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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Canvas Seaman's Bag

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c. 1949 - 1949

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Overview

A beige canvas Seaman's bag that is missing the cording that would have closed the bag and been used to carry the bag over the shoulder. This type of bag is commonly used by the navy.

Historical information

The National Archives of Australia show a record for NOONAN KEVIN MICHAEL with Service Number R/37307 who was born on 29 Sep 1931 at TERANG VIC. This Kevin Noonan enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy in 1949 and served for 12 years mostly as a Stoker Mechanic. If this is the correct KM Noonan it is another story how this bag came into the collection at the Museum.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2024.111

Item type

Themes

Material

Width

34 cm

Height or length

87 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the bag is stamped

37307
S/M. NOONAN K.M.

Keywords

Maritime Objects

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Links to additional resources

NAA link to KM Noonan

National Archives of Australia link to the records for NOONAN KEVIN MICHAEL with Service Number R/37307 which match the details shown on the bag

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Parent records

ROOM 1.7 Marine

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