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Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Correspondence from travelling Legatees, 1995
A postcard to the Comradeship Committee when a Legatee was travelling in Jerusalem (May 1995). The post card was addressed to the President of Melbourne Legacy. It said: Dear David - Greetings from Jerusalem. I had the honour, a few days ago, as part of the 50th year Commemoration Services ending the European War, to lay a wreath on behalf of VAJEX (together with the Australian Ambassador to Israel) joined by the Military Attaches from many allied countries - the Ceremony was held at the Holocaust Centre, and it was a most memorable occasion. The Ambassador laid a wreath on behalf of "the Australian People". Kind regards to all! John CohenA record of a Legatee travelling and relating experiences back to his comrades in Melbourne. Especially notable was that he was invited to lay a wreath at the Holocaust Centre in Israel.Colour postcard from Israel.Printed "Jerusalem route march annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem". Israeli postage stamp and airmail sticker. Handwritten text in blue pen.comradeship, legatee -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Beach at San Remo
... postcards ...Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of the beach at San Remo looking towards San RemoTthe Rose Series No. 704. the Beach at San Remo Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, san remo, black & white postcard copy, phillip island -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, The Wolfram Track, Marysville, Victoria, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white photograph of the Wolfram Track which is part of the Wilks Creek Walking Track near Marysville in Victoria. The Wolfram Track is named after the Wilks Creek Wolfram Mine which opened in around 1894. Wolframite is one of the principle ores of tungsten. The discovery was made in Wolfram Creek by a Mr Robinson who was probably a local of the district. Four creeks eventually proved to carry alluvial deposits of the ore; Wolfram Creek, Opas Creek, Quartz Creek and Main Creek. These creeks run south-east into Deep Creek, a tributary of the O'Shannassy River which, in turn, runs into the Yarra River.POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co.,/ Sydney and Melbourne.wolfram track, wilks creek walking track, marysville, victoria, p. 2332, walking track, rose series postcard, postcard, souvenir, wolframite, wolfram creek, opas creek, quartz creek, main creek, deep creek, o'shannassy river, yarra river, mining -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Talbot Drive, Marysville, Vic. No. 3, The Taggerty River, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white photograph taken along Lady Talbot Drive, Marysville, in Victoria, of the Taggerty River. Lady Talbot Drive is a 24 kilometer scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Lady Talbot Drive is named after Lady Sarah Elizabeth, the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, who was the Governor of Victoria from 25th April, 1904 to 6th July 1908. This postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD The "Rose " Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria. Dear John,/ I am writing this note in my room/ at Mt. Kitchener House before sallying forth for/ dinner. Unfortunately space does not permit/ me to tell you much, but I must let you know/ that yesterday morning (Monday), a blanket of/ snow covered the township of Marysville to a/ depth of three or four inches. Further up, near/ Keppel's Lookout, which we visited yesterday, it/ was nearly a foot deep everywhere, and it snowed/ the whole time we were walking./ Will tell you all later, your friend, Billtalbot drive, marysville, victoria, taggerty river, p. 2308, rose series postcard, postcard, souvenir, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Neil Cutts, The Marysville Story-Steavenson Falls, Pre 2009
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville, Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson, who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. At 84 metres high, Steavenson Falls is Victoria's tallest cascading waterfall. The falls are split into roughly five cascades, with the last of these plunging into a small, picturesque rock pool. Rose Series Postcard No. 3530. The Marysville Story/ Marysville lies in the Great Dividing/ Range, a peaceful town where lush/ mountain forests provide a perfect setting/ for bush walks or just relaxing. Lookouts/ and waterfalls abound, the most famous/ being Steavenson Falls, one of the tallest/ in Victoria and spectacularly floodlit at/ night./ Established in 1863, Marysville was/ named after the wife of surveyor John/ Steavenson. The discovery of gold at/ Woods Point meant that it became/ an important stopover for/ diggers on their/ way to the/ goldfields. Steavenson Falls POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe Proudly Printed in/ Australia Since 1880 AFFIX/ STAMP/HERE/ Rose Series/ Post Card No./ 3530 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE the MARYSVILLE STORY & Steavenson Falls/ MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA/ Photo Neil Cutts Copyright Rose Stereograph Co., Glen Waverley, Victoria (03) 9560 7772marysville, steavenson falls, victoria, postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph co, 3530, john steavenson -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Neil Cutts, The Marysville Story-Steavenson Falls, Pre 2009
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville, Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson, who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. At 84 metres high, Steavenson Falls is Victoria's tallest cascading waterfall. The falls are split into roughly five cascades, with the last of these plunging into a small, picturesque rock pool. The Rose Series postcard No. 3530. The Marysville Story/ Marysville lies in the Great Dividing/ Range, a peaceful town where lush/ mountain forests provide a perfect setting/ for bush walks or just relaxing. Lookouts/ and waterfalls abound, the most famous/ being Steavenson Falls, one of the tallest/ in Victoria and spectacularly floodlit at/ night./ Established in 1863, Marysville was/ named after the wife of surveyor John/ Steavenson. The discovery of gold at/ Woods Point meant that it became/ an important stopover for/ diggers on their/ way to the/ goldfields. Steavenson Falls POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe Proudly Printed in/ Australia Since 1880 AFFIX/ STAMP/HERE/ Rose Series/ Post Card No./ 3530 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE the MARYSVILLE STORY & Steavenson Falls/ MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA/ Photo Neil Cutts Copyright Rose Stereograph Co., Glen Waverley, Victoria (03) 9560 7772marysville, steavenson falls, victoria, postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph co, 3530, john steavenson -
National Wool Museum
Photograph - Valley Worsted Mill, 1923
