Postcards from the First World War [PRG 1710/3] • Manuscript
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Hand-tinted, of the post office, harbour, and shipping offices in Fremantle, Western Australia, addressed to Maynard Cole, from his friend from his hometown of Laura, No. 1825 Private Colin Lawson Andrews, 5th Pioneer Battalion. The postcard describes travelling through Fremantle, Western Australia.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Hand-tinted, of the post office, harbour, and shipping offices in Fremantle, Western Australia, addressed to Maynard Cole, from his friend from his hometown of Laura, No. 1825 Private Colin Lawson Andrews, 5th Pioneer Battalion. The postcard describes travelling through Fremantle, Western Australia.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Black and white, of small sailing ships on the Nile River, Cairo, addressed to Maynard Cole, Traffic Audit Office, Grenfell Street, from No. 1825 Private Colin Lawson Andrews. The postcard describes arriving in Cairo, Egypt.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Black and white, of small sailing ships on the Nile River, Cairo, addressed to Maynard Cole, Traffic Audit Office, Grenfell Street, from No. 1825 Private Colin Lawson Andrews. The postcard describes arriving in Cairo, Egypt.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Black and white, the first of a message written over two separate cards, of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, addressed to Maynard Cole, from No. 1825 Private Colin Lawson Andrews. The letter describes travelling by train through France.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Black and white, the first of a message written over two separate cards, of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, addressed to Maynard Cole, from No. 1825 Private Colin Lawson Andrews. The letter describes travelling by train through France.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Black and white, the second of a message written over two separate cards, of Notre Dame cathedral, addressed to Maynard Cole, from No. 1825 Private Colin Lawson Andrews. The letter describes travelling by train through France.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Black and white, the second of a message written over two separate cards, of Notre Dame cathedral, addressed to Maynard Cole, from No. 1825 Private Colin Lawson Andrews. The letter describes travelling by train through France.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Featuring a black and white illustration of a bomb headed towards a young man in a ruined house in a devestated French village. Caption reads: 'Situation shortly vacant. In an old-fashioned house in France an opening will shortly occur for a young man, with good prospects of getting a rise'. Addressed to Maynard Cole, written by No. 2160 Private Horace William George (husband of Maynard's sister Claudia Alice Cole), 48th Battalion, describing waiting in camp before being posted to the Front.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Featuring a black and white illustration of a bomb headed towards a young man in a ruined house in a devestated French village. Caption reads: 'Situation shortly vacant. In an old-fashioned house in France an opening will shortly occur for a young man, with good prospects of getting a rise'. Addressed to Maynard Cole, written by No. 2160 Private Horace William George (husband of Maynard's sister Claudia Alice Cole), 48th Battalion, describing waiting in camp before being posted to the Front.
Postcard of Pulpit Harbor Bridge, North Haven, Maine.
On reverse is a note written by Grace Rietzel of the Y.W.C.A. addressed to No. 63946 Private Maynard Cole, A.A.M.C. With note writted by Maynard Cole: 'For my album please. This girl is a Y.M.C.A. worker and very nice too'.
Postcard of Pulpit Harbor Bridge, North Haven, Maine.
On reverse is a note written by Grace Rietzel of the Y.W.C.A. addressed to No. 63946 Private Maynard Cole, A.A.M.C. With note writted by Maynard Cole: 'For my album please. This girl is a Y.M.C.A. worker and very nice too'.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Hand-tinted, of the equestrian statue of King Friedrich Wilhelm III in Cologne, Germany. Addressed to 'Mayn', with a note by 'Les' (possibly No.63945 Private Leslie William Cockshell, Army Medical Corps, friend of Maynard Cole), describing travel plans.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Hand-tinted, of the equestrian statue of King Friedrich Wilhelm III in Cologne, Germany. Addressed to 'Mayn', with a note by 'Les' (possibly No.63945 Private Leslie William Cockshell, Army Medical Corps, friend of Maynard Cole), describing travel plans.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Black and white, of the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, addressed to Maynard Cole, with a note on reverse from a friend in Kuala Lumpur. Port Dickson.
Postcard to Maynard Cole.
Black and white, of the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, addressed to Maynard Cole, with a note on reverse from a friend in Kuala Lumpur. Port Dickson.
