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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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, Light Horsemen, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, SourceIACLibrary, World War One (1914-1918), YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One (1914-1918), YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One (1914-1918), YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

From Phil to Annie [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

From Phil to Annie (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.] From Phil to Annie [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about From Phil to Annie [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

C. R. Evans (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 27 February 1919 (after the end of the war).] C. R. Evans [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian … [Read more...] about C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]

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

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

Bill Dyer (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Bill Dyer [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [The manufacturer’s details are embossed in the … [Read more...] about Bill Dyer [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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“Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

14 February 2022 · 3 Comments

Christians Awake (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard was sent by a soldier to his girlfriend, during the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 June 1917.] “Christians awake!” [Front of postcard] “Christians awake!” “Le rappel à la réalite!” [Reverse of … [Read more...] about “Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

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Temperance Pledge [postcard, early 20th Century]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Temperance Pledge (WCTU postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), published by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, incorporates a map of Australia (with the Temperance Pledge inside the map), with wattle blossoms in the background. The postcard is from the early 20th Century (possibly … [Read more...] about Temperance Pledge [postcard, early 20th Century]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, IAC Ephemera Collection, postcard, SourceIACLibrary, temperance movement, wattle, Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), YearEraEarly20thCentury

Anniversary Day Regatta, Sydney [postcard, early 20th Century]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Anniversary Day Regatta (postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of boats sailing in the Anniversary Day Regatta (Anniversary Day was later known as Australia Day). The postcard is from the early 20th Century (possibly 1901-1910).] Anniversary Day Regatta, … [Read more...] about Anniversary Day Regatta, Sydney [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Star of the East Gold Mining Co., Ballarat [postcard, early 20th Century]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Star of the East Gold Mining Co., Ballarat (postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of the mine buildings and mullock heaps of the Star of the East Gold Mining Company (Ballarat, Victoria). The postcard is from the early 20th Century (possibly 1901-1910).] Star of the East Gold Mining Co., … [Read more...] about Star of the East Gold Mining Co., Ballarat [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne [postcard, World War Two era]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne (postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of the Exhibition Buildings (Melbourne, Victoria), along with the flags of Australia (blue ensign), the Free French, Soviet Russia, Nationalist China, Great Britain (Union Jack), and the United States of America. The postcard … [Read more...] about Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne [postcard, World War Two era]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: Australian blue ensign, Australian flag, Exhibition Buildings (Melbourne), IAC Ephemera Collection, postcard, SourceIACLibrary, YearEraWW2 (1939-1945)

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

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

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.] Remembrance of the Absent One from Australia Unknown Australia has … [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).] Many Happy Returns Joys … [Read more...] about Many Happy Returns [postcard, early 20th Century]

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Xmas Greetings [postcard, World War One era]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), giving Christmas greetings, includes the Australian flag (blue ensign) and a photo of Australian soldiers marching. The postcard is from the era of World War One (1914-1918); it is possible that the soldiers marching could be part of a 1919 … [Read more...] about Xmas Greetings [postcard, World War One era]

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