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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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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 · 2 Comments

[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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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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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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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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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]

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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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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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