Description
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.
This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.
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Accession Number
ARTV02169
Publisher
BRISBANE : AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, 1942 (S.L. : N.F. & CO.)
Measurement
Sheet: 76 x 51 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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