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Καράβι Australis ελληνικές ταχυδρομικές κάρτες - Australis boat Greek postcards

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Title
Καράβι Australis ελληνικές ταχυδρομικές κάρτες - Australis boat Greek postcards
Subject
Greek letters
Category
4. World War II
Keywords
greek
Greeks in Australia
Current holder
Greek Community of Melbourne
Link
https://www.greekcommunity.com.au/
Access rights
Permission required
Language
Greek (Modern)
Physical format
Postcards
Abstract
Small batch of 3 postcards, and one ferry ticket dating 1954-1968.

One translates "Dear friend Tony, hi again. I am in the boat Australis and arriving in Melbourne on 22/5. I will let you my news once I see you. Many kisses to Hara and Meri. Love, Μikis"

stamps costed 5c.

Another one which does not have a recipient, says "Cyrenia boat 1954. I arrived in Australia on 22/12/1954"

Boat ticket of Ellinis belongs to Georgios Kalavriotis who departed Athens on 20/8/1965

Chandris lines booklet 1968, belonging to Antonis Baxevanidis, route from Southampton to Fremantle (total 14,393 miles) 5 July - 5 August describes the program of the boat : bingo, karate, film, dancing, wresting, cocktails, piano night, children's fancy dress parade

Booklet about farewall dinner of 3 August 1968 included: Ambassador cream soup, Ullysses island lobster, Stuffed roast vermond turkey, Turnips sauted, RIsole potatoes, Asparagus tips polonaise, Lettuce and cabbage salad, Island dressing, and Surprise ice cream
Date accessed
May 20, 2024