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Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, M/S "Mongabarra" in dry-dock at Eriksbergs, 1950
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was reproduced and exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was reproduced and exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. This photograph is part of the Allan Quinn collection, which is a pictorial autobiography, and it represents one of many moments of his time abroad as a seafarer. ship sweden mongabarra allan quinn collection allan quinn gothenburg drydock shipyard dockyard eriksbergs letters-from-abroad Black and white photograph of the M/S "Mongabarra" Goteborg in Eriksbergs dockyard, Gothenburg, Sweden. ...This series of photographs captures life at sea and the conditions on the ship M/S "Mongabarra" in 1950. This photograph was reproduced and exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This photograph is part of the Allan Quinn collection, which is a pictorial autobiography, and it represents one of many moments of his time abroad as a seafarer.Black and white photograph of the M/S "Mongabarra" Goteborg in Eriksbergs dockyard, Gothenburg, Sweden. The ship is directly in the middle of the photograph taking from the very front of the ship in the dry-dock. There are several ladders lined up along the left-hand side of the ship beginning from the ships front. There are several wooden planks lying on the ground in front of the ship and walls either side of the ship.ship, sweden, mongabarra, allan quinn collection, allan quinn, gothenburg, drydock, shipyard, dockyard, eriksbergs, letters-from-abroad -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Loading Fish Flour
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan-quinn photograph angola fish-flour letters-from-abroad A black and white photograph of bags of flour being hoisted from small row boats up onto the ship. ...The photographs shows how the fish flour produced in Angola was loaded by the local people onto ships for exportation. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of bags of flour being hoisted from small row boats up onto the ship. The deck of the ship can be seen on the left side, and eight boats, filled with people and flour bags, towards the right hand corner.allan-quinn, photograph, angola, fish-flour, letters-from-abroad -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, The "Mongabarra" in Drydock at Eriksbergs
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan-quinn photograph drydock mongabarra eriksbergs letters-from-abroad ship A black and white photograph of ladders arranged around the propeller of the Mongabarra while in drydock. ...This photograph records how equipment, such as ladders, were used to work on the hulls or propellers of ships while they were in drydocks. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of ladders arranged around the propeller of the Mongabarra while in drydock.allan-quinn, photograph, drydock, mongabarra, eriksbergs, letters-from-abroad, ship -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Paris 6-6-49, 6 June 1949
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. paris france letters-from-abroad allan quinn arc de triomphe On reverse: PARIS 6-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. below this is a pencil mark, similar to "ItI"written sideways. ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The Arc is framed by a row of trees on either side, and there are several cars on the road in front of it.On reverse: PARIS 6-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. below this is a pencil mark, similar to "ItI"written sideways.paris, france, letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, arc de triomphe -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Statue of Liberty, 30 August 1047
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan-quinn statue-of-liberty new-york 1947 letters-from-abroad On reverse: STATUE OF LIBERTY / 30.8.47 handwritten in black ink. ...The photograph was taken on one of Quinn's early trips to New York, and, with the letters he wrote at this time, records his fascination with American culture. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the Statue of Liberty in New York. The photograph has been taken standing at the base of the statue, looking upwards.On reverse: STATUE OF LIBERTY / 30.8.47 handwritten in black ink. Below this is an upside down D, and a small blue ink mark in the left hand corner.allan-quinn, statue-of-liberty, new-york, 1947, letters-from-abroad -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting aspects of the life of a young man who went to sea in the period immediately following World War II. allan-charles-quinn crossing-the-line sweden central-america north-west-indies south-america equator ariston letters-from-abroad Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator 10.9.46 Black and white photograph depicting aspect of the "crossing the line" ceremony performed at sea on the Ariston. ..."Crossing the line" ceremonies were routinely conducted when a crew member made their first crossing of the equator. This photograph depicts aspects of that ceremony and, as Allan Charles Quinn is the photographer, it is obviously not his first crossing. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting aspects of the life of a young man who went to sea in the period immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph depicting aspect of the "crossing the line" ceremony performed at sea on the Ariston. This ceremony was performed to mark a person's first crossing of the equator.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston, letters-from-abroad -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Carnival in Rio 1949, 1 March 1949
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. The Allan Charles Quinn collection forms a pictorial autobiography of life at sea for a young man in the period immediately following World War II. ...This photograph shows a scene from the first time Allan Charles Quinn attended Carnival in Rio. Although having made several trips to South America previously, he had not experienced Carnival before. The photograph is also complemented by a letter written to his mother including a description of Carnival. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.The Allan Charles Quinn collection forms a pictorial autobiography of life at sea for a young man in the period immediately following World War II. The collection also includes a series of letters between Allan and his mother, some explaining the photographs and some talking about other experiences or mundane situationsBlack and white photograph of Carnival float in Rio de Janeiro. There is a large crowd visible in the foreground. The float has several places for the elaborately dressed women to sit, each of which resembles a throne of some kind. There are four women on the float and what appears to be a driver holding onto reins.Blue ink on reverse: CARNIVAL IN RIO/ 1-3-49allan-charles-quinn, south-america, rio, carnival, floats, crowd, letters-from-abroad, rio de janeiro, brazil -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Carnival in Rio 1949, 1 March 1949
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. The Allan Charles Quinn collection forms a pictorial autobiography of life at sea for a young man in the period immediately following World War II. ...This photograph shows a scene from the first time Allan Charles Quinn attended Carnival in Rio. Although having made several trips to South America previously, he had not experienced Carnival before. The photograph is also complemented by a letter written to his mother including a description of Carnival. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.The Allan Charles Quinn collection forms a pictorial autobiography of life at sea for a young man in the period immediately following World War II. The collection also includes a series of letters between Allan and his mother, some explaining the photographs and some talking about other experiences or mundane situationsBlack and white photograph of Carnival float in Rio de Janeiro. There is a large crowd visible in the fore and back ground. On the float are two horses standing on their hindlegs with a woman appearing to ride one. There is also another women visible at the rear and a man standing at the back.Blue ink on reverse: CARNIVAL IN RIO/ 1-3-49allan-charles-quinn, south-america, rio, carnival, floats, crowd, horses, letters-from-abroad, brazil, rio de janeiro -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTERS & ENVELOPES FROM ABROAD
... LETTERS & ENVELOPES FROM ABROAD...Letter LETTERS & ENVELOPES FROM ABROAD ...Letters from Sapper W. L. HALL VX48117 from 2/16th Army Co. R.A.F. Posted in Asia sent to family in 1943 & 28/1/45.Letter 1. - One page closely hand written letter on both sides on A4 faded yellow paper and torn envelope with Australian stamp. Letter 2. - 3 pages with close hand writing on both sides of paper. Insignia of Salvation Army, ACF and YMCA on paper. Envelope 1. - Faded with stamp & 2 postal stamps. Torn at top. Envelope 2. - Dark brown, stamped and signed with ACF & YMCA Insignia.Envelope 1 - Address on front to Mrs J. Hall & family. Stamp saying passed by censor. Aust Postal stamp, also AirMail stamp. Envelope 2 - Addresses to Mrs J. Hall, signature of censor & Australian stamp.letter, army field company, asia -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
... ...letters-from-abroad...This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan-charles-quinn crossing-the-line sweden central-america north-west-indies south-america equator ariston letters-from-abroad Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator/ 10.9.46 Black and white photograph of the "crossing the line" ceremony aboard the Ariston in 1946. ..."Crossing the line" was an important maritime ritual and denoted the first crossing of the equator by a sailor. This photograph has been taken by Allan Charles Quinn and obviously is not his first crossing but depicts aspects of the ceremony, in particular the way in which crew members would dress up to represent King and Queen Neptune. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the "crossing the line" ceremony aboard the Ariston in 1946. Crew members are dressed as King and Queen Neptune.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator/ 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston, letters-from-abroad -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, 5 June 1949
