Postcards began to be produced in Victoria from 1876. Between 1900 and 1920, picture postcards in Australia became an incredibly popular phenomenon. People could cheaply and easily send messages, without the formality of a letter, and they provided a cheap form of souvenir. Eventually, every event of significance was commemorated in some way with a postcard, and this led to the development of a ‘picture on one side and a message/stamp on the other’ postcard we are familiar with today. They were also a popular form of advertising. This postcard appears to be one in a set of postcards promoting the Black Rock area.Sepia toned postcard depicting Half Moon Bay at Black Rock.black rock, beachside, foreshore, holiday, postcard

At Orbost Vic. The largest maize crib in Australia 500 ft longNote on back of postcard reads Xmas 1923 To wish you a Merry Xmas and a very prosperous New Year from Yours Sincerely W J Cameron GenoaSepia postcard showing very long maize crib, horse and two men on left and small girl on right next to crib. Post and rail fence on right. Orbost Victoriapeople, agriculture, correspondence

Black and white postcard of the Icicles a stalectite formation in the Buchan Caves 05305.1 Photo by Bulmer Donor Max Davenport 16 March 2019Black and white postcard of the peaceful Snowy River near Buchan VictoriaA Glimpse of the Snowy River near Buchan Vicwaterways

Black and white postcard showing a woman and two children beside a timber bridge over the river at Bruthen VictoriaThe Bridge Buchan Victoriabridges

Black and white postcard showing tents caravans and a small bus under the ornamental trees and beside the lawn at camp park Bruthen VictoriaA Pretty Corner in the Camping Ground Bruthen Victoriacamping

Colour postcard of shallow river and trees showing autumn foliage at Buchan VictoriaGreetings from Buchan Caves Victopography, trees, rivers

Colour postcard showing overview of autumn foliage amongst native trees in Caves Reserve, Buchan Victoriatourism, topography, trees

Hand knitted by donor in 1974 to use with green dress and white jacket.Small green handbag with gold coloured clasp and chain. Has sample of green lurex thread inside bag. Bag is lined with green nylon inside. See also NA5487 for information on green dress. Also fake fur jacket NA5490knitting, wool, 1974

Jacket made by donor as part of ensamble.- Cream fake fur with collar with a press stud fastening hidden by a large, covered button. Jacket is satin lined throughout. See also NA5487 Green knitted dress and NA5485 Green knitted bag.Nilclothing, jacket

Hand knitted by donor in 1974 and worn with white jacket and green handbag.Knitted long dress with long sleeves. Has patterned top and sleeves and patterned bottom green has shining lurex thread. Has 6 green buttons & zip at back. See NA5485 for information on matching hand bag. See also fake fur jacket NA5490knitting, wool, 1974

Site selected by Shire in 1927 fully developed by 1937 Mrs Boyes as caretakerBlack and white postcard of Mitchell Gardens Campground Bairnsdale VictoriaThe Camping Ground Bairnsdale Vicaccommodation, businesses, camping, caravan parks

Cunninghame Arm footbridge showing crowd on bridge, cars parked on Esplanade, new concrete wall between dunes and lake at south end of bridge Lakes Entrance Victoria. c1955. Also another colour postcard similar view of footbridge made by Murray Views donor Susan Samuel 2 January 2015 number 04272.1, 9 x 14 cmColour postcard taken from south end of the Cunninghame Arm footbridge showing crowd on bridge, cars parked on Esplanade, new concrete wall between dunes and lake at south end of bridge Lakes Entrance Victoria. c1955. Also another colour postcard similar view of footbridge The Foot-Bridge, Lakes Entrance. Vicrecreation, waterfront, land reclamation, gippsland lakes

Postcard taken of three children seated on a back verandah of Roadknight's Merrangbaur House Lakes Entrance VictoriaMarrangbaur House Lakes Entrance Vichistoric houses, accommodation

Black and white postcard of Gippsland Base Hospital showing extensive double storeyed building in front of a ground floor building. Two cars and an ambulance parked outside main building Sale Victoriahospital, township

Black and white postcard of interior of St Mary's church looking towards the altar Bairnsdale Victoriachurches, historic buildings

Post and rail fence beside highway and no vegetation on sand dunes eastern part of Cunninghame ArmBlack and white postcard showing view of Cunninghame Arm from Jemmys Point, gravel Princes Highway, North Arm bridge and end of town Lakes Entrance VictoriaNearing Lakes Entrance on the Princes Highwaytownship, waterways

non-fictionNar Nar Goon Football Club 100 years Celebrationfootball, life members

Also a second copy of same postcard in Spares boxBlack and white postcard of boats moored at the Quay Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Quay Lakes Entrance Vic boats and boating, waterways, jetties

Black and white photograph of postcard showing KiaOra guesthouse Esplanade Lakes Entrance VictoriaKiaOra Lakes Entrance Vicguesthouses, accommodation

emmys Point showing the Entrance, groynes at the entrance to North Arm and around Bullock Island and portion of New Works area. Two small boats moored in main channel Lakes Entrance Victoria Black and white postcard taken from Jemmys Point showing the Entrance, groynes at the entrance to North Arm and around Bullock Island and portion of New Works area. Two small boats moored in main channel Lakes Entrance Victoria P10722The Entrance Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, gippsland lakes, gippsland ports

Colour postcard of crowd of people many in bathing costumes or sheltered under sun umbrella enjoying sand and surf at Main Beach Lakes Entrance VictoriaGreetings from Lakes Entrance Vic.tourism, waterways, beaches

Round box face powder - Ashes of Roses with red rose in vase on lid.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Rose Series Postcard number 2783Copy of Rose Series postcard #2783 showing view from Point Clear. This is taken from Ridge Road. The following indicators have been marked on the photograph L-R Dulce Domun Hotel, White's, Rev. Davies, Dr. Cox, Olinda Creek, Dickens Road, Church of England, Buggy Wheels Corner, Monash Ave. Corner.mount dandenong, ridge road, rose series, point clear

The Rose Series Postcardblack and white postcard, original, good conditionBeaconsfield Parade,Albert Park, Vic, Rose Series P3411. Wed 25th Feby 1920. To Albert Park by train. Wednesday 25th Feburary1920. I came down to Melbourne on Monday 23rd.