Lesley worked as a stewardess in the staterooms on the ship in 1976 but I do not remember her even though I was on the ship throughout that year. She also worked briefly on the Britanis but didn't enjoy that so much as the Australis. She's still in touch with one other stewardess whom she worked with, and oftens wonders what the rest of the crew she worked with are doing now.

Welcome all visitors to the S.S. Australis Website, which has now been online since 1998! I will continue to update the site if I receive a new story, or if you have interesting photos taken on the ship during your voyage on either the southbound, northbound, or on one of the South Pacific cruises. We used to do those trips several times a year from Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland (New Zealand). I am deeply moved by the interest and wonderful contributions from the numerous passengers and crew over many years. You can send an e-mail to me on the link below: A HUGE THANK YOU Warm Regards Ken