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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, C.O. Badham Jackson, Proud story : the official history of the Australian Comforts Fund, 1949
... Comforts Fund...Australian Comforts Fund... Australian Comforts Fund A history of the Australian Comforts Fund ...A history of the Australian Comforts FundIll, p.366.non-fictionA history of the Australian Comforts Fundworld war 1939-1945 - civilian relief, australian comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SOLDIERS COMFORT FUND, Australian Comforts Fund, Nov 1942
... Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund”...Australian Comforts Fund.... Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund” The book ...The book belonged to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX114736 2nd AIF (V13289) He initially enlisted in the CMF then transferred to the AIF on 16.4.1941 age 21 years, He was discharged with the rank of Pte on 31.10.1945 serving in No 65 Mobile Search Light Artillery Battery RAA. Red buckram cloth cover, “The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book”, black print, 126 pages, white paper.Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund”pocket books, comforts fund -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion), Guide to Knitting Standard Socks Scarf Balaclava Cap for Active Service, 1939
... australian comforts fund (victoria)...Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Divsion).... australian comforts fund (victoria) second world war 1939-1945 ...Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, has an extensive reference library, of which this book is a part. Volumes in the library are used by members for research into aspects of local history and/or to support the Society's collections of pictures, maps, fashion and artefacts. Reference books have entered the collection through donation, presentation, collection and purchase.Booklet advising on standards for knitting items for soldiersaustralian comforts fund (victoria), second world war 1939-1945 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, Deeds of the 2nd A.I.F
... ACF - total proceeds for Australian Comforts Fund Price 6d...Australian Comforts Fund... AIF Australian Comforts Fund ...Portrayal of notable achievements of the men of the 2nd AIF in the compaigns of Libya, Cyrenaica, Greece, Crete, Syria in the defence of Tobruk and in Malaya Singapore.Cream and brown magazine with sketch depicting two soldiers charging with rifles and fixed bayonetsACF - total proceeds for Australian Comforts Fund Price 6dww2, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division Guide to Knitting, August 1941
... Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division Guide to...Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. Guide... Fund Stamped on cover. Australian Comforts fund Victoria ...Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. Guide to Knitting for Active Service. It covers Standard Socks, Khaki stocking, Garters, Spiral Stockings (Navy), Balaclava Cap, Long sleeve Pullover, Sleeveless Pullovers, Mittens, airman's neck muff, Gloves, Combined Balaclava Scarf, Scarf, Cap.RSL War Services Fund Stamped on cover.lydia chancellor collection, history, knitting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; DONATIONS AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND GOLDEN SQUARE
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; DONATIONS AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS... cover ' Golden Square Branch Australian Comforts Fund. Badges... ORGANIZATION Club / society australian comfort fund Lydia Chancellor ...Document. Hard cover book with the title inside the front cover ' Golden Square Branch Australian Comforts Fund. Badges, wool, material, car-stickers, donations. Badges, wool, material, car-stickers, donations. Also inside the front cover are the words Lydia Chancellor, Hon. Sec. 'Taraxville' Golden Square. 18-6-40.Lydia Chancellororganization, club / society, australian comfort fund, lydia chancellor collection, collection, australian comfort fund, world war ii, war -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Set of Draughts used by Troops in WW2, Estimated 1940
... australian comforts fund...Set of draughts from Australian Comforts Fund. Each draught.... Set of draughts from Australian Comforts Fund. Each draught ...Set of draughts from Australian Comforts Fund. Each draught marked 'Australian Comforts Fund' in wooden box. Box has "ACF" inscribed on it.draughts, australian comforts fund, ww2 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Publication - "Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division Guide to Knitting"
... Publication - "Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division... goldfields Publication - "Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division ...literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Publication - "Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division Guide to Knitting . . for Active Service"
... Publication - "Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division... goldfields Publication - "Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division ...literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Hume City Civic Collection
