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Henley Beach, S.A. [postcard, circa 1910]

15 April 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photograph of a street in Henley Beach (South Australia), featuring a tram (early 20th Century)

[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]

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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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On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1900-1905]

14 April 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photo of some people in a rowboat on the Murrumbidgee river (early 20th Century)

[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 early 20th Century, circa 1900-1905.] [Front of postcard] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1900-1905]

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Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo [postcard, 13 December 1905]

14 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of several emus in an enclosure at Melbourne Zoo, is dated 13 December 1905.] [Front of postcard] Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo. [Description: A photo of several emus in an enclosure at Melbourne … [Read more...] about Emu Paddock, Melbourne Zoo [postcard, 13 December 1905]

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Salvation Army officers [postcard, early 20th Century]

10 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of four Salvation Army officers (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of four Salvation Army officers, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard was made by R. Yeoman & Co. (Melbourne, Vic.).] [Front of … [Read more...] about Salvation Army officers [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Looking up the Bulli Pass [postcard, early 20th Century]

7 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of a mountain road (Bulli Pass, NSW) (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of a mountain road (Bulli Pass, NSW), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] 441. Looking up the Bulli Pass. Showing Sublime … [Read more...] about Looking up the Bulli Pass [postcard, early 20th Century]

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[Group of men, Seymour] [postcard, early 20th Century]

7 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, photo of a group of men from Seymour, Victoria (early 20th Century)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of photo of a group of men (from Seymour, Victoria), is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo of a group of … [Read more...] about [Group of men, Seymour] [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Balmain District Hospital [postcard, early 20th Century]

7 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Balmain District Hospital, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th Century.] [Front of postcard] Balmain District Davis. [Description: A photo of a building, … [Read more...] about Balmain District Hospital [postcard, early 20th Century]

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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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The Salvation Army Womens Hostel [postcard, early 20th Century]

7 April 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photo of a Salvation Army women’s hostel, from the 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]

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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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, architecture, ESU funding, housing, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, photographs, postcards, SourceIACLibrary, Toolangi (Victoria), YearEraEarly20thCentury

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 (unused), 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 … [Read more...] about Wesleyan Church, Junee [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: 500x500, architecture, churches, ESU funding, HTML tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, Junee (New South Wales), photographs, postcards, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraEarly20thCentury

Snow scene, Last Chance, Gold Mine, Ballarat [postcard, circa 1908]

3 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

A postcard with a photo of a group of men, some of whom are holding snowballs, gathered in front of a Ballarat gold mine

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of a group of men gathered in front of a gold mine (with the area covered in snow) was published by W. T. Pater and Company. The postcard is undated, although it is estimated to have been published circa … [Read more...] about Snow scene, Last Chance, Gold Mine, Ballarat [postcard, circa 1908]

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[Group of Australian soldiers, or soldier-cadets] [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

31 March 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photo of a group of Australian soldiers, from the era of the First World War (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)]

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J. F. Archibald [photograph, May 1907]

4 August 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photograph of J. F. Archibald was published in The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), May 1907.] J. F. Archibald. A Founder and for many years Editor of the “Bulletin.” Source: The Lone Hand (Sydney, NSW), May 1907, p. [xxxiv] Editor’s notes: This … [Read more...] about J. F. Archibald [photograph, May 1907]

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: 500x500, graphics added, J. F. Archibald (1856-1919) (subject), photographs, publication The Lone Hand (Sydney), SourceTrove, year1907

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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An Australian soldier [First World War postcard, 28 February 1918]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 February 1918.] An Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [An unidentified soldier, posing for a … [Read more...] about An Australian soldier [First World War postcard, 28 February 1918]

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Two soldiers (one Australian, one British) [First World War postcard]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of two soldiers (one Australian, one British), is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Two Australian soldiers [Front of postcard] [Two unidentified soldiers, … [Read more...] about Two soldiers (one Australian, one British) [First World War postcard]

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Two Australian soldiers, including a corporal [First World War postcard]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of two Australian soldiers (one of whom is a corporal), is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Two Australian soldiers [Front of postcard] [Two Australian … [Read more...] about Two Australian soldiers, including a corporal [First World War postcard]

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Two Australian soldiers [First World War postcard]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of two unidentified Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Two Australian soldiers [Front of postcard] [Two unidentified Australian … [Read more...] about Two Australian soldiers [First World War postcard]

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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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Sturt St. Gardens Ballarat: Under the snow mantle [postcard, 19 June 1906]

12 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of Sturt Street, in Ballarat (Victoria), showing a statue of Robert Burns (1906)

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of Sturt Street, in Ballarat, showing a statue of Robert Burns (the Scottish poet) with his dog, at a time when it had been snowing. The postcard is postmarked Ballarat, 19 June 1906.] Sturt St. Gardens Ballarat: Under the snow … [Read more...] about Sturt St. Gardens Ballarat: Under the snow mantle [postcard, 19 June 1906]

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Road scene, Black’s Spur [postcard, 14 May 1906]

12 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of a horse-drawn buggy. The postcard is postmarked Melbourne, 14 May 1906.] Road scene, Black’s Spur [Front of postcard] Road scene, Black’s Spur [Photo of a man in a horse-drawn buggy, who has stopped to talk to … [Read more...] about Road scene, Black’s Spur [postcard, 14 May 1906]

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In charge [postcard, 1906]

12 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, New South Wales (1906)

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of a group of sheep, along with a sheep dog. The postcard is postmarked 1906.] In charge. [Front of postcard] In charge. [Photo of a group of sheep, along with a sheep dog (apparently in charge of … [Read more...] about In charge [postcard, 1906]

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Central Railway Station Melbourne [postcard, 10 July 1911]

10 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

Postcard with a photo of Flinders Street railway station (Melbourne, Victoria)

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of Flinders Street Station (Melbourne, Victoria). The postcard is dated 10 July 1911. The handwritten text on the card is in French.] [Front of postcard] Central Railway Station Melbourne. [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Central Railway Station Melbourne [postcard, 10 July 1911]

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