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Gallipoli WW1 ANZAC Paper Shortages

An exceptional display by Garry Diffen, previously submitted to the society Presidents Cup Competition. Explains the paper shortages suffered by ANZAC troops at Gallipoli 1915 and the improvisation used to send letters and cards home, using ammunition boxes, cigarette packets, cigarette cartons and even card from their ration packs.




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