My father originally worked in the Mwanza area for the WD & ID, responsible for dam building and keeping river-beds clear for the next rainy season. Having left the RN after the end of hostilities, he spent some time working with BE Chaplain, Gunmakers in Winchester, where he learnt some of the intricacies of sporting gun repairs. This put him in good stead upon his arrival in Mwanza then subsequently Arusha, where he carried out numerous gun repairs for local shooters. He also manufactured and presented a mounted miniature cannon to the Mwanza Yacht Club. This was used for starting their numerous races.

During our time in Mwanza, all three kids were born (Shirley 1948, Bob 1951, Brian 1954). During my birth, sister Shirley had Malaria, so ended up staying in the same hospital room. Four-six months later, I had a bad bought of boils (on my bum)" bad for me but good for Shirley as she inherited the syringe to treat her dolls!!!!

After 2" years in Mwanza we returned to the UK for six months for the family "long leave". Upon our return to Mwanza, dad worked for a spell in Schumann's Garage, then transferred to Ukiriguru, then to Malya (with the WD & ID), then back to Mwanza.

1958 we moved to Arusha, where the lifestyle continued much as previous, with both parents also taking up golf at the local 9 hole course, and the three kids enjoying a swim or two in the New Arusha Hotel swimming pool. Although dad obviously preferred game shooting, he was also instrumental in setting up the Arusha Gun Club.

In 1962 (following Independence) we moved to the UK, staying for a short period in the Winchester area (where my mother originated from), then moving to Brechin, Angus where dad went into business as a gunsmith. Initially he had a couple of partners, which did not work out as envisaged, so he set up on his own, becoming one of the largest gun retail business in Scotland (Duncan of Brechin).

Upon his retirement, the business was sold which allowed him to continue with his passion for shotgun shooting (primarily), with some interspersed deer stalking. He also took up fishing, which latterly was easier for him to do due to failing health. He subsequently died in 2001. My mother (Nora) currently lives in the Comrie area, Perthshire with my sister Shirley.

Sister Shirley has spent most of her working life as a PA and senior secretary to numerous company owners/directors. She is now working with the local council, again in a secretarial position. She is married with two children (Stephen & Barbara), and has two grandchildren.

Brother Bob unfortunately died in 1993 (aged 42) from severe diabetes, which he had from the age of seven. Although married with two children (Lynzi & Robbie), he was instigating divorce proceedings at that time, which is believed to have contributed to his early and untimely death. He was an estate factor, latterly working with the Nature Conservancy Council in Edinburgh. He studied at Cirencester Royal Agricultural College, achieving an honours degree.

For myself, married to Sandra, also with two children (Andrew & Angela). Both now grown up (23 & 21 respectively), both living in Brechin, Angus, and both working in the oil industry (North Sea). Sandra & I live in the small and beautiful village of Edzell, which is ~4 miles from Brechin and midway between Aberdeen & Dundee. I also work in the oil industry, having done so since 1985.

Bruce Kinloch (Elizabeth)" Author of the novels "Sauce for the Mongoose" and "The Shamba Raiders". He was Chief Park Ranger for Tanzania, Uganda & Malawi. A keen shooter, both with a gun and a camera. Moved to Scotland for a short period (mid 1970's), helping dad with his business for a time, and then moved to England. Elizabeth underwent major surgery some years ago which I do not believe was overly successful. I think now both deceased.

John Durant (Jean)" He was District Commissioner of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). They moved back to Scotland, where John became the Estate Factor for Dalhousie Estates, Brechin, Angus, Scotland. Jean was a solicitor with Will & Philip, also Brechin. Upon retirement they moved to Bishops Waltham, Winchester. Both now deceased.

Royce Buckle" White hunter, believe based in the Arusha area. Specialised in the hunting/shooting of elephant and Cape Buffalo. My father and Royce were often out on safari, where he was probably the one individual who taught my father most of what he knew about the hunting of big game.

Eva ? [Viva]" She was Belgian, French or German, married to a game warden and lived on the rim of the Ngorongoro crater. Dad used to recite the story of how she chased a leopard away from the house with her broom when it was attempting to carry away her dog.

