Reginald Walter Barrett Postcard Albums

Series 1: Album 1 (1916-1919)

Series number
1
Series title
Album 1
Date
1916-1919
Scope and content

The postcards are arranged in the order in which they originally appeared in the album, rather than being in strict chronological order.

Author / Creator
Barrett, Reginald Walter, 1895-1962
Description
2 postcard albums
Additional format
Digital copies available
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 20311 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
Notes
The album is in a fragile condition.

Items in this series:

Postcard (13 January 1917)

Unit ID
30560/1
Item title
Postcard
Date
13 January 1917
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett at the Royal Park Military Training Camp in Melbourne to his brother, Bert, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album. It features a coloured image of the Commonwealth Parliament House in Melbourne, Victoria.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (17 January 1917)

Unit ID
30560/2
Item title
Postcard
Date
17 January 1917
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett at the Royal Park Military Training Camp in Melbourne to his brother, Wilfred Barrett (Bill), in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard which was was loose in the front of the album features a photograph of the St. Kilda Pier in Melbourne.

Author / Creator
Kookaburra Series Postcards
Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (6 January 1917)

Unit ID
30560/3
Item title
Postcard
Date
6 January 1917
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett at the Royal Park Military Training Camp in Melbourne to his brother, Eric, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album. It features a coloured view of the Yarra Bank Gardens in Melbourne.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (February 1917)

Unit ID
30560/4
Item title
Postcard
Date
February 1917
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in Durban, South Africa, to his brother, Bert, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard which was loose in the front of the album features a coloured image of rickshaw drivers in Durban, South Africa.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (20 April 1917)

Unit ID
30560/5
Item title
Postcard
Date
20 April 1917
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett at No. 4 Camp, Parkhouse, Salisbury, England, to his aunt, Miss Barrett in Redcliffe, Queensland. The postcard is incorrectly dated as 1916.
The postcard which was loose in the front of the album features a photograph of a church in North Tidworth, England.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (16 July 1918)

Unit ID
30560/6
Item title
Postcard
Date
16 July 1918
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in France to his brother, Eric, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album. It features a coloured image of two little girls holding flowers.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (15 January 191)

Unit ID
30560/7
Item title
Postcard
Date
15 January 191
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in Belgium to his brother, Bert, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album. It features a coloured image of a team of dogs attached to a cart. Barrett writes that this is a common form of transportation in Belgium.

Description
11 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (4 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/8
Item title
Postcard
Date
4 May 1919
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in Monte Carlo in Monaco, on the French Riviera, to his sister, Evelyn, in Aspley, Brisbane. He writes that he is enjoying a few day's leave.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album. It features a view of the casino and gardens in Monte Carlo.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (6 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/9
Item title
Postcard
Date
6 May 1919
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in Ventimiglia, Italy, to his father, Walter Scott Barrett, in Aspley, Brisbane. He writes that he is enjoying a motor trip with some American soldiers.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album. It features a view of the Italian city of Ventimiglia.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (6 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/10
Item title
Postcard
Date
6 May 1919
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in Ventimiglia, Italy, to his brother, Arthur, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album. It features a view of the Italian city of Ventimiglia.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard ( 4 October 1917)

Unit ID
30560/11
Item title
Postcard
Date
4 October 1917
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett, a patient at the Reading War Hospital in Berkshire, England, to his brother, Eric, in Aspley, Brisbane. Barrett was accidentally injured with a lacerated left ear and concussion while in France. He was repatriated back to England for treatment and recovery.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album. It features a photograph of Oxford Road in Reading, Berkshire, England.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (5 June 1919)

Unit ID
30560/12
Item title
Postcard
Date
5 June 1919
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in Southampton, England, to his mother, Catherine Barrett, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard was issued by the League of Soldiers' Friends (Church of England Organisation, Victoria). It features a photograph of a ship at a wharf. These postcards were used by Australian troops to inform family in Australia that they were back in England and expecting to return home in a few weeks.

Author / Creator
League of Soldiers' Friends
Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (4 October 1917)

Unit ID
30560/13
Item title
Postcard
Date
4 October 1917
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett, a patient at the Reading War Hospital in Berkshire, England, to his brother, Bert, in Aspley, Brisbane. Barrett was accidentally injured with a lacerated left ear and concussion while in France. He was repatriated back to England for treatment and recovery.
The postcard features a photograph of the main street in Reading, Berkshire, England.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (1916-1918?)

