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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 15/02/1944
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1944 which depicts his time spent in Melbourne before he travelled to San Francisco This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two page letter (0300.A1-A2) from Allan Quinn to his mother, written on lined paper in 1944. Inscription on top right hand corner which states: "M.I. Goonawarra/Melbourne 15.2.44" in black ink followed by letter contentallan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1944, letter, melbourne -
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Letter - Correspondence, 11/02/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1946 depicting his time spent in Burnie before heading back to Melbourne This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page letter (0301.A1-A2) from Allan Quinn to his mother, written on lined paper in 1944.Inscription on top right hand corner: "M.I. Goonawarra/Burnie Tas 11-2-45" in black ink, followed by letter contentallan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter -
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Letter - Correspondence, 8/12/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 containing details about how homesick Allan Quinn is and how much he longs to see his mother in Brisbane. This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Single page, double sided letter (0302.A1) written on beige paper and envelope (0302.B).Inscription on top right hand corner of letter: "M.I. Goonawarra/Brisbane Q 8-12-45" Inscription on envelope: "Mrs. S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W." The airmail symbol is evident on the top right hand corner of the envelope and there are three stamps in the same corner,allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, sydney -
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Letter - Correspondence, 05/11/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 depicting his time spent in Seattle and Vancouver.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Letter (0303.A1) written on light blue paper which also converts into an envelope.Inscription on top right hand corner on the first page: "M.I. Goonawarra, Vancouver/B.C. Canada 5-11-45" Inscription on top left corner: "Give my love to all" followed by letter content. Inscription on back page: "S Quinn, 63 Ocean Beach, Manly N.S.W. Australia/Allan Quinn Goonawarra"allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, seattle, vancouver -
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Letter - Correspondence, 19/8/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 and depicts his time spent being back in Australia and seeing members of his family.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two page letter (0304.A1-A2) written on blank beige paper with blue ink and envelope. Inscription on top right corner: "M.I. Goonawarra Brisbane/Q 19/8/45" Inscription on bottom right corner of envelope: "Mrs S Quinn Sanlorenzo/63 Ocean Beach Manly NSW"allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, australia -
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Letter - Correspondence, 20/9/45
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother written in 1945 depicting his time spent in Melbourne during the month of September.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two page letter (305.A1-A2) written on blank paper with blue ink and envelope (0305.B).Inscription on top right corner which states: "M.I. Goonawarra/Melbourne 20-9-45" Inscription on Envelope: "Miss S Quinn San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach Manly NSW"allan quinn, mission to seafarers, letter, 1945 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 15/11/45
Letter written from Allan Quinn to his mother in 1945 which depicts his time spent in Los Angeles before travelling back to San Francisco This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page, double sided letter (0306.A1-A2) written on blank beige paper with blue ink and envelope (0306.B)Top right corner: "M.I. Goonawarra/Oakland California US 15-11-45" Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean beach/Manly N.S.W Australia" There are also three postage stamps running along the top of the envelope along the top, an ink stamp and the airmail logo.mission to seafareres, letter, san francisco, los angeles, allan charles quinn -
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Letter - Correspondence, 23.10.45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother which depicts his journey from Adelaide to San Francisco.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two page, double sided letter (0307.A1-A2) written on blank paper with blue ink and envelope (0307.B)Top right corner of letter: "M.I Goonawarra San Francisco/ U.S.A 25.10.45" Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean beach/Manly NSW Australia" There is one postage stamp in the top right hand corner and three ink stamps.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter adelaide, san francisco -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 in which he tells his mother how happy he is to be sailing on Swedish ships again.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Letter (0308.A1) written in 1948 on blue paper which converts into an envelope.The front of the envelope states "AIR LETTER" with the address appearing below it. There are also five stamps across the front of the envelope.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, letter, swedish, new york, 1948 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 05/01/45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 which depicts his time spent in Melbourne and meeting with his father.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page letter (0309.A1-A2) written in 1945 on blank beige-white paper with blue ink with envelope (0309.B).Envelope: "Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W" written in blue ink across the middle. Seven postage stamps line the top right hand corner of the envelope.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, melbourne -