Eric Balson" Game Warden in Arusha area. May have been married to Eva ? Above.

Gerald & Argent Chopra" Gerald was a doctor and his father Argent (English wife) was a lawyer" possibly of Italian or Belgian origin, and both very keen shooters. They both had respective practices in Mwanza. [see note below]

Jock Hebenton (Bunty)" (children were Heather & Ian) and originated from Edzell, Angus (where I now live). Jock was a motor-biking friend of dads, and persuaded him to go to East Africa. He was a school teacher at Ukiriguru, then Mwanza.

Bill Buchannan (Janey)" Agricultural department, Ukiriguru.

Bob McKenzie (Margaret)" (children were Morag & Marcia). They returned to Brechin, Angus about the same time as us, where they owned a fish & chip shop (best one in town). Bob and dad became partners for a short time in a gun shop (McKenzie & Duncan) in Brechin, until they went their separate ways. Both Bob and Margaret now deceased, but believe Morag now a primary school teacher in Germany.

General scenes of the town, don�t know where or the relevance of the pictures.

General scenes of the town, don�t know where or the relevance of the pictures.

Pictures of Remtula Pirbhai Ltd (accountants?) building showing elephant tusks on display.

Pictures of Remtula Pirbhai Ltd (accountants?) building showing elephant tusks on display.

Pictures of Remtula Pirbhai Ltd (accountants?) building showing elephant tusks on display.

Self explanatory

Good question, but I doubt it" may be Dar-Es-Salaam.

On the junction of Sokoine Road, Ngoliondoi Road & Babati Road.

On the junction of Sokoine Road, Ngoliondoi Road & Babati Road.

The hotel was the best place for the local social scene (hosting St Andrews night & Burns nights). African waiters wore white tunics with a red fez hats (aka Tommy Cooper).

The hotel was the best place for the local social scene (hosting St Andrews night & Burns nights). African waiters wore white tunics with a red fez hats (aka Tommy Cooper).

Does anyone recognise any of these people?

Lad in green shirt is brother Bob (also known as Bobby)

Man wearing cap on right I think is my father.

Man wearing cap in tent centre I think is my father.

Lad in green shirt is brother Bob (also known as Bobby)

Does anyone recognise any of these people?

Don�t know where but would assume in Arusha area, difficult to know who is there, as no faces available. Anyone recognise it?

I suspect this may be in the Mwanza area.

Bob Duncan (Mwanza) 1 & 2" My father" anyone remember him?

Bob Duncan (Mwanza) 1 & 2" My father" anyone remember him?

Dam camp

Don�t know where any of these were built, but all projects my father carried out" any ideas? (I recall one of them being called the 40 mile dam, would assume 40 miles from either Mwanza or Arusha.)

Not sure of correct spelling, and cannot remember which is which. I think the Turnipull is #2 (these could pick up 28 tons of earth in one scoop). Both pieces of machinery used for dam building.

Not sure of correct spelling, and cannot remember which is which. I think the Turnipull is #2 (these could pick up 28 tons of earth in one scoop). Both pieces of machinery used for dam building.

Where we lived in Arusha, on a street to the East off Simeon Road, opposite the Mt Meru hospital (The street was lined with Jacaranda trees).

The road north of the house that joined the Moshi road (top of Simeon Road) was unmade, with an area of African houses on the right hand side. Brother Bob and the dog used to chase the local toto's that had come into the garden for the peaches.

There used to be a Baptist church on Ngoliondoi Road on the left hand side" lots of happy-clappy stuff. There was also a girl who lived nearby that used to own a pet monkey (name unknown" the girl I mean).

My father standing in front of a Baobab tree to indicate the trunk dimension.

Not sure who for. My mother and father (Nora & Bob) are standing together at the back, brother Bob sitting immediately in front of mum, sister Shirley sitting immediately in front of dad and me sitting on the nearest seat looking back (cute little kid). Lady on the left unknown? (Mum used to work in the Standard Bank of South Africa" in either Mwanza or Arusha).

Mucking about (as kids do) in front of the Arusha house.

With a shot pigeon.

