[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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The Australian Museum, Sydney, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1950s]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of the Australian Museum in Sydney (NSW), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the 1950s.] [Front of postcard] The Australian Museum, Sydney N.S.W. Sydney. … [Read more...] about The Australian Museum, Sydney, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1950s]
The Reserve, Maroondah Dam, Healesville [postcard, 5 January 1953]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of the Reserve, at the Maroondah Dam, Healesville (Victoria), is dated 5 January 1953.] [Front of postcard] The Reserve, Maroondah Dam, Healesville. No. 11. [Description: A photograph of the Reserve, … [Read more...] about The Reserve, Maroondah Dam, Healesville [postcard, 5 January 1953]
Coogee Bay, Sydney, N.S.W. [postcard, 10 December 1906]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of the beach at Coogee Bay (Sydney, NSW), is dated 10 December 1906 (postmarked Melbourne, 11 December 1906).] [Front of postcard] Coogee Bay, Sydney, N.S.W. Swain & Co., Sydney. … [Read more...] about Coogee Bay, Sydney, N.S.W. [postcard, 10 December 1906]
Nouvelle-Hollande; Port-Jackson: Famille de sauvages en voyage [artwork by Jacques Messidor Boisseau, 1826]
[Editor: This artwork was drawn by S. Leroy and engraved by Jacques Messidor Boisseau (1794-1848) and Mr. Forget; it was published in Paris in 1826. The artwork depicts a family of Aborigines walking past an Aboriginal camp.] Nouvelle-Hollande; Port-Jackson. Famille de … [Read more...] about Nouvelle-Hollande; Port-Jackson: Famille de sauvages en voyage [artwork by Jacques Messidor Boisseau, 1826]
ANZ Bank, Cudgewa (Victoria) [photograph, mid 20th century]
[Editor: This photograph, of the ANZ Bank building in Cudgewa (Vic.), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the mid 20th century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of the ANZ Bank building in Cudgewa (Victoria), with a … [Read more...] about ANZ Bank, Cudgewa (Victoria) [photograph, mid 20th century]
Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [postcard, 25 July 1906]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a gold digger’s hut, or shack, is postmarked 25 July 1906.] [Front of postcard] Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [Handwritten text, in italics] Thanks very much. Had almost given you … [Read more...] about Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [postcard, 25 July 1906]
The E. S. and A. Bank [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photograph of a branch of the English, Scottish and Australian Bank, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of … [Read more...] about The E. S. and A. Bank [postcard, early 20th Century]
Henley Beach, S.A. [postcard, circa 1910]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of Seaview Road in Henley Beach (South Australia), featuring a tram, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1910.] [Front of postcard] Henley Beach, S.A. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Henley Beach, S.A. [postcard, circa 1910]
Waterloo: French Memorial [WW1-era postcard from an Australian soldier, 25 December 1918]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a memorial statue known as the “Monument of the Wounded Eagle” (located near Waterloo, in Belgium), is dated 25 December 1918 (just after the end of hostilities of the First World War, 1914-1918, following the signing of … [Read more...] about Waterloo: French Memorial [WW1-era postcard from an Australian soldier, 25 December 1918]
On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1895-1904]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of some people in a rowboat on the Murrumbidgee River, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the late 19th century or early 20th century, circa 1895-1904.] [Front of … [Read more...] about On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1895-1904]
The Salvation Army Womens Hostel [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of the Salvation Army Women’s Hostel in Angas Street, Adelaide (South Australia), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published circa 1922.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo of a … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army Womens Hostel [postcard, early 20th Century]
Toolangi [postcard, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a house at Toolangi (Vic.), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo of a house, with “Toolangi” (the name of the … [Read more...] about Toolangi [postcard, early 20th Century]
Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]
[Editor: This article, about the compulsory training of Australian teenage males as military cadets, was published in The Warwick Examiner and Times (Warwick, Qld.), 1 March 1911.] Military Notes for senior cadets. In connection with Saturday’s muster parade in … [Read more...] about Military: Notes for senior cadets [1 March 1911]
[Group of Australian soldiers, or soldier-cadets] [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of a group of Australian soldiers, or soldier-cadets, is believed to be from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo of a group … [Read more...] about [Group of Australian soldiers, or soldier-cadets] [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]
Australia Shearing [postcard, 1907]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian shearer shearing a sheep, is postmarked 1907.] [Front of postcard] Australia Shearing [Handwritten text, in italics] From your loving Bro and Sister W & G Sassy[?] [?] address … [Read more...] about Australia Shearing [postcard, 1907]
Advance Australia [postcard, December 1917]
[Editor: This postcard, sent with some Christmas greetings, is dated Christmas 1917 (during the First World War, 1914-1918).] [Front of postcard] ADVANCE AUSTRALIA GREETINGS SINCERE WATTLE-lot of Happiness, WATTLE-lot of Health, WATTLE-lot of Peace and … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard, December 1917]
The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]
[Editor: This obituary, regarding Louisa Lawson, was published in The Northern Champion (Taree, NSW), 2 October 1920.] The late Louisa Lawson. (By George Black.) Mrs. Louisa Lawson, who died on the 12th inst., aged 72 years, was well known to me 35 years ago, or more, … [Read more...] about The late Louisa Lawson [by George Black, 2 October 1920]
Flinders Lane, Melbourne [postcard, 26 April 1913]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a Melbourne street scene, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 26 April 1913 (postmarked 30 April 1913). The handwritten text is in French.] [Front of postcard] Flinders Lane … [Read more...] about Flinders Lane, Melbourne [postcard, 26 April 1913]
To my dear boy — a fond Christmas greeting [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]
[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]
By unknown bush bard [postcard of the Pioneers Monument, Gundagai, with poem, circa 1960s]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem, and a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1960s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo … [Read more...] about By unknown bush bard [postcard of the Pioneers Monument, Gundagai, with poem, circa 1960s]
Advance Australia [postcard re “Slangwidge”, early 20th Century]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a tree with the words “Advance Australia”, along with a Southern Cross Shield and a poem, is from the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] Advance Australia [Front of postcard] Advance … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard re “Slangwidge”, early 20th Century]
Australia for ever [First World War postcard, 16 May 1918]
[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]
By the officer who brought home the dispatches from Botany Bay [24 February 1791]
[Editor: This brief untitled news item, about some well-behaved convicts, and an Aboriginal girl raised in Sydney, is an extract from the “London” section published in The London Chronicle (London, England), 24 February 1791.] [By the officer who brought home the dispatches … [Read more...] about By the officer who brought home the dispatches from Botany Bay [24 February 1791]
[The death of Mr. Hamilton Hume] [25 April 1873]
[Editor: This untitled article about Hamilton Hume, the explorer, was published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 25 April 1873.] [The death of Mr. Hamilton Hume] The death of Mr. Hamilton Hume, at a very advanced age, has removed from us a man whose explorations of the … [Read more...] about [The death of Mr. Hamilton Hume] [25 April 1873]