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postage stamps (Victoria)

Fossicker’s claim, Daylesford [postcard, circa 1905-1912]

21 April 2025 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a gold-seeker’s site in a bush area, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the early 20th century (circa 1905-1912).] [Front of postcard] Williams. S. Melb. 66. … [Read more...] about Fossicker’s claim, Daylesford [postcard, circa 1905-1912]

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Bush Blacksmith, Gippsland [postcard, 1904]

26 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of a blacksmith's premises in the bush (1904)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a blacksmith’s premises in the bush, is postmarked 1904.] [Front of postcard] Bush Blacksmith, Gippsland [Handwritten text, in italics] Ebaenzis The Avenue Windsor Is our new address should … [Read more...] about Bush Blacksmith, Gippsland [postcard, 1904]

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A typical Victorian country school [postcard, 18 May 1909]

24 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a school in rural Victoria, with some girls doing some gardening tasks, is postmarked 18 May 1909.] [Front of postcard] A typical Victorian country school. The education system of Victoria is free, … [Read more...] about A typical Victorian country school [postcard, 18 May 1909]

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Coogee Bay, Sydney, N.S.W. [postcard, 10 December 1906]

16 December 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photograph of Coogee Bay (Sydney, NSW), 1906

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of the beach at Coogee Bay (Sydney, NSW), is dated 10 December 1906 (postmarked Melbourne, 11 December 1906).] [Front of postcard] Coogee Bay, Sydney, N.S.W. Swain & Co., Sydney. … [Read more...] about Coogee Bay, Sydney, N.S.W. [postcard, 10 December 1906]

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A Gum Leaf from the Golden South [postcard, version 3, 27 June 1911]

12 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard with map of Australia and a gum leaf, 27 June 1911

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a map of mainland Australia (with a gum leaf made from leather), is dated 27 June 1911.] [Front of postcard] A Gum Leaf from the Golden South. The Bush without it’s Gum Leaves (Although it’s lost this one) Would be … [Read more...] about A Gum Leaf from the Golden South [postcard, version 3, 27 June 1911]

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Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [postcard, 25 July 1906]

27 April 2023 · 3 Comments

Postcard, with a photograph of a gold digger’s hut, or shack (1906)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a gold digger’s hut, or shack, is postmarked 25 July 1906.] [Front of postcard] Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [Handwritten text, in italics] Thanks very much. Had almost given you … [Read more...] about Gold digger’s hut, Victoria, Austr. [postcard, 25 July 1906]

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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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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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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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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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Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [postcard, 11 June 1908]

12 April 2022 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of a man standing in the snow in the Ballarat Gardens in 1905. The postcard is postmarked Ballarat, 11 June 1908.] Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [Front of postcard] Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens. … [Read more...] about Snow Scene, Ballarat Gardens: 1905 [postcard, 11 June 1908]

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