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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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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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“Loving Hearts” [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

20 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a picture of a Rising Sun symbol, from the First World War (1914-1918)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a picture of a Rising Sun symbol, as well as a poem, is undated; however, it is believed to be from the era of the First World War (1914-1918).] [Front of postcard] “LovingHearts.” When the Sun sinks in the … [Read more...] about “Loving Hearts” [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

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Waterloo: French Memorial [WW1-era postcard from an Australian soldier, 25 December 1918]

15 April 2023 · 3 Comments

[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]

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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, 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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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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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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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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Best Wishes [postcard, 10 December 1917 (during the First World War)]

1 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of some kookaburras, along with some embedded wattle blossoms in an outline of Australia, is dated 10 December 1917, during the First World War (1914-1918); it was sent to a sailor serving on HMAS … [Read more...] about Best Wishes [postcard, 10 December 1917 (during the First World War)]

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Sergeants’ Mess [postcard, 22 December 1914]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of unidentified Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 22 December (no year is given, although it is believed to be 1914).] Sergeants’ … [Read more...] about Sergeants’ Mess [postcard, 22 December 1914]

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Two Australian soldiers and a Frenchman [First World War postcard, 26 July 1917]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of two Australian soldiers and a Frenchman (the latter dressed in an Australian army uniform), is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 26 July 1917.] Two Australian soldiers and a … [Read more...] about Two Australian soldiers and a Frenchman [First World War postcard, 26 July 1917]

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Unknown Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical Corps [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 22 December 1915]

21 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of an Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical Corps, from the First World War (1914-1918)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical Corps, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 22 December 1915.] Unknown Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier, from the Australian Army Medical Corps [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 22 December 1915]

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Group of Australian soldiers [First World War postcard, with photo of four Australian soldiers]

10 March 2022 · 4 Comments

Photo of four Australian soldiers (World War Two postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The card was written by Walter Frank Rose. The postcard is undated.] Group of Australian soldiers [Front of … [Read more...] about Group of Australian soldiers [First World War postcard, with photo of four Australian soldiers]

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Another photo of our clique [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

A group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital, was sent by a soldier to his mother, during the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Another photo of our clique [Front of … [Read more...] about Another photo of our clique [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital]

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Dear Mother [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

A group of wounded Australian soldiers (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of unidentified wounded Australian soldiers, was sent by a soldier to his mother, during the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Dear Mother [Front of postcard] [Photo … [Read more...] about Dear Mother [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers]

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To dear Mother, from Mont [First World War postcard, with photo of Australian soldiers in the snow]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

A group of Australian soldiers in the snow (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Australian soldiers in the snow, was sent by a soldier to his mother, during the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] To dear Mother, from Mont [Front of postcard] [Photo of … [Read more...] about To dear Mother, from Mont [First World War postcard, with photo of Australian soldiers in the snow]

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Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Handwritten … [Read more...] about Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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From Phil to Annie [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

From Phil to Annie (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] From Phil to Annie [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about From Phil to Annie [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

C. R. Evans (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 27 February 1919 (after the end of the war).] C. R. Evans [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian … [Read more...] about C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]

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“Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

14 February 2022 · 8 Comments

Christians Awake (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard was sent by a soldier to his girlfriend, during the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 June 1917.] [Front of postcard] “Christians awake!” “Le rappel à la réalite!” [Reverse of postcard] POST … [Read more...] about “Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

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