028356 Accession Number: 028356

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ALICE SPRINGS, AUSTRALIA. 1942-12-17. MEMBERS OF THE 4TH ARMY TROOP COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, UNLOADING SAND AT THE TOP OF THE HILL WHERE A 20,000 GALLON WATER STORAGE TANK IS BEING CONSTRUCTED BY THE COMPANY.

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Accession Number

028356

Classification

Photograph

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Negative

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Colour: Black & white

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

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Copyright expired - public domain

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