... ...letters-from-abroad...Allan has also written letters home from this period, describing France as a "mess" at this time. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012....Allan has also written letters home from this period, describing France as a "mess" at this time. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012. ...This photograph was taken on the 5th of June, 1946, and shows the ruins of the St intent church built between 1490 and 1556 in a Gothic style and was known for its vast dimensions. The church also had the uniqueness of owning a bell tower that had not been completed. The building was heavily damaged by a bomb fell in the choir level May 31, 1944 during the Allied strikes announcing the landing. The ruins are still standing today. Allan has also written letters home from this period, describing France as a "mess" at this time. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the ruins of a gothic church bombed during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. It shows the arch of the church left standing in the foreground, with a tower in the background. There is a narrow white boarder about the image.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is a mark "ItI" in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, france, ruins, church, letters-from-abroad, rouen, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, battle of normandy, st vincent church -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 1947
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn s.s.morgenster 1947 Single page, single-sided letter lined paper (0352.a1) dated 26/02/47 with blue-lined, stamped envelope (0352.b). ...Quinn CollectionSingle page, single-sided letter lined paper (0352.a1) dated 26/02/47 with blue-lined, stamped envelope (0352.b). letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad Quinn Ship 'M.I.Ariston' Two-page letter on unlined paper (0353.a1, 0353.a2) written 'at sea' dated 06/04/47 with pale, blue stamped envelope (0353.b). 0353.a1 is double-sided, 0353.a2 single-sided. ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page letter on unlined paper (0353.a1, 0353.a2) written 'at sea' dated 06/04/47 with pale, blue stamped envelope (0353.b). 0353.a1 is double-sided, 0353.a2 single-sided.letters-from-abroad, quinn, ship 'm.i.ariston' -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... letters from abroad...Quinn Collection letters from abroad quinn 1947 ship m.i.ariston Two-page, single-sided letter on unlined paper (0354.a1, 0354.a2) written 'at sea' dated 01/05/47. ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page, single-sided letter on unlined paper (0354.a1, 0354.a2) written 'at sea' dated 01/05/47. The stamped, pale blue correo aereo envelope (0354.b) incorporates a horizontal dark blue stripe and a red stripe. letters from abroad, quinn, 1947, ship m.i.ariston -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... letters from abroad...Quinn Collection letters from abroad quinn 1947 ship M.I.Ariston Two-page letter on unlined paper (0355.a1, 0355.a2) written 'at sea' dated 22/05/47. 0355.a1 is double-sided. ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page letter on unlined paper (0355.a1, 0355.a2) written 'at sea' dated 22/05/47. 0355.a1 is double-sided. The stamped, pale blue correo aereo envelope (0355.b) incorporates a horizontal dark blue stripe and a red stripe. letters from abroad, quinn, 1947, ship m.i.ariston -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad Quinn Ship 'M.I.Ariston' 1947 Two-page letter on unlined paper (0356.a1, 0356.a2) written 'at sea' dated 07/08/47 with blue 'Correo Aereo', stamped envelope (0356.b). 0356.a1 is double-sided, 0356.a2 single-sided. ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page letter on unlined paper (0356.a1, 0356.a2) written 'at sea' dated 07/08/47 with blue 'Correo Aereo', stamped envelope (0356.b). 0356.a1 is double-sided, 0356.a2 single-sided.letters-from-abroad, quinn, ship 'm.i.ariston', 1947 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn seamens institute new york 1947 Envelope inscription notes change of address to 140 Brunswick Road, Brunswick, Victoria. ...Quinn CollectionThree-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0357.a1-a3) written from the Seamens Institute, New York and dated 31/08/47 with cream, stamped envelope (0357.b). Envelope inscription notes change of address to 140 Brunswick Road, Brunswick, Victoria. letters-from-abroad, quinn, seamens institute, new york, 1947 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... Letters-from abroad...Quinn Collection Letters-from abroad Quinn New York 1947 Single-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0358.a) written from the New York and dated 23/09/47 with blue-lined,unstamped envelope (0358.b). ...Quinn CollectionSingle-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0358.a) written from the New York and dated 23/09/47 with blue-lined,unstamped envelope (0358.b). letters-from abroad, quinn, new york, 1947 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn s.s.morgenster 1947 Envelope has been re-addressed to 140 Brunswick Road, Brunswick, Victoria Two-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0359.a1-a2) written on board S.S.Morgenster, dated 19/10/47 with blue-lined, stamped envelope (0359.b). ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0359.a1-a2) written on board S.S.Morgenster, dated 19/10/47 with blue-lined, stamped envelope (0359.b). Envelope bears United States postage two stamps.Envelope has been re-addressed to 140 Brunswick Road, Brunswick, Victorialetters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn s.s.morgenster 1947 Two-page, letter on unlined paper (0360.a1-a2) written 'at sea' on board S.S.Morgonster, dated 14/11/47. 0360.a1 is double-sided, 0360.a2 is single-sided and numbered '5', Letter Correspondence Allan Charles Quinn ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page, letter on unlined paper (0360.a1-a2) written 'at sea' on board S.S.Morgonster, dated 14/11/47. 0360.a1 is double-sided, 0360.a2 is single-sided and numbered '5', letters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1949 m s fenris independence day, buenos aires australian coal strike The letter from Allan to his mother is written in blue ink. ...Allan writes of his two-weeks in Buenos Aires where he witnessed a "..great parade.." on Independence Day and heard Peron speak in the city. He also attended several orchestral concerts and saw 'Gone with the Wind' for the fourth time. He writes "The papers have been full of the coal strike in Australia down here....".Quinn CollectionSingle-sided letter written on two sheets of unlined blue air-letter paper (0816.a1-2) headed M.S.Fenris, Montevideo, and dated 22.07.49. The blue airmail envelope (0816.b) has a 4cm border of diagonal green and yellow stripes. There are two Uruguayan stamps, one blue, one green. The postmark is indistinct. The letter from Allan to his mother is written in blue ink. letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, m s fenris, independence day, buenos aires, australian coal strike -
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Letter - Correspondence, Stanley Quinn et al, 1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1949 stanley quinn coal strike, australia Letter 0817a is written on the reverse side of three pages of the Melbourne Stevedoring Company's Cargo Tally sheets. ...Letter 0817a; the writer refers to Allan's 21st birthday and his recent letter from Rio. He also writes of prices rising in Australia, the coal strike, and that 'Sydney especially is badly hit'. He also recommends Allan see a film called 'The Secret Land', a record of an American Naval Expedition to the South Pole, if he gets the opportunity. Letter is signed 'Your loving Dad, Stanley Quinn'. Writer of 0817d also refers to Allan's 21st birthday and the coal strike which has affected manufacturing and the availability of materials, especially bricks as all the brickworks are closed down. The letter is signed 'Your Pal Norm'.Quinn CollectionThree-page letter written to Allan (0817.a1-3) from his father, Stanley Quinn, on three sheets of lined cream-coloured paper, headed Liddesdale Avenue, Frankston and dated 25.07.49. The envelope (0817.b) is buff-coloured. Also found in this envelope is a single-sided, two-page letter written on thin off-white lined paper (0817.c1-2) to Allan from his friend Norm headed 1 Selwyn Street, Artarmon, dated 27.07.49. Enclosed with 0817.c are two small black and white photographs (0817.d1-2). 0817.d1 shows a small boy with a model airplane and 0817.d2 the model airplane from a different angle.Letter 0817a is written on the reverse side of three pages of the Melbourne Stevedoring Company's Cargo Tally sheets. The envelope is pre-stamped with an embossed profile of King George V and a crown in white on a red, oval background. Postage is two and a half pence. Envelope is addressed to Allan C/- Swedish Seaman's Union, 156 Montague Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA. The postmark is torn. There is a blue air-mail sticker on the upper left-hand corner. 0817d; On the left wing of the model airplane is printed MAA, on the right wing - 17. There are pencilled marks on the back of each photograph. letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, stanley quinn, coal strike, australia -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 26/08/1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn brazil 1949 The letter is post-marked Boston Mass. 21 Self-folding letter written on both sides (0818). ...Allan writes that when the Fenris reaches New York he thinks he will "..sign off". He has been with the ship for ten months and ...'"the South American sun is becoming a little monotonous".Quinn CollectionSelf-folding letter written on both sides (0818). The letter, dated the 26/09/49, is headed M.S. Fenris, At Sea. The letter is post-marked Boston Mass. 21letters-from-abroad, quinn, brazil, 1949 -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1948 Vera South Letter headed C/- Australia House, London and dated 30.8.49, commences 'My Dear Allen' and concludes 'love from Vera'. ...Vera write of her travels through Europe and of her intention to return to Australia via India in October.Quinn CollectionThree and a half page letter written on unlined blue 'airletter' paper (0819.a1-a3). First two pages have writing on one side only, third page has writing on both sides. Pale grey envelope (0396.b). The stamp/stamps have been removed and with them part of the address.Letter headed C/- Australia House, London and dated 30.8.49, commences 'My Dear Allen' and concludes 'love from Vera'. The envelope is post-marked Notting Hill and dated 31 August 1949 W.11.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948, vera south -
