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Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road and W class trams, Australia Post, 1990
Postcard - an image of Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road with three W class trams in the view. The postcard has had postage including international or worldwide prepaid. The stamp is 65c, the ANZAC tradition. The reference gives the date of the stamp as April 1990. Two of the trams: SW6 918 (Malvern Burke Road, Route 5), and SW6 944 (Toorak Glenferrie Road, Route 8). Another W class tram is behind.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, the Shrine of Remembrance and W class trams in St Kilda Road.Postcard colour - Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Road and W class trams - with pre paid postage. Australia Posttrams, tramways, st kilda road, sw6 class trams, tram 918, tram 944, australia post, shrine of remembrance -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard – Black and white illustration of horse and cart with driver, Circa 1881
Postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Postcards were popular because they were a quick and easy way for individuals to communicate with each other and became an efficient method of sharing information and photographs.Postcards provided a glimpse into the lifestyles of the sender which sometimes included a photograph of family or a hand drawn scene as in the accompanying example. As such, they formed part of family history.Black and white printed postcard of a hand drawn single horse cart with driver. Cart is carrying a large wooden barrel with hose attached. Brick homestead building in background. Unwritten on the rear. Handwritten inscription on bottom left of page - How we got our water in the pre Yan Yeanite era Handwritten inscription on bottom right of page – From drawing by G. G. McCrae Christmas 1881 postcard; horse and cart; -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Australia Post - W7 1034 Macarthur St, c1995
Postcard produced by Australia post for world wide prepaid postage. Shows W7 1034 in Macarthur St Melbourne (Route 9, Northcote via St Georges Road) with The Windsor Hotel in the background. The tram is The Met livery and has a Agfa film advert on the side.Demonstrates productions of photographs of Melbourne trams for souvenirs.Postcard - with a 41c stamp printed onto it, with Airmail emblem, details and barcode on rear.tramways, w7 class, the met, tram 1034, macarthur street, trams -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1925 c
Also two black and white postcards showing distance view of Kalimna Jetty 05282.1 and .2Black and white postcard showing people on a small jetty at Kalimna Cove, Kalimna Jetty and sheds in distance with steep cliffs in background Kalimna VictoriaKalimna Lakes Entrancetownship, waterways, islands -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS - WALCOURT, BELGIUM, c.WW1
Postcards sent whilst billeted in Walcourt, whilst attached to 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) Australian Imperial Forces Abroad. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Five black and white postcard scenes of Walcourt, Belgium. Each has an anecdote on the back.1. & 2. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother dated Belgium 15/3/19. 3. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother - no date. 4. & 5. Handwritten in blue ink on back: "3596 Pte R.H. Baron, 5 Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) Australian Imperial Forces Abroad.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, letters, ww1, walcourt belgium -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1/01/1939 12:00:00 AM
Also a second postcard with a different view of the ruins of Omeo shops Day St Omeo January 1939 05384.1 8.5 x 14 cmBlack and white postcard showing remains of Golden Age Hotel after Black Saturday Bush fires Omeo VictoriaFriday 13 January 1939 showing ruins of the fireshotels -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1940 c
Also two postcards showing Bellevue guesthouse 1948 c 04340.1 , 8.5 x 13.5 cm and 04340.2, 8.5 x 13.5 cmA tinted postcard showing Bellevue guesthouse with the Methodist Church on the left and Police Station on right, Esplanade Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance Vicaccommodation, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1905c
Also a black and white postcard of Lake Tyers Gippsland number 03823.1 size 9 x 13.5 cm purchased from B RocheTinted postcard of a gorge showing a narrow waterway between rocky banks and thick vegetation near Lake Tyers VictoriaGorge near Lake Tyersforest, waterways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Spring Street, Parliament House Z3 224, Colour Tech Productions Pty Ltd, mid 1980s
Postcard Spring Street, Parliament House Z3 224 - route 88. Tram entered service September 1983. In The Met livery with the Met logo. Yields information about Z3 class trams and Parliament house mid 1980s.Postcard colour - Spring Street, Parliament House Z3 224 - Colour Tech Productions. Card Number CTM 115Ktrams, tramways, z3 class tram, spring street, route 88, parliament house -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "Looking west up Sturt Street", c1950
