All information wanted for a biographical and historical book on this Battalion. The following hints, based on a leaflet issued by the Australian Council of Libraries and Information Services, should prove helpful to members to care for the valuable records they gather as a result of family research. Wood pulp paper tends to be acidic, becomes discoloured and will finally crumble to dust. Air pollution, excessive light, heat and humidity are also harmful. Avoid repeated photocopying of a document as each copy gradually 'cooks' the original and causes deterioration.
All organisations have a responsibility to ensure the long-life of their important paper records.
By using long-life quality paper with an alkaline buffer, it will last for many, many years. Long-life paper is readily available from suppliers. Important documents which are produced on acidic paper should be micro-filmed or copied in the future or they will be lost forever. Family Photographs - These should be stored carefully to make them last. Coloured photos go orange whilst black and white photos fade.