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Letter - Correspondence, 1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1948 1949 Letter 'Hello Allan' and concludes '.....all the best to you from your old shipmate Jens'. ...Allan and Jens were shipmates on the M.I.Ariston.Quinn CollectionSingle sheet of buff-coloured paper written on both sides, headed Goteborg, dated, 1/09/49 (0820.a). Matching envelope (0820.b) bears three green Swedish stamps. Letter 'Hello Allan' and concludes '.....all the best to you from your old shipmate Jens'. The envelope is post-marked Goteborg 12letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948, 1949 -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 03/09/1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1949 New York The letter is from Allan to his mother. ...Allan writes that having reached New York he has 'signed off' the 'Fenris'. "After ten months I'm a civilian again....". He describes the eighteen hour voyage from Boston to New York when they came through the Cape Cod Canal and Long Island Sound in New England past holiday homes, sailboats and launches. He mentions that, in New York, Bing Crosby's latest film is 'Top of the World', Ingrid Bergman is appearing in 'Under Capricorn' and that you can buy a 12" television for the equivalent of fifty pounds, a smaller one for twenty-six pounds. Quinn CollectionSingle-sided letter written on seven sheets of thin, blue unlined paper (0821.a1-0821.a7) dated 3/09/49 and headed New York. No envelope was found. The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, new york -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 19/09/1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1949 new york The letter is from Allan to his mother. ...Allan writes of his time in New York and mentions some parcels he has sent to his mother, including one with a photo album of photos taken whilst aboard the 'Fenris'. As shipping is slow in New York he is planning to drive with three others from New York to Los Angeles.Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink, headed New York and dated 19/09/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, new york -
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Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 19/09/1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1949 new mexico arizona The letter is from Allan to his mother. ...Allan writes of his trip from New York with five others in a 1942 Plymouth. He describes "..magnificent highways..", the very hot weather, and that "New Mexico and Arizona have been the most spectacular states with their deserts and mountains and colours".Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0823), headed Yuma, Arizona and dated 02/10/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, new mexico, arizona -
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Letter - Correspondence, 03/10/1949
... letters-from-abroad...Indicates a friendship at the time Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1949 ss lake canim d massey Letter begins "Hi Allen" and concludes "...your old friend Douglas". ...Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionTwo page single-sided letter written on buff coloured unlined paper (0824.a1-0824.a2) dated 3/10/49 and headed SS Lake Canim, Gibraltar. Matching coloured envelope (0824.b) has an alternating red and blue diamond-patterned boarder. Letter begins "Hi Allen" and concludes "...your old friend Douglas". The envelope has been re-addressed twice; originally to New York then San Pedre, California and finally to San Francisco. There is one post-mark on the front and two on the back. A return address, D Massey, 2415 Yeur Street, Vancouver BC Canada is written on the back.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, ss lake canim, d massey -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 07/10/1949
... letters-from-abroad...Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad quinn 1949 new york los angeles road trip The letter is from Allan to his mother. ...Allan writes in detail about his six-day, 3500 mile car trip from New York to Los Angeles. Only one of the five other passengers shared the driving with him. He describes the excellent roads, the beautiful countryside, the towns, and the friendly people. He thought New Mexico the most beautiful state he saw and Tombstone was the most interesting place.Quinn CollectionSingle-sided letter written in green ink on eight sheets of thin, blue unlined paper (0825.a1-0821.a8) dated 7/10/49 and headed Los Angeles. Matching envelope (0825.b) has a border of alternating yellow and green diagonal stripes.The letter is from Allan to his mother. There is no stamp on the envelope and the postmark is indistinct.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, new york, los angeles, road trip
