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published prior to 1 January 1955
Published prior to 1 January 1946
B1
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taken prior to 1 January 1955
taken prior to 1 January 1946
B2
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taken prior to 1 January 1955
Published prior to 1 January 1946
C
Artistic works (except A & B):
the creator died before 1 January 1955
the creator died before 1 January 1946
D
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first published prior to 1980
first published prior to 1971
E1
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first published more than 50 years ago, or if made before 1 May 1969, first made more than 50 years ago
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E2
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first made more than 50 years ago
Made before 1 January 1946 The government has declared that expiration of Crown Copyrights applies worldwide; use {{PD-AustraliaGov}}
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