Καράβι Australis ελληνικές ταχυδρομικές κάρτες – Australis boat Greek 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
| Subject | Greek letters |
| Category | 4. World War II |
| Keywords | greek |
| Greeks in Australia | |
| Current Holder | Greek Community of Melbourne |
| Access Rights | Permission required |
| Language | Greek (Modern) |
| Physical Format | Postcards |
| Date Accessed | 2024-05-20 |
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