Summary

Dinner Menu for the Orient Line Ship RMS Ormonde on 25 December 1948. The menu is titledChristmas Day. 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

Menu with image of black and white winter secene on cover. The inside of the menu contains details printed in black ink.

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