A flock of sheep moves through a dusty stand of tall eucalyptus trees, with a mounted drover faintly visible at the left. The image is a generic Australian rural view rather than a named station or region, and the mounted drover recalls the long tradition of moving sheep on horseback. Frank's note to the Elmores in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, mentions hot sunny weather, a beach across the street, and plans to go fishing with a coworker.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Hi Folks.
Just a word
let you's know that
it is very nice here
and the weather is
great, in the low 90°
and sunny, but no
duck's or deer. Just
a nice beach across the
street from here and
hope to go fishing soon
with a guy from work.
Well see you's soon
I hope. Take care.
Frank.
Chrome-era color photo card, full-bleed image with no white border; printed greeting overlaid on the picture.
Postmark: BLACKBURN 9 30PM 1 NOV 1981 VIC 3130 (Australia). Divided-back glossy chrome card; printed 'Australian Rural Scene' and 'National View by Murfett Pty. Ltd., Australia' imprint. 35c Australia stamp (Coprinus comatus) present, tied by postmark.
Cite this card
Flock of sheep under eucalyptus trees, Australia, 1981, postcard, c. 1981. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/flock-of-sheep-under-eucalyptus-trees-australia-1981. Accessed October 23, 2026.
