Probably a World War II acronym, Selma. "WACs" was used to describe those who belonged to the Women's Auxiliary Corps. The "I" might have stood for "India". Just a wild guess; Eric might be better informed. REgards, Victor
________________________________ From: Carvalho <elisabeth_...@yahoo.com> To: "goanet@lists.goanet.org" <goanet@lists.goanet.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 4:36 AM Subject: [Goanet] WACI of Bombay (Calling Bombay gurus) Dear Bombay gurus (that's you Roland and Eric), Can anyone tell me what the WACI in Bombay would stand for? This would have been circa mid 20th century. Maybe it is still in existence whatever it is. Also can anyone recall a Bombay Womens Institute of Needle Art and Domestic Science in Hira Bldg. And if you can describe the area around Hira building mid-century, I would be very grateful. Was it a rough neighbourhood? were there brothels in that area? Hard-drinking men? Men given to violence and battering their wives. Or was it a posh area? I do plan to visit the area but I can't visit the time period. Many thanks, Selma --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
