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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia > Records

World War 1, Europe, PROCTOR, NEWBERRY, HMAT A71 Nestor, Australian Army Nursing Service, 1919

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1919

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His Majesty's Australian Transports (HMAT) 1899 - 1946

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Sister Sarah Jane Proctor and Captain Newberry aboard ship. Sister Proctor (also spelt Procter in various references) returned to Australia from 12 December 1918 to 8 January 1919 on HMAT A71 Nestor

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bHMAT A71 Nestor was built for A. Holt and Co, later the Ocean Steam Ship Co Ltd of Liverpool (Blue Funnel Line). Built explicitly for the Australian Route with a capacity of 350 passengers. Leased by the Commonwealth until 26 Jun 1917 when her management was taken over by the British Admiralty. Completed six voyages from Australia, mainly carrying reinforcement units to England. During peace time (served during 2 wars) the Nestor was usually on the UK - Australia run. Broken up for scrap in 1950 at Faslane.

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cwa-org-32-P1997.301.6v

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War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

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Service Summary - Proctor

Service Records - Procter

HMAT A71 Nestor

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