Vintage Australia Bush, COOEE, Miners, Explorers ISHMAEL WILLMETTE PHOTO c 1910

Description: The “Bush” is a term mostly used in the English vernacular of Australia and New Zealand where it is largely synonymous with “hinterland” or “backwoods”, referring to a natural undeveloped area. The fauna and flora contained within the area may be mostly indigenous to the region along with a few exotic species will often also be present. The concept of “the bush” has become iconic in Australia. In reference to the landscape, “bush” refers to any sparsely inhabited region, regardless of vegetation. Indigenous Australians lived a nomadic life in remote areas of the bush for thousands of years. For more than a century after the first British settlement in 1788 onwards, land was granted or sold to settlers, resulting in many generally small but permanent human settlements in vast tracts of bush. The bush has since also been referred to any populated region outside of the major metropolitan areas. Cooee is a long loud high-pitched call to attract attention. It is said to have been originated in Australia and when done correctly, loudly, and shrilly, can carry over a considerable distance. A handy call in the “Bush”. In civilization, postcards work just as well. This is a “Willmett Postcard” that chronicles “Cooee” a typical Bush Scene” and is in very good condition with minor wear on the corners and a clean, clear image of two men in the bush. The reverse is also clean. Willmetts & Sons was a printing house in Townsville, est. 1882, that published view-cards depicting local scenes in tinted halftone that gave the illusion of being hand colored. Some of these cards have a very high gloss finish The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart Fair - Piece is intact, excess soil, staining and creases.Good - Corners may be noticeably rounded with slight bends or creases.Very Good - Corners may be blunted or rounded. Excellent - Like near mint in appearance but may have been used postally. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME..... Thanks for your interest.

Price: 11.99 USD

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

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