Miscellaneous Australian Postcards Collection : Box 12a: Interstate

Item Number

Title

Author

Date

Format

Description

Folder 1/Item 01

[Jetty and island train]

Peer Productions

Postcard

Through pine trees, a view of the water and distant island peaks reveals the island train on the jetty at Hayman Island.

Folder 1/Item 02

[Lagoon and sunbathers]

Peer Productions

Postcard

Sunbathers relax on the beach with the lagoon of Hayman Island and the jetty in the background.

Folder 1/Item 03

[Garden and lodges]

Murray Views

Postcard

The gardens of the Royal Hayman hotel have the lodges visible in the rear and palm tree in the foreground.

Folder 1/Item 04

[Hotel and garden]

Murray Views

Postcard

The front of the Royal Hayman Hotel is entered through a palm studded garden.

Folder 1/Item 05

[Two islands]

Murray Views

Postcard

Hayman Island and another smaller one seen from the air. The jetty can be discerned beside the beach.

Folder 1/Item 06

[Island huts and palms]

Murray Views

Postcard

The BBQ area at Hayman is well-attended in this view.

Folder 1/Item 07

[The island resort]

Murray Views

Postcard

Aerial view of the island resort looks across to Hook Island.

Folder 1/Item 08

[The resort from on high]

Murray Views

Postcard

This view looks down on the Royal Hayman Resort from a high spot.

Folder 1/Item 09

[Pool reflections]

Murray Views

Postcard

The pool reflects the main dining area of the resort and casual tables poolside.

Folder 1/Item 10

[Musicians and guests]

Murray Views

Postcard

Inside the resort the musicians entertain the guests at a tropical feast night.

Folder 1/Item 11

[Mural and entertainers]

Murray Views

Postcard

Daydream Island lounge shows a tropical wall mural, seating area for guests and musicians.

Folder 1/Item 12

[Island boat and resort]

Murray Views

Postcard

Aerial view shows the resort at Daydream with two small jetties, one with a vessel. Helicopter pad is visible in the foreground.

Folder 1/Item 13

Whitsunday Passage

Murray Views

Postcard

The islands of the Whitsunday group are shown in a map with the Queensland coast on the left.

Folder 1/Item 14

[Helicopter and jetty]

Murray Views

Postcard

A helicopter hovers over the jetty at Hayman Island

Folder 1/Item 15

[Island bar and vessel]

Murray Views

Postcard

This aspect looks down on the bar area with a cruise vessel at the dock of Daydream Island.

Folder 1/Item 16

[Cruise boat, jetty and pool]

Murray Views

Postcard

The Matthew Flinders cruise boat sits at the jetty and the island pool winds along the approach to the vessel at Daydream.

Folder 1/Item 17

[Pool and accommodation]

Murray Views

Postcard

The accommodation at Daydream Island is seen behind the winding pool area.

Folder 1/Item 18

Hayman Island Whacko Letter

Postcard strip

Six glossy views of Hayman Island and activities with a Whitsunday map and letter format.

Folder 1/Item 19

[Pool and bar area]

Peer Productions

Postcard

Close-up of the pool and central bar area with main building to the left at Daydream Island.

Folder 1/Item 20

Greenmount Beach Coolangatta

Murray Views

Postcard

Hand tinted coloured view of the shops and beach area.

Folder 1/Item 21

Good luck from the Sanctuary Currumbin Beach

Brisbane Postcards

Postcard

Five lorikeets sit on a hand at the sanctuary, waiting for feeding time. Hand tinted colour. Details on the reverse.

Folder 1/Item 22

Main street Coolangatta

Murray Views

Postcard

Hand-tinted coloured card looking down the street with Belle Hotel evident on the left.

Folder 1/Item 23

Coolangatta Beach

Morley Series

Postcard

B/W view of the beach with swimmers bathing near the rocks and very few buildings.

Folder 1/Item 24

Greetings from Coolangatta-Tweed Heads

Engelander

Postcard

Aerial view of the twin towns with Coolangatta Beach and town on the right and the township at Tweed Heads on the left.

Folder 1/Item 25

Coolangatta Tweed Heads

Morley Series

Postcard

Monotone view of the beach and headland before much development had taken place.

Folder 1/Item 26

[Beach and headland]

Murray Views

Postcard

Greenmount and the Coolangatta Beach view taken from Kirra Hill.

Folder 1/Item 27

Twin Towns Coolangatta/Tweed Heads

Murray Views

Postcard strip

Twelve views of the twin towns area including the Porpoise Pool with letter space and information.

Folder 1/Item 28

Tweed Heads Coolangatta

Murray Views

Postcard

Aerial view of the road junction from NSW to Queensland through Tweed Heads to Coolangatta main street. Tweed Heads Services Club is featured in the centre.

Folder 1/Item 29

Surfers Paradise

Nucolorvue

Postcard strip

Twelve views of the beaches and apartments in the area, all hand-tinted colour.

Folder 1/Item 30

Souvenir from Surfers' Paradise

H.R.Sands

Postcard strip

B/W scenes of the beaches, hotels and gardens with brief description of the area in a pumpkin coloured cover.

Folder 1/Item 31

Beautiful Queensland Gold Coast

Frank Hurley

Postcard strip

B/W and coloured views of the coast and attractions including life savers and surf carnivals.

Folder 1/Item 32

Queensland Gold Coast Australia

Sydney Hughes

Postcard

Pink-framed card with aerial view of the canal estates on the Nerang River. Monotone 41 cent stamp on reverse.

Folder 1/Item 33

The Gold Coast Famous Attractions

Sydney Hughes

Postcard

Four attractions from the area. Full colour card including Dreamworld, Sea World and Currumbin Sanctuary.

Folder 1/Item 34

Around the Gold Coast

Nucolorvue

Postcard

Six views of the attractions of the Gold Coast in full colour.

Folder 1/Item 35

Sea World

Murray Views

Postcard

Three views from the theme park including the petting pool. Full colour glossy card.

Folder 1/Item 36

Greetings from the Gold Coast

Kruger

Postcard

Four scenes of the Gold Coast swimming areas: beaches, sailing and motel pools. Tattered top with sticky tape attached.

