Historical information

The Australian Red Cross Society (ARCS) was formed just after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, originally as a branch of the British Red Cross. It came into being as a branch of the British Red Cross Society on August 13th 1914 to succour the wounded in the First World War.
Carnivals were held in Orbost during war times to raise money for the overseas troops.

Significance

This is a contemporary record of a significant event in Orbost. It reflects the involvement of Orbost, a small town, in the efforts of the Australian Red Cross Society to provide comforts to soldiers during World war 1.

Physical description

A black / white photograph / postcard of four women in white uniforms standing in front of a cart filled with goods for sale. The cart is decorated with Union Jack flags.

Inscriptions & markings

on back - "Patriotic Carnival 1914-1918"