Knitting Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund
... Australian Comforts Fund... melbourne Knitting Booklet Australian Comforts Fund A small slightly ...This knitting booklet was used by Margaret Betty Williamson and her mother to knit items to be distributed to the Australia personnal of the Army, Navy and Airforce during World War 2. Parents owned the Clarkefield Store and Post Office.A small slightly tattered cream booklet with black printing and a red star shape on front cover.front cover "Guide to Knitting/Standard Socks..."1940s, world war 2, knitting, george evans collection -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Small booklet, Australian Comforts Fund Guide to Knitting, January 1940
... Australian Comforts Fund Guide to Knitting... Dandenong melbourne Small booklet Booklet Australian Comforts Fund ...Issued during WW2 for women to knit items of clothing for men on Active ServiceProvided comfort for men on Active Service in inhospitable areasRectangular tan coloured 12 page booklet. Has a RED six pointed star on the cover with A.C.F printed inside it.Page 8 has the #7 crossed out and substituted with #6. Page 12 has a three inch rule added in pencil.knitting, clothing -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia, Australian Comforts Fund Talcum Powder Tin
... Australian Comforts Fund Talcum Powder Tin... Dandenong melbourne memorabilia Memorabilia Australian Comforts Fund ... -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, ACF, Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division, August 1941
... Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division...BOOKLET, ACF Booklet Australian Comforts Fund Victorian ...There were many Comforts funds providing items for our troops overseas.Thirty two pages, white with black print, “ACF” badge in red on the front. The book as per the cover contains a guide to the various sections mentioned regarding of clothing .On the back of page 23 printed, “Renwick Pride”comforts fund, knitting, acf -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Proud Story. The official history of the Australian Comforts Fund, 1949
... Comforts Fund... Comforts Fund Hard cover with dust cover. 336 pages with black ...Hard cover with dust cover. 336 pages with black and white prints -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
... australian comforts fund... Australia Division of the Australian Comforts Fund. This medallion... is stamped "Australian Comforts Fund SA Division". Stokes & Sons... is stamped "Australian Comforts Fund SA Division". Stokes & Sons ...The medal was created for sale to the public to raise funds for the provision of troop comforts material.Medallion distributed during World War 1 by the South Australia Division of the Australian Comforts Fund. This medallion was apparently used for fund raising by the ACF to support the welfare of Australian service personnel. The medallion is 52mm diameter by 5mm thick and is made from copper. The medallion has a swivel and a loop at the top for attaching a chain or ribbon. Mintage total not known. The Reverse side of the medallion is embossed with the words "New Guinea", "Egypt", "Gallipoli", "France", "Palestine", "Salonika" and "Mesopotamia" within an olive wreath. The obverse side of the medallion has an embossed image of the head and shoulders of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying a rifle at the high port position. The edge of the medallion is stamped "Australian Comforts Fund SA Division". Medallion has suffered edge damage and has been cleaned extensivelyThe reverse side of the medallion is embossed with the words "New Guinea", "Egypt", "Gallipoli", "France", "Palestine", "Salonika" and "Mesopotamia" within an olive wreath. The obverse side of the medallion has an embossed image of the head and shoulders of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying a rifle at the high port position. The edge of the medallion is stamped "Australian Comforts Fund SA Division". Stokes & Sonsww1, medallion, south australia, acf, australian comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SOLDIERS POCKET BOOK, 1940
... A.C.F. "Australian Comforts Fund"... Comforts Fund" ...The book belonged to Colin Lawrance McMURRAY, VX33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regiment HQ Supply Column 9th Div AIF. Enlisted 8.7.40, barked 5.2.1941, disembarked Middle East 24.3.1941, posted to 2/12th Field Regt, served in the Seige of Tobruk, transferred to AACS 25.11.1941, graded group 3 Driver Mechanic 28.8.1942, hospital with lacerated scalp 12.11.1942, rejoin unit 8.1.1943, embark for Aust 22.2.1943, disembark Sydney 23.3.1943, serves then with canteen services, reclassified medically and discharged on 10.3.1944. The piece missing in the pocket book was caused by a piece of Shrapnel.Red-covered book, 127 pages. Useful information for soldiers. There is a piece missing at the top of the book with tattered sheets inside.Front cover: "The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book." Inside: "Col McMurray VX 33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regt"documents, notebooks, personal effects, military history, army -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c.1943
