| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, Brisbane |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL39940.003 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Metal |
| Maker |
Union Can Co Pty Ltd |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Anti-dimming outfit Mk V : M R Shields, Air Raid Warden, Brisbane, Queensland
Description
Small green painted cylinder with a screw on cap at either end. The cylinder contains a cloth and dried anti-dimming compound. Printed on the cylinder is 'OUTFIT ANTI- / DIMMING MK.V/ INSTRUCTION FOR / USE / CLEAN EYEPIECE WITH / CLOTH PROVIDED. / BREATHE ON EYEPIECE / AND APPLY A LITTLE COMPOUND EVENLY / WITH THE FINGER. / BREATHE ON EYEPIECE / AGAIN AND POLISH / VERY LIGHTLY WITH / THE CLOTH SO THAT / A THIN EVEN FILM / OF THE COMPOUND / REMAINS.'. Stamped on both caps is 'No248III / UCCoPtyLtd / -/6/39'
History / Summary
This kit was for use with a gas mask issued to Malcolm 'Roy' Shields during the Second World War. Shields was the Air Raid Warden of Highgate Hill, Brisbane, Queensland.
During the war, high level Japanese reconnaissance planes flew over Brisbane and there was a threat of bombing attacks. As a precautionary measure, some civilians took refuge in air-raid shelters and trenches.
Wardens carried gas masks, helmets and rattles or whistles and their chief duty was to advise the public what precautions to take and ensure they were taken.