Peace poster
1978
Poster, 'International Conference', screen print on paper, designed by Ralph Sawyer for Union of Australian Women (UAW), printed at the Waterside Workers Federation building, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1978
Two white doves are depicted in profile, facing each other, with stylized wings spread. Below them are green olive branches and a blue map outline of Australia. Screen printed poster featuring an illustration of two doves and a map of Australia on a pale blue background. The text reads, 'International Conference / For the establishment of zones of peace in the Indian Ocean / And a nuclear weapon free zone in the South Pacific', / Public Rally Friday 14th July 7.30 pm Teachers Auditorium / Conference Forum Sat. Sun. 15th-16th July 9.30 am P.S.A. Club Kent St., Sydney / Australian Peace Committee P.O. Box A288 Sydney South'. These posters are from the personal collection of the designer. They were used during May Day and Labour Day marches and parades, or pasted up illegally around the street
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