Historical information

This souvenir card "to the ANZACS Christmas 1915" was produced with greeting messages from General Sir Ian Hamilton, General Sir William Birdwood and Senator Pearce. The card was being sent by Australian Women in England to all Invalided Australians in England, Egypt and Malta.
It would appear that Lady Birdwood was one of many behind the production of the Card.
On the back of the Drawing Page is a note from Dr S H Archibald, 6th A S C dated 27 December 1915 "This card was given to me by Miss Birdwood, who is a Nurse on the Hospital Staff."

Significance

The Card and the "With Compliments" page are original as were sent to Invalid Australians in England, Egypt and Malta in December 1915.

Physical description

An oblong card, an off while colour with a paper insert held in place by a tied cotton thread.

Inscriptions & markings

Front a Rising Sun, a picture of General Sir William R Birdwood, a message from General Sir Ian Hamilton, a Cooee to Australia drawing from Gen William Birdwood, inside last page a message from Gen Ian Hamilton.
On the back page of the drawing is a note from Dr S H Achibald 6th A S C dated 27 December 1915.
There is also a page with the Card issued with the Compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.