Photographic postcard depicting the newly constructed Valley Worsted Mill, c.1923.Photographic postcard, black and white. Depicts an aerial view of the newly constructed textile mill. A chimney stack and many saw toothed roofs can be seen.POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY / KODAK / AUSTRALtextile mills, valley worsted mill foster valley mill pty ltd, aerial photography, factory, wool, industrial building -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
This is a scene of Cape Conran, East Gippsland. It appears to be a copy of a postcard which was one of a collection of commercial post cards available to tourists or East Gippsland residents to send to friends or relatives. Cameras in the early 20th century were not a common family possession and a postcard was a common souvenir and way of sending a short message. Postcards are a valuable research tool in the social and environmental history of a community.A black / white photograph of the ocean with rocks in the background. It appears to be a copy of a postcard and has been hand trimmed.cape-conran -
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
Slide - Colour - reproduction postcard - Flinders Street Station c1910
Reproduction slide of a coloured postcard showing Flinders St station, about 1910 after the completion of construction. Photo has a number of cable trams in the view, horse drawn vehicles, including a horse drawn wagon carrying barrels.Yields information about Flinders St station after the completion of construction in 1910.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Colour - reproduction postcard - Flinders Street Station c1910 "CB17" in penciltrams, tramways, cable cars, cable trams, flinders st station, horse drawn vehicles -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Church photograph, 1900s
This photograph shows the interior of St. Joseph's church about 1911. St Joseph's church was the third Catholic church in Warrnambool with the Foundation Stone of the present day church in Lava Street laid in 1869 and the second stage of the building completed in 1889, the architects being Jobbins and McLeod. No information is available on the writer of the postcard.This postcard is of interest as it features a rare interior of a major church in Warrnambool.This is a postcard featuring a glossy photograph of the interior of St. Joseph's church, Warrnambool in sepia tones. The photograph is of the nave and the main altar on a festive occasion. The back of the postcard has hand writing in black ink INTERIOR OF ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, WARRNAMBOOLst. joseph's church warrnambool, postcard warrnambool -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Tram 543, Valentine's, "No. 16 Swanston Street, Melbourne", c1929
The postcard shows W2 543 with a Glen Iris destination, passing the Melbourne Town Hall in Swanston St at the Safety Zone with passengers boarding. Has several motor vehicles in view is an Ezywalkin advert on a building. The tram entered service on 17/11/1928 and was fitted with route number boxes during Feb. 1930, which dates the photo to c1929. The card was published by Valentine Publishing Co., printed in Great Britain as a Real Photograph.Yields information about Swanston St c1929.Black and White postcard, Divided back, unused.In pencil "$6-00"tramways, swanston st, w2 class, glen iris, tram 543 -
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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Australia Post - W7 1034 Macarthur St, Brian Gilkes, 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 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Postcard - Port Phillip Sea Pilots Postcards
... Postcards ...PPSP operating licence was granted to founder George Tobin by Governor Gipps of New South Wales (pre Federation) on condition that “the appointment must not bring any expense on the Government”. The service is unique in that it is fully Australian- owned and operated by its pilots in keeping with the terms of the original appointment.A set of 7 postcards from the Port Phillip Sea Pilots showing Pilot Stations in Queenscliff and Westernport, 3 pilot launches; Hawk II, Petrel, Thorsen and launches welcoming square rigger 'Dar Mlodziezy' in 1988postcards, pilot station building, pilot launches -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... postcards ...Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Postcard of Pyramid Rock at low tide. Two figures on top.The Pyramid, Cowes. Phillip Island. Victoria. The Rose Series P663local history, documents, postcards, pyramid rock, phillip island, sepia postcard, pyramid rock at low tide, people, bernard grayden -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... postcards ...Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden 1975Postcard of view of pier from beach at Cowes, with tree in foreground.The Beach, Cowes, Victoria.local history, documents, postcards, beaches, cowes, phillip island, jetties, sepia postcard, bernard grayden -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, John Sands - Sandscene International, "Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul's", late 1970s
... Postcards ...The photo shows the intersection of Collins and Swanston Streets looking south. It shows an early version of the City Square. In the photo is the Town Hall, the Gas & Fuel buildings, St Paul's Cathedral, and in the top left-hand corner an advertisement for "Qantas". Several trams are in the view plus the Tram Recovery Vehicle parked alongside the City Square on stand-by. See reference for the Square History - based on the paving, late 1970s,Yields information about the City Square,Colour postcard by Sandscene International, No. V36 with a serrated edge - No. JSC1219postcards, collins st, swanston st, city square, tramways, r10 vehicle, w2 class, trams, melbourne town hall -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, F W N and Co Melb, 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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, St Kilda Village Traders Group, "Christmas in St Kilda", c2010
... Postcards ...Postcard titled "Christmas in St Kilda" featuring a 1950's styled lady and tram No. 1015 showing a route 96, produced for the St Kilda Village. Provides promotion for the St Kilda village shopping strip, contact details etc. C2010, made to appear a reproduction postcard on the rear, but has Facebook and twitter account information.trams, tramways, postcards, st kilda, tram 1017 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Bulmer, 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, H D Bulmer, 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 -
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 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard - Lake Tyers, E.J.B. Series, 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 -
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, Bulmer and Segenberg Bairnsdale, 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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "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 -
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
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