Foot powder was used to absorb potential build up of moisture and protect against possible bacterial infection. Murphy, Liebert Pty Ltd was a notable Sydney-based manufacturing chemist company that operated during the 20th century. The company was highly regarded for producing a wide array of personal care, medical, and household products, many of which were supplied to the Australian Defence Forces This tin of foot powder was standard issue to Australian soldiers serving in the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War where tropical conditions caused precautions were necessary to prevent bacterial infections.This item is significant because it represents one of the measures needed to protect Australian soldiers and the wider community from foot health issues.A small tin with perforated lid containing foot powderOn front FOOT POWDER 2 OZ. NET WEIGHT MURPY LIEBERT PTY LTD SYDNEY AUSTRALIA On reverse FORMULA SALICYLIC ACID 3% STARCH 10% TALC 87% personal toiletry items, australian soldiers' personal supplies

This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.This shaving brush was part of standard supplies and personal items issued to members of the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2.Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles and string reinforcement bindin at the top of the handle. On base of brush "H. OLDFIELD/& SON/ SYDNEY/1941world war 11, rats of tobruk, soldiers kit