027788 Accession Number: 027788

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A group of locally engaged Aboriginal men dig a trench for the main pipeline at the new farm of No.2 Farm Section. The men are employed by the 1st Australian Farm Company, Australian Army Service Corps.

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Accession Number
027788
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
11 November 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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