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Letter - Correspondence, 18/05/45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 in which Allen tells his mother about visiting with his father and aunt. This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page letter (0310.A1-A2) written in 1945 on beige blank paper in black ink and envelope (0310.B)Envelope: "Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 O0cean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" Two postage stamps in the top right corner.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, melbourne, family -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1/10/45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 which depicts Allan's thoughts on Adelaide.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. A single, double sided letter (0311.A1) written in 1945 and envelope (0311.B).allan quinn, mission to seafareres, 1945, letter, adelaide -
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Letter - Correspondence, Letter #1 25/9/45 Letter # 2 04/06/45
Two letters from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945. Letter #1 Allan depicts his time spent in Port Pierce Letter #2 Allan discusses his time spent in Queensland where he visited his family. These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two letters written in 1945. One from 07/06/45 (0312.A1-A2), the second from 25/09/45 (0312.A3-A4) both written on beige paper in blue ink and an envelope (0312.B).Envelope: Mrs. S, Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W. There are two stamps in the top right hand corner.charles quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, queesland -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1945
Two letters from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945. Letter #1 Allan writes to his mother as he leaves Melbourne Letter #2 Allan depicts his time spent at the mouth of the Brisbane RiverThese letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two letters written in 1945.Letter #1 (0313.A1) from 08/02/45 and is a singular page consisting of blue ink on lined paper. Letter #2 (0313.A2-A4) from an unknown date consists of three pages of blue ink written on blank beige paper. Envelope (0313.B) dated 04/06/45.Envelope: Mrs. S. Quinn/Sanlorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W The envelope also has an airmail stamp dated 1945 and an Australia postage stamp.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, brisbane, melbourne -
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Document - Passport, 17 April 1953
The item is part of the Quinn collection donated to the MTSV. This passport is a demonstration of how Quinn travelled and required a passport to be issued in New York. 32-page Australian passport dated 17 April 1953. No. C12026The passport was issued by the Australian consulate general in New York, according to a stamp on the inside right-hand page. The passport contains a photograph of Mr Quinn on page 3.1953, allan quinn, quinn collection, allan charles quinn, new york, usa, sailors, seafarers, seamen -
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Book - On/off ship book (medlemsbok), 28 January 1945
Allan Quinn evidently became a member of the Swedish Seamen's Union. This book tells more of the story of Quinn's travels around the world. He evidently was a member of the Swedish Seamen's Union and travelled regularly to San Francisco. This can be deduced from the stamps in the book.Red cloth-bound book contained in a cover, also red, made of cardboard. Front inside page says: Landsorganisationen I Sverige. Medlemsbok for Allan Quinn. (Allan Quinn has been handwritten onto the page.)book, seamen's, seamen, on-off, alla quinn, swedish seamen's union, seamen's union -
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Book - Bible, Unknown
This is possibly a Bible given to Allan Quinn when he was a boy. It may well have been passed on to someone else. The importance of a Bible in the lives of people is evident. And also the need to pass this Bible on to other members of the family.Holy Bible with overlapping leather cover.On the front page is written "Master Allan Quinn" with a date that is partly indecipherable: 19?4. Under this is written Master ?? Quinn. bible, allan quinn, seafarers, sailors, seamen -
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Functional object - Empty material postal bag from Calcutta to Melbourne
This was a gift sent to Alan QuinnThis is of historical significance as it paints a picture of what Quinn had sent back home from India.This bag was posted in Calcutta, possibly in 1952 though the date is indecipherable. On one side: Alan Quinn, Coolac St, Chadstone, Melbourne, Australia. Customs declaration: Handloom tablemats. No commercial value. RM South, Grand Hotel, Calcutta. On the reverse: the address is repeated and: Gift parcel, from V. South, Grand Hotel, Calcutta. There are six stamps with an indecipherable franking stamp on them. -
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Medal, Service to Australia: 60th anniversary of WWII, 2005
Official issue in 2005 by the Australian Federal Government marking the 60th Anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in 1945. This medal marks Allan Charles Quinn's service in WW2.This Official medal complements the extensive holdings of memorabilia that comprises the Allan Charles Quinn Collection that extensively documents his life,the voyages, and career as a Merchant seaman in the immediate post world war 2 period and prior to the significant changes brought about by container shipping by the end of the 20th Century. Gold-coloured disc medallion in a magnetic black folding display box with plush display mount. Accompanying small brochure on 60th anniversary of WWII in 2005 and an official signed letter from the Australian GovernmentLetter signed by Prime Minister : John Howard and Veterans Affairs Minister De-Anne Kellymedal, gold, world war ii, wwii, world war 2, numismatics, allan charles quinn -
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Album - Photographic album, ?
