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Red Cross socks, 1989

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Unique IDCC-000072Source system ID1996.024DateBetween 1st January 1989 and 31st December 1989Date qualifieryear onlyMediumWoolPaperDescriptionPair of knitted socks, reproduced from the Red Cross pattern used during World War I. These were included in comfort packages and sent to troops serving overseas to combat trench feet. Written insciption The Red Cross Socks Thousands of Australian women joined Red Cross during the way years. Socks and garments for soldiers were knitted at the Sydney Town Hall by these dedicated volunteers. Made to the original Red Cross WWI pattern. The Red Cross Socks were presented to The Lord Mayor Alderman Jeremy Bingham on the occasion of a reception to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Australian Red Cross Society at Sydney Town Hall, August 11 1989 by Mr PS Golding Chairman copy knitted by Mrs Lorna Lilley. In both World War I and World War II, the Lord Mayor of Sydney was patron of the Lord Mayor's Patriotic War Fund.Author/creatorMrs Lorna Lilley (knitter)Special citation City of Sydney Civic Collection.Height (in cm)51Width (in cm)40.5TypeCivicHIstory

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Subject tagsRed Cross SocietyWorld War IExternal linkshttps://www.redcross.org.au/

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Red Cross socks, 1989