File 1: European programs

Accession Number PUBS002/010/001/001
Collection number Souvenirs 2 10/1/1
Collection type Published Collection
Record type File
Item count 25
Measurement 25 items
Object type Souvenir
Maker Various
Date made 1914-1920
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

This file contains concert and theatre programs for performances in France and Belgium during the First World War and the period afterwards when troops were waiting to return to Australia. Also included in this file are petrol ration documents and other souvenirs related to entertainment during this period. The majority of these items were produced in France although there are also some items related to performances in Salonika and Germany. These items were collected by Mr Robert Emile Luks. Robert Luks served with the Royal Australian Naval Bridging Team during the First World War.