The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of using coal economically. This poster depicts a male red-breasted robin gripping onto a tree branch, whilst wrapped up in his little scarf. The text of the poster emphasises that coal and electricity should be reserved only for the coldest of days. By economising the use of resources such as coal, it meant less of a strain was placed upon tasks that traditionally would have put a drain on mechanisms through which machinery or essential war goods were produced.
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British Second World War poster aimed at encouraging the restrictive use of gas and electricity, owing to its reliance upon coal for production. Posters such as these, encouraging Britons to conserve
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of using fuel economically. The poster is one of a campaign featuring humorous cartoons by Henry Bateman that involve a scenario with a cent
British Second World War proclamation-style poster encouraging the economical use of coal and coke. The poster encourages people to read their has and electricity meters, as well as measure their coal
During the Second World War, one of the resources in most demand was coal. Coal help to produce power, and was the main fuel source for the railways, with diesel-powered locomotives still in their inf
British Second World War poster designed to emphasise the need for people on the home front to reduce electricity and gas consumption owing to its dependence on the use of coal. Posters such as this o
British Second World War poster designed to emphasise the need for people on the home front to reduce electricity and gas consumption owing to its dependence on the use of coal. Posters such as this o
