THE KOOKABURRA SEEMS TO HAVE BECOME MORE POPULAR IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Were there federation kookaburras? Or did their "laugh at anything attitude" fit better with courage in the face of … [Read more...]
Years within WW1
IS THERE A WW1 EXPERT OUT THERE WHO CAN ASSIST WITH DATING THESE TWO KOOKABURRA RELATED ITEMS? If you can assist please put your thoughts in the comments box. Thanks you The first and earlier I … [Read more...]
Bye bye July
JULY WAS A MONTH RESERVED FOR AUSTRALIANNESS A CENTURY AGO. These badges from the collection of ESA member EJ are of interest given our debates about Australia Day and the necessity for it to be … [Read more...]
Biscuits, cricket and a good war – great way to spend a Sunday
WE WILL FEATURE OVER THE NEXT DAYS MATERIAL THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE NEXT FAIR. Here we go with Michael Shields who will be selling sport memorabilia, postcards, accessories, old newspapers, … [Read more...]
Love & Sorrow Exhibition at The Museum of Victoria (Carlton site)
VISITORS ARE RAVING ABOUT THIS EXHIBITION ON AT THE MELBOURNE MUSEUM. It is about the World War 1 experience of Victorians - fighting, injured, recovering, home front, opposition to the … [Read more...]
With fondest love from your loving brother Jim
HERE IS SOME CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE FRONT BY WAY OF A SERIES OF POSTCARDS. They are sent by soldier, Jim Jorgensen to his family, principally his youngest brother Stan who were all at home on the … [Read more...]
French WW1 postcards – virtual exhibition
BELIEVE IT OR NOT THERE WERE COUNTRIES OTHER THAN AUSTRALIA INVOLVED IN WW1. And those countries are looking back too. Here is a series of French WW1 postcards showing scenes including farewells. This … [Read more...]