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Postcard, 1910 - 1912

  • A black and white picture of a large lake with a small wooden jetty. There is a road going around the lake. On the other side of the lake there is a line of trees.

    2979 (obverse)

  • Plain, cream coloured back of postcard with writing.

    2979 (Reverse)

  • A black and white picture of a large lake with a small wooden jetty. There is a road going around the lake. On the other side of the lake there is a line of trees.
  • Plain, cream coloured back of postcard with writing.

Historical information

This photograph is taken of Lake Kerferd in around 1910. The photograph shows the road circling around the large lake and the jetty on the lake. On the other side, there is a written message from Fred Pulling to Win Pulling. Fred seems to have gone away and was not sure when he would return. He was also glad to hear about a gentlemen called Perc, who he stated to be a 'decent enough chap'.

Significance

This postcard is significant because Lake Kerferd itself is significant within Beechworth's history. This lake was constructed in 1862 and was named after the former Beechworth Mayor, Hon. G B Kerferd. This lake was originally constructed to supply the town with water. Fred's correspondence with Win demonstrates a glimpse into what life was like during this time.

Physical description

Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card

Inscriptions & markings

Obverse:
(113) Lake Kerferd Beechworth /
Reverse:
Beechworth / 29.11.19 /
[ Stamped: POST CARD / KODAK AUSTRALIA /
Dear Win / Gald to hear that you /
have made up your mind about /
Perc / He seems a decent enough chap /
too / Anyway, Thanks for the letter /
Dont exactly know when we are /
returning / will write later. Regards /
to Nell of course, and H. (indecipherable) /
Lots of love / Fred /

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