The Darwin…Is a Way of Life (1963) booklet is a tourism and lifestyle guide that provides a vivid snapshot of Darwin in the early 1960s. Published during an era of significant growth and development in the Northern Territory, this booklet highlights the unique climate, attractions, and relaxed culture of Darwin […]
Category Memorabilia
The U.B.D. Northern Territory Directory 1962-63 is a fascinating piece of memorabilia from pre-Cyclone Tracy Darwin. This directory, published by Universal Business Directories (U.B.D.), served as a comprehensive resource for residents and businesses in the Northern Territory during the early 1960s. It includes a wealth of information such as residential […]
This Telecom Australia Cyclone Tracy 20th Anniversary Commemorative Limited Edition Phonecard Pack was released in 1994 to mark two decades since Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. The pack not only includes a $5 phonecard but also a wealth of historical information and imagery to commemorate and educate about the disaster’s impact. […]
This Telecom Phonecard was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, which devastated Darwin on 25 December 1974. It is a $5 prepaid card featuring an image of the destruction caused by the cyclone, showing damaged buildings, overturned vehicles, and debris that illustrate the extent of the disaster’s […]
This is a Continuous Entry Authority or Permanent Entry Permit issued by the Department of the Northern Territory in the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy. This surviving permit was kindly provided by Gunther Lackner. These permits were created to regulate and control access to the Darwin Cyclone Disaster Area during the […]
This is the Darwin Evacuee Identity Card, commissioned by the Australian Government as part of the emergency response to Cyclone Tracy. The card was designed to assist evacuees displaced by the disaster, certifying their status as residents of Darwin at the time of the cyclone and ensuring they received support […]
This stamp is part of the “Headline News” series issued by Australia Post in 2013, which commemorated significant events in Australian history. This particular stamp highlights Cyclone Tracy, a pivotal event in Australian history that devastated Darwin on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 1974. The design features a headline-style […]
Darwin…A Way of Life (1969) offers a vivid snapshot of life in Darwin just a few years before Cyclone Tracy changed the city forever. Published by the Department of Interior, this booklet celebrates a bustling tropical city on the rise, where modern architecture met friendly, laid-back living. It highlights […]
Darwin POW by Edward Collins (1975) is an engaging and personal account of life in Darwin shortly after Cyclone Tracy, blending humour and resilience in the face of devastation. Through witty observations and vivid storytelling, Collins captures not only the destruction caused by the cyclone but also the unique camaraderie, […]
The Darwin and Top End Holiday Booklet is a captivating glimpse into mid-20th century life and culture in Australia’s northernmost regions. This brochure serves as a celebration of the area’s rich natural beauty, cultural diversity, and unique charm. It features vivid descriptions of key attractions such as the cultural traditions […]
Darwin after Cyclone Tracy postcard folder
In 1974, I was working with the Electricity Generating Board in Queensland. I was at my fiancé’s house celebrating Christmas when I received a call to mobilise with tools and depart for Darwin as soon as possible. That afternoon, we had to get medical injections, and the following day (Boxing […]