EPHEMERA
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Favourite Things
‘Taking a Photograph’ from the book Holiday Friends. A Volume of stories (Illustrated by Eveline Lance. Published by Ernest Nister and E.P.Dutton …
One Alone
How sweet is this? Jotted down on the back of a postcard, the ever so slightly altered (misheard?) song lyrics to the song One Alone, (more…)
Happy Wattle Day
Today it is National Wattle Day. There is a new $5 note going into distribution today featuring native wattle, the Prickly Moses Wattle. It’s actua…
True Friends
Laura’s Autograph Book – c. 1910, Australia
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Love Lane
I was feeling a bit flat yesterday, overwhelmed with all the things I want to do and all the ideas whirling around, not knowing which path to follo…
Sport Sensation!
How cool is this ticket? It’s from the 1955!
The Roller Derby will be the latest sensation to hit Sydney. The Roller Derby, which has take…
Flower Girl Beauties
They are old and tattered, making them less valuable to a collector, but I think these cigarette cards have a lovely aesthetic. I was immediately d…
Laugh a little bit
Jess’s Autograph Book – A birthday gift from her Mother 27th November 1915