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wandahalvorson
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Posted - 18/06/2012 :  19:04:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I would like to know if Veastad, Sveens, Sveio is anywhere close to the Island of Hufteroy, Sund, Hordaland. Thank You.
W. Halvorson

jwiborg
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Posted - 18/06/2012 :  19:33:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote


Less than 2hrs by car today. Probably a day trip 100 yrs ago.

Jan Peter
Edited by - jwiborg on 18/06/2012 20:09:47
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wandahalvorson
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Posted - 18/06/2012 :  20:09:17  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thank you Jan Peter.
W. Halvorson
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jwiborg
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Norway
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Posted - 18/06/2012 :  22:08:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The exact location of Veastad farm.



Jan Peter
Edited by - jwiborg on 18/06/2012 22:13:26
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