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Title and collection	What	Where	Who	When
Brown wooden wall telephone with a black plastic handset Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Wall telephones Apply Wall telephones filter	England Apply England filter		1936 Apply 1936 filter
Porcelain bottle in the form of a kangaroo, issued by the Ji... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Promotional material Apply Promotional material filter	United States of America Apply United States of America filter	R C Hillier Regal China Corporation Apply R C Hillier Regal China Corporation filter	1977 Apply 1977 filter
EPNS boomerang-shaped letter opener, made about 1913 Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Paperknives Apply Paperknives filter			1913 Apply 1913 filter
Wooden kangaroo figure Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Sculptures Apply Sculptures filter			1972 Apply 1972 filter
Nutcracker in the form of a cast brass kangaroo figure Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Nutcrackers Apply Nutcrackers filter			1940 Apply 1940 filter
One of a pair of bronze cast kangaroo bookends Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Bookends Apply Bookends filter	Germany Apply Germany filter		1915 Apply 1915 filter
Australia Post No.1 white canvas post bag, 1994 Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Bags Apply Bags filter			1994 Apply 1994 filter
Australia Post poster captioned 'We Deliver' Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Advertising posters Apply Advertising posters filter			1980 Apply 1980 filter
Small green wooden toy tree Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Toys Apply Toys filter
Australia Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Brooches Apply Brooches filter			1908 Apply 1908 filter
A Singular Animal Called Kanguroo Found on the Coast of New ... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Engravings Apply Engravings filter	England, United Kingdom Apply England, United Kingdom filter	George Stubbs Apply George Stubbs filter	1800 Apply 1800 filter
Scales Springfield - Faithfull Family collection Apply Springfield - Faithfull Family collection filter	Balances Apply Balances filter
Tureen marked with the crest of the Union Club of Hobart Tow... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Tureens Apply Tureens filter	Stoke-on-Trent, England Apply Stoke-on-Trent, England filter	Minton and Boyle Apply Minton and Boyle filter	1840 Apply 1840 filter
Rectangular sticker with a royal crown and "EIIR" in gold le... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Stickers Apply Stickers filter	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apply Sydney, New South Wales, Australia filter	Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Apply Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company filter
Sterling silver inkwell with felt on the base Anne Stockton collection no. 1 Apply Anne Stockton collection no. 1 filter	Inkwells Apply Inkwells filter	Birmingham, West Midlands, England Apply Birmingham, West Midlands, England filter		1922 Apply 1922 filter
"Agent for Commonwealth Savings Bank" Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Advertising signs Apply Advertising signs filter	New South Wales, Australia Apply New South Wales, Australia filter	Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia Apply Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia filter
Nib pen Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Pens Apply Pens filter	London, England Apply London, England filter	Perry & Co Apply Perry & Co filter	1959 Apply 1959 filter
Koala Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Sculptures Apply Sculptures filter
Ivory or resin kangaroo figure Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Animal figures Apply Animal figures filter
Rectangular sticker with a royal crown and "EIIR" in gold le... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Stickers Apply Stickers filter	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apply Sydney, New South Wales, Australia filter	Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Apply Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company filter
Telegraph Office Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Signs Apply Signs filter
Advance Australia Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Brooches Apply Brooches filter
Gold-coloured metal kangaroo lapel pin Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Lapel pins Apply Lapel pins filter
Arnolds Ink bottle Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Ink bottles Apply Ink bottles filter
Clear glass bottle in the form of a standing kangaroo holdin... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Bottles Apply Bottles filter	Australia Apply Australia filter		1910 Apply 1910 filter
Beswick glazed ceramic kangaroo, titled 'Kanga', made for Di... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Sculptures Apply Sculptures filter	England, United Kingdom Apply England, United Kingdom filter	John Beswick Limited Apply John Beswick Limited filter	1965 Apply 1965 filter
Wovon Das Warok Traum Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Childrens books Apply Childrens books filter
Varnished wooden bowl, used with a sponge to wet stamps in a... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Bowls Apply Bowls filter
Australia Post colour poster titled "Send your love home S.A... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Posters Apply Posters filter	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apply Sydney, New South Wales, Australia filter	Postmaster General's Department Apply Postmaster General's Department filter	1978 Apply 1978 filter
Kangaroo letter opener with a tortoiseshell blade Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Paperknives Apply Paperknives filter
Australia Post No.2 white canvas post bag, 1981 Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Bags Apply Bags filter			1981 Apply 1981 filter
Clear glass rectangular inkstand with an inkwell in the cent... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Inkstands Apply Inkstands filter
Small green wooden toy hedge Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Toys Apply Toys filter
