Historical information

A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1946 depicting his time spent in Burnie before heading back to Melbourne

Significance

This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.

Physical description

Two page letter (0301.A1-A2) from Allan Quinn to his mother, written on lined paper in 1944.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription on top right hand corner: "M.I. Goonawarra/Burnie Tas 11-2-45" in black ink, followed by letter content