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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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A clear plate means a clear conscience
Art
Maker: Fitton, James H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster advocating frugality. In the centre of the poster is an image of a cleared plate and knife and fork, this is placed on a patterned tablecloth background. The title appe...ARTV06935
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A Clear Plate Means a Clear Conscience
Art
Maker: Fitton, James H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster advocating frugality. In the centre of the poster is an image of a cleared plate and knife and fork, this is placed on a patterned tablecloth background. The title appe...ARTV03459
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A clear plate means a clear conscience
Art
Maker: Fitton, James H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster advocating frugality. In the centre of the poster is an image of a cleared plate and knife and fork, this is placed on a patterned tablecloth background. The title appe...ARTV01557
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1. Air League Cadets march, Melbourne 2. Hurricane Aircraft 3. RAAF boxing 4. Australia's new armoured division in the making. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 12 No. 38)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
1. (39 sec) Air League Cadets march to the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne 2. (1 min 11 sec) Hurricane fighter aircraft in flight, and inspection by Group Captain Arthur Henry Cobby 3. (1 min 52 sec)...F00309
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Air raid precaution (ARP) map of City of Sydney and Environs, NSW [Part 2 - Northern Sheet]
Published Collection
Air raid precaution (ARP) map of City of Sydney and Environs, NSW [Part 2 - Northern Sheet]. Scale: 1/8 Mile scale (notes include a scale of 10 chains to an inch) Legend includes markings for: Stat...AWM2022.597.26.2
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Air raid precaution (ARP) map of City of Sydney and Environs, NSW [Part 1 - Southern Sheet]
Published Collection
Air raid precaution (ARP) map of City of Sydney and Environs, NSW [Part 1 - Southern Sheet]. Scale: 1/8 Mile scale (notes include a scale of 10 chains to an inch) Legend includes markings for: Stat...AWM2022.597.26.1
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Air Raid Precaution warden's steel helmet : Chief Warden V R Exton, NES
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White painted steel Wardens helmet with black painted 'W' at centre front and centre rear. Complete with rubber and vinyl interior liner with webbing chin strap and brass buckle.REL29506
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Air raid warden's helmet : R E L Phillips
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black painted steel air raid warden's helmet with white painted 'W' at centre front and centre rear. Complete with rubber and vinyl interior liner with webbing chin strap and brass buckle. Painted in ...REL35503
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All must serve says John Curtin (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 10)
Film
Prime Minister John Curtin opens 35 million pound loan.F00333
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A Map of the British Army with Battle Honours and Military Achievements
Art
Maker: Belfast Ulster Savings Committee Edinburgh Scottish War Savings Committee London National Savings Committee Field Sons and Co. Ltd.
Issued by the National Savings Committees of England, Scotland and Northern Island this poster is a map of the United Kingdom with inset vignettes of the different local regiments with their battle ho...ARTV02115
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1. America comes to Australia 2. Pearl Harbour bombed 3. Allies prepared to fight back from their last strongholds in the Western Pacific. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 15)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Vol. 13 No. 15 Fox Movietone News 1. (1 min 48 sec) Arrival of United States troops in Australia. 2. (2 min 39 sec) Scenes of the aftermath of the Japanese attack on the United States Pa...F00338
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America's fishing fleet and men : assets to victory.
Art
Maker: Koerner, Henry U S Government printing office
American Second World War poster , produced by the United States Office of War Information, Division of Public Enquiries, poster no. 61. During the Second World War, fishing was considered imperative ...ARTV05863
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A message from the executive council of the amalgamated engineering union to its members..
Art
Maker: L & B
This Second World War fuel thrift poster depicts a letter from the Executive Council ofthe Amalgamated Engineering Union to its members, to remind them to save fuel for battle. This item has been dig...ARTV02426
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A Message from the Minister of Fuel and Power to the Management and Workers
Art
Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War proclamation-style poster published by the Ministry of Fuel and Power targeting the management and workers (presumably of factories and other such industries), encouraging the...ARTV02004
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1939 and All That!