Duncan family departure for a holiday.

Not sure where but assume an airport prior to departure.

Sister Shirley (2nd on left) departing for boarding school in Mbeya (obviously thrilled at the thought).

My father and his "personal boy" Apenetto after a shoot. (Apenetto used to work with dad in Mwanza and walked to Arusha to work with him again. He used to accompany him on his shooting expeditions, and assisted him re-blueing shotgun barrels.)

Dad carried out numerous gun repairs, becoming known in the area as "Bwana Bunduki".

(From L-R) don�t know, Bob Duncan, Joan Saddler, brother Bob, don�t know name but chemist in Mwanza, John Saddler & don�t know.

(From L_R) don�t know, John Saddler, Apenetto, brother Bob, Dr Sanasada (Mwanza) & me (Brian).

(From L_R) don�t know, Bob Duncan, Apenetto, brother Bob, Dr Sanasada & me.

The animal had killed a couple of local Africans. Father is on right (don�t know other chap, Royce Buckle?).

Bullet hole clearly visible on rear of front left shoulder (heart shot). I think the rifle was a .450 Nitro Express (my dad's favourite calibre for large game).

Boy, were they chuffed!

Not sure if this was in Arusha or not" bet someone knows!

various pictures of buildings in Arusha, 1961 (including Subzali's garage and Remtula Pirbhai Ltd) taken at night.

Picture taken of some of the crowd while filming in progress.

Cub presented to Mrs Howard Hawks at the end of the filming of Hatari. I recall that she found it a burden to keep and I believe she presented it to a zoo.

Cub out for walk, brother Bob's feet in picture.

Minutes after this picture was taken the cub became fed up with the dogs barking and antics and gave it one quick swipe (claws an" all) across the face" dog disappeared even quicker!

Bob, me and Avril Saddler.

L-R" Nora Duncan, me, Bob Duncan, Joan Saddler, John Saddler, brother Bob and Avril Saddler.

It is believed that the Saddlers originally came from Forfar, Angus in Scotland, which is only ~16 miles from where I now live.

In the Serengeti Park. From L-R - Avril Saddler (family friends), brother Bob and me. We took one egg from the nest which I still have today.

Sister Shirley during horse riding lessons on the other side of the Temi River (possibly in the area where the Gymkhana Club is now. Girl in background is Elizabeth Miller.

Shirley was at Mbeya (boarding school) from 1956 to 1959 (Burton House" green checked gingham dresses). Other houses were Stanley (blue), Livingstone (yellow?) and ? (red). She then had one year at Iringa boarding school. In 1959 she was joined by Jane Saddler (sister to Avril).

She then moved to Arusha as a day pupil, but latterly was tutored by a private teacher, along with three other pupils. Two of them were sisters, Elizabeth Miller (mentioned above) and Caroline. Their mother trained a horse called "Two Rivers" and had a farm just outside Arusha. The private tutor was the wife of "Beeswax Smith", who also lived on the other side of the Temi River.

Good friend of the family (married to Babs), lived/farmed near Iringa. Two-way radio on table is the same as one we used for contacting dam building operations, safari tours and friends. Bill was murdered some years later by locals during a small uprising. His wife Babs moved to Scotland for a few years, but believe she is now in Rhodesia. They had two sons (Victor & Clive) and a daughter I think (name beats me).

African doctor near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

I vaguely recall travelling on this road and being chased in the land-rover by a rhino and an elephant (different occasions thankfully).

Beautiful backdrop with Mt Kilimanjaro looming large. Not sure where these premises were located in the town, but may have been somewhere to the South or West, perhaps what now constitutes the Industrial area off Sokoine Road.

Included here for interest.

Probably some photographs that may generate the most interest.

These were taken during the visit to Ngorongoro crater (I think in 1959 or 1960) by Sir Julian Huxley (1887-1975), Professor Bernard Grzimek (1909-1987) and Sir Peter Scott (1909-1989), plus a few others.

This may have been something to do with the setting-up of the WWF.

I believe that my father was given the task of setting up the visit and escorting the "dignitaries" around while providing the necessary security from local wildlife.