Postcard - Mabel Tully Collection: Four postcards celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Historical information

Mabel Beatrice Tully (16.07.1896 - 7.01.1987). Mabel lived in the family home at 61 Charleston Rd. Bendigo. Mabel Beatrice Josephine Tully was born to John Patrick Tully and Mary Elizabeth Dole at White Hills on 16.07.1896.. Mabel lived in the family home at 61 Charleston Rd. Bendigo and was employed as a saleswoman until she married John (Jack) Killeen in 1925. Jack was a junior postal worker.
Mabel's father John Tully died on 11.08.1926.
In 1927 Mabel and Jack were living at 70 Abbott Street Bendigo. Mabel did home duties and Jack was employed as a postal linesman.
In 1931 Mabel and Jack were living back at 61 Charleston Rd Sandhursr East.
In 1937 Jack was working as a barman, and as a fruiterer in 1943.
Mabel's mother died 11.01.1941.
Mabel's husband Jack Killeen died on 22.06.1975 aged 79 years.
Mabel died on 7.01.1987 aged 90 years. She is buried in the White Hills Cemetery.

Physical description

Margaret Tully Collection: Four coloured photographs celebrating St Patrick's Day (17 March annually)".
11123.8 A - colour postcard with stamp and postmarked - Bendigo 13/03/1910. Addressed to Mrs Scully, Charleston Road, Bendigo, From M. C. Postcard depicts a clover leaf and two flags (American and a green flag with a gold harp)
11123.8 B - This postcard is designed appears to be a pseudo parcel, with white lace and pseudo green ribbon. The top portion shows Loch Larne, Killarney. The bottom section shows clover leaves in a semi circle and a central golden Irish harp postcard on the rear is addressed to Mrs. P Scully; "hoping this ill find you in good health as this leaves us all at present". postcard is neither has a stamp or Post Office approval/stamped.
11123.8 C - This card shows a three leaf clover leaf and blue forget-me-knots. The postcard does not have a stamp. The message is addressed to "Dear Mabel. Mrs Rayston has a young son at quarter o 3 this morning Thursday (no date quoted). Please tell Ms Rursell. Love form Ethel".
11123.8 D This postcard shows the same details as 11123.8 B, but on a diagonal orientation, with a depiction of The Lower Lake, Killarney. The postcard is addressed to Miss Mabel Tully, Charleston Road, Bendigo. The message reads "Dear Mabel Hoping this finds you quite well from your four loving little friends. Pearl. Lousie & Daisy.

Inscriptions & markings

A handwritten message on each of the postcards

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