Summary

Booklet titled 'Suez Canal & Port Said' issued by the Orient Line in 1948. The booklet contains general information and a brief history of the Suez Canal and Port Said. It was used by the Wingad family, Charles and Florance and their daughters Brenda and Averil, when they migrated from Burbage, Leceistershire, England on 17 December 1948. They travelled on the ship RMS Ormonde and arrived in Melbourne on 21 January 1949. The family migrated because Charles Wingad was bronchial, and considered both South Africa and Australia. They decided on Australia after Charles saw an add for Prestige Hosiery machinists in Brunswick. Prestige sponsored them and seven other families and assisted with accommodation. Charles' health improved and he lived till 90.

Physical Description

Booklet with cream cover with black text. The inside of the booklet contains extensive black printed text on cream pages.

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