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Victorian Maritime CentreMetal Ashtray
... ...M.V Duntroon...A metal Ashtray from M.V Duntroon, which has a square base, with a brass anchor in middle....At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts. souvenir merchant souvenir cruise liners M.V Duntroon A metal Ashtray from M.V Duntroon, which has a square base, with a brass anchor in middle. ...The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal Ashtray from M.V Duntroon, which has a square base, with a brass anchor in middle.souvenir, merchant souvenir, cruise liners, m.v duntroon -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - PERSONAL LETTER, BENNETTS, T.S.M.V. DUNTROON, Alva Bennetts, 25 Feb 1949
... Handwritten on top RH Corner of 1. "M.V. Duntroon, 25.2.49"....Handwritten on top RH Corner of 1. "M.V. Duntroon, 25.2.49". 1. & 2. Two page handwritten letter in envelope. ...Letter written by "Alva Bennetts" to her mother whilst sailing on TSMV Duntroon on her journey home from BCOF in Feb 1949. In the letter she describes life on the ship, preparing a customs declaration and reflecting on the weather in Japan. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No, 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts No.VFX128835.1. & 2. Two page handwritten letter in envelope. BCOF letterhead in blue. Letterhead features a Kings Crown over a ribbon with "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" printed on it. Other text in blue type. 3. Envelope has a plain front with BCOF insignia as per letterhead on back flap.1. & 2. Text of letter handwritten in black ink. Handwritten on top RH Corner of 1. "M.V. Duntroon, 25.2.49".alva bennetts, bennetts collection, letter, tsmv duntroon, bcof
