Document, State Emergency Services Victoria, Form R3. General Message (for all messages other than original Air Raid damage), 1939-1945

Historical information

Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.

Significance

Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.

Physical description

Stationery to be used in an air raid warden's report during the second world war in Australia (Victoria)

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