... Australian Comforts Fund... for use by the Australian Comforts Fund, in support of the war... truck for use by Australian Comforts Fund. Money for the truck... for use by the Australian Comforts Fund, in support of the war ...This photograph shows members of the community outside the Moorabbin Council Offices, handing over a brand-new utility truck for use by the Australian Comforts Fund, in support of the war effort. It was purchased with funds raised by contestants in Moorabbin's 'Popular Girl Quest'. Contestants received a vote for each penny they collected. The winner was Gladys Mariott, pictured centre wearing a sash, who raised £528 10s, earning her 126,800 votes. In total, the contestants raised more than a thousand pounds, which enabled the purchasing of the new utility truck.Members of the Moorabbin community were keen to play their part in supporting the war effort. A black and white photograph of a group of men and women standing in front of and behind a utility vehicle with the license plate FA 341. There are two buildings in the background, one of which has a sign out the front that reads "Moorabbin Free Library & Mechanics Institute". The photograph was taken outside Moorabbin Council offices to illustrate the handing over of utility truck for use by Australian Comforts Fund. Money for the truck was raised by the 'Popular Girl Quest' won by Gladys Marriott (centre wearing sash)Handwritten in red ink: A 600 / 72% Handwritten in black ink: CHAP 6. / WITH SUB-STORY / Spy base -- / OR general pix / in Chap 6 / referring to warworld war ii, australian comforts fund, popular girl quest, fundraising, war efforts, vehicles -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book, January 1943
... Australian Comforts Fund... and at bottom 'Gift from ... The Australian Comforts Fund... 'Gift from ... The Australian Comforts Fund Issued to Service ...Issued to Service personnel during WW2The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book was distributed to Army personnel during WW2. It belonged to SGT John Branch 419022, Aircrew in the Royal Australian Air Force.Red cardboard cover with paper pagesFront Cover - 'The Soldiers' Pocket Book' at top and at bottom 'Gift from ... The Australian Comforts Fundaustralian soldiers pocket book, ww2, australian comforts fund, john branch, 419022, lauriston house lara -
Bendigo Military Museum
Furniture - FURNITURE, OFFICE CHAIRS, Melbourne -------Co Pty, Collingwood, C.1921
... by the "Australian Mining Comforts Fund" and remained in use till approx 2012...Australian Mining Comforts Fund.... by the "Australian Mining Comforts Fund" and remained in use till approx 2012 ...These Office chairs were originally placed in the front Office of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in 1921funded by the "Australian Mining Comforts Fund" and remained in use till approx 2012 when the Office was renovated. After the renovations to SMI in 2016 -18 they were then placed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room".1) & .2) Captain style chairs, solid timber construction, curved arm rests and heavy back rest. .3) .4) Padded cushions of white colour, one is very old the other purchased about 2007 to match.Under both seats just readable, "Melbourne ------ Co PTY --2 Down St Collingwood - European labour only"brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - DIARY, Charles Letts & Co, 1919
... Australian Comforts Fund. Red cloth cover with silver print..."The Australian Comforts Fund Gift Diary 1919" "All.... DIARY DOCUMENT JACK GRINTON WW1 "The Australian Comforts Fund ...The diary belonged to Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The diary contains a list of 44 photos that he took. All but 2 have been identified. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details, Refer 1317P, 1320P. Australian Comforts Fund. Red cloth cover with silver print and silver circle with red 6 pointed star."The Australian Comforts Fund Gift Diary 1919" "All Comforts Free" "Hand written details of all Jacks particulars"diary, document, jack grinton, ww1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Approx 1942
... members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed... the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL 624.6... to serving members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed ...Pocket book was given to servicemen during the second world war. This copy belonged to Alwyn. Till. Item was catalogued with the documents and is now in the artifacts.A small red book 'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book' printed on cover. Book contains information useful to serving members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed on bottom of cover.'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book'. Gift from the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL 624.6books, military -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard - Document, card, Warmest Greetings and Sincerest Wishes Xmas 1917, New Year 1918, 1917
