The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
This Australian Second World War poster was printed by the Commonwealth Coal Commission in 1944 to help promote the careful and sparing use of coal. The poster highlights numerous actions that many people would not necessarily associate with the use of coal, but are in fact very dependent upon it, such as the production of electricity. These tips include switching off appliances that are not in use; finding the least amount of steam required to boil water; keeping equipment in good order, and the limited use of hot water.
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Australian Second World War poster issued by the Commonwealth Coal Commission to urge Australians to cut down on their use of gas, electricity and hot water to conserve coal for the war effort. This
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
This Australian Second World War poster was printed in 1944 to promote the importance of saving coal. The poster suggests coal-saving activities such as turning off switches promptly, reducing the use
This Australian Second World War poster was produced by the Commonwealth Coal Commission to promote the sparing use and donation of coal to further promote the war effort. The poster is divided into t
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
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
