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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 18 August 1950
Allan describes his voyage from Gothenburg to Capetown and his impressions of Sweden and Norway.Quinn CollectionTwo and a half page letter written in green ink on two pages of unlined cream paper (0844.a1-2). Letter, written at sea, is headed M.S. Mongabarra, and dated 18.08.1950. Matching envelope (0844.b) is addressed in green ink to Mrs E. Quinn, C/- Mrs Greeves, 14 Victoria Street, St. Kilda, Victoria. There are two South African stamps; one valued at one shilling and one at sixpence. The post mark is Capetown. Letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, ms mongabarra, sweden, norway, allan charles quinn -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 9/11/1950
Indicates a friendship at the time.Quinn CollectionA blue self-folding letter (0850.a) postmarked Melbourne and addressed to Allan is dated 9.11.50. The return address is 160 Head Street, Elsternwick, S4, Melbourne. Cost of the airletter is seven pence.Letter commences 'Hi Allan' and concludes 'Well that's all for now pal. Hope to hear from you soon. Bluey'.letters-from-abroad, quinn -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 23/05/1951
Quinn CollectionThis two-page letter written on a single sheet of unlined buff-coloured paper (0871.a1), is headed The Meadows, Epsom and dated 23/05/51. The pale blue envelope (0871.b) is addressed to Kip Hayes Esq., 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The envelope bears two United Kingdom stamps, an air mail sticker and is post-marked Epsom, Surrey. The letter commences "Dear Edna and Kip..." and is signed "....Jim". letters-from-abroad, jim hayes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1955
Barry writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA seven page letter written on four sheets of buff coloured paper (0923.a1-4) headed 64 St George's Square, London, S.W.1, England. Letter is undated; 'Wednesday' is written under the heading. The Air Mail envelope (0923.b) has been re-addressed from A. Quinn Esq., 414 Como Parade, Parkdale, Victoria, Australia to 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Letter is postmarked London S.W.1. The postmark is dated 20 December, 1955. A 'Post Early for Christmas' promotional stamp is partly obscured by the postage stamp. The letter commences "Dear Allen [sic],...." and is signed "Barry."allan quinn, barry warner, london 1955, quinn letter, quinn collection -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Jim Hayes, 22/12/1958
Quinn CollectionA two-page letter (0924.a) written on one sheet of unlined, pale blue paper headed The Meadows, Epsom, Surrey and dated 22/12/58. The matching envelope (0924.b) is addressed to Mrs Edna Hayes, No. 6 Flat, No.1 Park Street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The postmark is very faint and partly obscured by the blue air mail sticker.. There are some numbers penciled on the back of the envelope.Letter commences "Dear Edna.." and is signed "...sincerely James Hayes."letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, jim hayes, kip hayes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 17/12/1955
Quinn CollectionA two-page letter (0922.a) written on one sheet of unlined, pale blue paper headed The Meadows, Epsom, Surrey and dated 17/12/55. The cream envelope (0922.b) is addressed to Mr Kip Hayes Esq., 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The postmark is Epsom, Surrey. There are several numbers penciled on the back of the envelope.Letter commences "Dear Kip.." and is signed "Jim"allan quinn, jim hayes, kip hayes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 14/06/1951
Alette is writing to thank Mrs Hayes for a parcel of tinned foods and dried fruit that Allan asked his mother to send. She writes "... we have not not very much fruit in Norway at this time of the year."Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0874.a) headed Oslo and dated 14/06/51. It is from Alette Andersen to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is C/- Fru Strom, Neuberg gt. GB.,Oslo, Norway. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 23/05/1951
Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0872.a) headed Oslo and dated 23/05/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O.,Oslo, Norway. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 05/11/1949
Allan writes that, although he is still waiting to sign on to a ship, '....I am at the top of the list now at the union and definitely expect to be away in a day or two.'Quinn CollectionOne and a half page letter written in green ink on two sheets of thin, blue unlined paper (0828.a1-0828.a2) dated 5/11/49 and headed San Francisco. Cream coloured envelope (0828.b) has a border of alternating pale blue and cream diagonal stripes.The letter is from Allan to his mother. There is a 15 cent airmail United States postage stamp on the envelope. The postmark is barely visible.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 03/06/1951
