Physical description

Paperback book with a bluish grey cover and a map of the world, predominantly showing Australia, on the front cover and spine. Main heading is in black text and subheading is in white text (cover) and red text (spine). There is an open gold pocket watch on the map with a black and white photo of a gentleman displayed inside.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

'Australian Red Cross Society With Compliments' [Printed with compliments slip from the Red Cross glued onto first page with the organisations address on the right hand side]
'Many thanks for your support.' [Typed in the centre of the slip]
'Leon Stubbings' [ Handwritten signature of the author in black ink at the bottom of the compliments slip]
'B115' [Handwritten in blue pen in the top right corner of the second page]

Summary

The book shows how ordinary people made a significant contribution to the well being of others, from the help the Red Cross has given during both world wars, to the international blood transfusion service and youth movements. (From Trove record)