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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcard, 1940's
... , printed details for completing postcard in German and English... for Christmas correspondence postcard bissinger g wied camp 3 tatura ww2 ...Issued for Internees use at Camp 3, atura. Used for Christmas correspondence3 x Sepia coloured picture postcard featuring adult koala and her young, sitting in forks of eucalyptus tree. Printed below picture in German is a description of the Aust. Koala. On back, printed details for completing postcard in German and English, also Christmas greetings and maker details (in German)postcard, bissinger g, wied, camp 3, tatura, ww2, documents, postcards -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcard, 1940's
Correspondence received by Gisela Wied whilst an internee in Camp 3.Postcard sent to Gisela from Hans Reuz, Melbourne 11 April 1946, written in English. It has a picture of 2 koalas. Picture of 2 Koalaspostcards, gisela wied, camp 3, internment camp correspondence -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Souvenir - Postcard, Australian Kangaroo post card, 1940's
... , printed details for completing postcard in German and English... for completing postcard in German and English. Also Christmas Greetings ...Issued for use at Camp 3, Tatura. Used by internees for Christmas correspondence.Sepia colour picture postcard, featuring kangaroo in upright position with joey in her pouch. Printed underneath in German, "Ein Australisches Kanguruh Sein Junges im Beutel Tragend (An Australian kangaroo carrying her cub (joey) in its pouch)". On back, printed details for completing postcard in German and English. Also Christmas Greetings and maker details (in German)postcard, bissinger g, tatura, ww2 camp 3, kangaroos, australian fauna -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Picture
Margaret Winfred Tarrant, (1888 - 1959) was born in Battersea and was a prolific English illustrator that created posters, greeting cards, calenders, postcards and books for fifty years. She was most popular during the 1920's and 1930's for her romantic depiction of children, fairies and animals.A picture (print) of a painting by Margaret Tarrant of six children .-gathering wheat. - in wooden frame.illustrations, prints -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Picture
Margaret Winfred Tarrant, (1888 - 1959) was born in Battersea and was a prolific English illustrator that created posters, greeting cards, calenders, postcards and books for fifty years. She was most popular during the 1920's and 1930's for her romantic depiction of children, fairies and animals.A picture (print) of a painting by Margaret Tarrant of six children playing.- in wooden frame. See Supplementary File for NA248.illustrations, prints -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1918
... " German post card with handwritten note in English. No picture ...Postcard written by Private Frederick Corkish, service number 46656, who served in the 19th Kings Liverpool Regiment in the British Army during WWI He was from Ramsey, Isle of Man. He was taken Prisoner of War in Germany in 1918.German post card with handwritten note in English. No picture.Front: "Pte F Corkish / 46656 / 19th Kings Lpool Regt / Gefangenen Lager / Guben / Brandenburg / Germany ... Miss M Corkish / Heath Bank / Kersal / Manchester / England" Back: "Sept 1st 1918 / Dear sister. Just these few lines hoping they find you in the best of health the same as it leaves me at present. I wrote too cards and a letter to mother so I expect she has told you how I am getting on. Well may I expect yourself and Annie are still to-gether if so tell her I was asking for her. Have you been home for a sight since I have been a prisoner of war. I bet things are quiet over in Ramsey now. Dear sister I think this is all I hae got to say this time so I will now close with best of love from your brother Fred / xxxxx"corkish, isle of man, prisoner of war, pow, brandenburg -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Nucolorvue postcards - Bendigo
Series of six (6) Nucolorvue postcards with serrated edges of scenes around Bendigo featuring Bendigo trams under the operation of either the SECV or the Bendigo Trust. 963.1 - "The Cenotaph and Alexandra Fountain" at Charing Cross. Has Bendigo bogie car in background. Also the Beehive building and Ezywalkin shoes. Nucolorvue postcard BE41 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.2 - "Tram No. 25, a maximum traction car built in 1916. Now operated by The Bendigo Trust between Central Deborah Mine and Emu Point." Features No. 25 in Bendigo Trust colours with Coca Cola and Bendigo Timber Co ads on the roof. On nearby pole is a "Bendigo Talking Vintage Tram" signs. In background is the Beehive building and other buildings near Charing Cross. Nucolorvue postcard BE52 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.3 - "Birney Tram No. 30 decorated for a Royal Tour occasion. The Bendigo trust operates this tram and others on a tourist service between Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House at Emu Point." Features No. 30 decorated for a visit of Prince Charles, 26/10/1974 with crown, Australian and English flags. Has Myer building in the background. On adjacent pole are two signs "Cars stop on Request". Nucolorvue postcard BE 44 on rear and information in