... A greeting card published by the Australian Comforts Fund...A greeting card published for the Australian Comforts Fund... for the Australian Comforts Fund in 1917. Greetings from Jessie A greeting ...A greeting card published by the Australian Comforts Fund for Christmas and New Year 1917-18. It has humorous cartoons of the war effort. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824).A example of publications made for the troops in World War 1.A greeting card published for the Australian Comforts Fund in 1917.Greetings from Jessieworld war one, souvenir -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges, Australian Comfort Fund 1940, C 1940
... australian comforts fund... stands for 'Australian Comforts Fund'. The Australian Comforts... Australian Comfort Fund 1940 Two six pointed star badges which ...It is presumed that the 'A.C.F.' on two of these badges stands for 'Australian Comforts Fund'. The Australian Comforts Fund was one of two wartime welfare groups recognized by the Australian Government. The other was the Australian Red Cross. The Australian Comforts Fund was established in 1916 to co-ordinate the welfare efforts to assist Australian servicemen and women in World War One. It was dissolved in 1920 and re-established in 1939. It was staffed largely by women volunteers and supplied such articles as singlets, socks, pyjamas, toiletries, writing materials, tobacco and Christmas hampers to servicemen and women. It also offered recreational facilities and rest rooms etc in Australia for service personnel. It was closed in 1946. These badges were issued, two in 1941, as part of fund-raising for the Australian Comforts Fund.These badges are interesting mementos of the welfare work undertaken in World War Two by the Australian Comforts Fund. Two six pointed star badges which are enamelled in red and have plain metal edge..1 ACF 1940 with P J King on the reverse. .2 ACF 1941 with P J King on the reverse.australian comforts fund, australian red cross -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, St Kilda Patriotic Carnival Luna Park, 1917
... Australian Comforts Fund... Australian Comforts Fund and Red Cross Fund... Australian Comforts Fund and Red Cross Fund WWI fund-raising Luna ...For St Kilda Patriotic Carnival at Luna Park to aid Australian Comforts Fund and Red Cross FundPink/discoloured or buff paper, printed one side in bluewwi fund-raising, luna park, st kilda carnivals, australian comforts fund, victorian red cross -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TINS, TALCUM POWDER, Simpsons Manufacturing Chemists, c.1920
... 2 Tins talcum powder provided by Australian Comforts Fund... Comforts Fund Printed on back of tins: Simpsons Talcum Powder... provided by Australian Comforts Fund. Navy blue tins with red star ...Powder used by Douglas Warhick WHITEHEAD 2nd AIF. He initially enlisted as V315365 then transferred to the AIF VX104727, enlisted 29.8.1942. On Discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in 118 Gen Transport Coy.2 Tins talcum powder provided by Australian Comforts Fund. Navy blue tins with red star with white print & white instruction pane with blue print.Printed on front of tins: A gift from ACF Australian Comforts Fund Printed on back of tins: Simpsons Talcum Powder with instructions belowtoilet requisites, containers, comforts fund -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Comfort Fund Mrs Steward, C1946
... australian comforts fund...The Australian Comforts Fund was formed during the first... Australian Comfort Fund Mrs Steward Cream certificate with black text ...The Australian Comforts Fund was formed during the first World War and was an amalgamation of various organisations which were sending items of comfort such as toiletries, clothing and food to Australian troops who were fighting overseas. It ceased its work and was dissolved in 1920 at the ceasation of the war but was started again to continue the same work in 1939.In Australia it rivalled the work of the red Cross and many of the volunteers involved were women. As well as making and providing items themselves there was major fundraising to purchase further items. Over the course of the war they provided over 1.5 million hampers. This certificate was presented to Mrs Steward for valuable services rendered to the Australian Comforts Fund during World War 1939-1945. The Australian Comforts fund was wound up in June 1946.This certificate recognises the work of one of our residents to a fund which was Australia wide and would have been one of numerous certificates presented around the country. The Australian Comforts fund was an organisation with which numerous people would have been affiliated and which also assisted many soldiers over the years. Cream certificate with black text, highlighted with red. The name Mrs Steward has been written in in blue ink. In comes enclosed in a dark grey soft card folder.Mrs Steward. Signed Valerie Heinze, Lady mayoress of Melbourne. Thomas S Neu*tefold, Hermen W *ohn, On front of grey folder "Mrs Steward Warrnambool.warrnambool, warrnambool history, australian comforts fund, mrs steward warrnambool -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: EPHEMERA
