The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A member of the Forestry Unit lopping branches of rubber trees for firewood. This unit was one of the first established by the prisoners upon their captivity. Wood was a necessity for cooking their rations and to also build equipment and accommodation around their camp. While a prisoner, Griffin occupied his time by recording the everyday going ons of the camp.
Members of the Forestry Unit felling rubber trees for firewood. This unit was one of the first established by the prisoners upon their captivity. Wood was a necessity for cooking their rations and to
Men of the Forestry Unit sawing logs for firewood. This unit was one of the first established by the prisoners upon their captivity. Wood was a necessity for cooking their rations and to also build eq
Depicts Australian prisoners-of-war captured by the Japanese at Singapore, grubbing out rubber trees outside Changi Goal where they were quartered. The timber is used in the camp as firewood and for m
Men of the AIF Forestry unit cutting wood. This work party was established in the very early days of the men's captivity, as wood for fuel for cooking and wood for structures of the camp were required
Three men from the 2 Australian Imperial Force cutting rubber tree logs with an axe for firewood. Providing firewood for the camp was one of the main activities for the prisoners, as without wood ther
Members of work party carrying log for firewood. Collecting firewood was one of the most important requirements, as the prisoners needed the wood for cooking. As the years progressed, the men had to h
