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Australian Picture Postcards

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2497
Symbol:C
Cat No:Collection

Handy selections from ACT x26 mostly 1940s & 1950s including Mount Stromlo Observatory group, Cotter Dam, US Embassy, etc; NT x32 mostly 1950s to 1970s including Albert Namatjira group & Cyclone Tracy group; and Western Australia x24 including Murray, Valentine & Royal real photo types; generally fine to superb & mostly unused. (Qty 82) (Image1)

Estimate AU$250



Opening AU$ 190.00
Sold...AU$ 190.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 190

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2498
Symbol:C

Raphael Tuck 'Oilettes 'AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING' set (?) of 6 scenes by AH Fullwood, unused. (Qty 6)

Grade A/A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 60.00
Sold...AU$ 60.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 60

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2499
Symbol:C

ABORIGINES: Mostly real photograph cards including 'THE INMA DANCERS' (topless maidens) x2 from different Trans-Australian Railway series, Corroboree x2, warriors throwing boomerang or spear, man making fire, etc, fine to very fine unused. (Qty 10)

Grade A/B (Image1)

Estimate AU$200



Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 150.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 150

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2500
Symbol:C
Cat No:Collection

GOLD MINING: Group with VSM 'Hydraulic Sluicing/Emerald near Gembrook' (a terrific shot), Kerry 'Mining Life - A General Store' festooned with advertising, Harding & Billing 'Gold Getting - Trying a Prospect', also 'PROSPECTOR'S CAMP, FAR NORTH, SOUTH AUST', 'GOLD MINERS CAMP, GOLDSBORO' [sic: = Goldsborough Vic], 'Off to the Rush' in a bullock cart, 'PANNING OUT' and 'A PROSPECTOR'S HUT', fine used or unused. (Qty 8)

Grade A/B (Image1)

Estimate AU$100



Opening AU$ 75.00
Sold...AU$ 125.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 125

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2501
Symbol:C

RAILWAYS: Steam locomotives, trains & stations noted Qld Toowoomba 'Spring Bluff' & 'Sydney Mail', SA Clare, Glenelg, Mt Lofty x2 different, Tas Mount Lyell (mining), Vic Castlemaine, Echuca 'Murray Bridge', Flinders Street 'Southern Mail', Gembrook, Monbulk, South Yarra 'Train Passing Through Flood Waters', etc, plus Trams Victor Harbor 'Old Horse Tram', Hobart with 'Wolfes Schnapps' advertising, Ballarat, Bendigo, etc, mostly fine. (Qty 27) (Image1)

Estimate AU$200



Opening AU$ 150.00
Sold...AU$ 150.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 150

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2502
Symbol:C
Cat No:Collection

WOOL INDUSTRY: Attractive group with sheep on the land x3, sale yards x2, shearing x4, carting x2, sorting & wool stores x3. Excellent subject. (Qty 14)

Grade A/B (Image1)

Estimate AU$100



Opening AU$ 75.00
Sold...AU$ 115.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 115


New South Wales

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2503
Symbol:C

Early Divided Back advertising cards for 'HOTEL MANSION/BAYSWATER ROAD, SYDNEY' (unused), 'COMO HOTEL, COMO, GEORGE'S RIVER' in blue with tourist attractions and railway timetables on the address side (unused), and 'FRONT PORTION OF J RICHARDSON & CO'S PREMISES AT ARMIDALE' (private use inder cover by a member of their staff). Lovely trio. (Qty 3)

Grade A/A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 46.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 46

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2504
Symbol:C

Broken Hill: Two different views of the Railway Station, seven mining views including NSW 1½d Postal Card (stained on the address side) and two photos on one card of the major dust storm on 15.12.1907, five are real photograph cards, a few problems. (Qty 10)

Grade A/C (Image1)

Estimate AU$125



Opening AU$ 95.00
Sold...AU$ 95.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 95

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2505
Symbol:C

Byron Bay: c.1910 real photograph cards of 'BYRON BAY JETTY BY MOONLIGHT', 'CAPE BYRON LIGHT HOUSE', and two Best Wishes multiviews both featuring the lighthouse, unused. (Qty 4)

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$75



Opening AU$ 60.00
Sold...AU$ 60.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 60

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2506
Symbol:C

Jenolan Caves: Kerry & Co Series 76 set of 12 cards of the major attractions within the cave complex, unused but endorsed in pencil with the date on which the various sights were visited, plus the black/green envelope (above-average). (Qty 12 + envelope)

Grade A/A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 46.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 46

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2507
Symbol:C

Jenolan Caves: Kerry & Co Series 79 set of 12 cards of the environs & entrance to the Caves, unused but endorsed in pencil with the date on which the various sights were visited, plus the black/green envelope (faults but presentable). (Qty 12 + envelope)

Grade A/B (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 46.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 46

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2508
Symbol:C

Jenolan Caves: Kerry & Co Series 85 'River Cave' set of 12 cards of the major attractions, unused but endorsed in pencil with the date on which the various sights were visited, plus the black/buff envelope (above-average). (Qty 12 + envelope)

Grade A/A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 46.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 46

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2509
Symbol:C

Manildra: Flour Mill & Flour Bags Storage Shed real photograph postcard by ADH Greenwich with printed advertising for 'WORRALL BROS. celebrated granular "Gem of the West Flour"' on face, unused, couple of minor blemishes on back.

