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One sheet vintage promotional route map poster for Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA), likely dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s). The poster features a colorful, stylized pictorial map of Australia highlighting the airline's domestic network.Key Features of the Poster Title Details: Titled "TAA Covers the Continent" across the top, with the bottom caption reading "The Network of Trans-Australia Airlines". Route Mapping: Black lines connect major city hubs and regional destinations, including Perth, Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart.Regional Icons:Black Swan: Representing Western Australia.Pineapple: Symbolizing Queensland's tropical agricultural industry.Merino Sheep: Representing the classic pastoral industry of New South Wales and Victoria.Hops/Flora: Showcasing Tasmania's distinct local crops at the southern tip.Smiling Sun: Anchoring the center of the country.Branding Elements: Features a compass rose at the bottom containing the iconic TAA logo, alongside an illustration of a propeller airliner in the bottom corner. |
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