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Christmas postcard

Best wishes for Xmas [postcard, 1919]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a photo of two teams of horses pulling drays loaded with bales of wool, is dated 1919.] [Front of postcard] Wool Teams on the Road, New South Wales Best wishes for Xmas [Description: Photograph of … [Read more...] about Best wishes for Xmas [postcard, 1919]

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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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Christmas greetings [patriotic postcard, circa WW1 (1914-1918)]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard is estimated to be from the early 20th Century, possibly from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] Christmas greetings Many a Xmas we’ve had together, We’ve gone through … [Read more...] about Christmas greetings [patriotic postcard, circa WW1 (1914-1918)]

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The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]

24 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a wallaby, and a poem, is dated 18 November 1910.] The Land of the Wallaby [Front of postcard] The Land of the Wallaby Christmas Here’s to the Land of the Wallaby, The land of the Fair … [Read more...] about The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]

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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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