The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Showing the interior of the 2/9 Australian Armoured Regiment mobile blacksmith truck with a craftsman using the heavy pedestal grinder. The cylinder on the left is an acetylene generator for welding. The forge and the anvil have been lifted out of the truck and can be seen on the left. In the right foreground is a 60-ton press.
Depicts the 1 Australian Army Mobile Printing Unit which was formed in 1942 to operate with Headquarters 1st Australian Army. Its function, in accordance with Field Service Regulations, to print order
An attempt to catch the atmosphere of the mobile workshop section of the 2/9 Australian Armoured Regiment. All the heavy machinery is mounted on 4x4 trucks enabling it to be put to use at short notice
Depicts two men seated under a canopy-like tent structure, sections being made from bags torn in half. The man on the left of the image has a small anvil in front of him. To the right of the image is
1736296 Craftsman, Gary John McGowan, in front of the welding section at the 17 Construction Squadron workshop, Nui Dat. The half ton platform trailer he is leaning against contains welding equipment
4-wheeled trailer mounting a 6 cylinder engine and electrical generator unit. Its overall condition is excellent, still retaining remnants of the original camouflage pattern. The item has some surfac
On the left is the pantry, where stocks are kept and food is prepared behind fly-proof screening. The cooks are watching the sawyers where the water is boiled and other cooking done. Beyond, the water