Summary
One of five postcards relating to the transport ship SS Miltiades, contained in a yellow envelope. 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
View of the city of Sao Vicente (Saint Vincent), one of the islands that make up Cape Verde.
Physical Description
Black and white postcard.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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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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Previous Owner
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Format
Postcard, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Printed on the front of the postcard; 'Sao Vicente C. Verde.' Printed in black ink on the back of the postcard; 'UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE / BILHETE POSTAL - CARTE POSTALE'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
135 mm (Width), 88 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Military Medical Care, Military Memorabilia, Postcards, Islands, Cityscapes, World War II, 1939-1945