There was a need for women in this town, an area dominated by men who often had no choice but to share their women or else live a life of solitude. Thankfully the need was identified and a shipment of women from other countries was on its way. The transaction was simple: women in exchange for tobacco – a keen commodity around the world. There was still not going to be enough women for the men in the town, but despite this the town was buzzing with excitement. Many men, those of higher ranks, were given the option of ordering their bride well in advance. The year was 1886 – a year that Prince Albert James Highmore would never forget.
Albert was one of the ‘lucky’ men that were to receive a bride soon. This was a decision made by his parents who felt that it was about time that he settled d