Box for Postmaster's Display Kit 29 Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Display boxes Apply Display boxes filter	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apply Sydney, New South Wales, Australia filter	Postmaster General's Department Apply Postmaster General's Department filter	1982 Apply 1982 filter
Inkwell Springfield - Faithfull Family collection Apply Springfield - Faithfull Family collection filter	Inkwells Apply Inkwells filter	Birmingham, West Midlands, England Apply Birmingham, West Midlands, England filter		1900 Apply 1900 filter
Poster titled 'It's the speedy airmail that conquers distanc... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Advertising posters Apply Advertising posters filter	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Apply Melbourne, Victoria, Australia filter	Postmaster General's Department Apply Postmaster General's Department filter	1959 Apply 1959 filter
Sticker 'PMG' Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Stickers Apply Stickers filter	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apply Sydney, New South Wales, Australia filter	Postmaster General's Department Apply Postmaster General's Department filter
"Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia" Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Advertising signs Apply Advertising signs filter	New South Wales, Australia Apply New South Wales, Australia filter	Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia Apply Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia filter	1913 Apply 1913 filter
1910 sixpence and two 1910 twopenny bits Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Brooches Apply Brooches filter
Bronze kangaroo figure studded with red stones Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Animal figures Apply Animal figures filter			1975 Apply 1975 filter
Rectangular aluminium sign with "Canberra City Postcode 2601... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Signs Apply Signs filter	Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Apply Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia filter	Postmaster General's Department Apply Postmaster General's Department filter
Etched or engraved commemorative glass made for the Ballarat... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Commemorative glassware Apply Commemorative glassware filter	Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Apply Ballarat, Victoria, Australia filter		1900 Apply 1900 filter
Matson Line Oceanic Line match book Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Matchboxes Apply Matchboxes filter	California, United States of America Apply California, United States of America filter	Matson Navigation Company Apply Matson Navigation Company filter	1926 Apply 1926 filter
Kangaroo figure made from blue, white, red and silver plasti... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Animal figures Apply Animal figures filter			1971 Apply 1971 filter
Cast Easom Enfield plaque with rising sun, kangaroo and emu,... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Plaques Apply Plaques filter			1880 Apply 1880 filter
Benjamin Rabier Alphabet Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Childrens books Apply Childrens books filter	Paris, France Apply Paris, France filter		1977 Apply 1977 filter
Lord Derby's Kangaroo and Five Others Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Engravings Apply Engravings filter	London, England Apply London, England filter	Oliver Goldsmith Apply Oliver Goldsmith filter	1848 Apply 1848 filter
Poster captioned 'A 'phone call... takes the hurry out of no... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Advertising posters Apply Advertising posters filter
Instructional leaflet "Display Kit 29 - Pre-Stamped Postcard... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Instructional documents Apply Instructional documents filter	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apply Sydney, New South Wales, Australia filter	Postmaster General's Department Apply Postmaster General's Department filter	1982 Apply 1982 filter
Doulton jug to commemorate the Boer War, 1900 Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Jugs Apply Jugs filter	Lambeth, London, England Apply Lambeth, London, England filter	Doulton and Company Apply Doulton and Company filter	1901 Apply 1901 filter
Poster titled 'Its the speedy airmail that conquers distance... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Advertising posters Apply Advertising posters filter	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Apply Melbourne, Victoria, Australia filter	Postmaster General's Department Apply Postmaster General's Department filter	1959 Apply 1959 filter
Round clear glass inkwell with a recessed sunburst pattern o... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Inkwells Apply Inkwells filter
Japanese porcelain condiment set, featuring a mustard pot fl... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Condiment sets Apply Condiment sets filter			1930 Apply 1930 filter
Small green wooden toy hedge Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Toys Apply Toys filter
Poster titled 'The Sydney Morning Herald, Australia, history... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Posters Apply Posters filter	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apply Sydney, New South Wales, Australia filter	The Sydney Morning Herald Apply The Sydney Morning Herald filter
Clear glass rectangular inkstand with an inkwell in the cent... Australia Post Historical collection Apply Australia Post Historical collection filter	Inkstands Apply Inkstands filter
Royal Doulton porcelain plate image of a kangaroo and joey, ... Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Plates Apply Plates filter		Royal Doulton Apply Royal Doulton filter	1949 Apply 1949 filter
Small red wooden toy post Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Toys Apply Toys filter
1908 Australian coat of arms Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Brooches Apply Brooches filter
Gold-coloured kangaroo lapel pin Terence Lane collection Apply Terence Lane collection filter	Lapel pins Apply Lapel pins filter