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Document - Leaflet, State Evacuation Committee, An Appeal and an Explanation, 1942

Leaflet - State Evacuation Committee, An Appeal and an Explanation, 1942 (Front)

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Leaflet - State Evacuation Committee, An Appeal and an Explanation, 1942 (Page 1)

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Leaflet - State Evacuation Committee, An Appeal and an Explanation, 1942 (Page 2)

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Leaflet - State Evacuation Committee, An Appeal and an Explanation, 1942 (Back)

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Letter, State Evacuation Committee, 1942

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Produced and distributed in 1942 to ensure the safety of young children during World War II. The billeting of children was compulsory.

Significance

Produced and distributed in 1942 to ensure the safety of young children during World War II.

Physical description

Printed leaflet, note and envelope produced by the Government of Victoria State Evacuation Committee dated 10th September, 1942. The leaflet contains information under several headings: To Whom Does it Apply?, Information or Assistance, What the Householder is Required to Provide, Health Conditions of Evacuees, If an Evacuee Becomes Ill and Billeting Allowances. The note states that Mr. and Mrs. Suttie of Scarsdale must accept up to a maximum of 5 evacuees. Image of children holding belongings on front.