Bound pages 2 copies A.C.F. News. Australian Comforts Fund (Victorian Division). Official Bulletin. Vol. 1, No.1. January 1942 and Vol 2 No. II November , 1943. MelbourneLydia Chancellororganization, club/society, australian comforts fund, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor collection

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

Whitworth familySmall wooden box with slider car filled with dominoes - 28 pieces. On domino box written: The Salvation Army, ACF (Australian Comforts Fund), (WWII) and YMCA.As abovea.c.f.(australian comforts fund), games

Early in World War I local women's groups in Australia began working to provide provide tobacco, cakes, puddings, condensed milk, sugar, biscuits, newspapers and other 'luxury' items to supplement the Australian soldier's army rations. These fund-raising bodies were amalgamated in 1916 to form a national body, The Australian Comforts Fund (ACF), which undertook to provide 'comforts' to all Australians abroad. Sales of this book raised funds for The Australian Comforts Fund.A thin book with a brown fabric cover. On the cover is a black line drawing of a koala in a tree. It contains a summary of the work done by the Australian Comforts Funds at the front, Anzac and Mudros, at the camps in Egypt with a summary of gifts and statement of accounts.The book sold for 3/- or 15 P.T. in aid of the A.C.F. It was edited by William Beit.

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

Booklet showing servicemen how to knit clothing Items for knitting shown as: Socks Stockings Cap Pullovers Scarf Mittens Neck muffs airmans gloves balaclava capPaper booklet, black ink printing, red A.C.F star in middle of front cover, 20 pagesknitting, clothing, uniform, comforts fund

The items relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details."Australian comforts fund." notice. Notice is Re the ACF and its affiliated organization to bring pleasure to the troops via a Christmas gift from the folks at home. Yellowed paper with Red star a top with white "ACF" Blue writing . Note is attached to a cardboard backing via photo corners.documents - posters, military history, acf, comforts, funds

Small booklet produced by the Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division, with instructions for knitting twelve different woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is dated July, 1941 and has twenty pages.The booklet front page has the following text: "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND", "Victorian Division", "Guide to Knitting" and a list of the twelve items that are included. The "A.C.F." symbol is featured in a red, six pointed star.

Paper back instruction booklet for Comfort Fund Knitted articles.Australian Comforts Fund, Victorian Division A.C.F. Guide to knitting Standards Socks ---- Scarf, Cap.books, reference

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

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

A brown leather wallet containing a copy of the Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book. This book was given to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.non-fictionThe Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was a small publication with a red cover. It was designed to offer useful information to Australian Soldiers, serving at home and abroad during World War 2. The book was a gift from the A.C.F. (Australian Comforts Fund) and was revised several times during the war. It contained approximately 125 pages of facts and helpful hints. The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was originally compiled and issued in Victoria by the Victorian R.S.L. War Service Fund. It's contents included 'rules and regulations' and other content which varied according to the date of print. For example, this edition contained articles titled "The Laws And Customs Of War" and "Things a Soldier Should Know". world war 11, soldiers' handbook, australian comfort fund (acf)

Document. Knitting instructions issued by the Australian Comforts Fund. Patterns are man's pullover (in 2 sizes) and heel-less spiral seaboot stockings. In envelope addressed to Mrs. L. Chancellor, Honorary Secretary, Golden Square Branch A.C.F., 'Taraxville,' Golden Square.Lydia Chancelloraustralian comforts fund, knitting, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor

The fund was established to coordinate the activities of the state based patriotic funds, mainly run by women. Established in 1916 to 10 April 1920 for WW1 and then again for WW11 June 1940 and ceased 27th June 1946. Australian Comforts 'Fund Badge. 8 x Badges White cotton material with red machine cotton . At the top is Victorian Division, under that circled around a red star with A.C.F. in the middle is Australian comforts'' Fund. At the bottom is Golden Square. The badges have top and bottom rough edges to fold under for sewing on a garment or hat.. Box 625organization, government, state government, victorian division australian comforts' fund golden square. ww1 - ww11

Active service knitwear - during World War II years.Small cream booklet "Australian Comforts Fund" Victorian Division, A.C.F, Guide to Knitting standard socks, spiral stacking (navy), long-sleeve pullover, scarf, round-neck sleeveless pullover, balaclava cap, wrist-mittens for active service January 1940 Printed in black printing.As aboveknitting, wool, australian comforts fund