World War II Portuguese leaflet for Timorese, in English and Portuguese.
Australia? Ca. 1942. World War II propaganda leaflet dropped on the Island of Timor, part of Southeast Asia and north of Australia.
Pamphlet in English is entitled, "Portuguese Leaflet PG11.
Timorese! This warning comes from your Australian and American Friends. The Japanese are our enemies and we will fight and pursue them until they are killed... They have been driven from New Guinea and they will be thrown out of Timor... Remember - our fast flying planes cannot distinguish friend from foe... Heed our warning. If you do not stay away from the Japanese you may be killed...."
One copy in English, one copy in Portuguese.
English copy: salmon paper, 5 1/2 x 3 3/4", folded corner, chip with loss not affecting text. Portuguese copy: cream paper, 5 1/2 x 5 3/4", black text, vgc. Very good condition. Item #29163
Price: $95.00