Summary
Booklet 'Port Information Melbourne' published by the Orient Line for passengers travelling on the SS Otranto in 1954. It was used by Geoffrey and Hazel Tirchett who immigrated from London to Victoria, as '10 Pound Tourists' leaving London on 3 June 1954.
Geoffrey already had three brothers living in Australia. When they arrived they lived with one of Geoffrey's brothers in Brunswick, until they bought their own home in Pascoe Vale. Hazel and Geoffrey have fond memories of the journey - especially the food, which they particuarly enjoyed after rationing in England during and following the war. Their embarkation material was posted to them before they departed from Australia House in London.
Physical Description
A5 size white booklet with blue text. The front cover has extensive text and a picture of a kangeroo holding a boquet. The booklet contains various information about Melbourne.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr & Mrs Geoffrey & Hazel Tirchett, 08 Mar 2001
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Publisher
Orient Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. (Orient Line), London, England, Great Britain, 1954
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User
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User
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Ship Depicted
SS Otranto (Steamship), Orient Steam Navigation Company Limited (Orient Line), 1954
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Inscriptions
Printed on cover: ORIENT LINE / PORT INFORMATION / MELBOURNE / SS "OTRANTO" / ENGLAND to AUSTRALIA / 3rd June to 8th July, 1954
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overall dimensions
12.8 cm (Length), 0.1 cm (Width), 19.2 cm (Height)
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Keywords
English Immigration, Immigration, Ports of Departure, Shipping Industry, Shipping Lines, Ten Pound Tourists