Object numberM2003/008
CreatorThe Sun Newspaper (publisher)
DescriptionFront page of "The Sun" newspaper, published in Sydney, dated May 22, 1948, featuring the headline ""Fight to the Finish' in the Holy City: Jews Pounded" and corresponding article relating to the fighting taking place in the old city of Jerusalem during Isreal's War of Independence. The news indicates that the Arabs have the upper hand in the battle and are systematically destroying the Jewish quarter of the old city. The article continues over the page.
Production placeSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Production date 1948-05-22
SubjectIsrael
Object namenewspapers
Dimensions
- whole width: 305.00 mm
height: 405.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Paul Johnson