Historical information

Part of correspondence written to Gladys Holmes, Byaduck by local servicemen.
Gladys Holmes was the daughter of Joseph, the Byaduk baker, and Agnes Brand. In 1924 she married Alexander George Anderson.
Wilfred R possibly (Rentsch) enlisted for WW!1. Cited in 'Stories Untold & Forgotten Faces'
"RENTSCH, Wilfred. Byaduk, Born 1898, farmer, aged 18 years, enlisted 29 August 1916, served as 6886 with 24th infantry Battalion - 19th Reinforcements(May 1917)Proceed to France 6th March 1918. Returned to Australia per' Shropshire' 1st April 1919. Photograph on Byaduk Hall Honour Board"

Significance

Part of collection of letters, photographs and postcards received by Gladys Holmes during 1916-1919.

Physical description

001801: Front of postcard has a white embossed mount frame with an embroidered insert of Australian symbols, Southern Cross constellation, Rising Sun. Kangaroo with Australian flag standing on ADVANCE AUSTRALIA banner and wattle and red flower springs.

Inscriptions & markings

France/ 27th Oct 18/Dear Gladys/Wishing you a/very Merry Christmas/and a prosperous/New Year, from/your old friend/Wilfred.R