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World War One (1914-1918)

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

19 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of an Australian soldier, from the First World War (1914-1918)

[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.] [The manufacturer’s … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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Henry Leslie Pender (soldier from Ballarat) [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

19 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photo of an Australian soldier, from the First World War (1914-1918)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Henry Leslie Pender (an Australian soldier), is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Henry Leslie Pender [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian … [Read more...] about Henry Leslie Pender (soldier from Ballarat) [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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An Australian soldier [First World War postcard]

12 April 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 undated.] An Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [An Australian soldier, posing for a … [Read more...] about An Australian soldier [First World War postcard]

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No. 1: General Birdwood [First World War postcard]

12 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates two photos of General Birdwood, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] No. 1: General Birdwood [Front of postcard] [A photo of General Birdwood on a horse, as well as … [Read more...] about No. 1: General Birdwood [First World War postcard]

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General news [news items regarding the First World War, 21 August 1915]

28 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This column of various news items was published in The Democrat (Lithgow, NSW), 21 August 1915. Most of the items relate to the First World War (1914-1918).] General news. A new antiseptic with wonderful properties has been discovered and is being applied to the … [Read more...] about General news [news items regarding the First World War, 21 August 1915]

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Boys! Listen! The Empire is calling [poem “Australia’s Call” by Irene Jones, 5 August 1915]

28 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem (or song) by Irene Jones was published in the Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (Mudgee, NSW), 5 August 1915 (during the First World War, 1914-1918).] Boys! Listen! The Empire is calling. The following appropriate and inspiring verses, … [Read more...] about Boys! Listen! The Empire is calling [poem “Australia’s Call” by Irene Jones, 5 August 1915]

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Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson, 1919 [First World War military document]

27 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson (1898-1978), is dated 4 April 1919, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson, 1919 [Front of certificate] [Handwritten and stamped text, in … [Read more...] about Certificate of Discharge, for Henry Dayrell Herdson, 1919 [First World War military document]

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Demobilisation Movement Card [for an Australian soldier, 24 January 1919]

25 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This Demobilisation Movement Card was issued to Sergeant Orrie Edward Dugan on 24 January 1919, just after the end of the First World War (1914-1918).] Demobilisation Movement Card [Front of Demobilisation Movement Card] A. I. F. Form … [Read more...] about Demobilisation Movement Card [for an Australian soldier, 24 January 1919]

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French ration coupons [property of an Australian soldier, November 1918]

25 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

French ration coupons (issued to an Australian soldier, November 1918)

[Editor: These French ration coupons were found inside an Australian military ration book, which was issued to Charles Fell for use during January 1919, just after the end of the First World War (1914-1918). On that basis it is reasonable to assume (although not definite) that … [Read more...] about French ration coupons [property of an Australian soldier, November 1918]

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Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]

22 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Lead On, by C. E. Easton

[Editor: This patriotic song was published circa 1916, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Collin’s popular sixpenny edition Lead On Patriotic Marching Song written and composed by C. E. Easton L.F. Collin Pty. Ltd., 187 & 189 Swanston … [Read more...] about Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]

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Leave or Duty Ration Book [issued to Charles Fell, January 1919]

14 March 2022 · 2 Comments

Military ration book, January 1919

[Editor: This military ration book, issued to Charles Fell, was issued for use during January 1919, just after the end of the First World War (1914-1918).] Leave or Duty Ration Book [Ration book, front cover] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Leave or Duty Ration Book [issued to Charles Fell, January 1919]

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Group of Australian soldiers [First World War postcard, with photo of four Australian soldiers]

10 March 2022 · 4 Comments

Photo of four Australian soldiers (World War Two postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The card was written by Walter Frank Rose. The postcard is undated.] Group of Australian soldiers [Front of … [Read more...] about Group of Australian soldiers [First World War postcard, with photo of four Australian soldiers]

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

9 March 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.] [Front of postcard] [Description: Photograph of an Australian soldier; posed for the camera, sitting in a … [Read more...] about Australian soldier, sitting [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

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Your loving Bro, Chas [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 28 August 1918]

8 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Photo of an Australian soldier (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 August 1918.] Your loving Bro, Chas [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Handwritten … [Read more...] about Your loving Bro, Chas [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 28 August 1918]

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Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [First World War postcard, with a photo of military dug outs on a hillside at Gallipoli]

8 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Photo of military dug outs on a hillside at Gallipoli (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of military dug outs on a hillside, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [Front of postcard] Dug outs at Anzac Cove … [Read more...] about Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [First World War postcard, with a photo of military dug outs on a hillside at Gallipoli]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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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