Prior to 1905, Australian postal regulations stated that the address side of postcards should only contain the address of the addressee, with no message or other writing on that side. This meant that people sending picture postcards had to write on the pictorial side of the card, … [Read more...] about 1905 postal regulations for postcards (divided and undivided backs)
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The legislative passage of the Gold Fields Law Amendment Bill [extracts from the Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Council, Victoria, 1855]
The Gold Fields Law Amendment Act went through a long process before it became law; the legislative process can be seen in extracts from the Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Council (Victoria, 1855). This law, known as the Gold Fields Law Amendment Act, was passed by the … [Read more...] about The legislative passage of the Gold Fields Law Amendment Bill [extracts from the Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Council, Victoria, 1855]
Grammar: It’s and Its
Matters of grammar can become an issue on any website which deals with large amounts of text. It seems that this is especially the case when the historical usage of certain terms differ from the modern usage. The spelling of it’s/its, as used in a possessive sense, is one of … [Read more...] about Grammar: It’s and Its
Institute of Australian Culture icon (koala and wreath)
This is a new icon, created for use on the Institute of Australian Culture website. It features a koala, with a wreath of wattle blossoms and leaves. The image was created in several sizes: 1000x1000 pixels 500x500 pixels 250x250 pixels 150x150 pixels (for use in the … [Read more...] about Institute of Australian Culture icon (koala and wreath)
The Kangaroo and Map stamps (1913)
The first national postage stamps to be produced by the Commonwealth of Australia were the “Kangaroo and Map” stamps (also known as the “Kangaroo” stamps, “Roo and Map” stamps, or “Roo” stamps). Although it was intended that the Commonwealth should have its own postage stamps, … [Read more...] about The Kangaroo and Map stamps (1913)