Identifiernot specifiedDate1940sPhotographernot specifiedKeywordsGinger MeggsWorld War IIDescriptionGinger Meggs Salvage Corps members with cart and salvaged goods.
Back at home during World War II, the patriotic call to action was strong and children equally wanted to do their part. Salvage collection was a popular way of contributing to the war effort. Children collected paper, cardboard, rubber and aluminium from the neighbourhood to be recycled.