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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Australian Army - foot powder containers

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Colbar QSR Pty Ltd

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Overview

two small plastic green containers with holes on top

Historical information

Foot powder is used to help dry the sweat from a soldier's feet before he puts his socks back on. Dry feet reduce the risk of fungal infections and help make the wearing of boots more comfortable as dry feet rub less than damp ones do. Foot powder has been a standard item of equipment in a soldier's pack since the First World War.

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.103

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Material

Width

51 mm

Height or length

63 mm

Weight

43 g

Inscriptions and markings

Front of container:
Container (a) Foot powder. 50g net. Colbar QSR Pty Ltd. B/C 10/15.
Container (b) Foot powder. 50g net. Colbar QSR Pty Ltd. B/C 11/12.
Rear of container:
(a) Formula: talc 75%, starch 25%
(b) Formula: talc 75%, starch 25%

Contextual Information

These containers were issued to cadets and personnel from 511 Army Cadet Unit, Busselton

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Australia

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Busselton Historical Society

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