Cornaigmore, in the 1930s

Lachie delivered the mail by horse and cart. The post office and shop (Buth Eoghainn `ic Phail) at Cornaigmore was one of the largest on the island, and one of the first business premises to receive electric lighting.

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