Summary
Small green telegram to William Sorell from his mother in Melbourne, dated 8th May 1919. It is addressed to Sorell at H.M.A.S. Melbourne, Sydney. The message says 'After leaving Town Hall wait sisters Y.M.C.A. depot for Kit, Mother.' World War I.
Physical Description
Green telegram with black lettering, To Sorrel H.M.A.S. Melbourne Sydney, From Mother. Dated 8th May 1919.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs D. Squires, 07 Dec 1992
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Place & Date Depicted
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Addressed To
(Stoker) W. M. Sorell - Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 08 May 1919
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Sender
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 08 May 1919
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Ship Named
HMAS Melbourne (Warship), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 08 May 1919
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Inscriptions
Telegram. Charges to Pay- Message (not filled) Porterage (not filled) Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster-general's Department. To Sorell H.M.A.S. Melbourne Sydney. Station From: Melbourne, No of Words: 21, Check: 1/5, Time Lodges: 10:40am Remarks: After leaving Town Hall wait sisters YMCA Depot for Kit Mother. Time Received (Not Filled) This message has been received subject to the Post and Telegraph Act and Regulations. All complaints to be addressed in writing to the Deputy Postmaster-General. Stamped Telegraph Station Garden Island Sydney 8 May 1919
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20 cm (Length), 18.9 cm (Width)
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Maximum dimensions
203 mm (Width), 196 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Australian Military Forces, Communications, Military Memorabilia, Naval Forces, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
