Summary
One of four black and white photographs contained in a yellow envelope with a postcard, images relate to the hospital ship, Kanowna. The envelope was contained in a diary probably written by sister Alice Elizabeth Cocking, later Sister Williams.
The memoir records life of a nurse on transport ships, in hospitals and on leave. It is written in a school exercise book some time after the event - possibly even after World War II.
Description of Content
Group portrait of the Australian Army Medical Corps (AMC) and sailors on board H.M. Australian Hospital Ship, Kanowna.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Images & Image Making, Medicine & Health, Transport
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Sister Barbara Williams, circa 1986
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Date Depicted
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Ship Depicted
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Organisation Depicted
Australian Army Medical Corps-Commonwealth Military Forces, 1916
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Previous Owner
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Hand written in black ink on the front of the photograph; 'Medical Staff / H/S/Kanowa' Hand written in blue ink on the back of the photograph; 'Medical staff / snd Aus Hosp./Ship / Kanowna / Colonel Brookesay[?] SC' Hand written in black ink on the back of the photograph; 'Fancy Dress Ball / [list of names that are illegible]'
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
140 mm (Width), 86 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Hospital Ships, Medical Corps, Military Medical Care, Social Functions, World War II, 1939-1945