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    2nd Western General Hospitals Comforts Fund. The subscriptions this year are 500 pounds less than last. In 28 Manchester military hospitals 5,000 wounded soldiers were provided with a Christmas treat and gifts. The lads have had their treat, will you help to pay the bills? You can help by placing a contribution in the box on this car.
    2nd Western General Hospitals Comforts Fund. The subscriptions this year are 500 pounds less than last. In 28 Manchester military hospitals 5,000 wounded soldiers were provided with a Christmas treat and gifts. The lads have had their treat, will you help to pay the bills? You can help by placing a contribution in the box on this car.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.23261
    6,047 pounds has now been collected in the tram cars since the commencement. The weekly contributions have been as follows: ... Every Britisher should, and no doubt will, start the New Year with a firm resolution to carry on the war until the enemy is finally over thrown. You will be asked, What are you doing to assist? We cannot all fight, but we can all give. Do something.
    6,047 pounds has now been collected in the tram cars since the commencement. The weekly contributions have been as follows: ... Every Britisher should, and no doubt will, start the New Year with a firm resolution to carry on the war until the enemy is finally over thrown. You will be asked, What are you doing to assist? We cannot all fight, but we can all give. Do something.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17022
    22,131 pounds collected on the trams ...
    22,131 pounds collected on the trams ...
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17005
    432 pounds was collected last week for the local Red Cross hospitals. Continue the good work this week for the Local Relief Fund.
    432 pounds was collected last week for the local Red Cross hospitals. Continue the good work this week for the Local Relief Fund.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.16994
    500 men wanted immediately from the Manchester District for the Royal Navy ... Apply - Naval Recruiting Office, 289, Deansgate.
    500 men wanted immediately from the Manchester District for the Royal Navy ... Apply - Naval Recruiting Office, 289, Deansgate.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17162
    582 men still wanted for the County Palatine Engineers ... apply at once at the recruiting office, Houldsworth Hall, 90, Deansgate, Manchester.
    582 men still wanted for the County Palatine Engineers ... apply at once at the recruiting office, Houldsworth Hall, 90, Deansgate, Manchester.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17163
    The amount of collections on the cars has now reached 5,103 pounds which equals nearly two and a half million half pennies. We are now setting out to increase the figure to 10,000 pounds. Will you do your best to help along this good work? ...
    The amount of collections on the cars has now reached 5,103 pounds which equals nearly two and a half million half pennies. We are now setting out to increase the figure to 10,000 pounds. Will you do your best to help along this good work? ...
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17021
    The appeal from the trenches. "There are limits to what even the most efficient army, fortified by the most courageous spirit, can do if its numbers are small in comparison with those thrown against it ... they need sleep ... (quotation), Daily Dispatch, 13th November, 1914. What answer shall we send from Manchester?
    The appeal from the trenches. "There are limits to what even the most efficient army, fortified by the most courageous spirit, can do if its numbers are small in comparison with those thrown against it ... they need sleep ... (quotation), Daily Dispatch, 13th November, 1914. What answer shall we send from Manchester?
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17160
    Appreciation of our efforts. The following communication was found in the box on one of the cars on the Rochdale Road route. "Mr. McElroy, Dear Sir, Manchester citizens cannot be too grateful to the Tramways Committee for allowing these funds to bne benefited and helped by passengers. Most people are willing to help, but the willingness becomes a pleasure ..." A Rochdale Road passenger.
    Appreciation of our efforts. The following communication was found in the box on one of the cars on the Rochdale Road route. "Mr. McElroy, Dear Sir, Manchester citizens cannot be too grateful to the Tramways Committee for allowing these funds to bne benefited and helped by passengers. Most people are willing to help, but the willingness becomes a pleasure ..." A Rochdale Road passenger.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.16987
    At this Christmas time, every man, woman, and child in this great city of Manchester is anxious to make a personal sacrifice to help in some good cause in connection with the War. There can be no better way of helping than by contributing towards the Christmas treat to be given to the sick and wounded men in the military hospitals in Manchester.
    At this Christmas time, every man, woman, and child in this great city of Manchester is anxious to make a personal sacrifice to help in some good cause in connection with the War. There can be no better way of helping than by contributing towards the Christmas treat to be given to the sick and wounded men in the military hospitals in Manchester.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.23206
    Books for the boys of H.M. forces. Manchester, Salford and District places of amusement. Book week, April 22nd to April 27th, 1918 ... Bring your books to the nearest theatre or cinema. 100,000 books wanted for the boys overseas.
