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1 Shilling Brisbane; U.S. Navy Officers' Mess

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Location Australia
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Confinement vouchers › Military vouchers
Years 1943-1945
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1788-1966)
Composition Paper (tan)
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
581273

Obverse

Black print.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
U. S. NAVAL OFFICERS' MESS
BRISBANE
ONE SHILLING

Comments

During World War II, Brisbane served as a critical hub for Allied forces, hosting Base 134 Brisbane and the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet submarine base. The Officers' Mess was built around 1943 in the New Farm area.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1943-1945) 

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