C04966 Accession Number: C04966

Description

Gifts from the Australian War Chest Club, ready for distribution at Matruh, in Western Egypt, to the Australians (Light Horse Squadron and ASC personnel) serving with the West Frontier Force.

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Accession Number
C04966
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass copy negative
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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