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Titles tagged with ‘charity work’

4 titles - sorted alphabetically or by year

WWI Troops Embarkation and Charity Bazaars, Sydney historical – c1915

This silent footage shows newly recruited troops embarking for service; life on board the ships for troops heading overseas; and the fundraising activities of the Red Cross to aid in the war effort.

A Brief Survey of the Activities of the Brisbane City Mission sponsored film – c1939

This is a moving portrait of the charity work of the Brisbane City Mission for the poor at a time when many people struggled financially because of the Depression.

Red Cross Cinema Advertisement: The Prisoner of War Street Adoption Scheme advertisement – c1941

The appeal offers something practical that people can do – pay one pound a week to sponsor a prisoner of war.

Eventide and Westbrook Farm Home: Brisbane City Mission sponsored film – 1950

This is one of a handful of films made by the Brisbane City Mission to promote its charity and social work assisting vulnerable members of the community.