| Accession Number | F00610 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 36 sec |
| Object type | Newsreel |
| Physical description | 35mm - safety/b&w/sound |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 29 January 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction. |
Why matches are in short supply (Cinesound News No. 587)
Description
All over Australia today, matches are a problem. This story explains why matches are hard to get. Many of the 16 chemicals which go into the making of a match head are vital in the production of explosives. Chlorate of Potash and Amorphous Phosphorus are the main items.