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#1027Z Aboriginal men signalling by fire, Central Australia Real photo postcard, c 1911-12 (postally used) 136 x 88 mm Photographer: Francis Birtles Handwritten in ink on reverse: This postcard shows some natives of Central Australia signalling to some others by means of the fire. It is from a photo taken by F. Birtles the overland cyclist on his trip across Australia. Birtles cycled across Australia in 1911-12. Very good condition with some corner wear.