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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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Avenge December 7
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Maker: Perlin, Bernard Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
This Second World War American poster, which depicts a sailor with a clenched fist and warships among explosions, refers to the surpirse attack by Japanese aircraft on Pearl Harbour on the morning of ...ARTV00660
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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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Blood Donor: Don't Delay, Your Blood may Save a Soldier's Life...
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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?...
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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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Dunkirk
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Maker: Unknown Work to Win Campaign Harris-Williams Press
Second World War poster issued by the Work to Win Campaign in Melbourne. Designed in a broadsheet style it features an inspiring passage about Dunkirk originally printed in the New York Times. The pos...ARTV09086
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For England and Freedom! Join the Territorial Army
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Maker: Cattermole, Lance British Army WM. Hobbs & Sons Ltd.
British Territorial Army recruiting poster. One of a series published in 1938 featuring artwork by Lance Cattermole. This poster is No. 8 of the series aimed at attracting English volunteers. In the f...ARTV10164
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Hou die yster warm vir vryheid [Keep the Iron War for Freedom]
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Maker: Montgomery Unknown Die Staatsdrukker
South African Second World War poster. Its central image is a stylised graphic of a large red hot iron 'V' being plunged into cold water by the blacksmith's hands - the 'V' standing for victory. The t...ARTV03953
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Hou die yster warm vir vryheid [Keep the Iron War for Freedom]
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Maker: Montgomery Die Staatsdrukker Unknown
South African Second World War poster. Its central image is a stylised graphic of a large red hot iron V being plunged into cold water by the blacksmith's hands - the 'V' standing for victory. The ti...ARTV03955
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Into action
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Maker: Nunney, Alfred John LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (S.L. : FOSH & CROSS)
This British Second World War poster is one of a series produced to inspire patriotism in citizens through inspirational depictions of military operations. This item has been digitised with funding ...ARTV02219
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Into action
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Maker: Department of Information
This British Second World War poster is one of a series produced to inspire patriotism in citizens through inspirational depictions of military operations. This item has been digitised with funding ...ARTV02217
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Join the AIF now!: They'll be proud of you in this
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Maker: Unknown Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster. It features a black and white drawing of a soldier in full uniform with two admiring women, the older one holding his rifle...ARTV04334
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Join the AIF now!: They'll be proud of you in this
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Maker: Unknown Australian Commonwealth Military Forces
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster. It features a black and white drawing of a soldier in full uniform with two admiring women, the older one holding his rifle...ARTV02566
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Keep ‘Em Rolling! [Artillery]
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Maker: Lionni, Leo
One of a series of patriotic work incentive posters based on the structure of the American flag commissioned by the United States Government’s Division of Information, Office of Emergency Management i...AWM2017.916.15
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Make her proud to say... "My son overseas"
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Maker: Unknown Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
One of a series of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment posters issued under the title "JOIN THE AIF". This poster subtitled 'Make her proud to say..." My son overseas"...ARTV06715
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Make her proud to say... "My son overseas"
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Maker: Unknown Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
One of a series of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment posters issued under the title "JOIN THE AIF". This poster subtitled 'Make her proud to say... "My son overseas"...ARTV02568
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Men of service [locomotive driver and fireman]
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Maker: Freedman, Harold F W Niven Pty Ltd
One of a series of eight posters by Harold Freedman commissioned by the Victorian Railways soon after the Second World War. Issued to highlight the contribution of its staff, who kept the railway oper...ARTV10237
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Men of service [railway engineer]
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Maker: Freedman, Harold F W Niven Pty Ltd
One of a series of eight posters by Harold Freedman commissioned by the Victorian Railways soon after the Second World War. Issued to highlight the contribution of its staff, who kept the railway oper...ARTV10238
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Men of service [station master]
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Maker: Freedman, Harold F W Niven Pty Ltd
One of a series of eight posters by Harold Freedman commissioned by the Victorian Railways soon after the Second World War. Issued to highlight the contribution of its staff, who kept the railway oper...ARTV10239
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Mister, here's your hat! Join the A.I.F now!
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Maker: James, Richard Haughton Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster by Richard Haughton James. One of a series titled "JOIN THE AIF" this poster is subtitled " Mister, here's your hat!" . It f...ARTV09468
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Ons is san die wenkant...
