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Collin McCarty began reaping tobacco
"Collin McCarthy began reaping tobacco 5 weeks ago on the 5 acres lot of land given to him by Carreras of Ja. Limited. to cultivate tobacco, he is joined by school boys and girls earning up to $18 weekly to buy school books among other things."
Portion of the 5 acres block of land some with 700 tobacco beds
"Portion of the 5acres block of land with some 700 beds with seedlings where several adults and of Trinity-Ville, Cedar-Valley and Seaforth Primary School as well as Coley's and Seaforth Secondary High children earns up to $20 weekly some can be seen…
Tags: Agriculture; Farmers; Farms; Tobacco; Tobacco industry - Jamaica
Overhead irrigation system being used on tobacco plantation at Coley's Farm
"Overhead irrigation system being used on tobacco plantation at Coley's Farm. 35 year old Alexander Lee is seen pulling up shrubs in his 2 acres field."
Canadian Prime Minister vacationing in Jamaica
"Far from the top - Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau tries his skills at climbing a coconut tree on the Prospect Estate in St. Mary. The Prime Minister, his wife, and son are holidaying in Jamaica at the Frankfort Beach House on the estate."
Section of the beach the Trudeaus are enjoying
A section of a beach in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, with a view of an old ship's anchor.
Crashed Toyota motor car
"Two injured: this Toyota motor car owned by E-Zee Rent-a-Car was damaged and two people injured Tuesday night when it got out of control while being driven by Laman Edwards and crashed into a light pole. Mr. Edwards received slight injuries and…
Titchfield High School dancers performing
"Modern dance: Titchfield High School doing a modern dance in class 44 (under 15). They were recommended for the national finals in this year's festival."
Port Antonio Green Dragon Club performing at dance competition
"Members of the Port Antonio Green Dragon Club dancing the Kung Fu Fighting in the Popular Dance class of the Regional Festival Dance Competition."
Tags: Dance; Dance - Jamaica; Dancers; Dancers - Jamaica
Trevor Stoddart
"St. Mary Jaycees Immediate Past President Noel McDonald pins a Jaycee badge on 1975 President Trevor Stoddart at the Jaycees Inauguration ceremony on Thursday a the St. Mary High School."
Tags: Awards; Men - Jamaica
Dr. Dudley Stone
"The Sandside Citizens Association are proud of their new bus shelter which was dedicated recently. Work on the shelter began on Labour Day and Association president S. McNeish said that the shelter was done with the motto in mind: Live, love and…
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The Post Office, Dry Harbour, Jamaica

Postcard of the Dry Harbour Post Office, by renowned 19th century artist and illustrator, Joseph Holland Tringham.