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 46.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 46

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2510
Symbol:C
Cat No:Collection

Narrabeen: c.1920 real photograph card of 'FURLOUGH HOUSE/NARRABEEN NSW' showing groups of adults & children outside the accommodation, unused. [Furlough House, as the name suggests, was an establishment where the wives & children of active servicemen could have a holiday. It is now an aged care facility]

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$50



Opening AU$ 38.00
Sold...AU$ 38.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 38

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2511
Symbol:C

Richmond River: 'TEAK LOG, RICHMOND RIVER' 1907 (circa) real photograph postcard by Fergusson (Sydney) picturing a pile of massive logs and another loaded aboard a horse-drawn timber jinker & dwarfing the children who have hopped on the back for the photo, a timber worker with a two-man cross-cut saw stands alongside, used at 'LISMORE'. A ripper!

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$50



Opening AU$ 38.00
Sold...AU$ 38.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 38

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2512
Symbol:C

Sydney: 1904 Graphic Series giant panoramic card (245x135mm) 'CIRCULAR QUAY...showing Mail Steamers, P&O, Messageries Maritimes, Orient-Pacific, American and Nord-Deutscher Lloyd Lines' to New Zealand with 1d pair & 2d tied by Sydney duplex, a bit soiled/stained but remarkably unfolded. [Intended to be sent as Printed Matter for 1d but the message exceeds the 5 words limit so paid at 2d letter rate per ½oz x2!]

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 170.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 170

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2513
Symbol:C

Sydney: 1904 Graphic Series 3-panel panoramic card 'ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW SYDNEY' being a full-width view of the main arena with numerous horses and cattle, 100s of onlookers & legible advertising signs, used Sydney to Adelaide, very minor blemishes.

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 85.00
Sold...AU$ 125.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 125

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2514
Symbol:C

Sydney: 1907 advertising card for Grace Bros Department Stores showing signage for Wheeler & Wilson Mfg Co Show Rooms & Sewing Machines, miscut with Grace Bros imprint at the top largely omitted, used to 'CROOKWELL' with arrival cds.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$50



Opening AU$ 38.00
Sold...AU$ 38.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 38

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2515
Symbol:C

Wingham Point: 1908 real photograph card of a horse & buggy aboard a flat-bottom ferry about to cross the Manning River, used 'GRETA/NSW' to Sydney.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$50



Opening AU$ 38.00
Sold...AU$ 38.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 38

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2516
Symbol:C

Yamba: c.1908 real photograph card of a wood-sawing competition with teams of two attacking fearsome logs with their cross-cut saws, used at 'YAMBA/NSW'. Terrific photograph.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 55.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 55


Queensland

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2517
Symbol:C
Cat No:Collection

Selected cards including vignette views & undivided backs, Zieher-type 'Stamps' with inset view of Queen Street, Dalby 'Cunningham Street' with Post Office, Dunk Island, Gladstone 'Gathering Oysters', Gympie 'Jones' Hill Waterworks Pumping Station', Killarney Post Office, Magnetic Island 'Huts, Picnic Bay', Mareeba Post Office, Mount Morgan 'Steam Shovel' in mine, 'Lakes Creek Meat Works' & 'Boys State School' real photo, Stanthorpe Main Street, Thursday Island group (6) including Grand Hotel, Jetty with shipping, Township colour view & real photo and Quetta Cathedral outside & interior, Thurgoona 'No11 Bore ... 93,120 Gal daily', Toowoomba 'Masonic Hall' & 'Convent' real photographs, Townsville Queen's Hotel, Warwick Langham Hotel, etc, lots of street scenes & shopfronts, a few used, a couple with minor blemishes but mostly fine. (Qty 80+)

Grade A/B (Image1)

Estimate AU$300



Opening AU$ 230.00
Sold...AU$ 240.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 240

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2518
Symbol:C

Brisbane: 1911 Map of Australia with Statistics overprinted on the address side with portraits of KGV & Queen Mary as used for the Commonwealth 1d Coronation Postal Cards over 'WITH THE COMPLIMENTS/OF THE BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL/HJ DIDDAMS/MAYOR', unused. A key reference piece for collectors of Australian postal stationery.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$60



Opening AU$ 46.00
Sold...AU$ 46.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 46

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2519
Symbol:C

Childers: 1912 real photograph card of E Finke's General Store, to GB with 1d tied by 'CHILDERS' cds, very minor imperfections. [The writer states "[This is] our grocer at Doolbe [?] Flat...our next door neighbour on the trap, and Finke on the verandah..."]

Grade A- (Image1)

Estimate AU$50



Opening AU$ 38.00
Sold...AU$ 38.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 38


South Australia

image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2520
Symbol:C

Adelaide: GL Mueller (Adelaide) black/blue 'Adelaide Oval with Adelaide in the distance', to Germany with 2d tied by 'ANGASTON/AP10/00/SA' squared-circle. A very scarce pre-1901 Australian card.

Grade A (Image1)

Estimate AU$75



Opening AU$ 60.00
Sold...AU$ 60.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 60
image Sale No: 3
Lot No:2521
Symbol:C

Morgan: 1909 real photograph postcard of a large crowd attending what looks like a funeral but is identified by the sender as "...the Foundation Stone laying", 1d tied by 'MORGAN' squared-circle, minor blemishes.

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$50



Opening AU$ 38.00
Sold...AU$ 38.00


Closed..Nov-21-2020, 22:00:00 EST
Sold For 38


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