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The Australian Red Cross was established in 1923 and is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It is a secular, neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organisation. During the Second World War they played a major role, particularly with regards to prisoners of war. They were able to provide care packages and letters to both Australians imprisoned in enemy territory, but also to prisoners held in Australian territory.

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Accession Number
ARTV02169
Artist
Carcett
Publisher
BRISBANE : AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, 1942 (S.L. : N.F. & CO.)
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 76 x 51 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
c.1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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