... australian comforts fund... Australian Comforts Fund Effort, 4th July, 1918. Written... ORGANIZATION Club / society australian comforts fund Lydia Chancellor ...A wide variety of items all in a damaged and incorrectly labelled tennis ball box. It is labelled 'Authors Book Reviews.' Some items are ephemeral others are of historical importance. (I) A black exercise book titled 'Correspondence Golden Square Patriotic League.' Lydia Pethard Hon. Sec. This book has pages labelled 'inwards' and 'outwards' and details correspondence between Aug. 2nd 1918 and C1921. (II) A Secondary Infantry Bendigo Brigade Comforts Fund cash book. 1919. (III) A black exercise book titled 'Golden Square Patriotic League.' Contains the minutes of meetings held between November 26th, 1917 and August 5th, 1918. Also includes the 'Annual Report p resented at Public Meeting held August 15th, 1918 and presented by President Lydia Pethard, Hon. Sec. (IV) A black exercise book labelled 'Wilsons' Reed Branch 2nd Infantry Comforts Fund. Mrs. Geo Goulden. It contains information relevant to the members and is dated 26/7/17 to 28/12/18 and 3/8/17 to 13/12/18. In the centre of the book is a list of donations. (V) A black exercise book titled 'Red Cross Golden Square.' Contains meetings held from June 30th, 1915 to October 29th., 1917. (VI) A small black notebook titled 'Carnival Returns July 21st 1917.' Appears to pertain to raffle tickets. (VII) 20 booklets titled 'Austral-American Souvenir. The Glorious Fourth.' Reprinted in connection with Bendigo-Eaglehawk Australian Comforts Fund Effort, 4th July, 1918. Written in connection with the visit of the American fleet August 1908 (VIII) A small cream sympathy card for a lost soldier Bendigo, Oct., 1918. (VX) A small blue and white election advertisement urging 'yes' for Reinforcements on Dec. 20th. (X) 2 copies of the Australian Comforts Fund Bendigo Appeal June-July 1916 Receipts. (XI) 2 copies of an application for authority to make an appeal, or to collect. Pertaining to Patriotic Funds. (XII) 2 copies of parcel slips 'for our Australian Troops From the Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League.' (ix) small card circ 1917 -A christmas flash from the boys in the trenches -on Dec 20th for Reinforcements Hold up the light -the front of the card shows a picture of three soldiers in a trench shining a searchlight on a map of Australia .The back shows a searchlight with the words -vote yes - Authorised by the Reinforcements Referendum Councilorganization, club / society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, golden square patriotic league, bendigo brigade comforts fund, wilsons' reed branch 2nd infantry comforts fund, red cross golden square, bendigo-eaglehawk australian comforts fund, war, world war i, clubs, clubs and societies, organizations, finance, history, australian history, australian comforts fund -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, St Kilda Patriotic Society, 1940
... Australian Comforts Fund... funds for the Australian Comforts Fund.... funds for the Australian Comforts Fund. St Kilda Patriotic ...A flyer from the St Kilda Patriotic Society Flyer advertising a week of celebrations in September 1940 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of St Kilda as a city, and encouraging all citizens to organise their own events, all to raise funds for the Australian Comforts Fund.Yellow coloured paper printed on one side in redst kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising, city of st kilda, city of st kilda - 50 year celebrations, australian comforts fund -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - MEDAL & DOCUMENTS, STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE
... IS WRITTEN "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT". BELOW...FRONT - AUSTRALIA COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT BACK - TRENCH... HISTORY NUMISMATIC MEDALS MILITARY FRONT - AUSTRALIA COMFORTS FUND ...GOLD CIRCULAR MEDAL WITH SEMICIRCULAR BANNER ON WHICH IS WRITTEN "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT". BELOW THIS IS THE COAT OF ARMS OF AUSTRALIA : FROM L TO R : UPRIGHT KANGAROO HOLDING A SHIELD ON WHICH ARE 1. THE EUREKA FLAG .2 THE SOUTHERN CROSS .3 CROSS .4 BIRD .5 SWAN & STARS .6 LION AN EMU HOLDS THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SHIELD. UNDERNEATH IS A RIFLE, UNDER THIS IS A BANNER WITH READS TRENCH SHOP 1918 FRONT - AUSTRALIA COMFORTS FUND, BALLARAT BACK - TRENCH SHOP, 1918local history, numismatic, medals, military -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pocketbook, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book
... Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2... ..... THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND"... of the cover "GIFT FROM ..... THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND" ...An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel. The title page has the following imprint "THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' POCKET BOOK, Revised 8th Edition, COMPLETING 177,000 COPIES, CONTAINING USEFUL INFORMATION FOR AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS (COPYRIGHT), Edited by WILLIAM KEAYS, (Gift copy for members of the Forces with best wishes from the Australian Comforts Fund) JANUARY, 1943"The front cover has the following title "THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS' POCKET BOOK", and at the foot of the cover "GIFT FROM ..... THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND"