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An Australian Bush Study [postcard, 6 March 1911]

10 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with an Australian bush scene

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian bush scene. The postcard is postmarked Melbourne, 6 March 1911.] An Australian bush study [Front of postcard] An Australian bush study [Photo of an Australian bush scene.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about An Australian Bush Study [postcard, 6 March 1911]

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Inter-Collegiate Football, 1923 [postcard, with photo of a football team, 1923]

2 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a football team, is from 1923.] Inter-Collegiate Football, 1923 [Front of postcard] Inter-Collegiate Football, 1923 S.P.S.C. 7 goals 15 behinds v. P.A.C. 13 goals 15 behinds E. Ziegler, 43 Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Inter-Collegiate Football, 1923 [postcard, with photo of a football team, 1923]

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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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Allan Robertson Campbell [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

21 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

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Unknown Australian soldier (Australian Light Horse) [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

19 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

[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.] Unknown Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier (Australian Light Horse) [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

19 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

[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.] Unknown Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [The manufacturer’s … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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Henry Leslie Pender (soldier from Ballarat) [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

19 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

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

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An Australian soldier [First World War postcard]

12 April 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 undated.] An Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [An Australian soldier, posing for a … [Read more...] about An Australian soldier [First World War postcard]

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No. 1: General Birdwood [First World War postcard]

12 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates two photos of General Birdwood, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] No. 1: General Birdwood [Front of postcard] [A photo of General Birdwood on a horse, as well as … [Read more...] about No. 1: General Birdwood [First World War postcard]

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Australian soldiers, 1972 intake [group photo, Vietnam War era]

9 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

Photo of a group of Australian soldiers (1972 intake), from the era of the Vietnam War (1955-1975)

[Editor: This photo, of a group of Australian soldiers, is from the era of the Vietnam War (1955-1975).] Australian soldiers, 1972 intake [Front of photo] [Photo of a group of Australian soldiers, with a sign in front giving details of the … [Read more...] about Australian soldiers, 1972 intake [group photo, Vietnam War era]

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Australian sailor, portrait photo [Second World War (1939-1945)]

27 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photo, of an Australian sailor, is believed to be from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Australian sailor [A sailor of the Royal Australian Navy, wearing a sailor’s cap with the initials “H.M.A.S.”] Source: Original … [Read more...] about Australian sailor, portrait photo [Second World War (1939-1945)]

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Australian colonial sailor [photo, circa 1880s-1890s]

13 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian colonial sailor [photo, circa 1880s-1890s]

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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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Australian soldier, sitting [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

9 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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.] [Front of postcard] [Description: Photograph of an Australian soldier; posed for the camera, sitting in a … [Read more...] about Australian soldier, sitting [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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Your loving Bro, Chas [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 28 August 1918]

8 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Photo of an Australian soldier (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 August 1918.] Your loving Bro, Chas [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Handwritten … [Read more...] about Your loving Bro, Chas [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 28 August 1918]

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Light Horseman [Second World War photo, of an Australian soldier]

8 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Photo of an Australian Light Horseman (World War Two)

[Editor: This photo, of an Australian Light Horseman, is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Light Horseman [Portrait photo of an Australian Light Horseman.] [The manufacturer’s details are written in the bottom right corner of … [Read more...] about Light Horseman [Second World War photo, of an Australian soldier]

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Lots of love [photo of a female member of the Australian military, Second World War]

8 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photo, of a female member of the Australian military, is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Lots of love [Front of photo] [Photo of a female member of the Australian military.] [Handwritten text] To … [Read more...] about Lots of love [photo of a female member of the Australian military, Second World War]

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Light Horsemen on a ship [First World War postcard, with photo of two Australian soldiers]

8 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of two Australian Light Horsemen on a ship, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Light Horsemen on a ship [Front of postcard] [Photo of two Australian Light Horsemen … [Read more...] about Light Horsemen on a ship [First World War postcard, with photo of two Australian soldiers]

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Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

7 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Unknown Australian soldier (World War One postcard)

[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 undated.] Unknown Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Reverse … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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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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Australian soldiers in a mess tent [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of Australian soldiers]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian soldiers in a mess tent (World War One postcard)

[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 undated.] Australian soldiers in a mess tent [Front of postcard] [Photo of a group of … [Read more...] about Australian soldiers in a mess tent [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of Australian soldiers]

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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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Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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.] Unknown Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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