044172 Accession Number: 044172

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COWRA, NSW. 1944-08-05. THE MORNING AFTER THE OUTBREAK REVEALED DEAD BODIES LYING EVERYWHERE ALONG THE BLANKET DRAPED WIRE.

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Accession Number
044172
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Format: 3x4"
Support: Nitrate
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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