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YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

“Loving Hearts” [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

20 April 2023 · Leave a Comment

Postcard, with a picture of a Rising Sun symbol, from the First World War (1914-1918)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a picture of a Rising Sun symbol, as well as a poem, is undated; however, it is believed to be from the era of the First World War (1914-1918).] [Front of postcard] “LovingHearts.” When the Sun sinks in the … [Read more...] about “Loving Hearts” [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

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[Group of Australian soldiers, or soldier-cadets] [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

31 March 2023 · 2 Comments

Postcard, with a photo of a group of Australian soldiers, from the era of the First World War (1914-1918)

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of a group of Australian soldiers, or soldier-cadets, is believed to be from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: A photo of a group … [Read more...] about [Group of Australian soldiers, or soldier-cadets] [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

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Greetings from Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

30 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

A patriotic postcard, sent with birthday greetings (during World War One)

[Editor: This postcard, sent with birthday greetings, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] Greetings from Australia Australian wild flowers, with wattle and heath, Around this great country … [Read more...] about Greetings from Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

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Advance Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

30 March 2023 · 1 Comment

Advance Australia (a patriotic postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, sent with birthday greetings, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] ADVANCE AUSTRALIA Here’s a Token of Hearty Good Fellowship True, A Hand from the Land of the … [Read more...] about Advance Australia [postcard, WW1 era (1914-1918)]

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Two soldiers (one Australian, one British) [First World War postcard]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of two soldiers (one Australian, one British), is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Two Australian soldiers [Front of postcard] [Two unidentified soldiers, … [Read more...] about Two soldiers (one Australian, one British) [First World War postcard]

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Two Australian soldiers, including a corporal [First World War postcard]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of two Australian soldiers (one of whom is a corporal), is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Two Australian soldiers [Front of postcard] [Two Australian … [Read more...] about Two Australian soldiers, including a corporal [First World War postcard]

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Two Australian soldiers [First World War postcard]

14 May 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of two unidentified Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Two Australian soldiers [Front of postcard] [Two unidentified Australian … [Read more...] about Two Australian soldiers [First World War postcard]

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Allan Robertson Campbell [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

21 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

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Unknown Australian soldier (Australian Light Horse) [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.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier (Australian Light Horse) [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]

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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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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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, 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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