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YearDecade1940s

Greetings from Australia [postcard, circa 1940s-1950s]

23 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a photograph of a koala in a tree, circa 1940s or 1950s

Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photograph of a koala in a tree, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the 1940s or 1950s.] [Front of postcard] Greetings from Australia 29. — Koala — Native … [Read more...] about Greetings from Australia [postcard, circa 1940s-1950s]

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Native Bear [postcard, circa 1940s-1950s]

21 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a picture of a koala in a tree (circa 1940s or 1950s)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a picture of a koala in a tree, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the 1940s or 1950s.] [Front of postcard] Native Bear. When the moon is brightly shining And all things seem wondrous … [Read more...] about Native Bear [postcard, circa 1940s-1950s]

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The Man with the Donkey [postcard, monument of Simpson and his donkey, circa 1940s-1950s]

21 December 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a monument of Simpson and his donkey, is undated; however, it is believed to have been published in the 1940s or 1950s.] [Front of postcard] “The Man with the Donkey.” Domain. Melbourne, … [Read more...] about The Man with the Donkey [postcard, monument of Simpson and his donkey, circa 1940s-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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“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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