Summary
Alternative Name(s): Newsletter, Newspaper
Magazine titled 'The Kia Ora Coo-ee', Second Series, No. 2, 15 August 1918. It described itself as the official monthly magazine of the Australian and New Zealand Forces in World War I in Egypt, Palestine, Salonica and Mesopotamia. It was printed by the Sphinx Press, in Cairo, Egypt.
The Turnbull Library notes that Kia ora coo-ee was published 15 March to 15 December 1918, while the Kia ora coo-ee news was published 6 August to 24 December 1918. This may explain why some issues are labelled 'Second Series'.
Physical Description
Soft cover black and white magazine titled "The Kia Ora Coo-ee". The front cover is printed in green and red, and depicts an air battle between an Australian and German airplane. The German plane is nose-diving with smoke coming out from the back. The magazine contains information, article's, and illustrations for Australian and New Zealand soldiers of the different units in Egypt, Palestine, Salonica and Mesopotamia.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), 08 Mar 1987
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Printer
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Illustrator
Lieutenant David C. Barker - Australian Imperial Force (AIF)
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Inscriptions
Printed on front page:"THE / KIAORA COOEE / Second Series, No.2 / AUGUST 15TH, 1918 Price P.T.3"
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Object Measurements
23.5 cm (Length), 0.2 cm (Width), 30 cm (Height)
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