Historical information
An issue of the Field Newspaper of the 24th Battalion by the 24th Battalion Press printed entirely in the field. This edition is Volume 1 No.5, the Xmas Number 1918. The articles summarise battles that the 24th had been involved in, greetings from the Commanders, and news of the battalion. This issue has photographs of the officers who have had long service with the Battalion including Lieut.-Col. W.E. James, Col W.W.R. Watson, Maj. W.H. Ellwood, Capt. F.P. Selleck, and Capt. A.A. Ball.
Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Legatee Frank Doolan, he was on the archive committee and made attempts to collate the history of Legacy.
Significance
The founding members of Legacy would have been familiar with items like this as they fought in the first World War.
Physical description
A copy of the Red and White Diamond field newspaper x 16 pages, published for the troops in World War I.
Inscriptions & markings
From L/tee F. Doolan in black pen