Historical information

This is a copy of a photography taken by Dr Murphy on board the ship S. S. "Napier" depicting UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Significance

Dr Murphy was Emerald's first and much-loved GP. Before he retired to Emerald he was a navy surgeon during WWII. This photo was taken by him and shows one of his journeys during his time as a navy surgeon.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of Winston Churchill aboard the S. S. Napier.

Inscriptions & markings

Back of photograph: "Winston Churchill on board S.S. Napier Distroyer [sic] Darwin / taken by ships doctor Ian Macleod Murphy"