Sydney Bay is now known as Kingston..The town was founded on 6 March 1788 by Lieutenant Philip Gidley King and 22 settlers (including 9 male and 6 female convicts) who landed that day from HMT Supply..They had More
Most likely printed from a photograph taken by Henry William Mobsby, Queensland Government photographer at this time.
Possibly in New South Wales Picryl description: Public domain artwork of horse, equestrian horse riding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
A beautiful old house which probably is situated in Victoria..(Being sold by an ebay seller in Ballarat)
Vintage Victoria Postcards Public domain scan of the vintage Victoria Australia postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vintage Queensland Public domain photograph of a Roman Catholic church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Australian Advertisements Public domain scan of the vintage Australian postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vintage South Australia
Vintage New South Wales Public domain scan of the vintage New South Wales, Australia, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shared by Em Walters via the Vintage Queensland facebook page.
Vintage Tasmania An old photo of a store with men's clothing hanging from the ceiling. A vintage photo of men's outfiting department at fitters. Public domain postcard scan.
Another one taken on the same day:.library.brisbane.qld.gov.au/client/en_AU/search/asset/380... ( https://library.brisbane.qld.gov.au/client/en_AU/search/asset/38059/0 )
Vintage Queensland A vintage postcard of a town with people walking and horse drawn carriages. A vintage postcard of a street with people and horse and carriages. Public domain postcard scan.
This would have been a fundraiser during wartime. Newspaper article about this event: trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/177065925?searchTerm=q... ( https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/177065925?searchTe More
Unknown location - Camp Navillus is thought to be a made-up name and is often the surname of Sullivan spelt backwards...Shared by Em Walters via the Vintage Queensland facebook page.
Shared by Em Walters via the Vintage Queensland facebook page. Picryl description: Public domain artwork of horse, equestrian horse riding, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Shared by Em Walters via the Vintage Queensland facebook page. Public domain photograph related to Queensland, Australia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Submarine was sunk on 31 May 1942. Public domain image of ferry ship, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
His war records: 365689 ( 365689 ) ..(found on ebay)
Newspaper description of this event:.Queensland Contingent.THEIR TRIUMPHAL MARCH IN.BRISBANE..The march of the Queensland contingent to go with the Commonwealth Expeditionary Force to the front through Queen-st More
Collection of Australian WWI Photographs
This appears to have been taken in Australia, so at an army training camp somewhere. I can't read what is printed but I think it says 4th reinforcements machine gunners.
A square was located between Ann Street and Adelaide street, south of Albert Street and was called Market Square. This became the site of the Brisbane City Hall (which was completed in 1930). .You can see the s More
1920-1929
Vintage Queensland An old photo of a large building with a large building on the side. A black and white photo of a large building. Public domain postcard scan.
Vintage South Australia Public domain photograph related to Australian athletes, sport, athletics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vintage Queensland
Vintage Queensland A postcard of the mine and dam queensland. A postcard of a city and river. Public domain postcard scan.
Vintage Brisbane A group of people standing on top of a river. A group of people standing on a river bank. Public domain postcard scan.
Collection of Vintage Australian Postcards Public domain scan of the colorized vintage postcard, Queensland, Australia, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
One of many postcards produced from photographs in the Mobsby Collection held at the UQ Fryer Library.
Taken at the corner of Edward Street. Public domain photograph related to development of telegraph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hepburn Springs is a resort town located in the middle of the largest concentration of mineral springs in Australia. It is in Victoria, 48 km northeast of Ballarat.
Vintage Queensland Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) had intended to visit Australia in 1952 but her father King George VI died in February of that year, while she was on a private visit to Kenya, forcing her to return More
This building was opened in 1903 but sadly destroyed by fire. The new art deco style Caves House Hotel was opened in 1938 and is still open.
South Sea Islanders, transported to Australia as a cheap source of labour, worked in the development and establishment of the new Queensland sugar industry. They came predominately from Vanuatu and the Solomon More
All three were drivers......Higgins, Hayes and Clark..(found on ebay)
1920-1929 Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vintage Queensland A group of people standing in a field next to trees. A group of people standing in a field of pineapple trees. Public domain postcard scan.
EDWARD MULLOY enlisted under an assumed name NORMAN SEXTON #529..His war records: 348539/1 (348539/1 ) ..(found on ebay)
His war records: 284739 ( 284739 ) ..(found on ebay)
His war records: 365377 ( 365377 ) ..(found on ebay)
Vintage Queensland A view of a town from the road. A postcard of a rural town with a fence and hills in the background. Public domain postcard scan.