Film
Maker: Poppleton, James
An amateur filmmaker's perspective of WW2 from the home front, incorporating newspaper headlines from 1939 to war's end; shots of Melbourne neighbourhoods and communities engaged war time activities s...F04905
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...and we talk about sacrifice, Invest in the 4th Liberty Loan
Art
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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1. Anti-tank guns made in Australia 2. Air training corps has field day. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 14)
Film
1. (1 min 41 sec) Anti-tank guns made in Australia go through their paces before being sent into battle 2. (2 min 12 sec) Air Training Corps members parade before Wing Commander Elliott, inspect bombe...F00337
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1. Armoured Division parade in Melbourne 2. RAAF in Canada (Fox Movietone News Vol. 12 No. 46)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Fox Movietone News newsreel Vol. 12 No. 46. 1. (1 min 16 sec) Melbourne, Armoured Division parade in support of war loan 2. (3 min 52 sec) RAAF trainees of the Empire Air Training Schem...F00317
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Arnott, Thomas John (Private, b.1894 - d.1957)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the First World War and Second World War service of 74 Private Thomas John Arnott, 1 Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, and National Emergency Services, E...AWM2021.659.4
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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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A soldier on leave; verso: Unemployed marches
Art
Maker: Counihan, Noel
Depicts a returned soldier with his family. He holds a baby in his arms and is accompanied by another child and his wife. There are buildings in the background. Verso: a three-quarter portrait of a ma...ART93998
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A.T.S.
Art
Maker: Games, Abram H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British Second World War recruitment poster by Abram Games. In December 1941, the British Parliament passed the National Service Act, which required unmarried women between 20 and 30 to join one of t...ARTV07142
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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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Attack with me says Potato Pete
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Food Unknown
British Second World War Potato Pete poster. The poster depicts Potato Pete as a parachutist. Potato Pete was a character created to advertise the use of potatoes in the place of bread as a source of ...ARTV10071
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Attack with me says Potato Pete
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Food Unknown
British Second World War Ministry of Food poster. The poster depicts the cartoon character Potato Pete as a parachutist. Potato Pete was a character created to advertise the use of potatoes in the pla...ARTV07940
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Austerity for victory (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 48)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Prime Minister John Curtin launches one hundred million pound war loan. Lord Gowrie takes the salute at Perth march to commemorate the occasion. Sydney has big parade also.F00370
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Australia at war (Fox Movietone News Vol. 12 No. 30)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Fox Movietone News Vol. 12 No 30. Camouflage nets being woven in Sydney by members of the National Defence League. Miss Kay McDowell watches the weaving. School boys, policemen and ex 19...F00301
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Australia at war on the home front 1941-09-20 (Fox Movietone News Vol. 12. No. 40)
Film
1. (1 min 40 sec) Making Paravanes in a naval workshop 2 (1 min 20 sec) Manufacture and testing 25-pounder gunF00311
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Australia Is a Food Arsenal of the Allied World; We Must Share Our Food
Art
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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Australia looks to the air (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 4)
Film
A short history of the supply of aircraft for the RAAF and aircraft production in Australia.F00327
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1. Australian inventor creates new miracle gun 2. Bren carrier manufacture, Newport Vic. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 12 No. 43)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
1. (1 min 38 sec) Mr E. Owen demonstrates his sub-machine gun to the Minister for the army, Mr Spender and army chiefs . 2. (1 min 42 sec) Manufacture of Bren carriers at the railway workshops, Newpor...F00314
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Australian Roller Flour bag used by War Dressing Unit, Gordon, NSW
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Printed calico flour bag with the words 'FINEST AUSTRALIA ROLLER FLOUR' around a central circular colour print of a two funnelled steamer departing port. These types of calico bags were converted into...REL28645
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1. Australian shipyards launch latest Corvette "Bombay" 2. Services hold boxing championships in Melbourne. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 3)
Film
1. (1 min 26 sec) Latest Corvette "Bombay" inspected by Lord Wakehurst, Lady Wakehurst performs launching ceremony. "Bombay" was built in Australia for the Indian Navy. 2. (2 min 13 sec) Inter-service...F00326
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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
Film
Maker: Owen Brothers MT
An animated cartoon film produced by the Owen Brothers MT to encourage the purchase of war saving stamps and certificates and subscription to the 4th Liberty Loan.F01331
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Back the attack buy 4th liberty bonds
Art
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
Art
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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Battle for Fuel - Switch off When You Are Warm Use Less Gas
Art
Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. Depicts a man lounging in an armchair, silhouetted against the blaze of the fire in front of him. The title of the poster 'BATTLE FOR FUEL' runs...ARTV02047
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Battle for Fuel: We Must All Keep within Our Target!
