Pacific Ampol Map. Be in the van to smash Japan – buy 5/- national savings stamps.

Rare World War II advertising poster “Be in the van to smash Japan – buy 5/- national savings stamps.” “With the compliments of Australian Motorists petrol Co. Ltd. (authorised capital at £1,000,000) marketers of Ampol motor oils, hi-octane motor spirit, greases, power and lighting kerosene.”

To support world war II, the War Savings Campaign was set up. War savings were not only limited to the purchase of certificates and bonds, but also used local collections to raise money for aeroplanes, tanks and any items which were urgently needed for the war effort.

Collections:

National Library of Australia, Canberra:  Bib ID1065931

State Library of New South Wales, Sydney.