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First World War Postcard ‘Ocean Beach, Durban’ sent to Miss Vera VERGE

'Ernie'
1916
Overview

Coloured printed postcard of some gardens by the seaside in Durban, South Africa. There are several large buildings, some swimming baths and plenty of beachgoers. On the back is a short hand written letter. Various stains.

Historical information

Part of an extensive collection of postcards received by Vera VERGE. The collection was kept by Vera throughout her life and donated to the Princess Royal Fortress by a family member in 2019.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2019.16.99
Item type
Postcards
Themes
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Card
Width
137 mm
Height or length
86 mm
Weight
4 g
Inscriptions and markings

On front “Gardens, Ocean Beach, Durban”. On back “Durban / 25.11.16 / Just to wish dear Vera / A very happy Xmas / A Bright & Joyful New Year / With love / From Ernie / Xmas 1916”.

Place made
Durban, South Africa
Year
1916
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Last modified
Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
Completeness
100
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First World War Postcard ‘Ocean Beach, Durban’ sent to Miss Vera VERGE
First World War Postcard ‘Ocean Beach, Durban’ sent to Miss Vera VERGE
First World War Postcard ‘Ocean Beach, Durban’ sent to Miss Vera VERGE
First World War Postcard ‘Ocean Beach, Durban’ sent to Miss Vera VERGE

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