Folder 1/Item 37

Chevron Hotel and Gardens

Murray Views

Postcard

Three-level hotel building is behind the swimming pool area and lawn. A brick wall takes up the foreground.

Folder 1/Item 38

Souvenir of the Gold Coast

Murray Views

Postcard

Five B/W views of the area include Currumbin, Burleigh, Southport and the Pacific Highway at Surfers. Middle frame is an oval photo of Coolangatta.

Folder 1/Item 39

Greetings from Surfers Paradise

Murray Views

Postcard

Aerial view of the Coast with the lakes and development in the centre and mountains in the distance. Glossy coloured card.

Folder 1/Item 40

Packet of photos from Hayman Island

Postcard

Small set of views around Hayman Island a) the resort b) tropical gardens c) helicopter landing d) aerial view e) BBQ and fernery f) aerial view of entire resort g) Train on pier h) South Sea island night band and dancers i) swimming pool j) Five scenes from the Whitsunday Princess cruise boat.

Folder 1/Item 41

City Hall Albert Square, Brisbane

Sidues Series

Postcard

Sepia toned photo of the city showing the City Hall in the foreground and smaller buildings beyond. The Tower shows the clock face on two sides.

Folder 1/Item 42

Pretty view of Hamilton, Brisbane

Sidues Series

Postcard

B/W glossy view of a tramway rounding the river and homes in the distance.

Folder 1/Item 43

The Observatory, Wickham Terrace

Real Photo Series

Postcard

Circular tower with top deck around sits behind a picket fence amongst trees. B/W glossy image.

Folder 1/Item 44

Victoria Bridge looking south

Real Photo Series

Postcard

Sepia toned photo looking down on the bridge and across the river. Two stone edifices mark the start of the bridge itself.

Folder 1/Item 45

Hornibrook Highway

Sidues Series

Postcard

The entry to the Hornibrook viaduct is marked by two heavy towers joined across the top. B/W glossy card.

Folder 1/Item 46

Brisbane River

Nature Series

Postcard

Hand-tinted coloured card shows a 'tall ships' vessel, a ferry and many small sailing boats. Post marked 1908 with Queensland 1 penny stamp.

Folder 1/Item 47

Postmaster Glen Innes

Postcard

Rustmarked notification for a change of address dated 1906. Small picture of the Botanic Gardens, Brisbane and a 1 penny stamp are both printed in brown tones.

Folder 1/Item 48

Central Station Brisbane

McWhirter & Sons

Postcard

The station is shown in B/W with its central tower and many archways. Horse and cart traffic sits in front. One penny stamp in red.

Folder 1/Item 49

Queens Park Brisbane.

Sidues Series

Postcard

B/W glossy view of the three storey stone building fronting Queens Park.

Folder 1/Item 50

Story Bridge showing Circular Quay

Sidues Series

Postcard

This B/W glossy image shows the bridge through palm trees. A large vessel is moored at the quay.

Folder 1/Item 51

Edward Street from Trade Hall

Sidues Series

Postcard

B/W glossy view shows the street from above with distant hills covered in homes. A tram is crossing the intersection.

Folder 1/Item 52

Looking across Anzac Square

Sidues Series

Postcard

Anzac and Boer War Memorials sit at a junction of pathways set in lawns. This circular memorial is surrounded by columns.

Folder 1/Item 53

Panorama from Wickham Terrace

Sidues Series

Postcard

This B/W image is taken from a high point and the Story Bridge can be seen in the centre with gardens in the foreground.

Folder 1/Item 54

Greetings from Brisbane, Q.

Murray Views

Postcard

Aerial view overlooking the Story Bridge, curve in the river and the spread of the city and suburbs in colour.

Folder 1/Item 55

Greetings from Brisbane [jacarandas]

Sydney Hughes

Postcard

A row of flowering jacarandas features in the background of this card with a rose garden in the foreground. Coloured card.

Folder 1/Item 56

A Picturesque Souvenir Brisbane Qld.

Alex Cowen

Postcard strip

Twelve hand tinted coloured views of Brisbane including the John Oxley memorial stone.

Folder 1/Item 57

Brisbane from Parliament House

Valentines

Postcard

This view is towards the river and the bridge with prominent hills in the background. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 1/Item 58

Botanic Gardens, Brisbane

Edco Series

Postcard

Gloomy green garden view in hand tinted colour with rotunda roof in blue in the centre. Postmarked 1907.

Folder 1/Item 59

[Story Bridge and CBD]

Kibble Pty.

Postcard

With the Story Bridge in the foreground, this view of Brisbane CBD shows the river winding its way through the suburbs. Hand dated 1974.

Folder 1/Item 60

A Souvenir of Beautiful Brisbane [City Hall]

Sydney Hughes

Postcard strip

Twelve views of Brisbane in hand-tinted colour including the numerous bridges crossing the river, a map and a brief description.

Folder 1/Item 61

Greetings from Brisbane [Poincianna tree]

Postcard

A huge spreading tree in full flower dominates this card in full glossy colour. Hand dated 1973.

Folder 1/Item 62

[Brisbane at dusk with fountain]

Australia Post

Postcard

This view of Brisbane looks across the river to the city and the Victoria Bridge and fountain. Full glossy colour.

Folder 1/Item 63

[Aerial view of Brisbane]

Australia Post

Postcard

Glossy view of the river, Story Bridge and CBD with distant suburbs and green hills.

Folder 1/Item 64

Mt. Coot-tha

Sydney Hughes

Postcard strip

Six views of the lookout and gardens and one long panorama of Brisbane from the lookout. Information included.

Folder 1/Item 65

Beautiful Brisbane Queensland

Sydney Hughes

Postcard strip

Thirteen views of Brisbane including the Glasshouse Mountains, koalas and the University as well as the bridges and public buildings.

Folder 1/Item 66

Noosa Heads- Tewantin

Postcard strip

Only the cover of this folder is present. It shows the river and township with mountains behind and a fence in the foreground.

Folder 2/Item 01

Flowers of Queensland

Sydney Hughes

Postcard

Six different flowers are shown in full colour including the Cooktown orchid.

Folder 2/Item 02

Upper Mary St, Gympie

Coloured Shell series

Postcard

A very busy street scene shows a coach, horses and crowd of people watching a parade. Hand dated 1911.

