ProvenancePamphlet promoting The Morialta Cruise , Gulf trip No 2 and time table. Issued by the SA Government Tourist Bureau dated 15 February 1949.
For over 50 years from 1910 to the 1960s the Gulf Trip on Adelaide Steamship vessels was a unique way to see South Australia. Popular with honeymooners and notorious party ships for young men, the seven-day trip cost £6 in 1939. Ships like the ‘Minnipa’, ‘Manunda’, ‘Moonta’ and ‘Morialta’ provided an opportunity for romance and gave many Australians the time of their lives. Luxury was also offered to passengers on the interstate trade.SignificanceAn example of promotional material for the 'Morialta', one of the Adelaide Steamship Company vessels.DescriptionPamphlet promoting The Morialta Cruise, Gulf Trip No. 2. Issued by the SA Government Tourist Bureau. Dated 15 February 1949.
Image of three seagulls (in black ink) soaring over lifebuoy inscribed 'Morialta' & 'Adelaide' with front-on image of ship at sea in centre of lifebuoy printed in red ink on the front. Rope connects to the inscription "The Morialta Cruise". Below the image is written: ‘Reserve your berth on this popular cruise at the S.A. Government Tourist Bureau.’ The inside pages include details about the ‘Morialta’ and the level of comfort to be expected. The timetable has been included using a typewriter with blue ink and dated 15 February 1949. On the reverse of the pamphlet is a map of SA and the route the cruise will take from port to port.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementKeywordsSportDocumentsDate of CreationDate of Usage15 February 1949MaterialPaper DimensionType: Total
Height: 20.5
Width: 13
Unit (Lengths): cm Accession NumberHT 1995.0353