green ink. 963.4 - "The Central Deborah Gold Mine and a vintage tram operated by the Bendigo Trust" Features Birney No. 28 at the mine terminus. Nucolorvue postcard BE48 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.5 - "Charing Cross Bendigo Vic." featuring SECV trams 5, 19 and other bogie car crossing street heading for Quarry Hill. Has Fountain Plaza building in background. Nucolorvue and other information in brown ink. 963.6 - "The Sacred Heart Cathedral looking from High St." Has tram 25 in Bendigo Trust colour running along street in front of Cathedral. Work to complete the spire on the Cathedral underway. Nucolorvue postcard BE47 and other information on rear in green ink. Bendigo Vintage Talking Trams - K.S.Kingstrams, tramways, bendigo, the bendigo trust, charing cross, royal visit, tram 37 -
Mont De Lancey
Furniture - Display Cabinet, Unknown
The cabinet is currently used to display vintage postcards, greeting cards and photo albums.A tall wooden English Oak vintage display cabinet with an ornately carved top with four filials on each corner and decorative shaped legs. It has six glass shelves and a side door opening on the right. It has a lock on the side door, but the key is missing.display cabinets, storage and display furniture -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Flowers of France, c1916
This is a World War One souvenir post card. Postcards such as this were sent by Australian soldiers to loved ones in Australia or brought back to Australia when they returned.This item is a beautiful example of the souvenir postcards made in France during World War One.This is a white card with a bunch of embroidered and pressed flowers tied with a red white and blue ribbon (depicting the French colours). On the back is blue printing in French and English and space for correspondence and an address.Flowers of France Gathered for you CARTE POSTALE _ POST CARD Correspondance adresse world war one, souvenir postcards -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photograph postcard, English Church, Eltham, c.1920
St. Margaret's Church of England, Pitt Street, Eltham. Early photo showing timber picket fence. Written on the back of the postcard: "Today is the Glamorgan Fete. A lovely sunny day. The crowd is here to spend their cash. And everyone is gay. We are all glad to see you here And for th school we give a cheer!" Glamorgan was a kindergarten in Toorak during the 1920s and is now part of Geelong Grammar Schools Preparatory School Glamorgan Campus, Toorak.Digital file only Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 13 Feb 2018michael aitken collection, postcards, eltham, pitt street, st margaret's anglican church, church, church of england, english church, st margarets anglican church, st margarets church, glamorgan fete -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - ESCo, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Souvenir tram ticket - Railway Picnic", c1905
Printed postcard/ticket for the 16/9/1905 Railway Picnic by the Electric Supply Co of Victoria promoting Bendigo Tramways. Has three views of ESCo's depot and power station and one of a tram. Ticket priced at 6d. On the rear is an advertisement for Henderson & Goodisson's Beehive drapery, furniture, and Carpets. The letter has been sent to Mr Lewis Morgan of Pitfield Plains Vic, noting the trams. In the top right-hand corner is "B Deakin Engineer and Manager", following an English practice of providing details of the Manager;s name.Demonstrates an ESCo printed ticket for a specific event of 1905.Postcard - ticket - divided back used number 6188Hand written message written on the rear - see image 2tramways, trams, bendigo, esco, ticket, railway picnic -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard - Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
... badge, green banner and english maritime flags. Postcard ...Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered yellow, orange, red, white rising sun badge, green banner and english maritime flags.Front: "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH" "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" (embroidered) Back: "To Alice best of love from loving husband Will xxxxxxx write soon"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The Steam Tram, Sorrento, Victoria", c1900
Photograph shows a train of three carriages and one of the Baldwin-built locomotives with the Sorrento Hotel in the background. All the cars have advertising boards on the rooves advertising Rowland's water and Evans English Ales. Two conductors with caps can be seen with one collecting fares from the footboard. The tram is well loaded.Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and White postcard, divided back type unused, Rose Series P1812.sorrento, steam trams, baldwin -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Postcard - Postcard of Interior of Chester Cathedral
This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. It depicts the interior of Chester Cathedral, an English cathedral built in 1092 and a significant tourist attraction.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century. It reflects the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920. Postcard of interior of Chester Cathedral On back, printed: 'Interior of Chester Cathedral'postcard, photography, 1900s, , cathedral, chester, "green postcard album"