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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
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 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1/11/46
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother depicting his time spent on board American ships.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 (0334.A1-A2) written in black ink. Dated 01/11/46 while at sea and envelope (0334.B).Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" Top right hand corner of letter: "M. J. Ariston/At Sea/1-11-46" Letter: "My Dear mum, Have now made one round trip..."allan quinn, 1926, america, mission to seafarers -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Literary work - Poetry collection, Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan), 1935-1960
This collection of poems was written by Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan) post-1935 after her wedding to Harry Hall, given that the poems are signed with her married name. These poems reflect the author's sentiment and her attachment to the Australian bush, beach and domestic environments in which she found herself.This collection of poems has social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation. The collection holds artistic significance as an example of amateur poetry and are also descriptive of the society and environment of the period.Vanilla coloured envelope with hand written inscription, containing five typed poems by Olive Harriet Hall (nee Duncan). Written in biro on the envelope is "Poems by Olive Hall nee Duncan daughter of David Hood Duncan". Each poem contains its own unique text.ladies harbour lights guild, olive duncan, olive hall, poetry, poems, lhlg, lillie duncan -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1945
Single envelope (0318.B) without letter from San Francisco. The letter is from the Senator Hotel, Reno, Nevada stationary. Letter has six stamps and is dated July 12th or 18th of 1945. The letter is addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "San Lorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia. There is also a return address on the back.envelope, allan quinn, nevada, 1945, senator hotel -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1945
Single envelope (0319.B) without letter. Letter has two stamps and written in 1945. The letter is addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "San Lorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia.allan quinn, envelope, 1945 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence
Single envelope (0323.B) without letter. Letter has two stamps with date unknown from Argentina. The letter is addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "San Lorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia.allan quinn, envelope, argentina -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 09/03/46
Two page, double sided letter (0349.a1-a2) written in blue ink. Dated 09/03/46 from Long Beach, California, without envelope aboard M.V. Goonawarra. From Allan to his mother.letter, quinn, 1946, long beach, california -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Slide - Glass slide, Black and white, circa 1921
This image provides an additional later modified building view to that of the image of the original single storey building image published on back page of the 1910 MTS Annual Report. According to the Annual Report of 1915 the plans to build a residence on top ( the 2nd storey ) of the Port Melbourne building got the go ahead to commence and opened 1916. Originally designed by architect, Frederick Williams, who built the first brick Mission at Port Melbourne in the 19th C. Walter Butler was commissioned for the second storey.The Port Melbourne building in the image established in the 19th C., still survives. It was a key centre of operations for the Mission prior to the building of the Mission near Australian Wharf in 1907 and prior to the eventual opening of the current "Central Mission" in 1917. NB operations of The Port Melbourne Branch Mission were eventually transferred to the King George V memorial Building, dedicated in December 1937 but demolished in 1995. The Mission depicted here still survives as part of an apartment complex on the corner of Nott st.Positive photograph on medium format glass slide ; b & w image of brick building taken from a corner street level view, with upper storey at one end on glass transparency with a flagpole and flag (Flying Angel) just discernible. The slide is edged with adhesive tape.missions to seamen institute, mission building, frederick williams, walter butler, port melbourne, beach road, mission to seafarers, nott street -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Power station, Cowes 1930s, 1995
The Cowes Power station was in Cowes west, corner of Chapel Street and Osborne Avenue. James Norman Day was in charge c. 1935.HistoricalPhotocopy of letter from Mr & Mrs Ronald Day, Mermaid Beach, Queensland, sent to the Electrical Engineer, Cowes Council, 1995. and reply to sender. Also copy of photo of equipment in power station.Mr and Mrs Ronald Ernest Daypower station, electricity, james norman day -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Broadbent's Official Roadguide Phillip Island and Gippsland 45, c. 1945
