Souvenir - Streamers, Sold to travellers to throw from departing ships, 1950s - 1970s

Historical information

Donated by Gleeson family who worked at the Station Pier Kiosk. The Kiosk sold the streamers which were thrown either from the shore to the ship or vice versa. Held until they broke, they were seen as the last physical connection to the departing traveller.

Physical description

16 rolls of blue streamers and 1 roll of a green streamer. These were sold to departing travelers and their family & friends.

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