Xmas Day
Art ART96838.032 Second World War, 1939-1945Sketch of two unidentified personnel on board HMAS Cairns on Christmas Day 1943. Drawn on vertically on the page.

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Sketch of HMAS Cairns being refuelled by Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Easedale at Bombay, December 1943. Mechanic appears working in foreground. Drawn vertically on the page.
Sketch of two unidentified personnel on board HMAS Cairns on Christmas Day 1943. Drawn on vertically on the page.

Preliminary sketch of man (most likely on HMAS Cairns). Drawn vertically on the page.

Sketch of exterior of HMAS Cairns with naval personnel performing duties. Vessel is in drydock in Colombo. Drawn vertically on the page.
Sketch of side of HMAS Cairns while in drydock, Colombo. Drawn vertically on the page. On the verso top center is an unfinished sketch of an unidentified vessel.

Sketch of three figures painting HMAS "Cairns". Central figure is standing on a wooden plank platform, flanked by two other figures painting. Drawn vertically on the page.

Sketch of figures weighing anchor on HMAS Cairns, meaning hoisting it up to be stowed on board the vessel. Drawn vertically on the page.
