027686 Accession Number: 027686

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NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA. 1942-10-29. AS GALVANISED IRON IS DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HUTS ETC. OTHER MATERIAL MUST BE PUT TO USE. MEMBERS OF 41 AUSTRALIAN FIELD BATTERY, 11TH AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT ARE SHOWN CUTTING UP TAR DRUMS TO BE USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED IN WHICH TO STORE AMMUNITION. LEFT TO RIGHT: GUNNER R. F. JILLETT, GUNNER MULHOLLAND, LANCE-BOMBARDIER K. C. BRIGGS AND GUNNER G. MEONI.

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027686
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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