Broadbent's was the official guide of the Government Tourist Bureau. Mr Roy Bain owned a secondhand shop on corner of Thompson Ave and Chapel Street, Cowes, currently a Japanese restaurant.HistoricalSmall orange, black and red booklet with black type containing maps and information of accommodation, businesses and tourist venues.Broadbent's Official Road Guide Phillip Island and Gippsland South and Central. Broadbent's Year of Issue 45.guesthouses, broadbent's guides, hislop newsagency, underdown strawberry farm, osterlund fishing trips, parry's butcher, athenia cafe, roy bain, broadway bakery, cowes camping ground, cowes main garage, beach park camp -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, early 20th century
This is a scene of Cape Conran, in Far East East Gippsland .Orbost locals have been camping and picnicking at Cape Conran since at least the early 20th century. This photograph was taken at a time before Cape Conran Coastal Park a 11,700 hectare area was declared a coastal park under the National Parks Act in 1997. A black / white photograph photograph showing the rocks and ocean at Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland. There are three people on a rock with their backs to the camera.Two women are sitting and a man is reclining.cape-conran beach-east-gippsland -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
This is a scene of Cape Conran, East Gippsland.This is a scene of Cape Conran, East Gippsland. Cape Conran has always been a popular visiting site for Orbost locals.A black / white photograph of rocks and sea at Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland.cape-conran beach-east-gippsland -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
This is a scene of Cape Conran, East Gippsland This is a scene of Cape Conran, East Gippsland. Cape Conran has always been a popular destination for Orbost locals.A black / white photograph of rocks and ocean at Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland.cape-conran beach-east-gippsland -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
This is a scene of Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland.This is a scene of Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland. Cape Conran has always been a popular destination for Orbost locals.A black / white photograph of rocks at low tide with the ocean in the background at Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland.cape-conran beach-east-gippsland -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, VARIOUS U.K, c. WW1
Postcards collected by R.H. Baron while on leave in England during WW1. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service. 1. Coloured coastal scene featuring yachts, beach goers and cliffs. People are standing on a pebbled beach. 2. Coloured coastal scene featuring cliffs and ocean. 3. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach, bathing machines, cliffs and town buildings. 4. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach with boats and town buildings. 5. Sepia toned photograph featuring houses. Stream running in front of house. Footpath between stream and house. 6. Coloured street scene featuring houses fronting a gravel road. 7. Black and white photograph of a street scene featuring buildings, pedestrians and horse drawn transport. 8. Sepia toned photograph of a street scene. Right side lined with houses. Single pedestrian on footpath. 9. Coloured scene featuring standing stones. 10. Coloured photograph of a ruined building overgrown with vegetation.1. Ladram Bay. 2. Ladram Bay. 3. Budleigh Salterton from East. 4. Budleigh Salterton from West. 5. Budleigh Salterton, Cottages at the Granery, 6. Budleigh Salterton, West Terrace. 7. High St. Budleigh Salterton. 8. Budleigh Salterton, Station Road. 9. Stonehenge. 10. Abbey Ruins, Waverley. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Photograph Wallet: Valentine’s Snapshots, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. Melb & Sydney. Printed Great Britain, Circa 1920's
This collection of photographs shows various scenes around Warrnambool and district such as street scapes, the Ozone Coffee Palace, Botanic Gardens, Beach scenes, Hopkins River and Proudfoots on the Hopkins. Valentines snapshots were done of many place world wide, and packaged in a convenient size to be posted.These cards have an historic and artistic significance and also provide the opportunity to be used in an interpretive way. Small, pale green, card folder with 24 photographs, 12 are gloss finish and 12 matt finish. The gloss photos have titles printed on reverse and matt cards have handwritten style titles.On folder: Valentine’s snapshots. Printed in Great Britain.warrnambool, valentine postcards, lava street, koroit street, liebig street, proudfoots, warrnambool botanic gardens, warrnambool beach -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Journal Town of Warrnambool 1914-1926, Circa 1914
This journal shows payments made for a number of Council and community expenses. It includes entries relating to Town Hall, Botanic gardens, Parks, road costs, baths, beach improvements, Warrnambool Racing Club. It shows account transfer journals Provides an overview of expenses of Council in the early 20th century.Dark blue water wave fabric over card with light brown points and binding. Red leather label with gold text and border. Pages edged in pink green, yellow and white pattern. 102 Pages.Journal Town of Warrnambooltown of warrnambool 1914-1926, warrnambool expenses 1920, warrnambool town hall, warrnambool baths