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To wish you a happy Christmas [patriotic postcard, 14 November 1916]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

An Australian Christmas postcard

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian sheep station, with an illustration of an Australian flag, is dated 14 November 1916.] [Front of postcard] To wish you a happy Christmas An Australian sheep … [Read more...] about To wish you a happy Christmas [patriotic postcard, 14 November 1916]

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With all kind thoughts for Christmas [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of an Australian flag and some kookaburras, is estimated to have been published about 1901-1908. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] With all kind thoughts for … [Read more...] about With all kind thoughts for Christmas [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

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To my dear boy — a fond Christmas greeting [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of an Australian flag and an emu, is estimated to have been published about 1901-1908. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] To my dear boy — A fond Christmas … [Read more...] about To my dear boy — a fond Christmas greeting [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

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To greet you [Christmas card, 1912]

12 September 2022 · 2 Comments

An Australian Christmas card

[Editor: This Christmas card, which incorporates a poem and a drawing of a young maiden holding an Australian flag, is dated 1912.] To greet you [Front of postcard] To greet you Industry and prosperity Advance Australia [Description: A drawing of a … [Read more...] about To greet you [Christmas card, 1912]

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Australia for ever [First World War postcard, 16 May 1918]

12 September 2022 · 2 Comments

Australia for ever (postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, dated 16 May 1918, was written by an Australian soldier during the First World War (1914-1918).] Australia for ever [Front of postcard] Australia for ever [Description: An Australian flag and a sprig of wattle, with the words … [Read more...] about Australia for ever [First World War postcard, 16 May 1918]

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My dear friend [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

1 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard

[Editor: This patriotic postcard (unused), which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of a kangaroo, carrying an Australian flag, with golden wattle in the background, is estimated to have been published about 1901-1908. The postcard is undated.] My dear … [Read more...] about My dear friend [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

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Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne [postcard, World War Two era]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne (postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of the Exhibition Buildings (Melbourne, Victoria), along with the flags of Australia (blue ensign), the Free French, Soviet Russia, Nationalist China, Great Britain (Union Jack), and the United States of America. The postcard … [Read more...] about Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne [postcard, World War Two era]

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Remembrance of the Absent One [postcard, World War One era]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

This postcard (unused) includes a poem about Australia’s military prowess in the First World War. The postcard is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918), or from the post-war period.] Remembrance of the Absent One from Australia Unknown Australia has … [Read more...] about Remembrance of the Absent One [postcard, World War One era]

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Many Happy Returns [postcard, early 20th Century]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Many Happy Returns (birthday postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), giving birthday greetings, includes a photo of a young child, the British flag (Union Jack), and the Australian flag (blue ensign). The postcard is from the early 20th Century (possibly 1901-1920).] Many Happy Returns Joys … [Read more...] about Many Happy Returns [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Xmas Greetings [postcard, World War One era]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), giving Christmas greetings, includes the Australian flag (blue ensign) and a photo of Australian soldiers marching. The postcard is from the era of World War One (1914-1918); it is possible that the soldiers marching could be part of a 1919 … [Read more...] about Xmas Greetings [postcard, World War One era]

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The Australian Flag [letter, 29 August 1913]

24 December 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: A letter from an office-bearer of the Australian Natives’ Association regarding the Australian flag. Published in The West Australian, 29 August 1913.] The Australian Flag. To the Editor. Sir, — In reply to “Bunting’s” inquiry, (1) How many stars are now on … [Read more...] about The Australian Flag [letter, 29 August 1913]

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