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Plenty of water, miles of it [postcard, 17 August 1910]

7 April 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photo of a man on a horse, in front of a flooded plain (1910)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a man on a horse, in front of a flooded plain, is postmarked 17 August 1910.] [Front of postcard] Plenty of water, miles of it. [Description: A photo of a man on a horse, in front of a flooded … [Read more...] about Plenty of water, miles of it [postcard, 17 August 1910]

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Toolangi [postcard, early 20th Century]

3 April 2023 · 3 Comments

Postcard, with a photo of a house, at Toolangi (Vic.)

[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]

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Wesleyan Church, Junee [postcard, early 20th Century]

3 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of the Wesleyan Church in Junee (NSW)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Wesleyan Church in Junee (NSW), was published by the Empire company. The postcard is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] Wesleyan … [Read more...] about Wesleyan Church, Junee [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Australia Shearing [postcard, 1907]

30 March 2023 · 2 Comments

A postcard with a photo of an Australian shearer shearing a sheep (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]

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Greetings from Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

30 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

A patriotic postcard, sent with birthday greetings (during World War One)

[Editor: This postcard, sent with birthday greetings, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] Greetings from Australia Australian wild flowers, with wattle and heath, Around this great country … [Read more...] about Greetings from Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

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Advance Australia [postcard, 20 December 1910]

30 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

A patriotic postcard, sent with Christmas greetings (during World War One).

[Editor: This postcard, sent with some Christmas greetings, is dated 20 December 1910.] [Front of postcard] ADVANCE AUSTRALIA ADVANCE be your Watchword, with FREEDOM and WEALTH, Joy, Happiness, Peace, and the Best of Good Health, A Bright, Happy … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard, 20 December 1910]

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Advance Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

30 March 2023 · 1 Comment

Advance Australia (a patriotic postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, sent with birthday greetings, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] ADVANCE AUSTRALIA Here’s a Token of Hearty Good Fellowship True, A Hand from the Land of the … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

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Advance Australia [postcard, December 1917]

30 March 2023 · 2 Comments

Advance Australia postcard.

[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]

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Long Beach, near Hobart [postcard, 9 February 1914]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Long Beach (Tas.), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 9 February 1914.] [Front of postcard] Long Beach, near Hobart [Description: A photograph of Long Beach (Tas.), featuring some … [Read more...] about Long Beach, near Hobart [postcard, 9 February 1914]

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Coogee Beach [postcard, 24 December 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of Coogee Beach (NSW)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Coogee Beach (NSW), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated and postmarked 24 December 1913.] [Front of postcard] Coogee Beach. [Description: A photograph of Coogee Beach (NSW), featuring … [Read more...] about Coogee Beach [postcard, 24 December 1913]

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Bridal Veil, Leura, Blue Mountains [postcard, 15 December 1913

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Bridal Veil Falls (Leura, NSW), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 15 December 1913.] [Front of postcard] 1569 Bridal Veil. Leura. Blue Mountains. [Description: A photograph of … [Read more...] about Bridal Veil, Leura, Blue Mountains [postcard, 15 December 1913

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Dear Ethel [postcard, 7 November 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of some flowers, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 7 November 1913.] [Front of postcard] [Description: An illustration of some flowers.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Dear Ethel [postcard, 7 November 1913]

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My Darling Mother [postcard, 25 October 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of a man sitting outside of a tent in a rural setting

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a man sitting outside of a tent in a rural setting, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 25 October 1913.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photograph of a man sitting outside of a tent, … [Read more...] about My Darling Mother [postcard, 25 October 1913]

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Torrens Lake, Adelaide [postcard, 9 October 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of people in boats on Torrens Lake, Adelaide

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of people in boats on Torrens Lake (Adelaide, SA), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 9 October 1913.] [Front of postcard] Torrens Lake, Adelaide 300,431. J.V. [Description: A photograph … [Read more...] about Torrens Lake, Adelaide [postcard, 9 October 1913]

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Dee from Invercauld [postcard, 28 August 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with an illustration of a view of the River Dee from the Invercauld Bridge (Scotland)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of a view of the River Dee from the Invercauld Bridge (Scotland), and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated 28 August 1913 (postmarked 29 August 1913).] [Front of postcard] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Dee from Invercauld [postcard, 28 August 1913]

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Sydney Town Hall [postcard, 20 June 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Town Hall in Sydney, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated (and postmarked) 20 June 1913.] [Front of postcard] Sydney Town Hall [Description: A photograph of the Town Hall in … [Read more...] about Sydney Town Hall [postcard, 20 June 1913]

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Flinders Lane, Melbourne [postcard, 26 April 1913]

2 January 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photo of a Melbourne street scene (Flinders Lane)

[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]

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Have you ever had a dream like this [postcard, 15 April 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of a successful gambler sitting at a gambling table, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 15 April 1913.] [Front of postcard] Have you ever had a dream like … [Read more...] about Have you ever had a dream like this [postcard, 15 April 1913]

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A loving greeting [postcard, 15 April 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with an illustration of some flowers

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates an illustration of some flowers, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is postmarked 15 April 1913.] [Front of postcard] A loving greeting May love’s sweet sunshine chase away The stormy clouds of trial and … [Read more...] about A loving greeting [postcard, 15 April 1913]

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Market St., Sydney [postcard, 3 April 1913]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of a Sydney street scene

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a Sydney street scene, and which has a Kangaroo and Map stamp, is dated (and postmarked) 3 April 1913.] [Front of postcard] Market St., Sydney [Description: A photograph of Market Street (Sydney), … [Read more...] about Market St., Sydney [postcard, 3 April 1913]

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A billabong: Goulbourn River [postcard, 27 November 1907]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of a billabong (1907)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a billabong, is dated 27 November 1907.] [Front of postcard] A billabong Goulbourn River [Description: Photo of a billabong.] [Reverse of postcard] POST CARD J.W.K. & Co. Printed in … [Read more...] about A billabong: Goulbourn River [postcard, 27 November 1907]

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Dear Mac [postcard, early 20th Century]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

A postcard, with some embedded wattle blossoms

[Editor: This untitled postcard, which incorporates some embedded wattle blossoms, as well as various Australian rural and sea scenes, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: … [Read more...] about Dear Mac [postcard, early 20th Century]

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New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century]

1 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

An Australian New Year postcard

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem and some embedded boronia, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] New Year greetings Boronia, Austral’s sweetest flower, I’m sending to … [Read more...] about New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century]

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New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century]

1 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

An Australian New Year postcard

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem and some embedded boronia, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] New Year greetings Boronia, Austral’s sweetest flower, I’m sending to … [Read more...] about New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century]

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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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