029289 Accession Number: 029289

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-11. GAS SHELL BURSTING OVER "GUINEA PIGS" DURING THE DEMONSTRATION GAS SHELL SHOOT BY 5TH FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY. THE DUST ON THE LEFT IS CAUSED BY THE EMPTY SHELL CASES STRIKING THE GROUND.

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Accession Number
029289
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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