Art
Maker: Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster promoting fuel savings. This is one of the 'battle for fuel' series. With the cost of the war mounting as the years passed, the British Government promoted domestic sav...ARTV02073
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Battle of the Atlantic...Warwork News No.4
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British poster issued by the Ministry for Labour and National Service in the form of a broadsheet titled 'Warwork News'. This is No. 4 and provides information on the Battle of the Atlantic including ...ARTV02111
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Beardall, Gwen (Civilian, b.1932)
Private Record
Maker: Chamberlain, Gwen
Collection relating to the Second World War experience of Miss Gwen Beardall (later Chamberlain), Castlemaine, Victoria, 1945. Collection consists of one two-page letter from Miss Gwen Beardall to R/...PR05805
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Be in the fashion - cover your hair
Art
Maker: Rothholz, Hans Arnold Ministry of Labour and National Service Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Loxley Brothers Ltd
British Second World War work safety poster commissioned by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and issued by the Ministry for Labour and National Service featuring photographs of women ...ARTV01036
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Berry, Margaret Maude (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1906 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Berry, Margaret Maude
Collection of personal records, including diaries, photo albums, certificates and reports relating to the Australian and British Women's Army, 1942 - 1946.PR01461
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Beware: Whether alone or in a crowd...
Art
Maker: Lacoste, Gerald Wightman & Co., Ltd.
British national security poster issued to warn those working in shipping to not to give away information in regards to the movements of Her Majesty's ships. It is a bold design that makes use of cari...ARTV02110
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Black Diamonds: Exhibition
Art
Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster produced for an exhibition about 'black diamonds' (coal). This was likely related to a film of the same title produced by Ken Annakin. This item has been digitised wi...ARTV02002
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Black out
Art
Maker: Traill, Jessie C A
'Black out' is a Second World War scene of Edinburgh Castle silhouetted against a night sky during an air-raid blackout. Soon after the outbreak of the war, Edinburgh experienced the first bombing rai...ART96878
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Blackout outside, plenty of light inside with Philips lamps
Art
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
Art
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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Blamey returns to report on war situation (Fox Movietone News Vol. 12 No 48)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
General Sir Thomas Albert Blamey arriving at Rose Bay, Sydney by empire flying boat and being greeted by Lieutenant-General Vernon Ashton Hobart Sturdee North Africa and other officers. Cuts back to G...F00319
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Blood Donor: Don't Delay, Your Blood may Save a Soldier's Life...
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Henry Hildesley Ltd
Issued by the British Government's Ministry for Health this poster encourages the viewer to donate blood for the war effort. The simple colours make it easy to read, and the depiction of a man in a fl...ARTV03680
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Blood Saves Lives: Will You Enrol as a Blood Donor?...
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
Issued by the British Government's Ministry for Health this poster appeals to the viewer to donate blood to injured soldiers. The simple design and bold colours make the poster eye catching and easy t...ARTV03681
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Bones wanted...
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British poster issued to encourage citizens to save bones in support of the war effort. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.ARTV02414
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Books for Russia
Art
Poster promoting the 'Books for Russia' Russian War Relief campaign featuring a quote by Bennett Cerf, American writer and publisher. He co-founded Random House, and regularly made appearances on tele...ARTV05875
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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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Brickhill, Paul Chester Jerome (Flight Lieutenant, b.1916 - d.1991)
Private Record
Maker: Brickhill, Paul Chester Jerome
Collection relating to 403313 Flight Lieutenant Paul Chester Jerome Brickhill, 92 Squadron, RAAF, Second World War. Collection comprises three letters from Brickhill to "Del" written in 1939, 1943 an...PR03099
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Bring him home sooner...Invest in the First Victory Loan
Art
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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Bushells wartime issue coffee jar
Heraldry
Maker: Bushells Pty Ltd
Glass jar with ridges along each side and the trade name 'Bushells' on the bottom. The screw-top lid is impressed into the top with 'Bushells VACUUM PACKED Coffee'. Inside the paper lining of the lid ...REL33214
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"..but for Heaven's sake don't say I told you." Careless talk costs lives
Art
Maker: Bird, Cyril Kenneth Ministry of Information Unknown
British Second World War poster depicts a man in a blue coat and yellow pants talking in a red phone booth, imploring the listener not to tell anyone that he had told them. The image is surrounded wit...ARTV07943
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750,000 buyers wanted...
