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Require copy(ies) of the childrens book titled "The Magic Box" author David Griffin?

The book was written by David Griffen in Singapore prior to the Japanese occupation in 1942.
David was a Sergeant in the Australian Army at the time and was captured by the Japanese an became a Prisoner of War up to 1945.
The book was written and illustrated for children and was hidden away for the duration (recovered in September 1945) so it could not fall into the hands of the Japanese. It is understood that later printing was by the Singapore National Printers.
Could anyone provide info or advice on where I could obtian a copy(ies)
The original was published by the AIF (Army) Education Unit


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I think that this book is called "The Happiness Box", see National Library of Australia:
http://nationaltreasures.nla.gov.au/site...

If you live in Australia you can borrow this book from several libraries. Search on Libraries Australia: http://librariesaustralia.nla.gov.au/app...

Amazon.com and www.angusroberston.com.au have copies for sale.