Vintage postcard Melbourne Australia Elizabeth Street postage stamp for Sale

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Vintage postcard Melbourne Australia Elizabeth Street postage stamp For Sale

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Vintage postcard Melbourne Australia Elizabeth Street postage stamp:
$15.50

The postcard is a member of "The Rose Series" and is numbered P. 3541. It depicts Elizabeth Street in Melbourne, Australia.

There is a canceled out red postage stamp that says 2d on it. This postmark is 1937.

I have several postcards from this person named Joe to Esther and his father at the same address. I think he is military, judging by his correspondence with them. He was probably doing a tour in the military and traveled all over the world sending postcards back home.

The following businesses are advertised on the postcard: Hotel Argus, Foster's, Cosenz & Co, and Thos. Mitchell & Co.

Elizabeth Street is a major street in Melbourne, Australia. It runs from the Yarra River to the Royal Botanic Gardens. The street is lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants. It is also home to a number of historical buildings, including the Hotel Australia and the Melbourne Town Hall.

The Hotel Argus was a popular hotel in Melbourne in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was located at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street. The hotel was demolished in 1963.

Foster's is a Australian brewing company. It was founded in 1888. Foster's is best known for its XXXX Gold lager.

Cosenz & Co was a furniture store in Melbourne. It was located at 354 Elizabeth Street. The store was founded in 1885. It closed in 1990.

Thos. Mitchell & Co was a hardware store in Melbourne. It was located at 356 Elizabeth Street. The store was founded in 1853. It closed in 1980.

The postcard is a valuable historical document. It provides a glimpse of Melbourne in the late 19th century. The postcard is also a reminder of the businesses that once operated on Elizabeth Street.