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Woman and an Australian soldier [photograph, circa WW2 (1939-1945)]

22 November 2024 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photograph, of a woman and an Australian soldier, is believed to be from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photograph is undated.] [Woman and soldier] [Description: Woman and an Australian soldier (both standing).] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Woman and an Australian soldier [photograph, circa WW2 (1939-1945)]

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Australian sailor, portrait photo [Second World War (1939-1945)]

27 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This photo, of an Australian sailor, is believed to be from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Australian sailor [A sailor of the Royal Australian Navy, wearing a sailor’s cap with the initials “H.M.A.S.”] Source: Original … [Read more...] about Australian sailor, portrait photo [Second World War (1939-1945)]

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HMAS Canberra, Christmas card [circa 1929-1941]

14 March 2022 · 4 Comments

HMAS Canberra Christmas card

[Editor: This Christmas card, with a photo of HMAS Canberra, and bearing the HMAS Canberra badge, includes the British flag (Union Jack) and the Australian flag (blue ensign). The card is undated, but was presumably printed between 1929-1941.] [HMAS Canberra, Christmas … [Read more...] about HMAS Canberra, Christmas card [circa 1929-1941]

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Light Horseman [Second World War photo, of an Australian soldier]

8 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Photo of an Australian Light Horseman (World War Two)

[Editor: This photo, of an Australian Light Horseman, is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Light Horseman [Portrait photo of an Australian Light Horseman.] [The manufacturer’s details are written in the bottom right corner of … [Read more...] about Light Horseman [Second World War photo, of an Australian soldier]

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Lots of love [photo of a female member of the Australian military, Second World War]

8 March 2022 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This photo, of a female member of the Australian military, is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Lots of love [Front of photo] [Photo of a female member of the Australian military.] [Handwritten text] To … [Read more...] about Lots of love [photo of a female member of the Australian military, Second World War]

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Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne [postcard, World War Two era]

12 July 2021 · Leave a Comment

Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne (postcard)

[Editor: This postcard (unused) incorporates a photo of the Exhibition Buildings (Melbourne, Victoria), with the Australian flag and several Allied flags. The postcard is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945).] [Front of postcard] Exhibition Buildings, … [Read more...] about Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne [postcard, World War Two era]

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