ProvenanceThe MV ‘Manoora’ was owned by the Adelaide Steamship Company and used for coastal trips from Cairns to Fremantle from 1935 to 1939. During World War II the ‘Manoora’ was requisitioned by the Royal Australian Navy. In 1947 the ship was returned to the Adelaide Steamship Company and resumed coastal service in 1949.
Leisure on board the ships of the Adelaide Steamship Company was a priority with organised deck games, music, sing-alongs, and writing rooms for sending postcards to loved ones.SignificanceIllustrative of life on board Adelaide Steamship Company vessels. Menus were a popular souvenir from these cruises.DescriptionMenu from TSMV 'Manoora'. Front cover has coloured illustration of flowering Hakea. Eight names written on inside left page under printed title 'Autographs'. Menu listed on inside right page for 'Le Diner d'Adieu' (final dinner of the cruise) on 6 March 1960 in gold lettering. Six courses are listed including hors d'oeuvres, soup, fish, entree, joints or poultry and vegetables or cold sideboard and entrements.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of CreationDate of Usage6 March 1960MaterialCard Accession NumberHT 1987.1710