Allan describes how beautiful Oslo and the surrounding countryside is now it is summer. It doesn't get dark at all "....and you can read a newspaper out in the street at midnight." He mentions that he has received a letter from Norm Fielder.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0873.a) headed Oslo and dated 03/06/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O.,Oslo, Norway. There are some letters penciled below the return address.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, norm fielder, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 10/09/1951
Allan's mother is very happy to hear of Allan and Alette's engagement.Quinn CollectionA two and a half-page letter written on two sheets of pale blue paper (0885.a1-2), headed 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda and dated 10/9/51. The stamps have been torn off the matching envelope (0885.b). The postmark is St. Kilda. ''17 Sep.' is stamped upside down in purple on the back on the back.Letter commences "Allan Dear" and concludes "...From Mum and Kip"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, mrs k hayes, jim hayes, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 16/06/1951
Allan writes of attending a garden party at the British Ambassador's residence in Oslo. All staff working with him at the Allied High Commission Office were invited.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0875.a) headed Oslo and dated 16/06/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O. Oslo. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, allied high commission office, oslo, mr wright, british ambassador -
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Letter - Correspondence, 29/06/1951
Allan's mother comments on the high cost of living in Sydney; lamb chops are six shillings and eight-pence a pound and only four shillings a pound in Melbourne. They have brought six pounds of butter with them as butter is very difficult to buy in Sydney. She and Allan's step-father Kip Hayes are staying with 'Jim' and enjoying catching up with friends and relatives. She has sent Allan a cake for his 23rd birthday which is on the 2 July.Quinn CollectionThree-page letter written on three sheets of lined, cream-coloured paper (0876.a1-3), headed McCleay Regis and dated 29/06/51. (This should probably be Macleay Regis). The matching envelope (0876.b) is addressed to Mr A. Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O., Oslo, Norway. It is postmarked Sydney and bears an Australian 1 shilling, 6 pence stamp. On the back are two indistinct postmarks and an unidentifiable square stamp which appears to have been reversed.Letter commences "Allan Dear,"......and concludes "...From your Mum."letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, oslo, alette andersen, sydney, kip hayes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 08/08/1951
Allan's mother refers to Kip's father's forthcoming visit to Melbourne. This is Jim Hayes of 'The Meadows', Epsom.Quinn CollectionA three-page letter written on two sheets of pale blue paper (0884.a1-2), headed 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda and dated 8/8/51. The stamps have been torn off the matching envelope (0884.b). The postmark is St. Kilda. There is a faint Oslo postmark on the back.Letter commences "Allan Dear" and concludes "...From Mum and Kip"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, mrs k hayes, jim hayes, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 27/08 /1951
Allan writes that he and Alette are unofficially engaged. He is returning to London in two weeks time. He asks his mother to send a food parcel to London and to include butter, eggs and tinned meat. He also asks her to send a parcel of currants and sultanas to the woman Alette lives with as she has been very kind..Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in black ink (0882.a) headed Oslo and dated 27/08/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Australia House, The Strand, London Oslo. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 30/07 /1951
Allan writes of his week's holiday in a log cabin on top of a mountain 120 miles east of Oslo and describes countryside and the beautiful view of the valley below.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter part typed, part written in green ink (0881.a) headed Oslo and dated 30/07/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O. Oslo. There are some penciled numbers on the right of and below the return address.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 16/07/1951
Quinn CollectionA letter (0880.a) written on one sheet of paper folded in half making four small 'pages'. Headed The Meadows, Epsom and dated 16/07/51. The letter is written in black ink. It is addressed to Kip Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Victoria Australia. There is a matching envelope (0880.b) with an Epsom, Surrey postmark and two stamps, one has been put on upside down. On the back, written in pencil, is what looks like a shopping list and a reversed Epsom postmark.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, jim hayes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 31/01/1951
Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionFive page letter (0857.a1-5) written to Allan in black ink on pale brown paper headed Alfred Wolff, c/- Gilbert, 41 Kensington Road, Melbourne S.E.1. Port Adelaide 31/01/51. Airmail envelope (0857.b) has been re- addressed from C/- Australia House, The Strand, London, England to General Delivery G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. The post-mark, only partly legible, is South Australia and the value of the Australian stamp one shilling and sixpence. On the back of the envelope is a promotional stamp for 'British Industries Fair, 30 April - 11 May 1951, London & Birmingham'. Also a London postmark, an Oslo postmark and a return address as per the heading on the letter with 'South Yarra' substituted for 'Melbourne'.Letter commences "Dear Al,...." and concludes "...your pal Fred". This letter is in reply to a letter from Allan and contains descriptions of life as a crew member on board a Swedish ship. The writer comments on how much prices have increased in Australia in the last twelve months and lists various items (clothing, hair cuts, cigarettes) and their prices. A 1950 Buick is being sold for 3,500 pounds, a 1950 Plymouth for 3,200 pounds and a 1950 Ford for 2,900 pounds. Holden cars sell for about 1,300 pounds.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1951, alfred wolff -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 14/12/1950
Allan writes that he has left the ship M S Mongabarra in Sweden and traveled by train to Oslo where he will stay for about 14 days before travelling to London. He has sent "...a very big carton, a smaller one - a trunk and coffee table back to Australia."Quinn CollectionA single sheet of very thin paper folded in half, book form, with writing on the first and third pages only (0854.a). Written in green ink it is headed Oslo and dated 14/12/50. The air-mail envelope (0854.b) is bordered with alternating purple and yellow diagonal stripes. There are three Norwegian stamps, one green and two purple, in the right upper corner. It is post-marked Oslo and addressed Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The letter is from Allan to his mother. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, oslo -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 29/03/1951
Allan writes "...Have landed a terrific job with the Allied High Commission Office for Germany ......in the permit section." He works a 36-hour week, 9 am to 4 pm and prefers this to working in the factory. He is planning to attend a concert by the Australian pianist Eileen Joyce. Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0863.a) headed Oslo and dated 29/03/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- G.P.O., Oslo, Norway. There are some numbers penciled below the return address and some penciled to the right of the return address.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, allied high commission office, oslo, alette andersen, eileen joyce -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 28/04/1951
In this letter Allan refers to Mr Jim Hayes' forth-coming visit to MelbourneQuinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0868.a) headed Oslo and dated 28/04/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Victoria, this has been crossed out and replaced by 'Fitzroy' Street, St Kilda, Victoria. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- G.P.O.,Oslo, Norway. Written at right angles to the return address Allan has written "Made a mess of the address but my thoughts were wondering".letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 12/04/1951
Allan is still enjoying living and working in Oslo. He saw the film 'Annie Get Your Gun'.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0864.a) headed Oslo and dated 12/04/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P,O. Oslo. Postmark is Oslo. Stamped in black above the address is 'GAVER TIL, RADIUMHOSPITALET, ERSKATTEFRIE'letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 07/03/1951
Allan writes about how much he is enjoying Oslo, especially "...the Holmenkoll meeting.." where he and some friends watched the international ski jump championships. He is learning to ski.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0860.a) headed Oslo and dated 07/03/51. Letter is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australialetters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 14/03/1951
Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0861.a) headed Oslo and dated 14/03/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VictoriaLetter commences "My dear Mum...." and is signed "....Allan"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 13/07/1955
Barry writes inquiring about the possibility of employment in Australia.Quinn CollectionA four page letter written in black ink on two sheets of buff coloured paper (0919.a1-2) headed 64 St George's Square, London, S.W.1 and dated 13/07/55. The Air Mail envelope (0919.b) is addressed to Allen [sic] Quinn Esq., 414 Como Parade, Parkdale, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London S.W.1. The stamps have been torn off partly removing a promotional stamp. The letter commences "Dear Alan [sic],...." and concludes "...Regards Barry."letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, barry warner -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 22/05/1951
