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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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Dear Mac [postcard, early 20th Century]

2 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

A postcard, with some embedded wattle blossoms

[Editor: This untitled postcard, which incorporates some embedded wattle blossoms, as well as various Australian rural and sea scenes, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: … [Read more...] about Dear Mac [postcard, early 20th Century]

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New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century]

1 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

An Australian New Year postcard

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem and some embedded boronia, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] New Year greetings Boronia, Austral’s sweetest flower, I’m sending to … [Read more...] about New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century]

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New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century]

1 January 2023 · Leave a Comment

An Australian New Year postcard

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem and some embedded boronia, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] New Year greetings Boronia, Austral’s sweetest flower, I’m sending to … [Read more...] about New Year greetings [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Best wishes for Xmas [postcard, 1919]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a photo of two teams of horses pulling drays loaded with bales of wool, is dated 1919.] [Front of postcard] Wool Teams on the Road, New South Wales Best wishes for Xmas [Description: Photograph of … [Read more...] about Best wishes for Xmas [postcard, 1919]

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To wish you a happy Christmas [patriotic postcard, 14 November 1916]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

An Australian Christmas postcard

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian sheep station, with an illustration of an Australian flag, is dated 14 November 1916.] [Front of postcard] To wish you a happy Christmas An Australian sheep … [Read more...] about To wish you a happy Christmas [patriotic postcard, 14 November 1916]

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With all kind thoughts for Christmas [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of an Australian flag and some kookaburras, is estimated to have been published about 1901-1908. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] With all kind thoughts for … [Read more...] about With all kind thoughts for Christmas [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

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To my dear boy — a fond Christmas greeting [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

25 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of an Australian flag and an emu, is estimated to have been published about 1901-1908. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] To my dear boy — A fond Christmas … [Read more...] about To my dear boy — a fond Christmas greeting [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

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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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By unknown bush bard [postcard of the Pioneers Monument, Gundagai, with poem, circa 1960s]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

The dog on the tucker box (Gundagai)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a poem, and a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1960s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo … [Read more...] about By unknown bush bard [postcard of the Pioneers Monument, Gundagai, with poem, circa 1960s]

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Pioneers Monument. Gundagai. N.S.W. [postcard, 20 February 1958]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is dated 20 February 1958.] [Front of postcard] P2272 PIONEERS MONUMENT. GUNDAGAI. N.S.W. [Description: A … [Read more...] about Pioneers Monument. Gundagai. N.S.W. [postcard, 20 February 1958]

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Pioneers’ Monument: Five Miles from Gundagai [postcard, circa 1950s]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

The dog on the tucker box (Gundagai)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1950s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] THE ROSE SERIES P.8952 PIONEERS’ … [Read more...] about Pioneers’ Monument: Five Miles from Gundagai [postcard, circa 1950s]

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“Pioneer’s Monument,” Gundagai, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1940s]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1940s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] “Pioneers’ Monument,” … [Read more...] about “Pioneer’s Monument,” Gundagai, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1940s]

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Pioneers Monument, 5 miles from Gundagai [postcard, 1959]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is date-stamped 13 January 1959.] [Front of postcard] 2624 Pioneers Monument, 5 miles from Gundagai [Description: … [Read more...] about Pioneers Monument, 5 miles from Gundagai [postcard, 1959]

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Pioneer’s Monument, Gundagai, NSW [postcard, circa 1950s]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

The dog on the tucker box

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1950s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo of the … [Read more...] about Pioneer’s Monument, Gundagai, NSW [postcard, circa 1950s]

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“Pioneer’s Monument” Gundagai, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1940s]

28 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

The dog on the tucker box

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of the Pioneer Monument (Gundagai, NSW), including a statue of the dog on the tucker box, is believed to be from the 1940s. The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] “Pioneer’s Monument” Gundagai, … [Read more...] about “Pioneer’s Monument” Gundagai, N.S.W. [postcard, circa 1940s]

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Advance Australia [postcard re “Slangwidge”, early 20th Century]

24 September 2022 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a tree with the words “Advance Australia”, along with a Southern Cross Shield and a poem, is from the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] Advance Australia [Front of postcard] Advance … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard re “Slangwidge”, early 20th Century]

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The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]

24 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Christmas postcard, which incorporates a drawing of a wallaby, and a poem, is dated 18 November 1910.] The Land of the Wallaby [Front of postcard] The Land of the Wallaby Christmas Here’s to the Land of the Wallaby, The land of the Fair … [Read more...] about The Land of the Wallaby [postcard, 18 November 1910]

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Australia for ever [First World War postcard, 16 May 1918]

12 September 2022 · 2 Comments

Australia for ever (postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, dated 16 May 1918, was written by an Australian soldier during the First World War (1914-1918).] Australia for ever [Front of postcard] Australia for ever [Description: An Australian flag and a sprig of wattle, with the words … [Read more...] about Australia for ever [First World War postcard, 16 May 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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Hearty Greetings from Australia [postcard, early 20th Century]

1 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of a British naval flag (the white ensign), and a wattle design, is estimated to have been published in the early 20th Century. The postcard is undated.] Hearty Greetings from … [Read more...] about Hearty Greetings from Australia [postcard, early 20th Century]

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My dear friend [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

1 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian postcard

[Editor: This patriotic postcard (unused), which incorporates a poem, as well as an illustration of a kangaroo, carrying an Australian flag, with golden wattle in the background, is estimated to have been published about 1901-1908. The postcard is undated.] My dear … [Read more...] about My dear friend [patriotic postcard, circa 1901-1908]

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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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