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POSTCARD: 'GREETINGS FROM SUBIACO, HAY AND THOMAS STS., SUBIACO, W. A.'

c. 1910
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Overview

Blue and white postcard from the 'Greetings from Subiaco' series, featuring the intersection of Hay and Thomas Streets in Subiaco, including the family grocer shop of W. G. Mariott. Suppliers of 'Bunbury Beer' and 'Velvet Soap', advertisements for both appear on the store.
Much of the foreground of the image is taken up with the road intersection itself, as well as recording electricity lines running down Hay Street.

Historical information

This postcard is significant as part of the 'Greetings from Subiaco' postcard series, and for documenting early buildings and businesses at the intersection of Thomas and Hay Street. This building still stands at the intersection and is a prominent landmark in the area.
Identical to A479

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cwa-org-43-1985.1920
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William Cadman

Contextual Information

The building in the image still stands at the intersection and is a prominent heritage landmark in the area.

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Statement of significance

This postcard is significant as part of the 'Greetings from Subiaco' postcard series, and for documenting early buildings and businesses at the intersection of Thomas and Hay Street.
Aesthetic: Historic: Social: Condition: Interpretive: Representativeness:

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