Summary
Portrait of Mrs J.A. Davey, a Red Cross Volunteer, during World War II. One of three black and white photographs relating to voluntary activities in Melbourne during World War II.
Description of Content
Portrait of Mrs J.A. Davey in an Australian Red Cross uniform sitting in the drivers seat of a car. She volunteered as a Red Cross transport driver during World War II. This photograph was taken on the 16th December, 1941.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 13 Dec 2001
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Place & Date Depicted
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 Dec 1941
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Commissioned By
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Organisation Named
Australian Red Cross, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1939-1945
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Individuals Identified
Davey, Mrs J.A
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Stamped in pruple ink on the back of the photograph; 'COPYRIGHT / NOT FOR REPRODUCTION / HERALD FEATURE / SERVICE / MELBOURNE. AUSTRALIA.' Hand written in grey pencil on the back of the photograph; '16-12-41'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
113 mm (Width), 152 mm (Height)
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Keywords
World War II, 1939-1945, War Service, Women's Work, Drivers, Voluntary Work