051238
Photograph 051238 Second World War, 1939-1945HOBART, TAS. 1943-04-20. CLOSE-UP OF SEARCHLIGHT AT FORT DIRECTION, HOBART COAST ARTILLERY, SHOWN IN PHOTO NO. 51237. NX118803 SAPPER O. N. HINES IS ON DUTY.
051237 Accession Number: 051237
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HOBART, TAS. 1943-04-20. FORT DIRECTION, HOBART COAST ARTILLERY, HAS THREE 90 CM SEARCHLIGHTS BUILT IN REINFORCED CONCRETE BUILDINGS FOR LIGHTING UP THE SHIPPING CHANNEL AT NIGHT. ONE OF THE SEARCHLIGHTS IS MANNED READY FOR ACTION, BY NX118803 SAPPER O.N. HINES.
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051237
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Photograph
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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