Archives volunteer, Lisa, came across a recipe for “war cake”, so she made one for us to try at the volunteer lunch this month. To recreate an authentic feel, the story and recipe were written out – by hand! The cake was enjoyed by volunteers. If you try it yourself, please let us know howContinue reading “War Cake Recipe: A Taste of History”
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From the Archives: Sonny Boy Cereal and Aircraft Recognition
By CATPM archivist, Judith G. What was once called ‘porridge’ is now called ‘hot cereal’. Developed in 1929 in Alberta, Sunny Boy cereal was a combination of wheat, rye and flax. There is also a suggestion that it was developed in Winnipeg by the Red River Cereal company in 1924 and yet another website suggestsContinue reading “From the Archives: Sonny Boy Cereal and Aircraft Recognition”
From the Archives: Secret Codes
This post is by our archivist, Judith G. Sometimes, the archives receives a log book with several pieces of paper tucked inside. There may be a letter or a photo or a gem of information. Like this ‘secret’ document entitled: ‘Notes on Security of R/T (radio/telegraph) Communication” Typed on legal size paper it gives instructionContinue reading “From the Archives: Secret Codes”
From the Archives: A “Blood Chit”
Returning servicemen brought home many ‘souvenirs of war’. This small rayon piece of cloth was known as a ‘blood chit’. The instructions for use were printed on the back of the cloth. They were used by airmen flying over ‘Soviet Controlled’ territory. Blood chits continued to be used in war, such as Vietnam and Afghanistan.Continue reading “From the Archives: A “Blood Chit””
From the Archives: Will you be my Valentine?
Some of the items that we have in the archives come to us with a story. Like this ladies’ compact; it is made of sterling silver and in embossed with the Badge of the RAAF – The Royal Australian Air Force. Accompanying it were a few photos that told the story of Mike and Helen.Continue reading “From the Archives: Will you be my Valentine?”
