[Press releases 1947-1987] [manuscript] / Australian Information Service. 1947-1987.

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[Press releases 1947-1987] [manuscript] / Australian Information Service. 1947-1987.

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Australian Information Service

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The service had its origins during World War II as the Department of Information. It became the Australian News and Information Bureau in 1950 and has operated as the Australian Information Service since 1972. One of its functions has been to present a contemporary and authentic picture of Australia to the world, explaining national policies and furthering Australian objectives internationally. The service has maintained a constant flow of information, reference, background, policy, editorial, p...