- Bib ID:
- 7382824
- Format:
- Book
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item. Broadside 1209 copy
- Description:
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- [Melbourne?] : Department of Information, [11 Dec 1941]
- 1 broadside : colour ; 38 x 30 cm
- Summary:
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A chromo-lithograph certificate printed in red, blue and gold against a cream background on linen textured paper, depicting the Australian coat of arms, ceremonial crossed British and Australian flags, and smaller decorative details which include what appears to be a sprig of flowering gum and a six sided red star surrounded by six smaller stars (symbolizing the states). The text appears in the lower centre. It is not known whether these certificates were distributed to theatres that put on patriotic performances or concerts and/or cinemas that screened newsreels and other informational short films.
- Biography/History:
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The Department of Information was established in September 1939 and operated until 1950. It was responsible for government censorship and propaganda during World War II.
- Notes:
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- Caption title.
- National Library's copy has wet date stamp on verso lower right; minor small chips to outer margin, and some rubbing on outer edges.
- Broadside 1209 copy Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2577313245
- Subject:
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- Other authors/contributors:
- Australia. Department of Information, issuing body
- Also Titled:
- This certificate is awarded by the Commonwealth Government to the management of this theatre in appreciation of the assistance given to the national war effort
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Since 2011 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1941
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