On the way to Woomera
On the way to woomera, January 1949(?). Black and white photographic print on paper depicting a group of men, including Alex Nypl (Newman) with an `Eastern Roadlines' bus. Alex Nypl sits looking out the front window, and is marked with an `x'. An inscription on the reverse reads: `On the way to / Woomera / January 1949 / Alex Nypl (Newman)'. Alex Nypl was a Czechoslovakian migrant who arrived in Melbourne on PROTEA, 23 December 1948.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection.
Object no. ANMS0287[001] ANMM Collection Gift from Alex Newman
The Australian National Maritime Museum will be holding an after-dark lightshow based on stories of migration from 26 January to 17 February 2013. Check the website for more information on 'Waves of Migration', and how you can tell share your migration story.
On the way to Woomera
On the way to woomera, January 1949(?). Black and white photographic print on paper depicting a group of men, including Alex Nypl (Newman) with an `Eastern Roadlines' bus. Alex Nypl sits looking out the front window, and is marked with an `x'. An inscription on the reverse reads: `On the way to / Woomera / January 1949 / Alex Nypl (Newman)'. Alex Nypl was a Czechoslovakian migrant who arrived in Melbourne on PROTEA, 23 December 1948.
The ANMM undertakes research and accepts public comments that enhance the information we hold about images in our collection.
Object no. ANMS0287[001] ANMM Collection Gift from Alex Newman
The Australian National Maritime Museum will be holding an after-dark lightshow based on stories of migration from 26 January to 17 February 2013. Check the website for more information on 'Waves of Migration', and how you can tell share your migration story.