Summary
Penicillin, bottle, "Commonwealth" No V.22 for vet use from Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, Parkville, about 1950s.
Physical Description
Small glass bottle with silver metal cap containing approximately 10mL of cream coloured powder/tablets. Label is printed in purple, green and black ink on cream background.
Significance
In 1944 CSL responded immediately to the penicillin discoveries made by the Australian Dr Howard Florey, and his team, in Oxford. CSL supplied the Australian forces and some Americans serving in the Pacific. Using CSL supplies, Australia was the first country in the world to supply penicillin freely to civilians.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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PENICILLIN "COMMONWEALTH" (Calcium Salt) No antiseptic added For Veterinary Use only Suitable for parenteral injection Contents 200,000 Units BATCH NO. V.22 Keep below 5 C. (41 F.) Use only under veterinary supervision Com. Serum Lab., Melb., Aust.
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Animal husbandry, Veterinary medicine
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