| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England, Greater London, London |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PUBS002/004/001/008/009 |
| Collection number | Souvenirs 2 4/1/8/9 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 32 x 20.7cm |
| Object type | Souvenir |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Item 9: While the Billy Boils
Souvenirs 2, Concert and Theatre Programs Collection - First World War 1914-1918
- File 8: Australian Flying Corps, 1915-1919
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Description
Souvenir program for a theatrical production held during the First World War. This program is for a repeat performance of 'While the billy boils' by the Australian Flying Corps Concert Party (Minchinhampton Aerodrome) at the AIF and War Chest Club in London. The concert was held at 7.40pm circa June 1918. The setting for the play is the Australian bush at Yarra Glen in Victoria and the program includes explanations of Australian terms and expressions.