... postcards ...The photo, Nucolorvue postcard of tram No. 22 leaving Sturt St for Bridge St, c1949, with Sturt St buildings in the background. On the rear in pencil is "No 22 now 37 about 1951-52" See also items 5354 for a digital image and 3041 ande 2925 for printed versions of this photo in picture books.Yields information about Ballarat and Sturt St c1950 following the information of bogie trams.Postcard coloured, divided back with a handwritten note on rear. Card No. 8.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note on the rear. tramways, trams, sturt st, postcards, grenville st, tram 22 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Aerial Panorama looking along Bourke St.", mid 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 238, titled "Aerial Panorama looking along Bourke St. to Parliament House & St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne - Airspy photo" - There are buses in Bourke Street. Note the three large roof spans of the Eastern Market in the middle of the photo. Photo dated around mid-1940s.Yields information about east end of both Bourke and Collins Streets in the mid 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.aerial views, melbourne, bourke st, collins st, eastern market -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1908 c
Also a small postcard showing hotel, wharf and fishing boat at Paynesville 05131.1 6 x 9 cmA tinted decorative postcard advertising the tariff of Weirs Paynesville Hotel. The card also shows the hotel fishing boats and wharf at Paynesville Victoriabuildings, township -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photographs, c1940
Six black and white postcards all with photographs featuring Thomas Karnatz VX48290 POW and fellow soldiers of the 2/24th Battalion possibly taken whilst serving overseas in the Middle East during WW2. Second soldier identified as Joseph Disher Darley VX48803 2/23 Battalion born 16/1/1919 and died in February 1989.Six black and white postcards with images of men in military uniformthomas karnatz, ww2, middle east, pow, 2/24 battalion, joseph darley -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "Murray Views No. 27 Ryrie Street Geelong Vic", early 1950s
Postcard produced by Murray View of Gympie, of Ryrie St looking east from the west side of Yarra Street. A tram can be seen turning at Moorabool St. In the view are the Geelong Theatre, Cox, the T&G building, Preston Hotel and H F Richardson live stock sale and a taxis sign. Also shows the wood centre of the road poles.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St early 1950s.Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. Card No. 27tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1910
Also a second black and white postcard showing two rowboats on river at wide bend 05350.1 8.5 x 13.5 cmBlack and white postcard showing view of Upper Nicholson River with three women shown, water level low Nicholson VictoriaNicholson Rivergenealogy, waterways, boats and boating -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Devils Elbow Mt. Dandenong Scene of Waggonette Disaster 27.12.1911, 1911
Original postcard showing a group of about 20 people surveying the scene of the Waggonette Disaster that occurred on the Coach Road at Devils Elbow on 27/12/1911. The accident occurred at Devil's Elbow where now the Old Coach Road and Jasper Road meet at a cliff face. John Lundy-Clarke made a ballad about the mishap. The waggonnette was returning from an excursion to the Brooklyn Guest House in Montrose. The horses were killed and passengers presumably injured (a doctor attended). See 'The Brooklyn Dray"On front of postcard: DEVILS ELBOW MT DANDENONG SCENE OF WAGGONETTE ACCIDENT 27.12.1911wagonette, wagon, accident, disaster, devil's elbow, devils elbow, john lundy-clarke, ballad, coach road, old coach road -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "Lower Sturt Street Ballarat", c1934
Valentine Series postcard titled "Lower Sturt St Ballarat" with tram No. 28 on the south side of Lydiard St, in Sturt St. Photo has Robbie Burns statue, Mechanics Institute, Unicorn Hotel, and Bucks Head Hotel at the bottom end Sturt St. Advertisements for Suttons very prominent. Wal's album notes date the photograph about 1934. For a digital image see item 5114.Yields information the appearance of Sturt St at Lydiard St about 1934.Postcard black and white, divided back. Card No. 1568Has on the rear in pencil "KT" and "to be copied" tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st, tram 28 -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard - post card, A.C. Aberline, Moyne Bridge & River Port Fairy, c.1900
