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A Bright & Happy New Year [postcard, 4 January 1917]

20 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a picture of a child with the Union Jack and the Australian Red Ensign, 1917.

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a picture of a child with the Union Jack and the Australian Red Ensign, is postmarked 4 January 1917 (Sydney).] [Front of postcard] A Bright & Happy New Year Take this New Year Greeting From one who holds you … [Read more...] about A Bright & Happy New Year [postcard, 4 January 1917]

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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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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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Best Wishes [postcard, early 20th Century]

1 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australia 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 a heart, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] Best … [Read more...] about Best Wishes [postcard, early 20th Century]

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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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Remembrance of the Absent One [postcard, World War One era]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused) includes a poem about Australia’s military prowess in the First World War. The postcard is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918), or from the post-war period.] [Front of postcard] Remembrance of the Absent One from … [Read more...] about Remembrance of the Absent One [postcard, World War One era]

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Many Happy Returns [postcard, early 20th Century]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Many Happy Returns (birthday postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), giving birthday greetings, includes a photo of a young child, the British flag (Union Jack), and the Australian flag (blue ensign). The postcard is from the early 20th Century (possibly 1901-1920).] [Front of postcard] Many … [Read more...] about Many Happy Returns [postcard, early 20th Century]

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