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

Postcard with a colour illustration of a small African child emerging from an egg. Blue egg cup. Yellow background with red text. Handwritten message on the back.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: "I am coming of of my Shell at / Melbourne / Good e'en to you, my hearty! Don't put yourself about, I've come to join your party, And mother knows I'm out"