A card sent to Miss R. Atkinson of West Warrnambool to add to her collection of postcardsHand coloured Photograph of the Moyne river road bridge, a domestic windmill in foreground and in the background large sheds made for use as a postcard with reverse side stamped Front:- Moyne bridge & river, port Fairy. Reverse:- aug.13/8/08- i hope this will be a welcome addition to your collection yours Sincerly, L Murphy - To Miss R Atkinson, West Warrnambool moyne bridge, moyne river, windmill -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home, 1917. Mentioned in postcard George Buse 2208 born Yarraville who enlisted on 10/9/1914 aged 21 years 3 months. He embarked on 20/10/1914 and returned to Australia in 1919. He was a Driver with the 10th ASC,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 pink flowers, green foliate and blue winged butterfly decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "To my dear Wife" (embroidered) Back: "To Enid from dad xx / xxxxxx / France / Feb 26/2/1917 / My Dear Alice / Just a PC to let you I'm still well and hope are all the same I have not see Joe lately I may see him sometime or the other I hope you enjoyed yourself on your holidays they will do you good. I'm in a rest station I have not been too well I think I will be back with the battalion in a few days you can tell ??[ma]?? I met Pugger Loney he is in the 15 ambulance he looks well and it just as fat as ever I'm goin gover to see youn George Buse tomorrow well I have not much new to tell only all is well so I will now close with best love from loving husband Will xxxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, william west 1268, george buse 2208 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Bird's-eye View of Rutherglen
Original postcard was produced c1906. This print was made in 2017.A colour print of a postcard, downloaded from the State Library of Victoria, showing a view of Rutherglen. A copy of the State Library's record for the original has been printed and pasted to the back of this print. rutherglen -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Lake Wendouree within an embossed map Australia, 1910's?
... Postcards ...Postcard - with a view of Lake Wendouree within an embossed map Australia - no Tasmania. Coat of arms also embossed. Has words "Lake Wendouree Ballarat" within photograph. In top left hand corner, has Australian Coat of Arms, partially embossed, printed in blue with words "Greetings from Australia". See also Reg Item 4004 for a similar card and written originally by the same person. On rear, the post card has been divided into two with a the words "Commonwealth of Australia and Post Card" and artistic symbol with the initials "H&B". Early Commonwealth of Australia postcard, after the Post Master General's department formed late 1900's. See also Reg item 4004.Printed coloured / black and white postcard. On rear in ink " Happy New Year, from Ern & Lucy, children to Esther" ????trams, tramways, lake wendouree, postcards -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a colour illustration of a bulldog carrying a brown sausage dog in its mouthFront "got him!"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, dog, sausage dog, bulldog -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a illustration of two pink and purple flowers, gold text and white background."Good / Luck"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, boy, flower, gold, horseshoe, good luck -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with gold font and foliate border, bouquet of blue flowers and white backgroundalbum, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, flower, gold, remembrance -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Mini postcard - two separate black and white images both featuring the moonPrinted on front " The same old moon" Hand written on rear.. To Enid From Dad I just got a letter from you 22 July Best Love xxxalbum, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, wattle flower, wattle, australia, flowers, merry xmas, christmas -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard of ship at sea, flags and two lyrebirds within shape of AustraliaGreetings to My Soldier Boyalbum, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, flag, lyre bird, union jack, bird, australia, soldier -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1916
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a black and white photograph of Creswick Town Hall. Handwritten message on back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, creswick, town hall, creswick town hall -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard with a kangaroo and Australian flag next to a poem. Handwritten message on back.Front: "To an Australian Patriot / fond hearts thy memory doth enshrine ....."album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, creswick, australian flag, australia, kangaroo -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1916
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a sepia coloured photograph of St Kilda Esplanade. Handwritten message on back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, 1916, st kilda, st kilda esplanade -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a sepia photograph of a large ship, the HMS Essex. Handwritten message on the back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, photograph, ship, boat, hms essex, essex