Letter begins "Dear Allen,'' and ends with "...Best wishes from all, Norman". He writes of his interest in photography, describing current cameras, film cassettes, film developing, etc. He also writes of mutual friends.Quinn CollectionA five and a quarter page letter written on five sheets of lined, cream-coloured paper (0870.a1-5) headed 1 Selwyn Street, Artarmon and dated 22/05/1951. Matching airmail envelope (0870.b). It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, G.P.O. Oslo, Norway. There is a large tear in the upper tight hand corner. The postmark is Sydney, New South Wales. On the back of the envelope is an Oslo post-mark dated '30.5.51'. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, photography 1951 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 31/11/1949
Mrs Quinn writes of receiving a photo album, some books and an ashtray Allan has sent. She tells him how proud she is of her son.Quinn CollectionThree page letter written on two sheets of buff coloured lined paper (0832.a1-0832.a2) headed 5 Pollington Street, St Kilda and dated 31/11/49. Matching envelope (0832.b). Letter commences 'Allan Dear' and concludes '...Fondest love from your Mum...'. The envelope has been re-addressed from C/- Scandinavian Shipping Office, San Francisco to M/S Mongabarra, San Francisco. Post-mark on the front is Melbourne and the Australian stamp is one shilling and sixpence. There is a San Francisco postmark on the back of the envelope and also a promotional stamp 'Save the East. Buy U.S. Bonds in payroll savings.'letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, lilydale high school, lilydale high school alumni -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 14/01/1950
Vera writes ..'I am enjoying my stay in Calcutta but I am sorry I am unable to see more of India. Conditions are unsettled and it isn't very safe travelling around and most uncomfortable.'Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter (0834.a) written in blue ink on buff coloured paper headed Calcutta and dated 14/01/50. The outer right-hand side of the letter is blue and addressed to Allen Quinn Esq. 10 Blanche Street, Elsternwick, Melbourne.Letter commences 'My Dear Allen, How pleased I am to hear from your Father that you will be in Melbourne on Jan. 20th.....' and concludes '..My love to your Mother. From Vera' letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1950, calcutta, vera south -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1/12/1949
Quinn CollectionTwo page letter written on two sheets of buff coloured paper (0833.a1-0833.a2) headed New York and dated 1/12/49. Pale blue envelope (0833.b) is edged with alternating red and blue stripes. Letter commences 'Dear Friend!' and concludes '..So Long! Your friend Peer...'. The envelope has been re-addressed from C/- Scandinavian Shipping Office, Transport Building, Embarcadero at Mission Street, San Francisco to M/S Mongabarra, Gen. S.S .Corp. Ltd, 432 California Street, San Francisco California. Post-mark on the front is New York and the red stamp is franked Bronx General Station. letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 11/04/1950
The writer thanks Allan for his letter and adds "...I'm glad you have been at home in Sidney.....and wasn't it wonderful to see your folks and friends again?". He mentions that it is five years ago that Allan left home. Peer refers to Allan's next trip and advises Allan where to go and what to see when he is in Copenhagen and how sorry he, Peer, is that he will not to be there to show Allan around. Quinn CollectionThree page letter written on three pages of unlined cream paper (0837.a1-3). Letter is written in black ink, is headed Salinas,California and dated 11.04.1950. Below the address and date has been added, in pencil and in a different hand, 325 California Street, Salinas, California. Matching envelope (0837.b) has a large piece torn from the upper edge, centre, and has been re-addressed several times. The original address to Mr Allan Quinn M.S. Mongabarra, William Street, C/- Birt Elder, Melbourne, Austra. has been partly obscured by a cream coloured piece of paper stuck onto the envelope which appears to contain an address in South Africa. This in turn is obscured by a brown sticker stamped with purple ink 'Messrs. Nederiaktiebolaget Transatlantio, Gothenburg, Sweden. Below the green United States fifteen-cent air-mail postage stamp, is stamped in purple ink, Elder Smith & Co. Limited, Box 387 G.P.O. Adelaide, S.A. In the left upper corner the hand-written return address is P. Rasmussen, 325 California Street, Salinas, California. U.S.A. There are two Californian post-marks both partially torn off and one Capetown post-mark. On the back of the envelope are two overlapping South Australia GPO post marks, one Adelaide and one Melbourne postmark and a 'check address' post mark.The letter commences "Dear Friend!" and finishes "Many regards - your friend Peer". letters-from-abroad, quinn, peer rasmussen, copenhagen, california