War Savings Certificate

DESCRIPTION

TitleWar Savings Certificate Object TypeDocumentMilitaryDate30 October 1941DescriptionWar Savings Certificate.

Commonwealth of Australia War Savings Certificate for one pound.
CreatorCommonwealth GovernmentProvenance and SignifcanceThis War Saving Certificate was owed by Ronald James Briggs of Albion Park.

Percy Spender was Treasurer in the Menzies Government in early 1940 when he and his department created a plan for raising money to pay for the war effort by encouraging Australians to 'invest in victory' by purchasing war savings certificates.

The issuing of these certificates enabled the government to borrow money from the Australian people.DonorBriggs, Ronald James

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialPaper and ink.Dimensions21cm x 16.5cm

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PrimaryDOCUMENTSSecondaryPersonal

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CollectionObjectsLocalityAlbion Park

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War Savings Certificate