Folder 2/Item 03

Qantas first office

Qantas

Postcard

Gold tinted card showing the first office for the airline company in Longreach Queensland.

Folder 2/Item 04

[Three small pictures of Redcliffe area]

Postcard strip

A portion of a strip of B/W photos of the Redcliffe area showing the opening of the Hornibrook Bridge.

Folder 2/Item 05

Hornibrook Highway

Murray Views

Postcard

Cars cross the Hornibrook Bridge that links the peninsula to Brisbane. B/W photo.

Folder 2/Item 06

[Glasshouse Mountains and farm]

Kuskopf

Postcard

A figure stands in the middle of a tobacco farm with the Glasshouse Mts. in the background.

Folder 2/Item 07

Mulgrave Mill, Nelson

Graphic

Postcard

Mill workings with single chimney. Hand-tinted colour with white background.

Folder 2/Item 08

[Corals at Barrier Reef]

Murray Views

Postcard

Various corals in shallow water at low tide showing their colours.

Folder 2/Item 09

[Dock and moored boats]

Murray Views

Postcard

The Observatory at Hook Island has several small boats moored nearby in placid water.

Folder 2/Item 10

[Accommodation units and pool area]

Kruger

Postcard

Two wings of the Chevron Hotel outline the circular pool and garden area on the Gold Coast. Coloured glossy card.

Folder 2/Item 11

Lannercost Street Ingham

Murray Views

Postcard

The Royal Hotel sits behind a circular garden with a central pole.

Folder 2/Item 12

Mount Isa Copper City

Australian Collectors Choice

Postcard

Night over Mount Isa shows many lights in the mine site with one tower lit with red lights.

Folder 2/Item 13

Mount Morgan Works and Mine

J.H. Lundager

Postcard

B/W view of the mine workings with a dirt road leading to the site. Numerous towers can be seen on the site.

Folder 2/Item 14

Wharf St. Maryborough

Coloured Shell Series

Postcard

Hand dated 1911 this view shows the riverside township with a large civic building on the left.

Folder 2/Item 15

[Brick church]

G.K. Bolten

Postcard

A red brick inverted V shaped building sits beside the old church hall. Palm trees wave behind this Mareeba church.

Folder 2/Item 16

Maheno Fraser Island

Australian Collectors Series

Postcard

The rusted wreck of this vessel is being visited by tourists in a four-wheeled drive.

Folder 2/Item 17

[Jungle]

Wilderness Society

Postcard

This card is an appeal to declare the Daintree area a National Park. It shows vines, ferns and palms in B/W image.

Folder 2/Item 18

Nutmobile Sunshine Plantation

Kuskopf

Postcard

This tourist train takes visitors around the macadamia nut plantation. The carriages and engine are nut-shaped.

Folder 2/Item 19

[Sunset over the river]

Kuskopf

Postcard

A person in profile sits beside the calm reflected skies at sunset at Maroochydore.

Folder 2/Item 20

[Overhanging rock]

Murray Views

Postcard

A large rock hangs over a yellow Mini Moke in this glossy card of Magnetic Island.

Folder 2/Item 21

[Beach and tranquil water]

Murray View

Postcard

Glossy coloured view from an aircraft of the Horseshoe Bay area on Magnetic Island. Numerous boats and a pier can be discerned in the foreground.

Folder 2/Item 22

St. Paul's C. of E. Bell Tower

Murray Views

Postcard

The street view of this church shows the brick construction and bell tower in this B/W photo.

Folder 2/Item 23

Victoria Street, Mackay

Sidues Series

Postcard

Hand-tinted photo shows a wide street with central garden and bike racks and a busy shopping area.

Folder 2/Item 24

[Peninsulas]

Murray Views

Postcard

Several peninsular fingers protrude into the calm waters of the tropical ocean in this aerial view of Magnetic Island.

Folder 2/Item 25

[Tree-lined shoreline]

Murray Views

Postcard

A tranquil shore of trees and tropical plants lines this accommodation area of Magnetic Island.

Folder 2/Item 26

[Cruise boats]

Murray Views

Postcard

Several cruise boats are anchored off the beach at Whitehaven in the Barrier Reef. The shore line shows no sign of habitation.

Folder 2/Item 27

Cane fields and Maroochy River

Murray Views

Postcard

The river fills the foreground with cane fields in the middle distance and the mountains beyond. B/W image.

Folder 2/Item 28

[Cave waterfall]

Murray Views

Postcard

Taken from inside the cave, this photo shows the waterfall and a shaft of light and a green grassy bank beyond.

Folder 2/Item 29

Reef Motel

Murray Views

Postcard

Single-level motel with tropical gardens and bushland surrounds, shows a typical Queensland type of accommodation.

Folder 2/Item 30

[Garden and pool]

Kodak

Postcard

Hand-tinted view of a garden at the Oasis shows the palms and ferns of the tropical area.

Folder 2/Item 31

Greetings from Oasis

G. Hughes

Postcard

Tour buses line up outside this tourist attraction. They are from Boomerang Tours based in Brisbane.

Folder 2/Item 32

Greetings from Daydream Island

Gilmour Real Estate

Postcard

View of the pool area surrounded by palm trees shows the island with a small insert photo of the Park Royal Hotel at Darling Harbour.

Folder 2/Item 33

[Rocky beach]

G.K. Bolton

Postcard

This photo shows a rocky beach with cabana, a moored boat and people enjoying water sports off Ellis Beach Double Island.

Folder 2/Item 34

Dalby, Q.

Samuel Lee

Postcard

Dark photo with waterfall in a shady gully tumbling onto rocks. Glossy view with crimped edge.

Folder 2/Item 35

Binna-Burra Lodge

Binna-Burra Lodge

Booklet

Small booklet of photos shows the tropical forest around the Lamington National Park resort. There is a detailed description of the park and facilities.

Folder 2/Item 36

Mossman, Q.

Murray Studios

Letter card

Twelve hand-coloured views of Mossman with gummed edge and letter space.

Folder 2/Item 37

Maroochydore Mooloolaba

Bernard Kuskopf

Postcard strip

Ten photos of the area with a letter space and brief description with suggested short trips.

