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Reciprocal aid. Broad verandas are a feature of a new 3,000,000 dollar hospital building "somewhere in Australia" which government of Australia has provided without payment for recuperating American soldiers, sailors and marines, under reciprocal lend-lease

Reciprocal aid. Broad verandas are a feature of a new 3,000,000 dollar...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a commercial or residential multi-story building, condominium, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. American tanks, furnished under lend-lease, contribute to building up of Australia's armored forces. These are medium tanks lined up on the range ready for practice

Australia in the war. American tanks, furnished under lend-lease, cont...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

One year of reciprocal aid. American soldiers at work in a kitchen fatigue pantry in Australia, with newly-erected barracks in the background. As reciprocal aid, modern facilities like these have been built for our men without cost to the United States, not only in Australia, but in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the areas controlled by the fighting French as well

One year of reciprocal aid. American soldiers at work in a kitchen fat...

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Australia in the war. Australian troops of an armored division enjoy a short rest period during training maneuvers. These American tanks, furnished under lend-lease, are playing an important role in the development of United Nation's mechanized forces

Australia in the war. Australian troops of an armored division enjoy a...

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Reciprocal aid. Australian shipbuilding at work on a naval corvette. The hammering insures against scales adhering to joints to be welded. Many new shipyards have been established in Australia for an enlarged naval ship program

Reciprocal aid. Australian shipbuilding at work on a naval corvette. T...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia. Historic map, Library of Congress

Australia. Historic map, Library of Congress

"Base 802663AI (C00014) 12-99." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Two-masted boat at anchor - photo by William Henry Jackson

Two-masted boat at anchor - photo by William Henry Jackson

Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942. World's Transportation Commission photograph collec... More

Australia in the war. American medium tanksand their Anzac crews lined up for review at a camp in Australia. Along with other lend-lease equipment, these tanks are helping in the development of a formidable Australian mechanized army

Australia in the war. American medium tanksand their Anzac crews lined...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Lend-lease gasoline being transferred from drums to trucks at an airdrome in Australia

Lend-lease gasoline being transferred from drums to trucks at an airdr...

Public domain photograph of American working class people in the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wounded waiting at a portable hospital for evacuation. Australia

Wounded waiting at a portable hospital for evacuation. Australia

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Symbolic of United Nations cooperation is this American medium tank in a typical Australian setting. American tanks furnished under lend-lease are playing an important role in the building up of Australia's armored forces

Symbolic of United Nations cooperation is this American medium tank in...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. American light tanks, manned by Australian crews, are playing an important role in the development of a formidable Australian mechanized army. The tanks shown here, provided by the United States under lend-lease, are being used in training armored crews

Australia in the war. American light tanks, manned by Australian crews...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a truck, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. American tanks and guns, provided under lend-lease, are performing a vital role in building up Australia's armored forces. This Australian member of a tank crew does his two-hour night watch with the aid of an American Tommy-gun

Australia in the war. American tanks and guns, provided under lend-lea...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Old stone fortress at harbor entrance

Old stone fortress at harbor entrance

Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage glass negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942. World's Transportation Commission photograph colle... More

Reciprocal aid. American nurses and officers enjoy themselves in nurses' quarters of a new 3,000,000 dollar hospital "somewhere in Australia" which government of Australia has provided, without payment by the United States, for American servicemen recuperating from wounds and illness. Hospital is one of many Australian contributions under reciprocal lend-lease. Left to right: Miss Bertha Only, Middletown, New York; Major James Hipple, Pierre, South Dakota; Lieutenant R.A. Pearson, Jr., Raleigh, North Carolina; Miss Genevieve Kusek, Danvers, Massachusetts; Captain T.F. Connolly, Sacramento, California; Lieutenant Ray Loper, Cleveland, Oklahoma; Miss Julia Owens, Columbus, Georgia; Lieutenant Edward Ferreri, Connorsville, Indiana; Miss Sera Clifton, Harrington, Delaware

Reciprocal aid. American nurses and officers enjoy themselves in nurse...

Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Australia in the war. Australian tank crews, trained in the latest methods and techniques from the world's battlefronts, are equipped with American tanks, provided under the lend-lease program

Australia in the war. Australian tank crews, trained in the latest met...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[James Scullin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]

[James Scullin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left]

Photo by Underwood & Underwood, Inc. No. S/Y-21259X35. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Australia's imperishable record ... Australians! The empire needs you

Australia's imperishable record ... Australians! The empire needs you

Poster shows quote from General Sir Ian Hamilton, commander-in-chief of the British Mediterranean Expeditionary Force at Gallipolli; in background, the British flag.