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Maker: Kaplan, P The Government Printer
South African poster issued in February 1943 urging unity within the Army. The message translates as 'We are all on the winning side-fighting together. Signals - Artillery - Armored Corps.'AWM2021.988.1
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Our own Prime Minister asks you...Buy 4th Liberty Loan Bonds
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Maker: Artist unknown
Featuring an image of Australian Prime Minister John Curtin (1885-1945) in the upper left corner, this poster employs the text from one of Curtin's speeches to encourage the public to purchase Liberty...ARTV10387
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Remember Dec 7th...
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Maker: Saalburg, Allen Russell Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
Issued by the Office of War Information this emotive design, featuring a tattered US Flag flying amidst smoke from the burning Naval Base, was one of the first posters released to galvanize Americans ...ARTV02546
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Save freedom of speech
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Maker: Rockwell, Norman Perceval US Office Of War Information US Government Printing Office
United States Second World War poster depicts a man speaking from within a crowd. 'Freedom of speech' was one of the 'Four Freedoms' outlined by President Roosevelt in a 1941 speech to Congress as one...ARTV00698
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Save freedom of speech
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Maker: Rockwell, Norman Perceval Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
United States Second World War poster depicts a man speaking from within a crowd. 'Freedom of speech' was one of the 'Four Freedoms' outlined by President Roosevelt in a 1941 speech to Congress as one...ARTV00745
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See it through with Philips lamps
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Maker: Unknown Philips Australia Unknown
Second World War poster produced by Philips Electrical Industries Pty Ltd advertising Philips lamps. It depicts a large incandescent light bulb with the Union Jack behind it set against a bright yello...ARTV09696
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See it through with Philips lamps
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Maker: Unknown Philips Australia Unknown
Second World War poster produced by Philips Electrical Industries Pty Ltd advertising Philips lamps. It depicts a large incandescent light bulb with the Union Jack behind it set against a bright yello...ARTV09698
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"Sons of the Anzacs"
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Maker: Unknown Australian Commonwealth government Luxton & Hooper
Australian promotional poster for the film "Sons of the ANZACS". Image positioned on the left is of an Australian Airman, a Sailor carrying a torpedo and a bare chested Australian Soldier carrying his...ARTV09572
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The Austral-aise...
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Maker: Lindsay, Norman
Patriotic reprint of an Australian First World War recruitment poster by the Pizzey Pty Ltd, Redfern. The image shows an Australian working man rolling up his sleeve for action on top of a hill. Recr...ARTV02657
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The proud city: A new view of St Paul's Cathedral from Bread street
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest London Transport The Baynard Press
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889 - 1969). One in a series of six called ' The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling ...ARTV09771
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The proud city: A new view of St Paul's Cathedral from Bread street
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest London Transport The Baynard Press
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889 - 1969). One in a series of six called ' The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling ...ARTV05024
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The proud city: A new view of St Paul's Cathedral from Bread Street
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest London Transport The Baynard Press
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889 - 1969). One in a series of six called ' The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling ...ARTV05031
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The proud city: A new view of The Tower of London across Water lane
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest London Transport The Baynard Press
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889-1969). One in a series called ' The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling public. T...ARTV05027
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The proud city: A new view of The Tower of London across Water lane
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest The Baynard Press London Transport
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889 - 1969). One in a series called ' The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling public....ARTV05020
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The proud city: St Thomas's Hospital and the Houses of Parliament
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest London Transport The Baynard Press
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889 - 1969). One in a series called ' The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling public....ARTV05028
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The proud city: The noble fabric of the church of St Clement Danes
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest London Transport The Baynard Press
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889 - 1969). One in a series called ' The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling public....ARTV05021
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The proud city: The noble fabric of the church of St Clement Danes
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest London Transport The Baynard Press
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889-1969). One in a series called 'The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling public. Th...ARTV05029
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The proud city: The Temple Church and Library after bombardment
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Maker: Spradbery, Walter Ernest London Transport Johnson Riddle & Co
British Second World War poster by Walter E Spradbery DCM (1889 - 1969). One in a series of six called ' The Proud City' commissioned by London Transport in 1944 to boost the morale of the travelling ...ARTV05030
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This Factory Is Engaged on War Work
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Maker: H.M. Stationery Office Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
Patriotic poster issued by H.M.Stationery Office for display in factories undertaking war work. This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.ARTV02099
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Together
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Maker: Unknown Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster depicts soldiers from the British Commonwealth of Nations marching together, shouldered rifles, with a union jack flag in the background. The soldiers are from left to...ARTV02185
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True Australians hear no gossip, see no secrets, speak no rumour
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Maker: Elder, Jean
Poster created by Australian illustrator and cartoonist Jean Elder (1915-2003) in support of an Australian Department of Defence National Security propaganda campaign during the Second World War. Appr...ART96860
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"Until the Old World and the New can join hands to rebuild the temples of man's freedom and man's honour... This is the time for everyone to stand together..."
