E04538 Accession Number: E04538

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Wytschaete, Belgium. 15 February 1918. An Australian working party at Wytschaete building a concrete observation post. The heavy camouflage prevents enemy aerial observation.

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Accession Number
E04538
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
15 February 1918
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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