Historical information

There is a Post Office stamp on top right side. Fees in Australasia and Great Britain 1 penny. Other places 1 1/2 pennies.

Physical description

A colourised postcard depicting a two funnel ship coming into Fremantle Harbour. The ship has 2 masts, the bridge is white. There is a tug boat in front of the ship. There is a small vessel against the starboard side. Two smaller vessels are between the ship and shore. All appear to be coal fired. The actual picture has a white border of approx 15mm size.

Inscriptions & markings

Written on the back is:- “Date Sep 9th. Trafalgar Railway Station, W.A”
“Dear Miss McIntyre. I hope you are quite well. I should have written to you before, but I have been dreadfully lazy. i do not know how I am going to start work again. We have had dreadful weather, nothing but wind and dust, I would much rather live in Melbourne. Love to all from Mat”