Lot 3099

Description

Postal Note, Commonwealth of Australia, Queensland, one shilling, A740266, Australian Defence Canteens Services Only, Money Order Office, Brisbane 15MAY42, sponsored by Radio 4BH 'Smokes for Sick Soldiers' Fund (cf.Elsmore.QPN97aa). Flattened of folds, very fine and rare.

Ex Graeme Bamford Collection. Elsmore lists only an overprinted note for two shillings and sixpence, that note is 'Australian Army Canteens' yet this note is for 'Australian Defence Canteens'. The notes were included in the Australian Comforts Fund Hamper to the boys overseas and isolated battle stations in Australia during WWII.