Free Zarb
Primary Artist
Title
Free Zarb
Date made
1970 – (1970's)Place made
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Category
Poster
Print type
stencil
Technique
screenprint, printed in dark blue, from one stencil
Text printed from matrix
No imprint.
Edition information
print run unknown
Subject category
War: Vietnam, 1961-1975
Subject description
John Zarb, a 21 year old postal worker was the first man found guilty (14 October 1969 ) of failing to comply with call up notice for conscription during the Vietnam war. A concientious objector, he only served ten months of a two year jail sentence after an extensive protests from many community organisations.
Country of context
Australia
Legacy id
94165
Creators
UNKNOWN | Aboriginal Australian | artist
Last Updated
20 Nov 2025
Impressions
Collection
National Gallery of Australia | 89.1173
State
published state
Impression
undesignated impression as issued
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