Shipping scene, Newcastle, New South Wales

Author Martin MacGilivray (Australian, 1880 - 1938)

Date1909-1916

Object numberANMS1111[008]

NamePostcard

MediumInk on paper

DimensionsOverall: 88 x 138 mm

ClassificationsPosters and postcards

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Donald McLean

Terms

DescriptionPostcard from Martin McGilivray to his daughter Olivene (born 1909) reads 'Dear Miss Kiss Mummy for me will be home tomorrow night from Dad'.HistoryMartin MacGilivray started his career with Burns Philp Co. as third engineer on the TITUS in 1902, promoted to second engineer on the GUTHRIE in 1905 and to Chief Engineer of the INDUNA in 1907. He resigned as Chief Engineer of the MATARAM in 1915 to take up a shore position. He served with the Australian Commonwealth Line from 1917 to 1928. He then went back to Burns Philp & Co. and was Chief Engineer of the MAIWARA when in died in 1938 or early 1939 in Rabaul. Significance