Booklet - Handbook, Allied Forces Southwest Pacific Area, Friendly fruits and vegetables, 1943

Historical information

Practical reference for preparation and identification of indigenous foods in Papua New Guinea for allied soldiers during World War 2. -from Trove record.

Physical description

Small staple-bound booklet with light brown cardboard cover with black print. There is a white spine label at the base of spine.

Inscriptions & markings

'VICTORIAN BRANCH / LIBRARY / ANZAC HOUSE' [stamped in red ink on first page]
'? Kettle' [Handsigned in blue ink on the front cover, blurred by previous water damage]
'NX30892 / Lieut. R.E.W.Kettle / R.A.E. / New Guinea Force / June 1943-?' [Handwriiten on inside front cover in blue ink]
'R.S.W.Kettle / Lieut. (R.A.E.)' [Handsigned on inside back cover in blue ink].

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