War Savings Group Contribution Card

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TitleWar Savings Group Contribution Card Object TypeDocumentMilitaryDate7 March 1941-19 December 1941DescriptionWar Savings Group Contribution Card.

CreatorCommonwealth GovernmentProvenance and SignifcanceWar Savings Group Contribution Card. Owned by 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.

When a contributor filled in a War Savings Contribution Card for the full amount, a War Savings Certificate was issued by the Post Office to the holder.DonorBriggs, Ronald James

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MaterialPaper and inkDimensions21cm x 17.5cm

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CollectionObjectsLocalityAlbion Park

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War Savings Group Contribution Card