The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts ships in a convoy leaving Moreton Bay, southbound to Sydney. A lookout in the foreground stands watch complete in his Australian Comforts Fund balaclava. This painting was done from HMAS "Moresby" and the ship in the background is the SS "West Cactus", which became rather well known in these convoys. The Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) was first formed in August 1916 from a number of individual state based organisations that had been created at the beginning of World War I to send comfort to the troops. Many local women's groups formed early in the war to provide various 'luxury items' to supplement the Australian soldier's army rations and personal kit. The Australian Comforts Fund quickly grew into a fundraising, collecting, sorting and distributing machine which rivalled the scope of the Red Cross. At the conclusion of World War I, the ACF officially dissolved. However it was revived in 1939 with the outbreak of World War II to provide comforts to a new generation of soldiers. Dennis Adams (1914–2001) studied at the Royal Art Society School, in Sydney and in London. Principally known as a marine artist, he served on the sailing vessel 'Herzogin Cecilie' prior to World War II. He joined the Army in 1939 and was appointed an Official War Artist in 1942, serving in New Guinea and the Mediterranean. After the Second World War Adams lived in Sydney, where he became well known as a successful sculptor.
An Australian poster depicting a happy soldier being handed a parcel. The words 'Give to the comforts fund' refers to the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF), Queensland division. The Australian Comforts
Portrait depicting Barbara (Mrs Boyd) Moriarty, Commandant, Australian Red Cross Field Force in, (formerly Australian Comforts Fund, Middle East, 2nd Australian General Hospital (Red Cross), later 3rd
Second World War Australian Comforts Fund poster, depicting defence force members reciving gifts from a giant pair of hands. The Australian Comforts Fund was re-established on 9 January 1940. Based on
Fundraising placard published by the Australian Comforts Fund. The placard advertises a Christmas special of 'Bulging Boxes for Birdwood's Boys.' Patriots could purchase a comfort box on behalf of a
An Australian Comforts Fund (A.C.F.) Second World War poster. Depicts two soldiers setting up sound and film equipment so that movies can be viewed by the soldiers. The red star logo for the A.C.F. i
Australian First World War poster promoting the work of the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF). It features a central image printed in monotone of a smiling Australian soldier in a shabby uniform, his rif