Folder 2/Item 38

Pictorial Souvenir of Ipswich

Murray Views

Postcard strip

Six large B/W views with 12 hand-coloured scenes of the township. Orange folder with two oval cut-outs.

Folder 2/Item 39

Greetings from Cairns

Postcard

A lookout set on a grassy hill overlooks the Tinaroo Falls Dam in North Queensland.

Folder 2/Item 40

Cairns Scenery

Peer Productions

Postcard

Five coloured views of the area including Green Island and the Kuranda Train. Postmarked 1983.

Folder 2/Item 41

Greetings from Cairns

Sydney Hughes

Postcard

Yacht Solo is moored at the Fishing Wharf with mountain scenery in the distance. Hand dated 1976.

Folder 2/Item 42

[Palms in a park]

Murray Views

Postcard

Charters Towers park shows a monument in the foreground and a red roof beyond. Greenish colour card with a crimped edge and glossy finish.

Folder 2/Item 43

[Drinking fountain set into a square with posts]

Murray Views

Postcard

Glossy coloured view of City Hall Gardens with a tower in the centre of the scene in Charters Towers.

Folder 2/Item 44

Queensland Tropical Wonderland

Murray Views

Postcard

Six views of the local flora, marine life and cane-burning found in the Cairns area, with Greetings from Cairns printed in gold lettering.

Folder 2/Item 45

[Street view down Gill Street Charters Towers]

Murray Views

Postcard

Vast blue sky with the town below. ANZ bank is visible on the left and clock tower on the right. An army vehicle appears to be double -parked.

Folder 2/Item 46

Beenleigh Rum Distillery

Murray Views

Postcard

Nocturnal view of the Distillery reflected in the lake.Postmarked 1984.

Folder 2/Item 47

Bourbong Street Bundaberg

Postcard

Old hand-coloured photo of the wide street with carriages shows the Metropolitan Hotel on the right and another hotel on the left.

Folder 2/Item 48

[Bundaberg Bourbong Street with many cars]

Murray Views

Postcard

Compare this with the number 47 view down the same street with many cars and festival flags visible many years later.

Folder 2/Item 49

Pictorial Souvenir of Burleigh Heads

Murray Views

Postcard strip

Eighteen scenes in B/W set into a blue folder. Many beach and camping views enclosed.

Folder 2/Item 50

Hans Wetzels Movie Museum

Bernard Kuskopf

Postcard

A child peers into a giant speaker on the lawn of the museum in Buderim. The museum building is a typical Queenslander style.

Folder 2/Item 51

[Steep river gorge and rail line]

G.K.Bolton

Postcard

Aerial view of the Barron Gorge and falls postmarked 1969. The rail line to Kuranda is apparent on the left.

Folder 2/Item 52

[Wide street with clock tower and central green strip]

Murray Views

Postcard

This street scene leads down to the ocean at Bowen. The telegraph poles are all erected on the garden strip down the centre of the town.

Folder 2/Item 53

Greetings from Burleigh Heads

Nucolorvue

Postcard

The beach crowd and their umbrellas dominate this card with the headland behind dotted with apartments and homes.

Folder 2/Item 54

McLean's Roylen Cruises

Murray Views

Postcard strip

Views of the vessels used on the cruises and the activities enjoyed by the tourists are displayed on this strip.

Folder 2/Item 55

[Train in a cane field]

Australia Post

Postcard

A fully loaded cane train is pictured between the fields of cane . It uses a Perry engine.

Folder 2/Item 56

[Woman picking pineapples]

Australia Post

Postcard

A plantation in Queensland is viewed on this card with the Big Pineapple tourist centre in the background.

Folder 2/Item 57

Queensland Aust.

Wren Souvenirs

Postcard

A map of the east Queensland coast from Noosa south to Kingscliff, shows three views of places in the area and produce from the district. Postmarked 1989.

Folder 2/Item 58

Town of South Coast

Murray Views

Postcard strip

Eighteen B/W views of the towns of the south east corner of Queensland from Southport to Tweed Heads.

Folder 2/Item 59

The Sunny South Coast of Queensland

Sydney Hughes

Postcard strip

Views in colour of the towns from Coolangatta to Southport in a folder with a beach scene on the front.

Folder 2/Item 60

Springbrook Falls - Gold Coast Hinterland

Nucolorvue

Postcard

Four views of the waterfalls at Warrie National Park. Coloured card with crimped edge.

Folder 2/Item 61

Greetings from Hotel St Bernard

Postcard

Four views from the hotel all hand-coloured at Mt. Tamborine.

Folder 2/Item 62

Curtain Fig, Yungaburra N.Q.

Murray Views

Postcard

B/W photo of the root system on this fig tree with other trees surrounding it.

Folder 2/Item 63

[Beach with dunes and spiky foreground plants]

Murray Views

Postcard

Surf beach with Mount Coolum in the background. Small group of surfers can be seen in the distance.

Folder 2/Item 64

Sunshine Beach

Bernard Kuskopf

Postcard

Surf beach with Mount Coolum in the background. Spiky plants are on the left and a rocky shore to the right.

Folder 2/Item 65

Tinaroo Falls Dam N.Q.

G.K.Bolton

Postcard

A concrete wall separates the water level from the treed background. Flowered bushes line the foreground.

Folder 2/Item 66

Grand Canyon, Springbrook. Q.

Postcard

B/W photo of a sheer cliff face and heavily- treed forest surround.

Folder 2/Item 67

The Dolls Cottage

Wren Souvenirs

Postcard

A cottage with chimney and white picket fence advertises this business in Yandina.

Folder 2/Item 68

A Souvenir of Beautiful Springbrook.

Sydney Hughes

Postcard strip

Hand-tinted views of the falls at Springbrook and the environment around in a beige folder.

Folder 2/Item 69

Warwick, Q.

Murray Views

Postcard strip

Twelve B/W images from the town of Warwick in a beige folder with orange printing.

Folder 2/Item 70

A Souvenir of Whitsunday Group Islands

Nucolorvue

Postcard strip

Hand-tinted views of various islands including one of coral formations. A brief description of available activities is included.

Folder 2/Item 71

Toowoomba

Sydney Hughes

Postcard strip

Beautiful gardens dominate this folder with rural views of the Darling Downs . A gun and obelisk feature on the cover.