Now known as Park Parade, Shorncliffe.
1920-1929 Public domain photograph related to development of telegraph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Old Ozone Hotel was in Geelong, Victoria. He looks very young so maybe an army cadet and then perhaps he served in WW1 a few years later. I have searched for this William Whitehead in the WW1 war records bu More
I really like this photograph. I think this would have been taken after WW1 as the man in the chair has a medal ribbon bar on his uniform. He has sergeant stripes and the other soldier has corporal stripes. Per More
I have tried to identify this man without success. His colour patch indicates that he was not an infantryman but in the support services like medical, veterinary etc..This information given by an expert in the More
The following descriptions of what an 'up' train was in that era supplied by Jim Woodruffe and Barrie Hood on the Vintage Queensland facebook page..."It’s because trains on the very first line in Queensland, fr More
Photo by Edwin Bode:.trove.nla.gov.au/people/1475175?c=people&fbclid=IwAR3... ( https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/1475175?c=people&fbclid=IwAR3QGeB0LPHvJz6zuCOMXf-dbBLEyTm2gdVo2cxXpE-RvNNf3H8qVeqxDIA )
1920-1929 A black and white photo of people playing on a lake catamaran. A group of people standing around a lake. Public domain postcard scan.
Vintage Queensland A street scene with a horse and carriage. A black and white photo of a street with people riding horses and a horse. Public domain postcard scan.
H. Taylor, proprietor Public domain photograph of 19th-century hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vintage Queensland Public domain photograph of a navy ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
His WW1 war records: 36972 ( 36972 ) ..He served in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve in WW2:.492627 ( 492627 ) ..(found on ebay)
Hut partially destroyed by shell fire.
His war records: 194126 ( 194126 ) ..(found on ebay)
Vintage Australia Public domain photograph of 19th-century fashion design, dress catalog, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
I don't know what country these soldiers are from. Photo most likely taken in Europe.
This soldier's surname is possibly Chant, which appears to be written on the reverse. The photo was taken in Adelaide, South Australia and the only man named Chant from South Australia was Joseph Victor Roy Cha More
His war records: discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/173706 ( discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/173706 ) ..(found on ebay)
Photo taken by Clark Bros, Thomas Street, Windsor, Victoria.
1920-1929 Public domain scan of the vintage Victoria Australia postcard, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vintage Australia
This machine was used to sterilize the soldier's blankets. Public domain photograph of World War One military equipment, vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Collection of Australian WWI Photographs Public domain photograph of a tank, military armed vehicle, construction vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Name on the right says: Hon. Mrs. Hoare's - so I guess Mrs. Hoare is one of the ladies in the photo.
Y.M.C.A. building crowded with Aussies being welcomed by Capetown troops..This newspaper article might explain what this is about:.trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147966706?searchTerm=t... (trove.nla.gov.au/ More
This young man enlisted in April 1918 but after training at Broadmeadows in Victoria was discharged as the war ended..His war records: 26576 ( 26576 ) ..(found on ebay)
His war records: 96170 ( 96170 ) ..(found on ebay)
Vintage Australia Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
It is thought this soldier was either English or Canadian going by his distinctive belt, with friends/relatives in England. .Written on the reverse is:.15 Blandsfield Street.Nightingale Lane.Balham
It is thought this soldier was either English or Canadian going by his distinctive belt, with friends/relatives in England. ..Written on the reverse is 'September 23rd 17 Fondest Love Yours B.Mars' ( or Marr)
This could be a Sunday church group. There is a name on the back of the carriage on the right but I can't make it out..The writing on the reverse doesn't give any clue.
Interesting postcard with two way views, one showing the building and the other shows the view of Sydney Harbour from the building.
Commercial Hotel on the left, John Quinn was licensee at this time. This hotel was destroyed by fire in 1906 and a new one built the following year..Newspaper article about this fire and the shops that were des More
Further information from 'sccart' in comment below:."Thats familiar Rocky Mouth the old name for Maclean , The McFarlane Bridge now much altered sadly , the lift mechanism is gone , the crossing to Woodford Isl More
His war records: 291942 ( 291942 ) ..(found on ebay)
Katesgrove school in Reading was one of several schools taken over to be used as a military hospital during WW1.
"Tea Gardens - April 1910.This is 'Holmville' where we stayed during April /10. Our room is the bay window'd one on the right of the picture..The people are - looking from right to left: Mrs Eugel, Mrs Porter ( More