🎄 Order Cut-Off Dates 

To help make sure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas Day, please take note of our recommended order cut-off dates below.

We recommend ordering as early as possible during the busy holiday period, particularly for international orders.

🎄 DOMESTIC 

Standard

• VIC, NSW, SA, QLD, ACT - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• WA, NY, TAS - Order by Friday 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express

• Metro - All States & Territories - Order by Sun 20 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• Rural - All States & Territories - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026.
  

🎄 INTERNATIONAL 

Standard  

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by Friday 4 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express 

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Please note: These dates are recommended order cut-offs to help ensure delivery by Christmas. Delivery times may vary due to carrier delays, seasonal demand and circumstances outside our control.

GENERAL SHIPPING

We use the Australia Post Network to ensure that all purchases are delivered promptly to your destination. 

• Standard Shipping - $11.95. 4-8 Business Days*.
• Express Shipping - $16.95. 2-4 Business Days.

International Shipping - Calculated at checkout, delivery times may vary. 

~ From all of us at Paper Republic, we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 ~

We offer free click & collect from our Camberwell and Royal Arcade store. Please select your preferred location at checkout. 
Once we have picked up your order, you will receive a notification that your purchase is ready to collect. 

Take a nostalgic journey through Melbourne and Victoria with this collection of stunning retro illustrations. Inspired by the way we used to live, these detailed designs capture the character, places and everyday charm of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Bring each page to life with colour and enjoy a creative trip back in time. A lovely way to celebrate Melbourne’s history, vintage style and distinctive local character.

Product Features

• Stunning retro illustrations inspired by Melbourne and Victoria

• Features scenes and imagery from the 1950s through to the 1970s

• A nostalgic celebration of everyday life in a bygone era

• A creative colouring activity for adults and older children

Product Details

• Format: Paperback

• Dimensions: 22 x 26 cm

Why It’s a Good Gift

A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves Melbourne, Victoria, vintage design or local history. It is also a lovely choice for creative enthusiasts who enjoy relaxing with a colouring book and a touch of nostalgia.

Who It Is Good For

• Melbourne and Victorian locals

• Lovers of retro and vintage illustrations

• Colouring book enthusiasts

• Anyone interested in Australian history and everyday life in the 1950s to 1970s

• A thoughtful souvenir or gift for someone with a connection to Melbourne

How to Use

Choose your favourite colours and bring each retro illustration to life. Enjoy it as a relaxing creative activity, a nostalgic trip down memory lane or a way to celebrate the places and character of Melbourne and Victoria.

Shipping

Australia-wide shipping
International shipping available

Click & Collect

Available from our:

• Camberwell Store, Melbourne VIC

• Royal Arcade Store, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Select your preferred pickup location at checkout. You will receive confirmation once your order is ready for collection.

Australian Owned

Paper Republic is an Australian-owned and run stationery and gift retailer, with stores in Melbourne and online shopping available across Australia and internationally.