Folder 2/Item 72

[Four water ponds and willow trees]

Murray Views

Postcard

Four concrete ponds with fountains feature on this card in natural colour at the Vera Lacaze Park.

Folder 2/Item 73

Toowoomba Qld.

Sydney Hughes

Postcard strip

Town and rural views present the city in 12 coloured photos. A brief description of the area is also included.

Folder 2/Item 74

Toowoomba [with small insert]

Murray Views

Postcard

This coloured view shows a multi-storey building amongst low-rise main street shops. A small insert picture shows a clock stand. Post marked 1990.

Folder 2/Item 75

Table Top Mountain Toowoomba

Murray Views

Postcard

Table Top Mountain view is shown in B/W from Picnic Point. Cleared areas contrast with the thick forest that remains.

Folder 2/Item 76

Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Isd.

Postcard

A wide bay, surrounded by bushland shows a pier for boats to unload for the resort. B/W image

Folder 2/Item 77

[Wide street with clock tower and central palms]

Murray Views

Postcard

This coloured view of Townsville's main street shows the T & G building with clocktower. Palms are spaced down the central green strip.

Folder 3/Item 01

[Large hollow tree]

Australia Post

Postcard

A burnt out Tingle tree features in the Valley of the Giants coloured photo in W.A. Three visitors are dwarfed at the tree base.

Folder 3/Item 02

[City skyline Perth]

Australia Post

Postcard

Perth city is framed by a tree branch from Kings Park. Wide blue sky dominates the scene.

Folder 3/Item 03

[City reflections under a bridge]

Australia Post

Postcard

Nocturnal view of Perth. This coloured view is taken from under Narrows Bridge.

Folder 3/Item 04

[Black Swan]

Australia Post

Postcard

Coloured close-up view of a black swan swimming in murky water.

Folder 3/Item 05

St. George's Hall from Palace Hotel Perth

Postcard

Hand- coloured card postmarked 1912 shows the massive connections to the telegraph poles on this wide street.

Folder 3/Item 06

[Kangaroo Paw flower]

Australia Post

Postcard

Close-up coloured photo of a kangaroo paw, floral symbol of Western Australia.

Folder 3/Item 07

[Blue flowers]

Souvenirs Australia

Postcard

Low-growing blue leschenaultia flowers dominate this coloured glossy card.

Folder 3/Item 08

Eucla Western Australia

Souvenirs Australia

Postcard

Four views of this isolated township on the highway, including the Telegraph Station.

Folder 3/Item 09

St. Nicholas (The Old Church)

Postcard

The smallest church in W.A. is depicted amongst eucalypts. This drawing shows the building from 1840's. Sketch on white card.

Folder 3/Item 10

[Windmill]

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

Glossy coloured card showing an old mill from 1835 with white base, domed top and four blades for wind.

Folder 3/Item 11

Coolgardie Ghost Mining Town

Rolsh

Postcard

Signpost to the 'Old Camp' with sunset sky behind. Cutout figure with barrow tops the sign.

Folder 3/Item 12

[Wide street lined with cars]

Emu Photos

Postcard

Coloured card with wide street lined with cars reveals a clock tower and blue Kalgoorlie skies. David Sheed and Orlando Wines signs are on the left.

Folder 3/Item 13

Patrick Hannan statue

Emu Photos

Postcard

Statue commemorating the discoverer of gold at Kalgoorlie. Figure set on a corner of the main street.

Folder 3/Item 14

[Curving dirt highway with one car]

Emu Photos

Postcard

Eyre Highway in W.A. set in desolate country. Coloured card with rock cutting on the left.

Folder 3/Item 15

[Open cut mining]

An Eye in See

Postcard

Huge open-cut mine works at Iron Knob S.A. showing roads and distant township.

Folder 3/Item 16

The Pier Hotel

Souvenirs Australia

Postcard

Esperance W.A. shows a hotel near the water with pines in the distance. Coloured glossy card.

Folder 3/Item 17

[Mine site]

Emu Photos

Postcard

Mount Charlotte Gold Mine works in Kalgoorlie showing a huge discard heap.

Folder 3/Item 18

[Kangaroo Paw]

An Eye in See

Postcard

Close-up of a flower head of the green kangaroo paw. Glossy coloured card.

Folder 3/Item 19

[Clocktower in cream stone]

Emu Photos

Postcard

Kalgoorlie clock tower in Hannan Street W.A. with cars parked in front of archways.

Folder 3/Item 20

[Pink Lake]

Murray Views

Postcard

Set in verdant green, the Pink Lake at Esperance in W.A. is surrounded by sand dunes.

Folder 3/Item 21

[Rock bridge]

Murray Views

Postcard

Two tiny figures can be seen on this natural rock bridge in Albany W.A. Glossy finish card with crimped edge.

Folder 3/Item 22

[Sitting room with harp]

Emu Photos

Postcard

This is a view into an old farm house. It shows a living room with a fireplace and a harp.

Folder 3/Item 23

[Night view down a town street]

Emu Photos

Postcard

This view of Kalgoorlie is taken in the middle of the road looking along Hannan Street.

Folder 3/Item 24

[Old mine shaft and workings]

Murray Views

Postcard

The original head frame and equipment of an old gold mine in Kalgoorlie sits discarded.

Folder 3/Item 25

Hainault Gold Mine Kalgoorlie

Murray Views

Postcard

There is no gold mine equipment in this photo. It shows a field of xanthorrhoea trees with their flower stems.

Folder 3/Item 26

[Two ridges of dumped earth and mine]

Emu Photos

Postcard

Dry open scrubland sits in the foreground of the mine works and the two slag heaps accumulated over time.

Folder 3/Item 27

[Waterside factory complex]

Murray views

Postcard

This complex is actually a whaling station with flensed whales visible on the deck at Cheyne Beach, Albany.

Folder 3/Item 28

[Street corner with VW Beetle]

Emu Photos

Postcard

Wide streets in Kalgoorlie show the Palace Hotel and Graeme Group Chemist and clock tower in the distance against a fine weather sky.

Folder 3/Item 29

Town Hall A D 1908

Emu Souvenirs

Postcard

Fine stone building with arched doorways in Kalgoorlie Boulder. Two copies, a and b.

