Historical information

This photograph was taken at the Mission to Seafarers, Melbourne. Frank Leslie Oliver served as chaplain at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne for 30 years from 1930 - 1960. He is in this photograph, second from the left.

Significance

Frank Leslie Oliver served as chaplain at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne for 30 years from 1930 - 1960, including time served as chaplain with the Royal Australia Navy aboard HMAS Australia. He was a live-in chaplain and was supported by his entire family, including wife Moira, for whom a memorial window exists in the chapel.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of a group of eight men at the Mission to Seafarers. Frank Oliver is second on the left and along with the man on his right they are facing the other six men. Robin Kent stands second on the right. Only his face can be seen. Peter Smith is in the middle of the photograph, fourth from the left. There are at least two additional men in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

On the back of the photograph are three names: Robin, Peter Smith, and 'dad' to signify who some of the men in the photograph are. There is also a number 4 in the top left corner.