American lend-lease equipment is playing a vital part in the development of United Nations mechanized forces. Here, an American light tank, to be used for training Australia's armored crews, is unloaded at an Australian port

American lend-lease equipment is playing a vital part in the developme...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Reciprocal aid. New ten-story hospital "somewhere in Australia" which the government of Australia has provided under reciprocal lend-lease, without payment by the United States, for care of American troops recuperating from illness and wounds

Reciprocal aid. New ten-story hospital "somewhere in Australia" which ...

Public domain photograph of a city streets, cityscape, urban environment, buildings, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Australia in the war. Australian dispatch riders, equipped with American motorcycles, stage a demonstration during a review at their camp somewhere in Australia

Australia in the war. Australian dispatch riders, equipped with Americ...

Public domain photograph - United States during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Australia in the war. Australian troops demonstrate lend-lease tanks at an armored division camp somewhere in Australia. Tanks are transported on trucks to save wear and tear on the fighting vehicles

Australia in the war. Australian troops demonstrate lend-lease tanks a...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Part of an aircraft factory for the manufacture of aircraft parts on Australia. This section is engaged in manufacturing wings made from Canadian aluminum rolled in the United States and supplied to Australia under lend-lease

Part of an aircraft factory for the manufacture of aircraft parts on A...

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Against a background of an American locomotive inscribed with English and Persian numerals, Major-General Donald H. Connolly, Commanding Gerneral, Persian Gulf Service Command exchanging greetings with General A.M. Koroloff on the occasion of the arrival of the first All-American train from the Persian Gulf to the point where the freight load was turned over to the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Against a background of an American locomotive inscribed with English ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. American trucks, furnished under lend-lease, play an important role in Australian troop movements from training camps to battle stations. Drivers are shown attending to final details before the train moves off

Australia in the war. American trucks, furnished under lend-lease, pla...

Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Australia. Historic map, Library of Congress

Australia. Historic map, Library of Congress

"Base 802664AI (C00014) 12-99." Relief shown by shading. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Poster - Help / D.H. Souter. - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Help / D.H. Souter. - Public domain lithograph

Poster shows a nurse, with her arms outstretched, standing before a large red cross; in background a Red Cross hospital ship, ambulance and field hospital.

"Get a move on old man!" / Harry J. Weston.

"Get a move on old man!" / Harry J. Weston.

Poster shows an Australian soldier, his head and forearm wrapped in bandages, holding a gun with one hand and shading his eyes with the other.

"Were YOU there then?" / Harry J. Weston.

"Were YOU there then?" / Harry J. Weston.

Poster shows a woman standing in front of a tattered Australian flag. Poster is probably a reference to the battle at Gallipolli.

Captain Nelson inspecting a half-ton jeep with a permanent metal frame for carrying three litters somewhere in Australia

Captain Nelson inspecting a half-ton jeep with a permanent metal frame...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an automobile, 1940s car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Carte de l'Australie. Historic map, Library of Congress

Carte de l'Australie. Historic map, Library of Congress

Available also through the Library of Congress web site as a raster image.

[Sheep at sheep station; houses and woods in background, Australia]

[Sheep at sheep station; houses and woods in background, Australia]

Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

"We took the Hill, come and help us keep it!" / Harry J. Weston.

"We took the Hill, come and help us keep it!" / Harry J. Weston.

Poster shows a wounded Australian soldier standing over the body of an enemy soldier; in background, ships in the sea. Poster is possibly a reference to the battle at Gallipolli.

Beaufort bomber in flight over Australia

Beaufort bomber in flight over Australia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. One member of each Australian tank crew remain continuously on guard during periods of inactivity. These are American tanks furnished under lend-lease

Australia in the war. One member of each Australian tank crew remain c...

Picryl description: Public domain image of armored military vehicle, tank, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

High production rate of Australian interceptor aircraft is maintained by the steady inflow of lend-lease Whitney twin row engines. This fast climbing, hard hitting addition to the Allied air strength being made in an Australian factory and includes in its structure Australian steel, Canadian aluminum and American engines

High production rate of Australian interceptor aircraft is maintained ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial equipment, workshop, assembly line, factory, power engine, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

General A.M. Koroloff (left); Stanley L. Scott (center), Chief of Staff, Persian Gulf Service Command; and Major General Donald H. Connolly, Commanding General, Persian Gulf Service Command

General A.M. Koroloff (left); Stanley L. Scott (center), Chief of Staf...

