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Albany Historical Society Inc > Records

COLES KNITTING FOR THE FORCES

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Black and white cover, Air Force, Navy, and Army Servicemen depicted on cover, Coles presents "Knitting for the Forces" containing complete knitting instuctions for knitted garments in conformity with the requirements for knitted garments appealed for on behalf of the Red Cross Society and the Australian Comforts Fund. 15 pages, illust. Abbreviations on page 2 and tape measure on back cover with advertisements for wool and accessories.

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cwa-org-51-B1989.511

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G.J. COLES & COY. LIMITED

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Booklet compiled with specially selected garments considered most suitable for the conditions under which our Forces are operating, to enable those at home to knit for the men overseas.

Albany Historical Society Inc

Albany Historical Society Inc

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