043893
Photograph 043893 Period 1970-1979HMAS SYDNEY LEAVING SYDNEY HARBOUR FOR THE LAST TIME, 1975-12.
041789 Accession Number: 041789
Description
TOBRUK, LIBYA. 1941-08-13. A GUNNERS OF THE "BUSH ARTILLERY" SIGHTING HIS GUN. HE IS A MEMBER OF THE GROUP OF INFANTRYMEN OF THE 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION WHO ACT AS GUNNERS AS A "SIDELINE". UNTRAINED AS GUNNERS, AND MOSTLY COOKS, ORDERLIES ETC, THEY HAVE BROUGHT INTO ACTION SEVERAL ITALIAN .75 M.M. GUNS AND USED THEM WITH MUCH SUCCESS AGAINST THEIR FORMER OWNERS, CARRYING OUT THEIR USUAL DUTIES IN ADDITION.
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041789
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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