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Mounted One sheet, World War II propaganda poster titled " The Empire's Strength". The poster was created around 1940 by the artist Keith Henderson and published by H.M. Stationery Office in London. The poster highlights Australia's role in the war effort, stating that Australia is the world's largest exporter of wool and also supplies wheat, meat, dairy products, fruit, and valuable metals. It also mentions that aircraft and munitions were being mass-produced in Australia at the time. The poster concludes with the statement, "These Are The Sinews of War," emphasizing the importance of these resources to the war effort. The poster is part of a series that described the contributions of various British colonies and Commonwealth nations to the war effort.