Historical information

The Mission accommodated seamen from all nationalities from the earliest days of operation.
Asian seafarers are recorded visiting the Mission from the late 19th C. onwards.

The first Chinese chaplain to be appointed was Rev Steven Wong who moved to Melbourne in the 1960s. Rev Wong served from 1963-1966 and according to his sons helped design these information brochures. Images of Rev'd Wong are included in the VC Database.

The pamphlet gives days and times of activities such as dances and films and chapel services.

The Chinese writing was made by Reverend Stephen Wong

Significance

A rare surviving period example of a non-english speaking flyer on information about the Mission to Seafarers Victoria

Physical description

Commercially printed paper single fold flyer providing directions and information to the Central Club, Missions to Seamen at Flinders St extension, in Mandarin. Contains a drawing of the central mission and a map of Docklands.

Inscriptions & markings

In English: CENTRAL CLUB/THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN, FLINDERS STREET EXTENSION, MELBOURNE C.3
In Mandarin: Translation (from Google translate): date and time of services / date and time for dances, movie sessions, tea