Folder 3/Item 30

The Golden Mile

Rolsh Production

Postcard

Four views of the mine workings in Kalgoorlie Boulder including the headframe, slime dumps, gold pouring and old treatment plant.

Folder 3/Item 31

Kalgoorlie Mechanics Institute Lending Library

Emu Souvenirs

Postcard

Post Office building, Wardens Court and other shops are on Hannan Street in Kalgoorlie. Clock tower can be seen on the left.

Folder 3/Item 32

[Limestone formation with large flowstone outcrop]

Murray Views

Postcard

Karri Forest Formation in the Augusta Jewel cave with people on view in the background.

Folder 3/Item 33

[Organ pipes of stalactites]

Murray Views

Postcard

Limestone formation in the Augusta Caves system is reflected in the pool below.

Folder 3/Item 34

Good Luck

Beverley Series

Postcard strip

Five hand tinted photos of Perth are set in a beige folder with 1 and 1/2 d. postage .

Folder 3/Item 35

Municipal Gardens Subiaco W.A.

Postcard

B/W photo of the Gardens, Subiaco with band rotunda featured. Postmarked [19]05.

Folder 3/Item 36

[Wide street view in city with IOOF building on left]

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

St. George's Terrace in Perth shows multi-storey buildings and heavy traffic seen from the centre of the road.

Folder 3/Item 37

Patrick Hannan statue

Emu Souvenirs

Postcard

Vertical glossy card showing the discoverer of gold.This is found on a street corner in Kalgoorlie as a drinking fountain.

Folder 3/Item 38

Coolgardie Ghost Mining Town Court Building

Rolsh Production

Postcard

Beautiful stone Warden's Court building in Coolgardie with white features against blonde stone.

Folder 3/Item 39

Western Australia State on the move.

Murray Views

Postcard

Coloured map of Australian states with W.A. featured and icons of the state pictured around the map. Cheeky comments about the other states are scattered about.

Folder 3/Item 40

Largely Unexplored - map of Australia featuring W.A.

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

Outline map of Australia with W.A featured in yellow and the rest in red. W.A. places are labelled. A small compass sits in the top corner.

Folder 3/Item 41

[Car parked in tree]

Murray Views

Postcard

A sedan is parked inside the base of this giant tree in Denmark, W.A.

Folder 3/Item 42

[Indigenous design of a serpent]

Cygnet

Postcard

A mosaic design of a serpent is outlined in rock at Serpentine Dam in W.A. Concentric circles appear along the design of the snake.

Folder 3/Item 43

Coolgardie

Rolsh Production

Postcard

Three views are shown on this glossy card of a camel and rider, a disused gold mine and part of the Indigenous artefacts collection.

Folder 3/Item 44

[Cluster of flowers]

Pitt Card

Postcard

This card shows a collection of Western Australia's unique wildflowers.

Folder 3/Item 45

[White Lighthouse]

Emu Souvenirs

Postcard

Cape Leeuwin displays its beautiful lighthouse of textured white stone. A car sits beside it with one visitor.

Folder 3/Item 46

University of Western Australia

Postcard

Vaguely sepia-toned image of the university with tall tower entrance amid gardens.

Folder 3/Item 47

[Tower building and driveway entrance]

University of W.A. Press

Postcard

Cream building complex with tower and arched entrance are featured on this card with white edged frame.

Folder 3/Item 48

[Tree bent to the winds]

Emu Souvenirs

Postcard

The tree known as the Greenough Tree is in Geraldton, bending its shape to the winds.

Folder 3/Item 49

Greetings from Albany, W.A.

Murray Views

Postcard

Three scenes from Geraldton include Dog Rock, Princess Royal Harbour and the Anzac Memorial all in colour.

Folder 3/Item 50

[Tall trees]

Murray Views

Postcard

Group of trees known as the Four Aces near Manjimup in W.A. is shown alongside a figure. Glossy card with crimped edge.

Folder 3/Item 51

[Large domed church]

Emu Souvenirs

Postcard

Roman Catholic Cathedral in Geraldton is built from cream stone with a large dome topped by a small octagonal cupola.

Folder 3/Item 52

[Large log]

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

Enormous Karri log is mounted on stands with two people shown for size comparison. This is displayed in Perth.

Folder 3/Item 53

Yanchep National Park

Murray Views

Postcard strip

Eleven views of the park with the Yanchep Inn on the front. A small correspondence space is included with flora, fauna and limestone caverns with spectacular features.

Folder 3/Item 54

Fremantle Western Australia

Nucolorvue

Postcard strip

Thirteen views of Fremantle with correspondence space, all in glossy colour. Harbour scenes and historic buildings feature with an aerial view on the cover.

Folder 3/Item 55

Perth Western Australia

Nucolorvue

Postcard strip

Thirteen views of Perth with correspondence space show the city by day and by night on the covers. Black swans are included.

Folder 3/Item 56

Greetings from Perth Western Australia

Emu Souvenirs

Postcard strip

Ten coloured photos of the city with correspondence space and brief information about Perth.

Folder 3/Item 57

Greetings from Kings Park Perth W.A.

Emu Souvenirs

Postcard strip

An explanation of the formation of the park is included with ten views of gardens, memorials and the karri log.

Folder 3/Item 58

Perth Western Australia [Four views]

Midge Distributors

Postcard

This coloured card shows four views of the city separated by a blue title strip. Hand dated 1983.

Folder 3/Item 59

Marine Drive, Scarborough

Postcard

Old hand-tinted card shows a long esplanade with people in Edwardian dress walking the seafront. One penny stamp shows Scarborough postmark.

Folder 3/Item 60

[Large house with couple and dog]

John Engelander

Postcard

Yallingup Caves House is surrounded by gardens and trees and appears hand-tinted. It is a two storey white fronted large house with red tiled roof and chimneys.

Folder 3/Item 61

Albany W.A.

Rolsh Production

Postcard

Four scenes of Albany include Dog Rock and the Natural Bridge. Black borders surround the photos.

Folder 4/Item 01

General view of salt on Lake Fowler

Postcard

Hand-tinted picture shows the little piles of salt heaped on the lake bed with workers scattered across the scene. A red one penny stamp bears the postmark [19]08 and the card has 'This space may be used for correspondence within the British Dominions' on it.