Nothing is known of the context of these photos.This item and photographs has little significance without further information being determined. A large photo album with photos mounted on pages as well as 22 loose photos in the front of the album. There are 10 pages with mounted photos on them. The pages have all come loose as the fittings are missing. Maroon leather photo album with loose and fixed photosNoneallan quinn, seafarers, travel, ships -
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Album - Photographic album, Allan Charles Quinn
This photo album documents the voyage of Allan Quinn while he was in the merchant navy. The album and photos give a view of Quinn's trips around the world and the many places he visited. Leather-bound photo album. Cover is embossed with a colour map of South America.The cover contains the map of South America with a picture of a man with a pipe in his mouth in the top left-hand corner and a picture of a sailing ship in the bottom right. The inside front cover lists in handwritten columns: ports of call during 1947-48. There are three loose photos inside the front cover. album, photos, allan quinn, tourism, seafarers, sailors, seamen, ships -
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Album - Photographic album, Unknown
Information on the voyages of Allan Quinn.These pictures, being in an album separate from other voyages, give an idea that this trip to New York was of particular importance. Large maroon leather photo album."New York" is written in white on the black right-hand first page. Each photo is captioned in white. photos, album, new york, allan quinn -
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Letter - Correspondence, 9/1/46
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1946. Allan expresses his worry regarding his mothers health and depicts his time spent in Melbourne.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th centuryTwo page, double sided letter (0325.A1-A2) written on beige blank paper in blue ink. Dated 09/01/46 from Melbourne and envelope (0325.B).Envelope: "Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W" Two stamps and sky mail symbol in the top right hand corner Letter: "M. I. Goonawarra/9-1-46/Melb in top right corner Sky Mail symbol in top left corner.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1946, letter, melbourne -
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Letter - Correspondence, 20/5/46
Letter written from Allan Quinn to his mother in 1946 depicting his time sailing across Europe.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two page, double sided letter (0326.A1-A2) written in blue ink. Dated 20/05/46 while at sea and envelope (0326.B)Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" There are 5 postage stamps running along the right hand side, as well as two ink stamps. Letter: Sky Mail symbol on top left hand cornerallan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1946, europe -
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Letter - Correspondence, 9/10/46
Letter written from Allan Quinn to his mother in 1946 which depicts his time spent in Montevideo and discusses how warm the weather has been.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Three page letter (0327.A1-A3) written in blue ink. Dated 09/10/46 written while at sea. Air Mail symbol in top left hand corner of papermission to seafarers, allan quinn, letter, montevideo, 1946 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 15/6/46
Letter #2 written from Allan Quinn to Maria in which Allan expresses his concern for Marias health and depicts his time spent in Sweden.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two letters in one envelope. Letter 1; two page letter (0328.A1-A2) written on 15/06/46 from Sweden from Allan to his grandmother. Letter 2; single page (0328.A3) written on lined paper in black ink on a Thursday, no date given, from Lithgow, New South Wales.Envelope: "Mrs E. Logan/Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" Three stamps in right hand cornerallan quinn, mission to seafarers, sweden, 1946 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 22/2/1946
Letter written to Allan Quinn from his friends stating that they are looking forward to seeing him.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Three page letter (0329.A1-A3). Dated 22/02/46 from Vancouver and envelope (0329.B)Envelope: "Mr Allan Quinn/M/S/ Goonawarra/Co General Steamship Corfin/465 California St/San Francisco/California" There are also two stamps in the top right hand corner allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1946 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 04/04/46
