In this letter to his mother Allan writes that this year Norway has had "...one of the heaviest falls of snow ever and just two miles from the post office there is nine feet of it." He has a job in a factory "...operating an electric drill boring holes in brass taps." He plans to return to London in September to attend the photography school.Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0859.a) headed Oslo and dated 14/02/51. Letter is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, G.P.O. Osloletters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo

Pat writes of the high cost of living in London, the meagre food ration, and the scarcity of flats for rent. Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter (0878.a) headed 19 Luxemburg Gardens, Hammersmith, W.6 and dated 02/07/51. The letter is typed using black ribbon. It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, C/- General Delivery, Post Office, Oslo, Norway. The return address is Mrs B. J. Hannon, C/- S.M.H.E.A., 1 Regent Street, Picadilly (writer's spelling). Below the return address is typed "Our telephone number is Riv. 1770 but in case of our moving Barry's business address is above and the number is Whitehall 3985." Below that is an Oslo postmark.Letter commences "My dear Allan," and concludes "With love from Pat." 'Pat' is written in blue ink.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, pat hannon, barry hannon, hammersmith, u.k.

Allan writes of Christmas in London. He spent twelve days prior to Christmas day working in the Post Office delivering parcels in a hired truck with three others. They worked from six in the morning until seven at night every day of the week. From going to the Newsreels he has learnt of bush-fires raging in New South Wales and that Australia has retained the Davis Cup.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0892.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 2/01/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London W1. The return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W14.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk, bush fires in new south wales, davis cup 1952

Allan writes of his trip on the Continent and of meeting with Alette in Norway.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0917.a1) headed London and dated 7/07/53. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London S.W.1. This is a special air letter produced by the Post Office to commemorate the coronation. Printed in red, to the left of the address, it comprises a spray of four flowers representing Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland above the letters ER. Below that is 1953 and the word 'coronation' in white on a red ribbon. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Australia House, London. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, vera south

Allan is about to leave London and expects to arrive in Australia in six weeks time. His last visit to Albert Hall was to see the musical 'Hiawatha'.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0918.a1) headed London and dated 15/07/53. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London S.W.1. This is a special air letter produced by the Post Office to commemorate the coronation. Printed in red, to the left of the address, it comprises a spray of four flowers representing Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland above the letters ER. Below that is 1953 and the word 'coronation' in white on a red ribbon. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Australia House, London. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, vera south, albert hall, musical 'hiawatha'

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

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

Part of collection of Photographs donated to the Museum by the family of the late Mr. Jack Jenner (1977)Black & White Photograph - Rhyll Post Office as the home of William Thomas and Annie McFee - Rhylllocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film buildings, historic, early post office - rhyll, black & white photograph, jack jenner, rhyll post office, phillip island

Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Back: Black stamp, '003826'

Lithograph, sepia, view of Portland, showing steam train at Portland station; goods shed, Post Office and Customs House at rear. Off-white background, white mount, matte black wooden frame, reflective glass, wire for hanging, on backFront: 'Portland, Victoria' 'Artists Print' 'Kenneth Jack' (signature) Pencil beneath lithograph 'KENNETH JACK 1954' -bottom left hand corner of lithographkenneth jack, portland

Photo/postcard of part of Henty Street, Casterton, showing Court House, Post Office and Hotel. Reverse has mailing details, brief description of Casterton.souvenir of casterton, casterton, kelpie, kelpie muster

Mug, white china - composite wrapround image, coloured Lighthouse, Couta boat, Courthouse, Tram, Nun's Beach, Old Post Office, Bentinck Street Portland Victoria.Front: Portland Discovery Coast Victoria Back: Base: white sticker 'Portland Mug, barcode, $13.50

Coloured postcard from hand painted photograph. Post Office, Gawler St Portland, front view, several people standing on steps, horse and carriage on leftFront: 'Post Office Portland' - white print lower edge, left

Black and white photo postcard. Front and left hand side view of Casterton Post Office, white border. 'Post Office' 'Casterton', printed either end of lower borderpostcard, casterton, casterton post office

Tri-fold brochure, blue and green card, white print. Victoria's Historic Post Offices - Portland, issued by Public Relations Office, Australia Post, for Victoria's 150th. Brochure contains images of Portland's Post Offices, 1857 - 1963

Postcard, hand-coloured. View of Bentinck St. from old Post Office, looking north. Postcard printed in GermanyFront: 'Bentinck Street, Portland' White script on black, lower edge of postcard

Photo/postcard, view of Casterton Post Office. Reverse has mailing details and brief description of Casterton.

Identification numbers 9200 a-g Folder containing Valentine's Snapshots - 8 hand-coloured photographs of Portland 9200 - folder grey green card, black print 9200 a-g a) Path in gardens, Portland b) Looking towards lighthouse, Portland c) View along beach, Portland d) Post office and Mac's Hotel e) The famous Portland Lifeboat of 1859 f) Edward Henty memorial g) Panorama of Portland

Souvenir stubby holder, black neoprene, composite wrap around image. Lighthouos, couta boat, tram, courthouse, Nuns Beach, Old Post Office, Bentinck St - full colourFront: 'PORTLAND DISCOVERY COAST VICTORIA' Back: INSIDE BASE- MAKER DETAILS, BASE: WHITE STICKER 'SH PORTLAND BARCODE $9.95souvenir of portland, portland harbour, whalers bluff, domestic item, stubby holder, contemporary collecting

Pamphlet, white, brown print. Major Mitchell Cairn Reserve, 10 km from Portland Post Office on Cape Nelson Road. Sketch of Major Mitchell on front cover, map of Cairn location on back.

Clear cellophane packet containing 2 souvenir coasters - black neoprene, full colour composite views, one has lighthouse, couta boat, tram courthouse, old Post Office, Bentinck St, the other has Portland harbour, lighthouse, seals. Both have 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' printded on frontsouvenir of portland, portland harbour, portland cbd