Folder 4/Item 02

Victoria Square from G.P.O. Adelaide South Australia

Postcard

A photographic oval is set in a white card. It shows a long wide street with trees alongside and the city stretching towards the hills. Hand tinted colour. British Dominions printed on the reverse and red South Australia one penny stamp.

Folder 4/Item 03

Botanical Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia.

Postcard

A pond spouts water from a single fountain while two swans paddle past. The pond is surrounded by trees. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 4/Item 04

Fruit drying, Renmark

Postcard

Long racks of drying trays are spread along the ground with three workers tending them. The trees sit on either side of the racks. Postmarked [19]08.

Folder 4/Item 05

Mt. Lofty S.A.

H & B Series

Postcard

Hand-tinted coloured card looking down on the township surrounded by bush. A patterned border surrounds the photo.

Folder 4/Item 06

[Wide bay with one single vessel and a chairlift]

Australia Post

Postcard

Granite Island chairlift is featured on this coloured view of Victor Harbour

Folder 4/Item 07

[Large blue lake surrounded by vegetation]

Australia Post

Postcard

Blue Lake at Mt. Gambier sits below the land level. It is surrounded by trees and grass.

Folder 4/Item 08

Chateau Yaldara

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

A red arrow on the sign post points the way to the winery. An old grape press has been used to make the sign.

Folder 4/Item 09

[Large stone building with clover-leaf fountain in front]

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

Chateau Yaldara building sits atop a flight of stone steps at the end of the pathway. The winery logo is on the apex of the roof.

Folder 4/Item 10

[White building with triangular frontages]

Pitt Card

Postcard

Adelaide's Festival Theatre building is a conjunction of triangles in white textured material.

Folder 4/Item 11

[Stately hallway with chandeliers]

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

The entrance to Chateau Yaldara displays mirrors, dark timber doors, period furniture and several chandeliers.

Folder 4/Item 12

Greetings from Adelaide

Castle Greetings

Postcard

Scots Church and Bonython Hall dominate this corner of North Terrace in Adelaide. Spires and towers feature. Postmarked 1994.

Folder 4/Item 13

Tantanoola Caves

Postcard

B/W glossy photograph of the striking cave formations in limestone.

Folder 4/Item 14

A Corner of the Grange Home of Captain Sturt

A Bowden

Card

Postcard sized drawing of the single level stone dwelling with chimneys and arched window.

Folder 4/Item 15

[Large stone corner building with columns]

Kruger

Postcard

Parliament House Adelaide occupies the corner of two streets with the river in the background . Columns surround both frontages with arched windows on three levels.

Folder 4/Item 16

Greetings from Trave Lodge Adelaide.

Kruger

Postcard

Two-level motel photo focuses on the pool area and parking spaces with the logo in the corner.

Folder 4/Item 17

City Bridge Adelaide

Pitt Card

Postcard

A stone arched bridge with towers spans the river at this narrow point. A pathway alongside is fenced in rustic timber manner.

Folder 4/Item 18

Rundle Street Adelaide

Valentine

Postcard

Turreted Haigh's Chocolate Depot is featured in this view of Rundle Street. Sepia-toned photo shows a busy corner.

Folder 4/Item 19

[Park and statue overlooking the city]

S.R.Delmont

Postcard

Coloured view from the Colonel Light statue and park towards Adelaide city. Statue stands on a high plinth of stone.

Folder 4/Item 20

Greetings from Yalata

An Eye in See

Postcard

An indigenous male carver sits with some of the carvings from Myall timber he has made. Glossy coloured card with crimped edge.

Folder 4/Item 21

Rundle Street Adelaide

Postcard

Unsealed roadway with horse and cart traffic, women in long dresses, bowler hats, and a sign of Griffiths Teas. Hand-tinted colour.

Folder 4/Item 22

The Castle Tearooms Basket Range

Postcard

B/W glossy photo shows a building with crenellated battlements set within a formal garden.

Folder 4/Item 23

Barossa Valley S.A.

Pitt Card

Postcard

Eight small scenes from the wineries and festivals in glossy colour.

Folder 4/Item 24

Glacier Rock Tea House

Postcard

B/W glossy photo of a low building beside the road amongst eucalypts. The reverse tells the geological story of Selwyn's Rock and its glacial history.

Folder 4/Item 25

Mt. Barker and township. S. A.

Postcard

B/W glossy photo looking across a valley to distant hills. A church spire can just be discerned in the middle distance.

Folder 4/Item 26

The Obelisk on the summit of Mt. Lofty

Kodak

Postcard

Sepia-toned view of the structure which tapers towards the sky on Mount Lofty. A small group of people is gazing at the view.

Folder 4/Item 27

Piccadilly from Carminow Mt. Lofty.

Australian Scenic Series No. 100

Card

Cigarette card by W.D.& H.O.Wills shows a valley nestled between hills with pines in the foreground. This is a tiny photo.

Folder 4/Item 28

Greetings from Yunta. S.A.

Pitt Card

Postcard

A kangaroo sits eating something in a cleared field with bush in the background.

Folder 4/Item 29

Central Australia- Ayers Rock from the air

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard strip

Twelve views of Central Australia include some Indigenous artists and the spectacular scenery with a brief description of the area.

Folder 4/Item 30

Kadina-Wallaroo Masked Carnival

Kodak

1930

Envelope

Two sepia toned photos of the town and the beach at Kadina in a printed envelope a) the pebbly beach and (b) the town.

Folder 4/Item 31

Beautiful Views of Victor Harbour S.A.

Valentine

Postcard strip

Nine hand coloured scenes from the coast and around the harbour foreshores including the old horse tram.

Folder 4/Item 32

Victor Harbour Photographic Booklet

Valentine

Booklet

Fourteen B/W photographs plus one panorama sent to Miss de Villentroy in 1948 (postmarked) . They are folded into a blue cover.

Folder 4/Item 33

Pictorial Souvenir of Adelaide

Murray Views

Postcard strip

Buildings and gardens in Adelaide in B/W with several panoramas. Eighteeen views in a gray folder.

Folder 5/Item 01

[Domed building with open air corridor of archways]

R. Strangman

Postcard

The Court of Honour at the Australian War Memorial displays the pool and walls of honour lists behind the archways.

