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  1. "A clarion call to Australian manhood. The A.I.F. needs every available man NOW!"

    Published Collection

    Black and white recruitment leaflet containing a message from Major Norman Whitfield, Director General of Recruiting, entreating men to enlist into the army. "A clarion call to Australian manhood. The...

    RC00282

  2. Advance Australia

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features images of a kangaroo, Australian Blue Ensign, Rising Sun badge, the Southern Cross, wattle and a rose.

    RC00671

  3. "A MOTHER'S LAMENT"

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    Maker: Reinforcements Referendum Council

    Black and white pro conscription Referendum leaflet containing a poem written by Fred P. Morris refering to a mothers guilt when she voted NO. Written in response to 'The Blood Vote', a poem used by t...

    RC00318

  4. "An All Australian Crew is Flying This Lancaster Bomber. Apply to-day"

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    Black and white recruitment leaflet for the Royal Australian Air Force and Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force. "An All Australian Crew is Flying This Lancaster Bomber. Australian crews are flying...

    RC00295

  5. Anzac Day Souvenirs Collection, Souvenirs 1

    Published Collection

    Maker: Australian War Memorial Various

    The collection contains material related to the commemoration of Anzac day from 1916 to the present. The collection contains invitations, programs and other documents, including verses, pamphlets, st...

    RC00069

  6. Appeals and Fund Raising Souvenir Collection, Souvenirs 5

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    Contains a variety of material associated with Appeals and Fund raising bodies who were collecting money in Australia for many different causes during and after war. Among the beneficiaries of these e...

    RC01106

  7. Army Unit Souvenir Collection, Souvenirs 6

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    Contains souvenir histories, colour patches, nominal rolls, anniversary mementoes, and souvenirs of graduation ceremonies for particular army units.

    RC01121

  8. "A special message to men in protected industries. Join the RAAF Air Crew."

    Published Collection

    Black and white recruitment leaflet encouraging men in protected industries to enlist in the RAAF.

    RC00291

  9. Australia

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard is decorated with flowers and purple ribbon. The postcard is an envelope design with a small embossed card featuring ...

    SC00188

  10. Australia

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard is illustrated with an image of the Australian Blue Ensign surrounded by yellow flowers and greenery. The postcard is...

    RC04120

  11. Australia

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features the Australian Blue Ensign surrounded by yellow flowers and greenery.

    RC04121

  12. Australia

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features a kangaroo standing below a wreath incorporating an image of a crossed Union Jack and Australian Blue Ensign...

    RC00670

  13. Australia

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features the Rising Sun badge with the Australian Blue Ensign.

    RC04122

  14. Australia

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Portrait of a blond child in a naval uniform, with the Australian Blue Ensign in the background. In pencil the sender has written on the front of the card, "I thought you were a flyer not a sailor"

    RC01751

  15. "AUSTRALIA, BE WARNED!"

    Published Collection

    Maker: Anti Conscription Campaign Committee

    Black and white anti conscription leaflet. "AUSTRALIA, BE WARNED! 'CHINESE INVASION. ATTRACTED BY MUNITION WORK AND THE GIRLS' [...] Preserve the White Race VOTE NO"

    RC00327

  16. Australia For Ever

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features the Australian Blue Ensign and a sprig of wattle.

    RC04112

  17. Australia For Ever

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features the Australian Blue Ensign surrounded by purple flowers. The postcard has a frame design with the embroidery...

    SC00186

  18. Australia For Ever!

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Patriotic Postcard showing an soldier standing on Australia whilst holding the Australian Blue Ensign.

    RC01074

  19. Australia For Ever

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Embroidered silk postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard features an image of the Australian Blue Ensign and Union Jack crossed and tied together. The Commonwealth Crown is s...

    RC04114

  20. Australia For Ever!

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Postcard made in France during the First World War. This postcard has a blue cardboard background and features a fabric leaf and a silk Australian Blue Ensign incorporating the Rising Sun badge.

    RC04117

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