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Postcard, "Parliament House Melbourne", 1910

  • A vintage color postcard depicting Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia, with classical architecture, columns, and a street scene featuring a horse-drawn carriage and a cable tram.

    "Parliament House Melbourne"

Historical information

A postcard, colour, with an imprinted or indented border around the photo of Parliament House, Melbourne. Has a cable tram and horse-drawn vehicles in the view. Made in Australia. Has been post-marked 28/12/1910, Melbourne.

Significance

Yields information about the Parliament house precinct and cable trams. Demonstrates the use of postcard for short messages.

Physical description

Postcard - colour, divided back, used.

Inscriptions & markings

Has a note on the rear to a Miss Edgar of Melbourne St North Adelaide, wishing her a happy new year, Teddie Bears and that they were leaving for Healesville today.

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