Postcard to William Cole.
Hand-coloured, of men in Durban, wearing traditional clothing and standing by rickshaws. Addressed to 'Billiams', possibly William Elsdon Cole (younger brother of Maynard Cole), from his brother-in-law No. 2160 Private Horace William George, describing travelling in rickshaws in South Africa. Written at sea.
Postcard to William Cole.
Hand-coloured, of men in Durban, wearing traditional clothing and standing by rickshaws. Addressed to 'Billiams', possibly William Elsdon Cole (younger brother of Maynard Cole), from his brother-in-law No. 2160 Private Horace William George, describing travelling in rickshaws in South Africa. Written at sea.
Postcard of Notre Dame cathedral, Paris.
On reverse is note written by No. 2160 Private Horace William George, the second of a two-part postcard (the first postcard was not donated with the group), thought to be addressed to William Elsdon Cole, (youngest brother of Maynard Cole) asking about life and school at home.
Postcard of Notre Dame cathedral, Paris.
On reverse is note written by No. 2160 Private Horace William George, the second of a two-part postcard (the first postcard was not donated with the group), thought to be addressed to William Elsdon Cole, (youngest brother of Maynard Cole) asking about life and school at home.
Postcard of the Blue Mosque, Cairo.
Addressed to 'Bill', William Elsdon Cole, from his cousin No. 74 Private Cyril Richard Cole, 32nd Battalion.
Postcard of the Blue Mosque, Cairo.
Addressed to 'Bill', William Elsdon Cole, from his cousin No. 74 Private Cyril Richard Cole, 32nd Battalion.
Postcard to William Cole.
Black and white, of the Council House, Birmingham, addressed to William Elsdon Cole, from his older brother Maynard Johnson Cole.
Postcard to William Cole.
Black and white, of the Council House, Birmingham, addressed to William Elsdon Cole, from his older brother Maynard Johnson Cole.
Postcard to William Cole.
Hand-coloured, of the Antwerp Yacht Club, addressed to 'Bill', William Elsdon Cole, from his older brother 'Mayn', Maynard Johnson Cole, Antwertp.
Postcard to William Cole.
Hand-coloured, of the Antwerp Yacht Club, addressed to 'Bill', William Elsdon Cole, from his older brother 'Mayn', Maynard Johnson Cole, Antwertp.
Hand-coloured, of Ocean Beach, Durban, South Africa, addressed to 'Reg' (Reginald William Cole, younger brother of Maynard Cole), from his brother-in-law No. 2160 Private Horace William George, describing the picturesque resort at Durban.
Postcards from the First World War, sent to: Maynard Cole, William Elsdon Cole, Reginald William Cole, Maynard Cole's sisters Claudia and Millicent, and miscellaneous postcards. Sent from friends and family members on active service during the war including: Private Colin Lawson Andrews, Private Horace William George, Private Harrold Leslie Cole, Private Cyril Richard Cole, and Private Maynard Johnson Cole. See below for details.
Hand-coloured, of Ocean Beach, Durban, South Africa, addressed to 'Reg' (Reginald William Cole, younger brother of Maynard Cole), from his brother-in-law No. 2160 Private Horace William George, describing the picturesque resort at Durban.
Postcards from the First World War, sent to: Maynard Cole, William Elsdon Cole, Reginald William Cole, Maynard Cole's sisters Claudia and Millicent, and miscellaneous postcards. Sent from friends and family members on active service during the war including: Private Colin Lawson Andrews, Private Horace William George, Private Harrold Leslie Cole, Private Cyril Richard Cole, and Private Maynard Johnson Cole. See below for details.
Postcard to Reginald Cole.
Black and white, of West Street, Durban, South Africa, possibly addressed to 'Reg' (Reginald William Cole, younger brother of Maynard Cole), from his brother-in-law No. 2160 Private Horace William George, comparing the main street of the city to King William Street in Adelaide.
Postcard to Reginald Cole.
Black and white, of West Street, Durban, South Africa, possibly addressed to 'Reg' (Reginald William Cole, younger brother of Maynard Cole), from his brother-in-law No. 2160 Private Horace William George, comparing the main street of the city to King William Street in Adelaide.