029284 Accession Number: 029284

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TOWNSVILLE, QLD. 1942-11. CAPTAIN J.C. MCALLESTER OF THE 2/14TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, ATTACHED TO 2/1ST MOBILE ANTI-GAS LABORATORY, PREPARING TARGETS FOR THE IMPROVISED RIFLE RANGE ON WHICH "GUINEA PIGS", TAKING PART IN THE GAS SHELL SHOOT, WILL FIRE TO TEST THEIR MARKSMANSHIP AFTER BEING EXPOSED TO THE EFFECTS OF GAS.

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029284
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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