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A new chart of New Holland on which are delineated New South Wale, and a plan for Botany Bay.

A new chart of New Holland on which are delineated New South Wale, and...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site as a raster image.

It is nice in the surf but what about the men in the trenches. Go and help / D.H. Souter.

It is nice in the surf but what about the men in the trenches. Go and ...

Poster shows a man swimming in the surf. On right side is emblem of Win the War League, I serve.

One year of reciprocal aid. Australia has undertaken to expand the production and processing of her food, to supply the American armed forces in the Solomons, New Guinea, New Caledonia and the New Hebrides, in addition to those on the Australian mainland. Dried fruit is shown here, before being shipped to the fighting men

One year of reciprocal aid. Australia has undertaken to expand the pro...

Public domain photograph of 1930s America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Group of four Beaufort bombers in flight over Australia

Group of four Beaufort bombers in flight over Australia

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. An American tank, manned by Australian troops is subjected to conditions it is likely to encounter in actual battle during training exercises of the Australian armored forces

Australia in the war. An American tank, manned by Australian troops is...

Picryl description: Public domain image of armored military vehicle, tank, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

This time the soldier's hat gets the laughs! American sailors just landed in Australia exchange hats with Commonwealth soldiers--and find them as amusing as women's bonnets back home

This time the soldier's hat gets the laughs! American sailors just lan...

Public domain photograph of the United States military and military-industrial complex before World War Two, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Carte générale de la Nouvelle Hollande.

Carte générale de la Nouvelle Hollande.

Public domain image of a vintage map, geography atlas, maritime navigation, age of discovery, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Man standing beside tree with wide trunk, looking out to sea

Man standing beside tree with wide trunk, looking out to sea

Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage film negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942. World's Transportation Commission photograph collec... More

The trumpet calls / Norman Lindsay.

The trumpet calls / Norman Lindsay.

Poster shows an Australian soldier blowing a trumpet with other soldiers, in a fox hole(?) with guns, are at his feet. In background, gray images of Australian men of various occupations.

Australia and the war / Pollock.

Australia and the war / Pollock.

Poster showing a map of Australia and the face of Hirohito(?).

Australia in the war. Dispatch riders of an Australian armored division lined up for review. These are American motorcycles, furnished under the lend-lease program

Australia in the war. Dispatch riders of an Australian armored divisio...

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Australia in the war. Testing the light guns on American tanks at an Australian armored unit's camp somewhere in Australia. The corporal in the foreground keeps contact between the tank crews and the men at the targets

Australia in the war. Testing the light guns on American tanks at an A...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an artillery gun, cannon, weapon, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. Months of training under field conditions contribute to the building up of Australia's armored forces. The American tank shown here is part of the fighting equipment furnished United Nations under lend-lease

Australia in the war. Months of training under field conditions contri...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

"Get into khaki"; we are doing our bit / H.M. Burton.

"Get into khaki"; we are doing our bit / H.M. Burton.

Poster shows an Australian soldier with rifle in one hand gesturing toward other soldiers in battle.

Australia has promised Britain 50,000 more men; will you help us keep that promise

Australia has promised Britain 50,000 more men; will you help us keep ...

Poster shows a kangaroo in front of number 50,000 and in background silhouette of soldiers in battle.

One year of reciprocal aid. Australia has built many facilities for the American forces, including airfields, barracks and motor vehicles. Here is shown the largest airfield in Australia, covering some forty square miles, with repair hangers, workshops and living quarters. This is one of 100 such fields built in Australia to service the U.S. planes

One year of reciprocal aid. Australia has built many facilities for th...

Public domain photograph of construction site, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reciprocal aid. New ten-story hospital "somewhere in Australia" which the government of Australia has provided under reciprocal lend-lease, without payment by the United States, for care of American troops recuperating from illness and wounds

Reciprocal aid. New ten-story hospital "somewhere in Australia" which ...

Public domain photograph of Australian city, cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One year of reciprocal aid. Australian sheep are producing wool for replacement uniforms for American soldiers and nurses, thus saving valuable shipping space for carrying munitions and supplies from the United States. They fill two roles in the war effort as hundreds of thousands of pounds of Australian mutton are served annually in the American soldiers' mess

One year of reciprocal aid. Australian sheep are producing wool for re...

