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Flooded house on Villiers Street, Grafton (NSW) [postcard, circa 1950]

22 April 2025 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of a flooded house on Villiers Street, Grafton (New South Wales), is undated; however, it is believed that it may have been taken circa 1950.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of a … [Read more...] about Flooded house on Villiers Street, Grafton (NSW) [postcard, circa 1950]

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Fossicker’s claim, Daylesford [postcard, circa 1905-1912]

21 April 2025 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a gold-seeker’s site in a bush area, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th century (circa 1905-1912).] [Front of postcard] Williams. S. Melb. 66. … [Read more...] about Fossicker’s claim, Daylesford [postcard, circa 1905-1912]

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The Bathing Beach Flinders [postcard, early 20th Century]

21 April 2025 · Leave a Comment

Photograph of a beach at Flinders (Victoria)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a beach at Flinders (Victoria), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] The bathing beach Flinders N. J. Caire photo [Description: A … [Read more...] about The Bathing Beach Flinders [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Matarieh — Interieur de la Chapelle [WW1 postcard, 1916]

15 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

WW1 postcard, with a photograph of an interior section of a church

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photograph of an interior section of a church. It appears that the postcard was sent by a soldier who was stationed in Egypt in 1916, during the First World War (1914-1918).] [Front of postcard] Matarieh — Intérieur de la … [Read more...] about Matarieh — Interieur de la Chapelle [WW1 postcard, 1916]

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Federal Government House, Melbourne [postcard, circa 1908]

15 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photograph of the Federal Government House in Melbourne (Victoria). The postcard is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1908.] [Front of postcard] Federal Government House, … [Read more...] about Federal Government House, Melbourne [postcard, circa 1908]

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A Giant Eucalypt, Australia [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

14 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a painting by Harold Herbert (1891-1945), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] A Giant Eucalypt, Australia [Description: A painting of … [Read more...] about A Giant Eucalypt, Australia [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

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A Popular Australian Watering-place [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

14 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a painting of a rural scene in Australia, by Harold Herbert (1891-1945), published in the early 20th Century.

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a painting by Harold Herbert (1891-1945), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] A Popular Australian Watering-place [Description: A … [Read more...] about A Popular Australian Watering-place [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

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An Australian Beach [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

14 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a painting of a beach scene in Australia, by Harold Herbert (1891-1945), published in the early 20th Century.

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a painting by Harold Herbert (1891-1945), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] An Australian Beach [Description: A painting of a beach … [Read more...] about An Australian Beach [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

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A Seaside View, Australia [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

14 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a painting by Harold Herbert (1891-1945), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] A Seaside View, Australia [Description: A painting of a … [Read more...] about A Seaside View, Australia [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

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An Australian lake scene [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

14 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a painting by Harold Herbert (1891-1945), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A painting of an Australian lake … [Read more...] about An Australian lake scene [postcard, art by Harold Herbert, circa 1915-1945]

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Class 3A, Taree High School [postcard, 1937]

13 December 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of a class of schoolchildren (Class 3A, Taree, 1937)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a class of schoolchildren, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in 1937.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of a class of schoolchildren, with a chalk board labelled … [Read more...] about Class 3A, Taree High School [postcard, 1937]

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Grand Hotel, Huonville, Tas. [postcard, circa 1945]

28 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Photograph of the Grand Hotel in Huonville (Tasmania)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of the Grand Hotel in Huonville (Tasmania), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1945.] [Front of postcard] Grand Hotel. Huonville. Tas. A. B. Series. No. … [Read more...] about Grand Hotel, Huonville, Tas. [postcard, circa 1945]

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Stylish woman [postcard, circa 1908-1914]

27 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of a stylish woman (circa 1908-1914)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of a stylish woman, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1908-1914.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A woman, standing, posing for a photograph.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Stylish woman [postcard, circa 1908-1914]

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Passenger ship (Fielding Studio, Fremantle, WA) [postcard, circa 1920s]

27 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of some passengers aboard a ship (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of some passengers aboard a ship, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century (possibly in the 1920s).] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of … [Read more...] about Passenger ship (Fielding Studio, Fremantle, WA) [postcard, circa 1920s]

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Bush Blacksmith, Gippsland [postcard, 1904]

26 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of a blacksmith's premises in the bush (1904)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a blacksmith’s premises in the bush, is postmarked 1904.] [Front of postcard] Bush Blacksmith, Gippsland [Handwritten text, in italics] Ebaenzis The Avenue Windsor Is our new address should … [Read more...] about Bush Blacksmith, Gippsland [postcard, 1904]

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Nuggety Ajax, Daylesford [postcard, early 20th Century]

25 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of a mine, beside a body of water (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a mine, beside a body of water, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] [Handwritten text, in italics] Nuggety Ajax     … [Read more...] about Nuggety Ajax, Daylesford [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Station life in Australia [postcard, 26 December 1905]

25 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard (1905)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a mob of sheep, mustered near a body of water, is postmarked 26 December 1905.] [Front of postcard] Station life in Australia [Handwritten text, in italics] Good Luck for 1906. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Station life in Australia [postcard, 26 December 1905]

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A typical Victorian country school [postcard, 18 May 1909]

24 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a school in rural Victoria, with some girls doing some gardening tasks, is postmarked 18 May 1909.] [Front of postcard] A typical Victorian country school. The education system of Victoria is free, … [Read more...] about A typical Victorian country school [postcard, 18 May 1909]

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The official opening of Adelaide’s electric tram system [postcard, 1909]

24 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

The official opening of Adelaide’s electric tram system (postcard, 1909)

[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photograph of the official opening of Adelaide’s electric tram system on 9 March 1909.] [Front of postcard] The official opening of Adelaide’s electric tram system. March 9th, 1909. The First Car driven by Mrs. … [Read more...] about The official opening of Adelaide’s electric tram system [postcard, 1909]

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Good Cheer! [postcard, early 20th Century]

23 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of a man crossing a bridge with a horse and cart (with a kangaroo made from metal), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] “Good … [Read more...] about Good Cheer! [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge [postcard, First World War (1914-1918) era]

23 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of the chalk carving of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge at Fovant Down (Wiltshire, England), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published around the era of the First World War (1914-1918), … [Read more...] about Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge [postcard, First World War (1914-1918) era]

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Silver Falls, Hobart [postcard, 20 March 1905]

23 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, Silver Falls, Hobart, Tasmania.

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of the Silver Falls (Hobart), is dated 20 March 1905.] [Front of postcard] Silver Falls, Hobart. [Handwritten text, in italics] A Vow. Though a thousand kisses, A thousand caresses, a thousand … [Read more...] about Silver Falls, Hobart [postcard, 20 March 1905]

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Bush Blacksmith [postcard, circa early 20th Century]

22 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of the premises of a rural blacksmith, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] Bush Blacksmith [Description: A photograph of … [Read more...] about Bush Blacksmith [postcard, circa early 20th Century]

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Woman and an Australian soldier [photograph, circa WW2 (1939-1945)]

22 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photograph, of a woman and an Australian soldier, is believed to be from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photograph is undated.] [Woman and soldier] [Description: Woman and an Australian soldier (both standing).] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Woman and an Australian soldier [photograph, circa WW2 (1939-1945)]

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On the Wallaby [postcard, circa 1905-1907]

23 December 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard with a painting (by J. Hutchings) of two swagmen beside a road (circa 1905-1907)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a painting of two swagmen, was made circa 1906-1907. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] J. Hutchings       Australian Series On the Wallaby. [Description: A painting of two swagmen beside … [Read more...] about On the Wallaby [postcard, circa 1905-1907]

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