Summary
Small information booklet titled 'Personal Protection Against the Gases Used in Warfare', issued by the Red Cross Emergency Service in Victoria during the World War II. The booklet features sections on: the nature and properties of the gases used in warfare; the detection of gases; protection of the eyes, lungs and body; first aid treatment and decontamination.
Physical Description
Small paper booklet, stapled at spine. Text on cover and inside cover printed in blue; remainder of text printed in black. Features a single image of a gas mask and haversack on page 9.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Alison Raaymakers, 27 Mar 2012
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Issued By
Victorian Division, Australian Red Cross Society, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1939-1945
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Printer
J.C. Stephens Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1939-1945
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Inscriptions
Printed on front cover: PERSONAL PROTECTION/ AGAINST THE GASES/ USED IN WARFARE; RED CROSS/ EMERGENCY SERVICE; Issued by the/ RED CROSS EMERGENCY SERVICE; AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY/ 44 Latrobe St., Melbourne, C.1; PRICE THREEPENCE; ES9 Copyright Written in pencil at top of page, front cover: M Simpson
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Overall Dimensions
95 mm (Width), 138 mm (Height)
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Keywords
World War II, 1939-1945, Home Fronts, Gas Masks, Air Raid Precautions, Civilian