Historical information
HMAS Australia
Significance
HMAS Australia has been a significant link with and factor in the history of the Mission and staff. Padre Frank Oliver Chaplain from 1930-60 served on the ship in WW2. Cadets and officers also regularly visited the Mission. The pier also played a significant role in the development and life of Melbourne.
Physical description
Small landscape sepia image depicting 3-funnel stack battleship moored at a pier, an ships ensign flies at far right of frame.
Inscriptions & markings
handwritten inscription below photograph adhered to album page.