This is a letter written from Allan Quinn to his mother in 1946 depicting his time in England and travelling through the Atlantic before heading to France.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page, double sided letter (0330.A1-A2) written in blue ink. Dated 03/04/46 from England and envelope (0330.B)Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" Three stamps and the airmail symbol in the right hand corner.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1946, england, france, atlantic -
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Furniture - Altar, Rodney Howard Alsop, 1907
Along with the pulpit, this Altar was designed by architect Rodney Howard Alsop (1881-1932) (Annual report 1908). It was originally made for the Siddeley Street Institute, which was built in 1907 on a block of land leased from the Melbourne Harbour Trust and donated by Mrs Amelia Shuter (nee Lord) (see Annual Report 1907). The altar is photographed in an early picture of the Siddeley Mission in a room used as chapel before the chapel built in 1909. Although a 21 year lease for the site had been granted, a notice was delivered to the Mission to quit the site in 1912. In 1915, the present site was agreed on. The Altar sits within the Chapel of Saint Peter, which belongs to the State Heritage listed (H1496) Mission to Seafarers Victoria complex. This complex was designed by Walter Richmond Butler in 1916, and officially opened on 11 September 1917. On the right hand side of the altar, is a brass plaque in memory of Charles Shuter, a colonist and police magistrate who died in 1902. The plaque was made in 1907.The Altar is significant because it is located within the Memorial Chapel of Saint Peter, forming part of the State Heritage listed Mission to Seafarers Victoria complex. It is of religious significance in catering for all denominations and the spiritual needs of visiting seafarers.The Altar has a shelf above and three panels along the front, with carved decoration and lettering. Altar bears a plaque that reads "To the Glory of God - In memory of Charles Shuter, of Melbourne, Police Magistrate, Given by his Wife, December 13th 1907". Carved letters "MTS" in centre of three panels along front of Altar, and "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY" in three panels below shelf on top of Altar.altar, mission, seafarers, seamen, melbourne, victoria, charles shuter, siddeley street institute, chapel, australian timber, walter richmond butler, australian maritime history, rodney howard alsop (1881-1932), saint peter chapel, communion table, amelia shuter nee lord, heritage listed, gifts-1917 -
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Flyer, What is the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild?, c. 1912
Charity organisation, Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild,was formed within The Missions to Seamen Institute to provide a home away from home, for visiting seamen. The flyer was to recruit members. The flyer mentions the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 and the bravery of the seamen staying in the engine room. The flyer mentions also Lady Talbot Margaret Jane nee Stuart-Wortley (1855-1937), wife of Governor Reginald Taldot, actively promoted advanced social welfare projects.This paper flyer holds historical significance at a local level because it illustrates the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild involvement in the Mission to Seafarers.The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild formally named in 1907 grew to become a significant charity in Melbourne raising large amounts of money which helped to establish the current MTSV building, supporting seafarers. In 1960s the LHLG merged with the Flying Angels Club of the MTSV.A cream colour paper flyer describing in blue ink the work and value of membership of The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, in order to recruit new members. Also includes a photocopy of the flyer. (2 copies)The photocopy of the original has written in blue "1912". ladies' harbour lights guild, australian wharf, chapel, ephemera, titanic, 1912, lhlg, mission to seamen, seamens' mission, mission to seafarers, alice sibthorpe tracy, reverend alfred gurney goldsmith, philanthropy, charity, welfare, sailors, tragedy, heroism, honorary members, working members, norwegian, foreign language, pit, card game, animal grab, le jeu des animaux, margaret jane (née stuart-wortley), lady talbot, lady margaret jane talbot (nee stuart-wortley), ethel augusta godfrey 1861-1935, knitting, woolies