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
SS Dover Castle leaving the Cape Town docks, South Africa.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin postcard.
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, 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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Previous Owner
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Format
Postcard, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Printed in red ink on the front of the postcard; 'U=C. S.S. DOVER CASTLE leaving Cape Town Docks, Cape Town.' Printed in black ink on the back of the postcard; 'POST CARD / The Address only here / STAMP / No. 1021. Published by H. VERNON. 74, Plein Street, Cape Town. Printed in Germany'
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
138 mm (Width), 88 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Military Medical Care, Military Memorabilia, Ships, World War II, 1939-1945