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Maker: Farmer & Company Ltd
Australian Second World War poster published by Farmer's Sydney which uses a quote from Winston Churchill to deliver a moral boosting message about the importance of unity in the face of world Evil. T...ARTV05464
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"Until the Old World and the New can join hands to rebuild the temples of man's freedom and man's honour... This is the time for everyone to stand together..."
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Maker: Farmer & Company Ltd
Australian Second World War poster published by Farmer's Sydney which uses a quote from Winston Churchill to deliver a moral boosting message about the importance of unity in the face of world Evil. T...ARTV05465
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Australian Imperial Force
Australian Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The poster depicts a line of soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Victory' sign against a bright yellow background. The Australi...ARTV06732
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Warner, R Malcolm Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The poster depicts a line of soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Victory' sign against a bright yellow background. The Australi...ARTV06798
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The poster depicts a line of soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Victory' sign against a bright yellow background. The Australi...ARTV06799
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Volunteer for Victory! Come Overseas With The A.I.F
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Maker: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Warner, Ralph Malcolm Unknown
Australian Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The poster depicts a line of soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Victory' sign against a bright yellow background. The Australi...ARTV03922
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces
Australian Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The poster depicts a line of soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Victory' sign against a bright yellow background. The Australi...ARTV03923
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Warner, Ralph Malcolm Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The image is a graphic illustration of a line of Australian soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Vi...ARTV09462
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Warner, Ralph Malcolm Australian Imperial Force Unknown
Australian Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The poster depicts a line of soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Victory' sign against a bright yellow background. The Australi...ARTV00844
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The poster depicts a line of soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Victory' sign against a bright yellow background. The Australi...ARTV04320
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Warner, R Malcolm Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The poster depicts a line of soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Victory' sign against a bright yellow background. The Australi...ARTV04321
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Warner, Ralph Malcolm Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The image is a graphic illustration of a line of Australian soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Vi...ARTV10102
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Volunteer for victory! Come overseas with the A.I.F
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Maker: Warner, Ralph Malcolm Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruiting poster by Ralph Warner. The image is a graphic illustration of a line of Australian soldiers with kit bags, all giving the 'V for Vi...ARTV10108
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Volunteer for victory. Join the AIF now!
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Maker: James, Richard Haughton Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster by Richard Haughton James. One of a series titled "JOIN THE AIF" this poster is subtitled "Volunteer for Victory!" . It feat...ARTV07225
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Volunteer for victory. Join the AIF now!
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Maker: James, Richard Haughton Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster by Richard Haughton James. One of a series titled "JOIN THE AIF" this poster is subtitled "Volunteer for Victory!" . It feat...ARTV07224
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Women of Service [the porter]
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Maker: Freedman, Harold Victorian Railways F W Niven Pty Ltd
One of a series of eight posters by Harold Freedman commissioned by the Victorian Railways soon after the Second World War. Issued to highlight the contribution of its staff, who kept the railway oper...ARTV10329
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You love them, fight for them! Men and More Men Urgently Wanted!
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Maker: Unknown Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War Victorian recruitment poster. One of a series of publicity campaigns featuring the slogan " You Love Them , Fight for Them" issued by the State...ARTV10074
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Your country needs you! join the A.I.F now!
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Maker: Ternes Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (AIF) Second World War recruiting poster. A black and white image of Winston Churchill 's head and left hand pointing toward the viewer dominates the majority o...ARTV07620
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Your country needs you! join the A.I.F now!
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Maker: Ternes Department of the Army Unknown
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (AIF) Second World War recruiting poster. A black and white image of Winston Churchill 's head and left hand pointing toward the viewer dominates the majority o...ARTV00301
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Your Courage Your Cheerfulness Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory
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Maker: Ministry of Information
One of four national security posters produced for the British Ministry of Information's first propaganda campaign of the Second World War. The campaign included the now well know 'keep Calm and Carry...ARTV02120