Work on paper - MUSIC SHEET, Sam Fox Publishing Co, "Farewell Australia" Words and music, 1939-45

Historical information

It appears to be music for Australians sailing away to war. Words and music by Ella Denmead (Copyright). Sung by Pte Frank Burns.

Physical description

This is a large sheet of heavy duty paper, folded once to form a sort of booklet. The front cover is blue. The writing shows as white on the blue background. In the centre is a drawing of a steam ship sailing to the horizon. The ship shows two funnels. A cannon on the quarter deck and 4 twin A.A. guns can be seen in the image. There are figures on the stern. In the bottom left is a jetty with vague figures crowded on it.
Front right corner shows a black and white portrait of an Australian Soldier. On the rear is a small music piece called "Polly".

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