    Books for the boys of H.M. forces. Manchester, Salford and District places of amusement. Book week, April 22nd to April 27th, 1918 ... Bring your books to the nearest theatre or cinema. 100,000 books wanted for the boys overseas.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1918
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.23241
    The British Red Cross Society is arranging for the organization of a Flag Day throughout the Empire on the 21st October, to be called "Our Day," to help at the front our wounded soldiers from home and overseas. Manchester is asked to play its part in this special effort.
    The British Red Cross Society is arranging for the organization of a Flag Day throughout the Empire on the 21st October, to be called "Our Day," to help at the front our wounded soldiers from home and overseas. Manchester is asked to play its part in this special effort.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.23248
    The collections of the cars this week are for the Manchester Workers Comforts Fund for Manchester territorials and Manchester pals to provide funds to supply winter comforts for 25,000 Manchester men. Will you 'do something' to help along this good work?
    The collections of the cars this week are for the Manchester Workers Comforts Fund for Manchester territorials and Manchester pals to provide funds to supply winter comforts for 25,000 Manchester men. Will you 'do something' to help along this good work?
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.23254
    The collections on the cars this week are for the Queen Alexandra Flower Carnival Fund in aid of the medical charities of Manchester and Salford. The local hospitals need help, never more urgently than now.
    The collections on the cars this week are for the Queen Alexandra Flower Carnival Fund in aid of the medical charities of Manchester and Salford. The local hospitals need help, never more urgently than now.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.16926
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of Nurse Cavell Memorial Fund, which is to be devoted to the purchase of an annuity to be used for the maintenance of additional nurses for the sick poor of Manchester and Salford. In memory of a brave woman, who gave her life for her country.
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of Nurse Cavell Memorial Fund, which is to be devoted to the purchase of an annuity to be used for the maintenance of additional nurses for the sick poor of Manchester and Salford. In memory of a brave woman, who gave her life for her country.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.16927
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of the funds of the Roumanian Red Cross Society. In appealing to Manchester ...
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of the funds of the Roumanian Red Cross Society. In appealing to Manchester ...
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17122
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of the Manchester and district fund to provide huts for the "W.A.A.C." at military centres in France and at home. Hundreds of Manchester and Lancashire women have volunteered for service. Think what a comfort the huts will be to these women, and help.
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of the Manchester and district fund to provide huts for the "W.A.A.C." at military centres in France and at home. Hundreds of Manchester and Lancashire women have volunteered for service. Think what a comfort the huts will be to these women, and help.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17016
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of the Manchester Fund for the Relief of the Jewish Victims of the War.
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of the Manchester Fund for the Relief of the Jewish Victims of the War.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17136
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of the Russian wounded soldiers. This is Manchester's first opportunity of showing in a practical way her admiration of the great part Russia has played in this war and her sympathy with the large number of Russian wounded who have fought so gallantly under very trying conditions.
    The collections on the cars this week are in aid of the Russian wounded soldiers. This is Manchester's first opportunity of showing in a practical way her admiration of the great part Russia has played in this war and her sympathy with the large number of Russian wounded who have fought so gallantly under very trying conditions.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17143
    Collections on the cars. Total amount collected to date, 28, 187 pounds. Recent collections: ...
    Collections on the cars. Total amount collected to date, 28, 187 pounds. Recent collections: ...
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1918
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17017
    A contribution and an appeal. The following is a copy of a letter addressed to the General Manager of the Tramways Dept. enclosing a contribution of 5s. ld ... Do something.
    A contribution and an appeal. The following is a copy of a letter addressed to the General Manager of the Tramways Dept. enclosing a contribution of 5s. ld ... Do something.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1915
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.16991
    Don't forget your l/2d. for the Jewish Victims of the War.
    Don't forget your l/2d. for the Jewish Victims of the War.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17080
    Don't forget your l/2d. for the Manchester Hospital for Serbians in Corsica.
    Don't forget your l/2d. for the Manchester Hospital for Serbians in Corsica.
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17076
    Do SOMETHING for your Country. Do it willingly. Do it without ostentation ... Don't let THIS day pass without "doing something" ... True patriotism - Last week a poorly-clad boy ... wanted to "do something." He willingly gave all he had. ...
    Do SOMETHING for your Country. Do it willingly. Do it without ostentation ... Don't let THIS day pass without "doing something" ... True patriotism - Last week a poorly-clad boy ... wanted to "do something." He willingly gave all he had. ...
    Collection Title: Poster collection
    Date Created: 1914/1918?
    Medium: political posters
    Record Number: XX343.17031

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