Public domain image of a rural landscape, agriculture, farm animals, livestock, pasture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Australia in the war. American motorcycles, furnished under lend-lease, are used in this formation of Australian cyclists, part of the growing mechanized army which the Commonwealth is training

Australia in the war. American motorcycles, furnished under lend-lease...

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Australia in the war. An Australian armored division, equipped with American tanks, lined up for review at a camp somewhere in Australia

Australia in the war. An Australian armored division, equipped with Am...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of workers, war production, aircraft, airfield, the 1930s -1940s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. Part of an Australian tank squadron lines up for gunnery practice. This unit, equipped with American tanks, has a firing power previously unheard of in Australia

Australia in the war. Part of an Australian tank squadron lines up for...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a truck, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a biplane aircraft, pilot, aviator, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874... More

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a biplane aircraft, pilot, aviator, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874... More

Street and elevated railroads scene - photo by William Henry Jackson

Street and elevated railroads scene - photo by William Henry Jackson

Image shows Flinders Street, Melbourne, looking east to Queens Bridge Street. Photographic print made by LC from Jackson's vintage glass negative. Gift; Colorado Historical Society; 1949. Forms part of: Jackson... More

Australia in the war. American medium tanks and their Anzac crews lined up for review at a camp in Australia. Along with other lend-lease equipment, these tanks are helping in the development of a formidable Australian mechanized army

Australia in the war. American medium tanks and their Anzac crews line...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a car, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. An Australian armored division, employing American tanks passes in review before its commander-in-chief, General Sir Thomas Blamey. Along with other lend-lease equipment, these tanks are playing an important role in the development of United Nations mechanized forces

Australia in the war. An Australian armored division, employing Americ...

Public domain image of aristocratic military leader, general, monarch, 18th-19th century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Picryl description: Public domain image of a biplane aircraft, pilot, aviator, free to use, no copyright restrictions. Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874... More

Australia in the war. American medium tanks and their Anzac crews lined up for review at a camp in Australia. Along with other lend-lease equipment, these tanks are helping in the development of a formidable Australian mechanized army

Australia in the war. American medium tanks and their Anzac crews line...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, automobile, tractor truck, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia. 12-59. Historic map, Library of Congress

Australia. 12-59. Historic map, Library of Congress

Scale ca. 1:6,500,000. "Base 28574." Insets: Norfolk Island.--Macquarie Island. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. AACR2

Australia in the war. An American tank is put through a demonstration of its power during training exercises of the Australian armored forces

Australia in the war. An American tank is put through a demonstration ...

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Australia in the war. Australian military police, astride American motorcycles, stage a demonstration for distinguished visitors at a camp in Australia. They have been commended both in authoritative circles and among the troops for their magnificient work in the Middle East campaign

Australia in the war. Australian military police, astride American mot...

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Australia. Historic map, Library of Congress

Australia. Historic map, Library of Congress

"Base 503207 1-77." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

[Houdini and the magic of flight]

Harry Houdini was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, born in Budapest in 1874. He was one of the most famous and successful magicians of his time, known for his spectacular escape acts and death-de... More

Kangaroo-hunt - Drawing. Public domain image.

Kangaroo-hunt - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1935:0034). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "A Kangaroo Hunt," Harper's weekly, 40:1123 (Nov. 14, 1896).

Australia in the war. Australian military police, astride American motorcycles, stages a demonstration for distinguished visitors at a camp in Australia. They have been commended both in authoritative circles and among the troops for their magnificient work in the Middle East campaigns

Australia in the war. Australian military police, astride American mot...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Australia in the war. American medium and light tanks and their Anzac crews lined up for review at a camp in Australia. Along with other lend-lease equipment, these tanks are helping build up Australia's armored forces

Australia in the war. American medium and light tanks and their Anzac ...

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Australia: Administrative divisions. 6-70.

Australia: Administrative divisions. 6-70.

Scale ca. 1:25,000,000. "77438." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Reciprocal aid. American soldiers, sailors, and marines, recuperating from wounds and illness on roof of a new 3 million dollae hospital which government of Australia, without cost to the United States has provided for our forces, "somewhere in Australia." Huge red cross identifies building for passing airplanes. Hospital is one of many facilities given the United States by Australia as reciprocal lend-lease

Reciprocal aid. American soldiers, sailors, and marines, recuperating ...

Public domain photograph of hospital building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Australia in the war. To the music of an American infantry regiment band, Australian troops of an armored division march past a saluting base during an inspection by their commander-in-chief, Sir Thomas Blamey

Australia in the war. To the music of an American infantry regiment ba...

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