Historical information

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.

Physical description

Sepia coloured postcard with a drawing of a man on horseback - probably a stockman or drover - with a dog and cattle. A group of soldiers are drawn in the top left corner. Handwritten message on back.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: "A Cooee from Australia / Cooee! Cooee! / Can you hear it you have heard it oft before / It carries with it, best of love / and comes from Australs' shore."