Historical information

The place shown on the photo still has an important relevance for the local history in Launcestown Tasmania. This place represents one of the most relevant touristic places of Tasmania and brings to the local government a very good amount of income for local developments and self management of the place. The date of this postcard is unknown but probably around 1980 as this place apparently was opened by 1979.
The connection to Legacy is unknown but other postcards were sent to the Comradeship Committee when Legatees travelled.

Significance

Comradeship Committee often received postcards from Legatees when they were away on holidays.

Physical description

Glossy postcard, with serrated edges, showing a photo of the Penny Royal Gunpowder Mills.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten text: 'They have the small cannons on the boat - noisy and scared Alison but quite effective really. The whole complex is build in an old quarry', in black pen.
Back side: Printed in paper, PENNY ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS / The 10 Gun Sloop-of-War 'Sandpiper' sails to prove its gun and powder in battle against those on Fort Island. / Douglas Souvenir Distributors [Logo] / DS 118, Colour Photography and Copyright by Robert Schorn. Printed in Australia. / I LIKE TO BE SEEN - PLEASE don't send me in an ENVELOPE. / Published by Douglas Souvenir Distributors - Tasmania (004) 312806