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Absence makes the war grow longer...
Art
Maker: Unknown Department of War Organisation of Industry Unknown
An Australian poster issued by the Department of War Organisation of Industry to discourage workers at home in Australia from taking unnecessary leave, investing in war loans and following austerity m...ARTV02274
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...and we talk about sacrifice, Invest in the 4th Liberty Loan
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Maker: Couillard, R
Australian Fourth Liberty Loan poster which appropriated an American poster design by R. Couillard. The original American text stated 'Buy War Bonds,' while the text on the Australian poster was chang...ARTV10386
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As dangerous as an enemy bomber - mosquitoes carrying dengue fever...
Art
Maker: NSW Department of Public Health
A wartime example of Australian public health information as propaganda. Issued by the NSW Department of Health, it compares the threat of mosquitoes carrying disease to that of an enemy bomber. An in...ARTV10453
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"Attack" Vivid! Real! Factual!
Art
Maker: Unknown
Little is known about this Second World War film promotion poster. The poster aims to promote a film called "Attack". The poster is likely American in origin, as the poster features B-25 Mitchell, and...ARTV02276
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Australia Is a Food Arsenal of the Allied World; We Must Share Our Food
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Maker: Commonwealth Food Control
Australian Second World War poster depicting the importance of Australia's position in supplying Allied nations with food. The poster include an image of the globe with Australia and various Allied na...ARTV02123
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AWAS on the way to report for duty at L.H.Q. Signals
Art
Maker: Browning, George Julian
George Browning was attached to the Military History Section during the Second World War. Initially, he was employed to contribute to the Army's Christmas book. Once this was completed, he was to be s...ART23622
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Back the attack buy 4th liberty bonds
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Maker: Artist unknown
Utilising striking typography, this poster aims to encourage the public to purchase Liberty Bonds. This very simple design is highly effective and could have been utilised on a large scale to promote ...ARTV10384
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Back the attack! Invest in the 4th liberty loan
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Maker: Artist unknown
The sale of war bonds was a significant aspect of the Australian home front during the Second World War. Administered by the Commonwealth War Loan Office, the war loans scheme encouraged Australians t...ARTV10381
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Blackout outside, plenty of light inside with Philips lamps
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Maker: Unknown Phillips Australia Unknown
Second World War poster produced by Phillips Electrical Industries Pty Ltd advertising Phillips lamps. The text only poster uses colour to symbolise the effects of light and dark. On the left side of...ARTV09708
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Blackout outside, plenty of light inside with Philips lamps
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Maker: Unknown Phillips Australia Unknown
Second World War poster produced by Phillips Electrical Industries Pty Ltd advertising Phillips lamps. The text only poster uses colour to symbolise the effects of light and dark. On the left side of...ARTV10078
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Boxed Latexture Products 'Marianne' Simplicity Fashiondol
Heraldry
Maker: Latexture Products Inc
Boxed 'Fashiondol' set consisting of a twelve and a half inch (31 cm) moulded composition doll with painted face, red hair and brown shoes, marked in relief on her back 'PAT PEND'. The doll's arms are...REL38773
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Bring him home sooner...Invest in the First Victory Loan
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Maker: Commonwealth War Loans Office Unknown
Poster issued by the Commonwealth War Loans Office to promote the First Victory Loan (28th March - 9th May 1944) which followed on closely after four successfully subscribed Liberty Loans. The target ...ARTV10405
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Change over to a victory job
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Maker: Unknown
Depicts a black and white photograph of a woman in overalls wearing a headscarf. She leans over a table, clenching her right fist with an emploring glare out to the viewer, to "Change over to a victor...ARTV01060
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Coal must be saved!...
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Maker: The Commonwealth Coal Commission
Australian Second World War poster issued by the Commonwealth Coal Commission to urge Australians to cut down on their use of gas, electricity and hot water to conserve coal for the war effort. This ...ARTV02338
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Cream artificial silk wedding dress
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small size wedding dress made from cream artificial silk lining fabric. Full length dress has a short train, sweetheart neckline, ruched centre front bodice, and ruched lower back. Three quarter sleev...REL/18213.001
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Cricket bat : Wartime manufacture
Heraldry
Maker: Essex Bat Co
A willow and cane cricket bat with a leather wrapped handle. Stamped into the bat face is 'ESSEX BATCO' at the top on either side of the handle. Below this is 'JUNIOR' and 'SELECTED AUSTRALIAN WILL...REL24258
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Description of garden trench shelter
Published Collection
Maker: Unknown
Black and white leaflet instructing how to construct a garden trench shelter for protection in the event of bombing or invasion.RC00811
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Donation box : YMCA War Service Fund, Great Britain
Heraldry
Maker: Young Men's Christian Association
Plywood donation box of nailed consruction in the shape of a YMCA hut. Identical transfers on each side of the 'roof' portray a sailor, soldier, airman and civil worker and the words 'The Service men ...REL34042
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Don't miss this!...
Art
Maker: Artist unknown
This poster was designed to promote the visit of a special services unit, in an unknown location, during the Second World War. The box at the bottom of the poster has been left blank, so that details ...ARTV10383
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Don't thrash your vehicle
Art
Maker: Unknown
Australian Second World War poster advising against the misuse of vehicles. The poster depicts a Japanese man set against a red background striking at an army truck with a flail-mace. The title, whic...ARTV02445