Original 1914 Bjelke Petersen’s Health Exercise and Massage – School of Physical Culture Advertisement

A fascinating piece of early 20th-century Sydney health and fitness history — an original 1914 advertisement for Bjelke Petersen’s Health Exercise and Massage, promoting the School of Physical Culture. This advertisement is a salvaged page from the worn-out book A Traveller’s Guide to Sydney, offering a glimpse into the early fitness culture of Sydney.

• Date: 1914

• Source: A Traveller’s Guide to Sydney

• Subject: Bjelke Petersen’s Health Exercise and Massage – School of Physical Culture

• Type: Original printed advertisement (not a reproduction)

• Condition: Very good for its age – light toning and edge wear typical of over 100-year-old paper

• Fit: Suits a standard 20 cm x 25 cm frame (8" x 10")

📜 Please note: This is an authentic vintage page, not a reproduction. It was salvaged from a book that was beyond repair, preserving this historical advertisement for the enjoyment of collectors and history enthusiasts.

A collectible piece of vintage Australian health and fitness ephemera, perfect for framing, gifting, or adding to a collection of early 20th-century Sydney history.