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Unknown
This Second World War poster was issued to promote the sale of 4th Liberty Loan. The title is positioned across the top of the poster and beneath this appears a photographic reproduction of a crowd wi...ARTV10235
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Buy Your Savings Here: This Is Thanksgiving Week
Art
Maker: National Savings Committee, London and Scottish Savings Committee, Edinburgh The Whitwell Press Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting national savings and the sale of savings/bond certificates. This poster was issued on 'Thanksgiving Week' - various weeks given this title around September an...ARTV02114
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Camouflage netting shuttle : Mrs K H Ford, Queensland Voluntary Net Camouflage Makers
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Large flat hardwood shuttle (needle) for making camouflage netting. One end has been shaped to a point, just above which is a 11-12 cm long cutout with an integral central pin. The other end has been ...REL38759.001
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Camouflage netting shuttle : Mrs K H Ford, Queensland Voluntary Net Camouflage Makers
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden shuttle (needle) for producing camouflage netting. The shuttle is double ended with identical U-shaped openings at each end of approximately 4.5 cm in depth and which narrow at the top. Above o...REL38759.002
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Camouflage netting spacer : Mrs K H Ford, Queensland Voluntary Net Camouflage Makers
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden netting spacer shaped as a butcher's cleaver.REL38759.003
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Canvas carry bag for MIA2-I-I noncombatant gas mask : R E L Phillips
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Khaki canvas carry bag for American MIA2-I-I noncombatant gas mask. This bag consists of a sheath of canvas, open at one end, with a closing flap which can be fastened by a metal press stud. Stamped a...REL35504.002
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Captain Alan Lennox-Short will speak here...
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Information
This British Second World War poster was a generic poster produced by the Minsitry of Information to be distributed to different locations where Captain Alan Lennox-Short was speaking. Captain Lenno...ARTV02194
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Cardboard box for United States noncombatant gas mask MIA2-I-I : R E L Phillips
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Original cardboard box for United States noncombatant gas mask MIA2-I-I. The box is rectangular and made from cardboard. Tape has been used in one corner of the box to keep the box intact. Printed on ...REL35504.003
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Careless talk costs lives: "Be careful what you say & where you say it."
Art
Maker: Ministry of Information Unknown
British Second World War cautionary poster issued by the Ministry of Information. It depicts two men speaking at a bar, which is made up of stylised Hitler faces. The image is in the top half of the p...ARTV07201
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Careless talk costs lives: "Be careful what you say & where you say it."
Art
Maker: Ministry of Information Unknown
British Second World War cautionary poster issued by the Ministry of Information. It depicts two men speaking at a bar, which is made up of stylised Hitler faces. The image is in the top half of the p...ARTV07944
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Careless talk costs lives: " You never know who's listening."
Art
Maker: Bird, Cyril Kenneth Ministry of Information Unknown
British Second World War cautionary poster issued by the Ministry of Information. It depicts two women talking on a train, with Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering listening from the seat behind them. Th...ARTV07942
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Careless talk costs lives: " You never know who's listening."
Art
Maker: Ministry of Information Unknown
British Second World War cautionary poster issued by the Ministry of Information. It depicts two women talking on a train, with Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering listening from the seat behind them. Th...ARTV07203
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Cement worker, Sydney graving dock
Art
Maker: Dobell, William
A cement worker engaged on construction of graving dock, Sydney. Dobell worked for the Civil Constructional Corps when he painted this work.ART30249
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Change over to a victory job
Art
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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Childrens doll's pram: Wendy Rudduck, Coorow, Western Australia
Heraldry
Maker: Boucher, A.B. Rudduck, Clarice Lavinia
Doll's pram with mattress and pillow. The pram has a solid wooden body and incorporated hood made in ply veneer. Secured by brackets to the rear of the body is a metal frame to which is attached a woo...REL42425
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Children's shoe and clothing exchange
Art
Maker: Unknown Board of Trade Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster advertising a children's shoe and clothing exchange. The title is printed in red ink and dominates the upper quarter of the poster, with three paragraphs of text printe...ARTV03328
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Children's shoe and clothing exchange
Art
Maker: Unknown Board of Trade Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster advertising a children's shoe and clothing exchange. The title is printed in red ink and dominates the upper quarter of the poster, with three paragraphs of text printe...ARTV03327
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Christmas 1943: latest dates for posting...
Art
Maker: Beaumont, Leonard G.P.O Fosh & Cross Ltd.
Issued by the General Post Office this poster informs British customers of the latest posting dates for Christmas 1943 and that the Greetings Telegram service is not available. The design is be Leonar...ARTV02441
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60 cigarette cartons: 1 mortar bomb container...
