028372 Accession Number: 028372

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An unidentified Aboriginal serviceman attached to 28th Australian Employment Company lines up for his Christmas hamper. Hampers were issued each year by the Australian Comforts Fund, a voluntary organisation supported by public subscription for the issue of amenities to members of the services.

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Accession Number
028372
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
December 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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