Historical information

The Chapel attached to the 1917 Mission Building has been known variously over the years as: Memorial Chapel ( WWI Merchant seamen) ; St Peter Mariner's Chapel and St Peter's, Mariner's Church. In current day usage due to modest size it is referred to as Chapel.

Significance

This postcard provides a sample record of the appreciation of volunteers by committee members at the Mission in the 20th C. and forwarded on their behalf to the donor's Grandfather Mr Arthur Ware countersigned by Padre Oliver ( Chaplain 1930-1960)

Physical description

A black and white photographic postcard of the interior of St Peter's Chapel, Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders St Melbourne. Image has a 5cm white border.

Inscriptions & markings

On the back is a message from Padre Oliver on behalf of the Christmas Committee to Mr Ware and dated 14-12-51. "Thanking Mr Ware for ... all your kindness..."