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POST OFFICE [South Cott] Post Office Mr Horn, Factor, Eday Mr Marwick, Postmaster Mr J. Wards Castles Eday 080 This name applies to part of the buildings of South Cott. It is built of stone, one storey slated and in good repair. Letters &c are despatched every Monday and Thursday arrivals Wednesdays and Saturdays but no specified time for arrivals or departures although the general hours for despatches are from 8 to 10 AM on the above mentioned days The Royal Mail S.S. Orcadia mode of conveyance.
SOUTH COTT South Cott Mr Horn, Factor, Eday Mr Marwick, Postmaster Mr J. Wards Castles Eday 080 This name applies to a farm house situated about one half mile east of Carrick House and at the north end of Eday. It is also a temperance Hotel and [and] shop Post Office &c. it is built of stone two storeys slated and in good repair, with offices attached.

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