Australia

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1908

Creator(s)

Unknown

Language

English

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1908

Creator(s)

Raphael Tuck & Sons

Language

English

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1908

Creator(s)

Raphael Tuck & Sons

Language

English

Seventh in a series of postcards depicting a kangaroo hunt. This postcard depicts the point in the hunt where the hunters have lassoed the kangaroo and pulled it from the watering hole where it had taken refuge. A hunting dog attacks the leg of the kangaroo.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Once out of the water the dogs attact [sic] the old man.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Eighth and final postcard in a series depicting a kangaroo hunt. This postcard shows the aftermath of the kangaroo hunt when it has been killed and is having its tail removed by one of the hunters. The other hunter remains on horseback, while a hunting dog stands nearby.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “At last the hunters have had all the fun they want and the old man has been killed and the tail is being severed. Kangaroo tail soup is highly prized by the Australian people.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Fifth in a series of postcards depicting a kangaroo hunt. This card shows the kangaroo, which has taken to the water for safety, holding one of the hunting dogs underneath the water. One of the hunters on horseback hits at the kangaroo to try to force it to release the dog.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “the old man is now holding the small dog under the water.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Sixth in a series of postcards depicting a kangaroo hunt. In this postcard, one of the hunters on horseback taunts the kangaroo, which has taken refuge in a body of water, with a stick to try to draw him out on to dry land. A hunting dog watches and waits in the foreground.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “teasing the old man to get him to leave the water.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard is second in a series depicting a kangaroo hunt. The photograph shows the kangaroo having taken refuge in a water hold, while the hunters approach on horseback. A dog swims away from the kangaroo, with the caption making clear that the hunters arrived “just in time to save the dog.”

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “In this picture the Old Man has taken to the water.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

The third in a series of postcards depicting a kangaroo hunt. This postcard depicts a kangaroo having taken refuge in a pond while the hunters on horseback stand nearby. The hunters are unable to spur one of their dogs, also swimming in the water, to attack the kangaroo.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “the dog cannot be induced to tackle the old man in water again.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Fourth in a series of postcards depicting a kangaroo hunt. This postcard depicts several dogs swimming up to the kangaroo, which has taken refuge in a body of water. The hunters stand nearby on horseback.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another dog coming to help tackle the old man.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard shows the densely wooded Mount Warrenheip near Ballarat in South Australia. In front of the mountain drives a steam-powered wagon hauling several carts full of lumber. Charles C. Myers shares that there are many lumber mills in this area.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another scene in the mountainous and wood land of South Australia.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard is the first in a series depicting a kangaroo hunt. A kangaroo, referred to as “The ‘Old Man’,” stands in the center of the photograph, while several hunters approach from the right. Horses and dogs wait in the background.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another sight worth seeing is the large herds of Kangaroo that you may see out on the plains. Kangaroo hunting is one of the principal sports of the Australian huntsman. Here is a few views taken during a Kangaroo hunt. This one shows the old man balled up and ready for fight.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

A view of the large Melbourne Exhibition Hall. The facade of the building has several large arches at its entryways, and the building as a whole is topped by a large central dome. In front of the building are numerous trees and bushes, running along a body of water.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another view of the Exebition [sic] Bldg.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard features Melbourne’s Parliament house, a large building faced with many pillars. Several people walk in the plaza in front of the building. A domed building is visible in the distance.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Parlament [sic] house of Melbourne.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

A postcard showing the Melbourne observatory. A large tree stands in the center of the photograph, with a driveway leading to the observatory building curving away to the left, while footpaths and the observatory dome stand to the right.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Melbourne Observatory which is one of the leading observatories of the world.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard shows Lal Lal Falls, in the vicinity of Ballarat. The gorge into which the falls pour is lined with a multitude of trees. Charles C. Myers adds some details about Ballarat, placing it approximately 100 miles north-west of Melbourne, and noting that the largest nuggets of gold ever discovered have come from the mines of Ballarat.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A ride from Melbourne to Ballarat is one of pleasure and excitement. Ballarat is a mining town about 100 miles north west from Melbourne and it is the leading gold mine center of Australia. The mountain scenery along the way is indeed beautiful.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard depicts Melbourne’s Government House, a large white marble building that is home to the governor of Victoria. The building is topped by a large tower. Gardens and hedges stand outside the house.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Australia has some of the finest marble and stone quarries in the world and this Gov. Bldg is built of Australian Marble.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard depicts Melbourne’s Queens Bridge, a wide avenue that carries pedestrians, streetcars, and several horse-drawn wagons filled with goods. In the background stand a number of tall buildings.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A view of queens Bridge and some of the prominent buildings in the city.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard shows a view of Melbourne’s Town Hall–a large building topped by a clock tower on its front corner. Streetcar rails run down the streets bordering the building, and the sidewalks are lined with many trees. The right side of the photograph appears distorted.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another view of the Town Hall and the beautiful and well kept Ste.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard shows the Princes Bridge of Melbourne, Australia, which spans the Yarra River. A man stands on the road leading up to the bridge, which is lined with a multitude of plants.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Crossing the Princess [sic] Bridge you come from the city out into the…” [annotation continued on next postcard].

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection