AUSTRALIA

Ref: 8070
  • £45.00

1919 censored O.A.S. stampless postcard carried on 'S S Mahana addressed to Essex. Cancelled 'CAPE TOWN' machine d/s 'OCT 17 1919' 'ON ACTIVE SERVICE / Franked by O'Halloran Wright / Military Secretary A.I.F.' struck in violet on the front (C.A. 212(a))
The S.S. Mahana was used after the war to return Troops to Australia & New Zealand, she became known as 'The Brides boat' from carrying so many brides to New Zealand.