Manly Binning
Manly Binning is remembered as a great father by his children. He was a brilliant coworker and mentor to the many workers of the bauxite industry in Upper Demerara, Guyana and to all his extended family one of the most important relative that ever lived. Manly was born with many exceptional talents. He was intelligent, creative, imaginative, skillful, ambitious, and very hardworking. Manly stood out as a leader among his peers and is remembered for all his great qualities.
The importance of Manly Binning to his family heritage is sacred. He was one of the few to document and record the lives of his family. He travelled by boat, train or bus to visit relatives where he conducted interviews and recorded by writing down their information and family history. He documented, organized his work, and then protected it for the future generations that can now benefit from this precious information of family heritage. [Read more: Tribute to Manly VHL Binning 1899-1986 ]
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Wilma Sahai nee Binning, the oldest daughter of Manly Binning, left this earth Saturday 18, 2013 to take up residence with the Heavenly Father. My deepest condolences to her dear family and love ones including her precious children Sharon- Rose, Steven, Paul, Lisa and David. Wilma’s siblings,Norma, Elizabeth, Jacqueline, Regina, Deanna , George, Abigail, Manly {Jr}, and Alana.
Another bit of Guyana’s history. Thanks, Dmitri.
You are welcome Rosaliene. Bless you always.
Manly Binning remembers Sunday March 19, 1950. These are diary like notations that demonstrate Manly Binning in his very own words.
It’s a Fair Day. Had an egg boiled @5:30 am with coffee
George Alexander Binning in Mackenzie Hospital
Vivie and Doris are at the old House, The one by the river on Arvida Road. Aunt Nell at Gladys Van Sertima
Mr. Sinclair swam his Bull over the River.
One fishing rod made for Mr. Horner, and one nearly completed for Mr. Mackenzie of the Mills.
Children made swinger underneath the house at Arvida Road, which broke down with Tookie.
Forgarty’s account in Ration Store closed since the first of the month.
Working special Duties to Chief Mechanical Superintendent in Office
Dorothy Rickford—Librarian in the Engineering Department Technical Library Office.
Girl dismissed for unsatisfactory work on Friday (Fraser) gone.
Betty got a school uniform present from Aunt Doris .
Had Vermicelli Soup for lunch
Gave Georgie a Cow Bone and Friskie a piece of meat, but Jet ran under him and snatched it.
Living at Cakatara Village , Arvida Road, directly opposite the church at Wismar and the Mackenzie Depot called Market.
Next door neighbors Solomon and Alverez.
Two turkeys Terry and Tessie strutting on the playground in front of the house around a speckled hen
Charlie Carter and Lovell passed in the afternoon at 5p.m as everybody running as Princess Alice is expected.
Glorie gave me a little porridge.
The Guy Ray just passed with flags; most people say and think that the Princess passed in the River.
Football being played on the playground
Children swinging on swingers in the School yard
Reading Yoga and Occultism
Made Souvenir for Doris Girl Guides to present to Princess Alice
Mrs. Fletcher being Girl Guide Commissioner at Mackenzie
Church Bell rings lustily—Priest on the Stelling.
Dorabese passes at 5:20 p.m.
We all shook hands, Georgie on window sill, Betty in the market. Power House tows the sign—Welcome!!
The memory of Manly VHL Binning will live on! God bless his children and all his descendants.