The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts soldiers in combat, with the text urging the viewer to buy war bonds if unable to fight. The title, printed in blue ink, occupies the upper part of the poster and is printed against the blue background of the sky. The image occupies the whole. Infantry are depicted advancing through yellow grass. Some are standing, peering into the distance. One is depicted kneeling and taking aim with his rifle. 'Buy war loan bonds' is printed across the bottom section of the poster, and is printed in blue ink.
Many countries involved in the war realised that they would need more funds to resource their campaigns, and accordingly developed war loan programs. These programs encouraged the population to purchase government war bonds which would be repaid with interest, and assist the war effort. The loan subscriptions were extremely successful in Australia, often exceeding the targeted amount. As the conflict drew to a close, the posters promised that the purchase of bonds would bring a speedy resolution to the war.
Depicts a crowd of civilians rushing toward a tank to purchase war bonds. The tank occupies the centre of the poster and is set against a yellow background. The title, printed in red, runs across the
Depicts a crowd of civilians rushing toward a tank to purchase war bonds. The tank occupies the centre of the poster and is set against a yellow background. The title, printed in red, runs across the
Depicts the scale of liberty weighed down with money. Many countries involved in the war realised that they would need more funds to resource their campaigns, and accordingly developed war loan progra
Depicts a returned soldier standing on a hill, looking over a peaceful rural scene. The title is printed in brown ink, and occupies the upper right corner of the poster. The image, bordered in brown i
Depicts an old farmer welcoming a young veteran, symbolising the assistance that men who were no longer eligible for recruitment could give. The text encourages the viewer to buy peace bonds. Many cou
Poster encouraging Australians to invest in war bonds. The text, which is printed in blue, white or red ink is positioned within a black oval which is set against a Union Jack. Most countries involve