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Station life in Australia [postcard, 26 December 1905]

25 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard (1905)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a mob of sheep, mustered near a body of water, is postmarked 26 December 1905.] [Front of postcard] Station life in Australia [Handwritten text, in italics] Good Luck for 1906. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Station life in Australia [postcard, 26 December 1905]

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Greetings from Australia [postcard, 28 March 1912]

20 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard with a map of mainland Australia (with a waratah flower), 28 March 1912

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a map of mainland Australia (with a waratah flower), is dated 28 March 1912.] [Front of postcard] Greetings from Australia [Description: A map of mainland Australia, with a waratah flower being held across the map, … [Read more...] about Greetings from Australia [postcard, 28 March 1912]

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On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1895-1904]

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 late 19th century or early 20th century, circa 1895-1904.] [Front of … [Read more...] about On the Murrumbidgee, near Cooma [postcard, circa 1895-1904]

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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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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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