Unit ID
30560/14
Item title
Postcard
Date
1916-1918?
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in London, England, to his brother, Eric, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard features a photograph of the Tower Bridge in London.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (15 January 1919)

Unit ID
30560/15
Item title
Postcard
Date
15 January 1919
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in Belgium to his brother, Eric, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard features a coloured image of Rogler Place and the Palace Hotel in Brussels, Belgium.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (3 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/16
Item title
Postcard
Date
3 May 1919
Scope and content

Blank postcard featuring a photograph of overseas troops passing Australia House in the Victory March through London, 3rd May, 1919.

Author / Creator
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd
Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (3 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/17
Item title
Postcard
Date
3 May 1919
Scope and content

Blank postcard featuring a photograph of Australian troops marching through London in the Victory March, 3rd May 1919.

Author / Creator
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd
Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (3 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/18
Item title
Postcard
Date
3 May 1919
Scope and content

Black postcard featuring a photograph of Australian troops in Constitution Hill during the Victory March through London, 3rd May 1919.

Author / Creator
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd
Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (4 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/19
Item title
Postcard
Date
4 May 1919
Scope and content

Postcard from Reginald Walter Barrett in Monte Carlo in Monaco, on the French Riviera, to his mother, Catherine Barrett, in Aspley, Brisbane.
The postcard features a view of the Casino at Monte Carlo.

Description
11 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (3 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/20
Item title
Postcard
Date
3 May 1919
Scope and content

Blank postcard featuring a photograph of Australian troops passing Trafalgar Square during the Victory March through London, 3rd May 1919.

Author / Creator
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd
Description
1 postcart
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard album 1 (1916-1919?)

Unit ID
30560/21
Item title
Postcard album 1
Date
1916-1919?
Scope and content

The album which originally housed the postcards in series 1.

Description
1 postcard album
Additional format
Digital copy available
Notes
The album is in a fragile condition.
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Series 2: Album 2 (1916-1919?)

Series number
2
Series title
Album 2
Date
1916-1919?
Scope and content

The postcards are arranged in the order in which they originally appeared in the album, rather than being in strict chronological order.

Author / Creator
Barrett, Reginald Walter, 1895-1962
Description
1 postcard album
Additional format
Digital copies available
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 20311 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright

Items in this series:

Postcard (3 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/22
Item title
Postcard
Date
3 May 1919
Scope and content

Blank postcard featuring a photograph of H.R.H. Prince of Wales taking the salute from Australian troops marching through London in the Victory Parade, 3rd May 1919.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album.

Author / Creator
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd
Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (3 May 1919)

Unit ID
30560/23
Item title
Postcard
Date
3 May 1919
Scope and content

Blank postcard featuring a photograph of Colonial Artillery passing the Victoria Memorial during the Victory March through London, 3rd May 1919.
The postcard was loose in the front of the album.

Author / Creator
J. Beagles & Co. Ltd
Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (24 December 1917)

Unit ID
30560/24
Item title
Postcard
Date
24 December 1917
Scope and content

German postcard featuring a photograph of a group of German troops relaxing by the side of a road or railway.
Caption provided with photographic postcard: Fußartl.-Rgt.No.16, 1. Batterie - 2. Schießbedienung - Lange Schlenke, 24.12.17.

Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard (14 June 1916)

Unit ID
30560/25
Item title
Postcard
Date
14 June 1916
Scope and content

Postcard inscribed by Private Robert John Stone, #2222 5th Field Artillery Brigade "Souvenir de La Guerre Amiens, June 14th 1916. Best Wishes Bob Stone, 191 Harris St., Pyrmont, Sydney, N.S.W. [New South Wales]. The above address is my sleeping quarters only."


The postcard features a studio photograph of three unidentified Australian soldiers.

Author / Creator
Stone, Robert John, 1895-
Description
1 postcard
Additional format
Digital copy available

Postcard Album 2

Unit ID
30560/26
Item title
Postcard Album 2
Scope and content

The album which originally housed the postcards in series 2.
 

Description
1 postcard album
Additional format
Digital copy available
Notes
The album is in a fragile condition with a damaged spine.
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