POSTCARD TO IVY GUNN OF SOLDIERS MARCHING AT BLACKBOY HILL

Overview

B/W Prints. (a) A postcard showing a column of soldiers, three abreast, in full uniform and carrying rifles, kit bags etc, marching away from Blackboy Camp. They are led by an officer and another is on the left. In the background is a collection of circular, tepee-like tents among trees. In the centre front, '350' is written in tiny white figures. (b) Handwritten on the rear [Dear Ivy/ Just a few lines to let you know/ I am still alive. This is a Photo of us when/ we were marching to the train to embark./ I will write you a letter tonight and tell/ you all about it./ We knew it was only/ a trial but we were all disappointed because/ we didn't go. Well old dear I will write a long letter tonight. Hoping you are well/ I remainYour loving sweetheart/ Alf x].

Historical information

Ivy Gunn was born in Ballarat, Victoria in 1894. Her parents were John William Gunn and Jane Hannington and had brothers, Alick and Rupert who both served in WWI. The Gunn Family lived on Griver street, Cottelsoe.

Married Cornelius Stanley. Children Lorraine Marjory (b. 1923), Patricia Irene (b.1924), Jean Alma (b.1926), Lesley Elizabeth (b.1927) and Louise Winnifred (b.1932).

The family moved to Lornaine Nailsworth Street, Cottesloe and then at 32 Subiaco Road.

Details

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Sunday, 8 February, 2026
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