Physical description

A small vintage blue covered book - Air Raid Precautions Manual of General Training with a small Emblem of Victoria at the top, the title, (Third Edition) July 1940 and publisher at the bottom. A code number, 4196/41 is printed on the bottom left corner. Red tape holds the cover together. Inside the title page has all the details as well as the Printer. There is a Contents Page, Introduction and nine chapters. Pp. 66

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

On the left front end paper is written in grey pencil ' Trenches Z' There is underlining and notes throughout, pp. 30, 31.

Summary

The "Air Raid Precautions: Manual Of General Training (1940)" by the Victorian State Emergency Council for Civil Defence is a historical document outlining measures for civilian defense during World War II, specifically addressing air raid precautions. The manual, published in April 1941, guided the public on how to respond to potential air raids before Japan entered the war and before any attacks on Australia.