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Subiaco Museum > Records

SHELL DRESSING WORLD WAR II

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1942

Overview

Small printed calico packet, yellowed, stained and torn, with contents (bandages and gauze pad). Printed label reads (in part) 'Commonwealth of Australia SHELL DRESSING', with directions for use.

Historical information

An airfield where Harry Morris was stationed in New Guinea was bombed. He took cover under a bulldozer and survived. His mate took cover under a truck and was killed. His father was a councillor for Subiaco Municipal council.

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cwa-org-43-2007.9

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Inscriptions and markings

Johnson and Johnson, Pty. Ltd., Sydney

Keywords

MORRIS H C (Harry)

Year

Statement of significance

representative, technical/research; example of field dressing made in Australia for use by Australian soldiers in WWII. Owned and donated by local family.

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