ADVERTISING CARDS by F.W. NIVEN

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cobba · #26 Post by **cobba** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:00 pm

Dated 8/1/1908

cobba · #27 Post by **cobba** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:01 pm

Dated 13/3/1913

cobba · #28 Post by **cobba** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:03 pm

Mint postcard dated 191?

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cobba · #29 Post by **cobba** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:06 pm

Dated 27/6/1908

cobba · #30 Post by **cobba** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:07 pm

Dated 14/4/1914

cobba · #31 Post by **cobba** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:09 pm

Dated 13/12/1921

cobba · #32 Post by **cobba** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:11 pm

Undated mint post card.

Mike · #33 Post by **Mike** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:57 pm

Two more cards for the listing. Have recorded "The Golden Fleece" Launceston and Ralph Gay "Central Sample Rooms" 73 Murray St Hobart, in "F.W Niven's Advertising Postcards of Tasmania"

Mike · #34 Post by **Mike** » Sun Oct 09, 2011 7:25 pm

Lot 232 in Tullochs Auctions recent sale contained 45 F.W. Niven cards along with another 127 Tasmanian advertising cards, some good and some rather ordinary. This lot sold for $9750 + buyers commission.

It is interesting to note that no unlisted Niven cards in my listing were found.

Mike · #35 Post by **Mike** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:28 pm

A NEW DISCOVERY!

I stumbled on this Tasmanian Niven card yesterday in a very unlightly place. I was unable to scan the card, hence the photo.

Not in the best of condition but I have never seen this card before. G.W. Fox had his business in Ulverstone. (seeTas PO directory). This is not mentioned on the card. Card posted Ulverstone to Waratah 12/3/10.

This card is now listed in the Tasmanian Niven List.

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Mike · #36 Post by **Mike** » Fri May 04, 2012 4:24 pm

Two new unrecorded Niven cards. Unfortunately I was unable to take scans.

1. Arthur A Denton. Commonwealth Carrige Works for High Class Vechicles. 62 and 64 Patterson Street Launceston.
Posted Derby 1/3/11. This card is not like the usual Niven advertising card. The features an un-named artist colour drawing of a buggy being pulled by two horses with a man and women as passengers. Usual Niven back.

2. Jas D Johnstone. Chemist and Druggist, The Square Pharmacy. Corner of Charles and Elizabeth Sts, Launceston. Usual Niven back.

#37 Post by **Ross Ewington** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:49 pm

Card (not recorded by Mike in his 2007 book) previously reported by Patrick Reid in a post to this topic

“Fitch’s Universal Emporium · Corner of York & Wellington Sts, Launceston…” postally used to Hobart in 1908 with 1d Pictorial franking.

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#38 Post by **Ross Ewington** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:26 pm

An image of this card was sent to me by GW and he has given permission for it to be reproduced here.
It has 'FWN & Co' on the back.
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Is this a 'discovery'? I haven't seen a humorous advertising card by Niven of this type before.

Mike · #39 Post by **Mike** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:36 pm

See my post dated Friday May 4th 2012 regarding Arthur Denton Niven card. I was unable to get a scan at the time.

#40 Post by **Ross Ewington** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:21 pm

You've got one now!

Hobbit123 · #41 Post by **Hobbit123** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 3:41 am

At last, a response to one of Mike's requests. I show my copy of 'R A Paterson's Luncheon Rooms'. It is fairly well-worn on the edges, but not postally used. It has the printing on the reverse in brown.

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More to come, I hope.

#42 Post by **Ross Ewington** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:41 am

Thanks Patrick ... is there any 'ID' on the card to verify that this establishment was in Tasmania?

The added flag was a common occurrence on advertising cards produced for Victorian clients but I
think this was less common on cards produced by Niven for Tasmanian customers.

Does anyone one know where exactly Paterson's Luncheon Rooms were situated?

Mike · #43 Post by **Mike** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:13 pm

Much appreciated Patrick.
Have looked in my Tas PO directories (1904 and 1913) and a google search but have been unable to locate Paterson's Luncheon Room. Not sure if this card is Tasmanian but perhaps, my guess it is Hobart. (At the moment)
I hope someone can confirm this. My research suggests that the flag with the red lion and red border, with the yellow background represents Scotland !! I notice they are a scotch pie house!

Hobbit123 · #44 Post by **Hobbit123** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:17 am

Perhaps I have dropped a red herring. There is no further ID on the card that links it to Tas. I cannot find it in my 1864 or 1907 Walch, but they do not provide information on such establishments.

Mike · #45 Post by **Mike** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:26 pm

Broomby & Dents New Grain & Seed Warehouse 5 - 7 George St Launceston, is now known with and without a pro forma printed back.

Pro Forma back card is dated 11/12/08, used Launceston to Gladstone.

#46 Post by **Ross Ewington** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:51 am

Here's a couple more....

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...used in 1909

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... used in 1908 by Robert Nettlefold himself!

#47 Post by **Ross Ewington** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:50 pm

"The Cleavers, The People's Ironmongers, Launceston & Devonport"

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This is the Launceston store on the corner of Brisbane and Charles Street. Does
anyone know of a view of their premises at Devonport?

P.S. I love the photo of the cluttered interior of the store ...oh for a time machine!

Mike · #48 Post by **Mike** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:07 pm

The Launceston, Devonport and Ulverstone Stores.

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#49 Post by **Ross Ewington** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:48 am

thanks Mike ..... I didn't know that Cleavers had moved that far into "Don Store Territory" i.e. Ulverstone!

Interesting to note the "extras" added to the building including a "Niven Flag" which do not appear to be
as common an addition to the Tasmanian cards compared to Niven's output of Victorian hotels, stores, etc.

cobba · #50 Post by **cobba** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:06 pm

Some new arrivals for me in Niven postcards
Cheers Kerry cobba

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