Folder 5/Item 02

[Low domed circular building]

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

The Academy of Science building in Canberra is a low dome with archway entrances. Some cars are parked near the front.

Folder 5/Item 03

[Water jet in the lake]

Bartel & Schorn

Postcard

A high single water jet spurts from the Lake Burley Griffin fixture with the National Library in the background.

Folder 5/Item 04

[Domed building with large multi-level structure and carpark]

Australia Post

Postcard

Daytime view of the Academy of Science with archway entrances at the base of the dome.

Folder 5/Item 05

[Two-storey large building with four flags flying]

Aust. Govt. Publishing

Postcard

Long low building is set in parklands with flags flying at the front. The Royal Australian Mint is in Canberra.

Folder 5/Item 06

[Red stone church with spire]

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

This church of St. John the Baptist is made of red local stone with the spire shingled from a square tower.

Folder 5/Item 07

[Nocturnal view of long white building ]

Aust. Govt. Publishing

Postcard

The Royal Australian Mint is a long low white building lit at night with a dark foreground.

Folder 5/Item 08

Government House Canberra

Murray Views

Postcard

B/W glossy photo reveals the three-storey white structure set in gardens. A large picture window is on the second floor and three chimneys are evident. Large trees partly obstruct the house.

Folder 5/Item 09

[Two-storey white building with cars parked in front]

Kodachrome

Postcard

Old Parliament House appears as a solid low structure with carpark out in front, all framed by a gum tree.

Folder 5/Item 10

[School children exiting a government building]

Aust. Govt. Publishing

Postcard

The main entrance to the Royal Australian Mint shows a group of children leaving the building. The national emblem sits above the Visitors Entrance door.

Folder 5/Item 11

[Low white 2-storey building and autumn trees]

Murfett Pty. Ltd.

Postcard

Old Parliament House with visitors' car park sits in parkland of autumnal trees.

Folder 5/Item 12

St. John the Baptist, Church of England Canberra.

Nucolorvue

Postcard

Four views of the 1841 church and environs include the old schoolhouse and graveyard.

Folder 5/Item 13

Blundell's Farm House

Canberra and District Historical Society

Postcard

This old stone farm house reveals different materials used in construction from stone to brick and corrugated iron roof. Garden has a white picket fence.

Folder 5/Item 14

[White tower building at the lake]

Australia Post

Postcard

The Carillon tower emerges from Lake Burley Griffin, constructed on Aspen Island .

Folder 5/Item 15

Hotel Wellington

Kodachrome

Postcard

This two-storey hotel is typical of the hotels scattered throughout Canberra in the mid twentieth century. It is a cream concreted construction with a red-tiled roof.

Folder 5/Item 16

The Royal Australian Mint

James Ferguson

Postcard strip

Twelve coloured photos of the Mint building and operations inside including a correspondence space and brief description of the facility.

Folder 5/Item 17

New Parliament House Card Set

Huw Davies Photographer

Booklet

B/W set of three tear-off cards showing the flag staff of the new building against stormy skies and on top of a pile of dirt or a work shed.

Folder 5/Item 18

Canberra- Australia's Beautiful Capital City

Nucolorvue

Postcard strip

Views around Canberra include the War Memorial, and Old Parliament House. A brief description of the capital gives the distances in miles and the population as 50,000.

Folder 5/Item 19

The Australian War Memorial Canberra

Artcraft Printing

Postcard strip

Dioramas and sections shown of the old Memorial before major extensions were done. The galleries are revealed and the Japanese submarine and Amiens gun outside are shown.

Folder 5/Item 20

Colourful Canberra

W.H.Green Photographer

Booklet

Brief story of the establishment of Canberra as the nation's capital with ten coloured views of the district and buildings in the city.

Folder 5/Item 21

Greetings from Canberra

Postcard strip

Fourteen sepia-coloured photos of the buildings in Canberra and the surrounding countryside all set in a beige folder.

Folder 5/Item 22

Beautiful Canberra

Frank Hurley

Postcard strip

Twelve coloured and twelve B/W photos of the city and surrounds with brief description of the city on the reverse cover.

Folder 5/Item 23

A Souvenir of Beautiful Canberra

Nucolorvue

Postcard strip

Hand-coloured views of Canberra, mostly structures, with brief description of the city in a cream folder. Three copies of same a, b and c.

Folder 5/Item 24

Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin

Nucolorvue

Postcard strip

Thirteen coloured views of the city around the lake including bridges and aerial shots. Two copies a and b.

Folder 5/Item 25

[Form letter from Canberra]

Letter

A fully printed letter with small illustrations about a trip to Canberra naming many features of the city, encouraging people to move there. It appears to be promotional material. Just sign a name at the bottom.

Folder 5/Item 26

[Water image in blues and oranges]

LakeEyreImages

2012

Postcard

Flat countryside of lake and sandy shallows appear with a smattering of cloud above, all set in a white frame.

Folder 5/Item 27

[Wave patterns on the shore]

LakeEyreImages

2012

Postcard

Vertical card showing the patterns made by the salt against the yellow desert.

Folder 5/Item 28

[Pink and orange patterns in white matrix]

LakeEyreImages

2012

Postcard

Mostly white card has pink algae colouring the top corner with orange residue left on the white ridges of salt.

Folder 5/Item 29

[Mauve, orange and blue patterns of water and salt]

LakeEyreImages

2012

Postcard

The patterns reveal water entering Lake Eyre in this swirling photograph of yellows and blues.

Folder 5/Item 30

[Reflections of clouds]

LakeEyreImages

2012

Postcard

Clouds are reflected off the surface of the calm lake with a distinct horizontal line in the centre.

Folder 5/Item 31

[Swirls amongst the rocky desert]

LakeEyreImages

2012

Postcard

Burnt-orange algal blooms colour the edges of Silcrete Island in Lake Eyre.

Folder 5/Item 32

[Trees amid the rainbow effect]

LakeEyreImages

2012

Postcard

Waves of colour from old mineral deposits contrast the yellow sands. Trees and their shadows feature in this aerial view.

Folder 5/Item 33

[Massed cloud reflections in the lake]

LakeEyreImages

2012

Postcard

Masses of clouds are reflected in Lake Eyre. The horizon sits half-way across the space.