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (S.L. : HUBNERS) Hubners Ltd
This poster is one of a campaign urging British citizens not to waste paper. It informs the viewer that the cardboard from cigarette cartons is needed to make boxes for Mortar Bombs. The inclusion of ...ARTV02417
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Civilian identity disc : Miss J M Terkelsen
Heraldry
Maker: Don, Leonard St Clair
The disc has a small hole drilled near an edge to thread a small chain or strap through. Stamped into the face of the disc is 'J.M. TERKELSEN / CARE / L. DON / GRACEVILLE'.REL41626.003
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Civilian identity disc : Mrs I Frazier
Heraldry
Maker: Don, Leonard St Clair
The disc has a small hole drilled near an edge to thread a small chain or strap through. Stamped into the face of the disc is 'I. FRAZIER / EVADNE ST / GRACEVILLE'.REL41626.001
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Civilian identity disc : Mrs T M Terkelsen
Heraldry
Maker: Don, Leonard St Clair
The disc has a small hole drilled near an edge to thread a small chain or strap through. Stamped into the face of the disc is 'T.M. TERKELSEN / CARE / L. DON / GRACEVILLE'.REL41626.002
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Civilian telegraph service to France...
Art
Maker: Freedman, R Great Britain Post Office
G.P.O poster advertising the civilian telegraph service to France and its current routes. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.ARTV02436
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Clown
Art
Maker: Tucker, Albert
Clown 1943 was painted at a time when Albert Tucker was entering a new phase in his art making, with his approach to subject and expression set against the background of a nation at war. His experienc...ART96038
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Coal must be saved!...
Art
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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Commonwealth of Australia War Savings Certificate one pound
Technology
Commonwealth of Australia War Savings Certificate one pound, serial number AA433807, and maturing on 24 December 1948.RELC02619
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Copper for war, Mt Isa
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
A green pyramid of copper concentrate, preparatory to smelting. From Mt Isa in the far north west of Queensland came a steady supply of melted copper to meet the demands of war. From August 1945 in hi...ART25546
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Cordite room, Maribyrnong
Art
Maker: Flett, James
A corner of the Commonwealth Explosives Factory, Maribyrnong, Victoria.ART26019
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Correspondence for the Ceylon, Indian, Southeast Asia commands and the Royal and Merchange Navies in foreign waters...
Art
Maker: C & R LTD
Great Britain Post Office war poster encouraging thrift in the post-office by using the lightest possible stationery to send letters. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealt...ARTV02432
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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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Cremer, Samuel (Sergeant, b.1916 - d.2011); Bradley, Edward Athelstan (Civilian, b.1917 - d.1997)
Private Record
Maker: Bradley, Edward Athelstan Cremer, Samuel
Collection relating to Second World War service of NX67585 Sergeant Samuel ‘Sam’ Cremer, 2/4 Field Ambulance and 2/7 Field Ambulance, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, India, Palestine, Egy...PR05197
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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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Curtin PM 3rd war loan
Film
The Prime Minister the Right Honourable John Curtin addresses Australians on the need to contribute to the war effort by investing in the 3rd Liberty Loan.F01430
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Curtin talks to nation (Cinesound News No 552)
Film
Maker: Cinesound
The Prime Minister, John Curtin, speaks to Australia and the world about Australia's war effort, and good friendship to the world.F00578
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Cut Gas and Electricity - They Both Come from Coal
Art
Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power Fletcher and Son Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster aimed at encouraging the restrictive use of gas and electricity, owing to its reliance upon coal for production. Posters such as these, encouraging Britons to conserve ...ARTV02023
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Cut the last three inches of your loaf this way
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Food J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Food advising how to eat the last three inches of a loaf so as to eat it while it's fresh. The image is a stylised graphic representation of a...ARTV01560
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Cut the Last Three Inches of Your Loaf This Way
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Food advising how to eat the last three inches of a loaf so as to eat it while it's fresh. The image is a stylised graphic representation of a...ARTV03462
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Cut Your Gas and Electricity: They Both Come from Coal
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Fuel and Power Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster designed to emphasise the need for people on the home front to reduce electricity and gas consumption owing to its dependence on the use of coal. Posters such as this o...ARTV02062
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Cyclists: Help Save Rubber...
Art
Maker: [LONDON] : MINISTRY OF SUPPLY, 1943 (S.L. : FOSH & CROSS) Fosh & Cross Ltd.
Issued by the Ministry of Supply this poster urges British cyclists to conserve rubber by remembering to keep their tyres fully pumped. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwea...ARTV02418
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Darwin has been bombed but not conquered
Published Collection
Maker: Unknown
Black and white leaflet citing the comments of John Curtin in regards to the bombing of Darwin.RC00810
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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