053165
Photograph 053165 Second World War, 1939-1945Eight ton concrete blocks drying in the sun, which will be used to anchor the boom defence nets in the Manton dam.
053166 Accession Number: 053166
Description
Newly made eight ton concrete blocks curing in the sun. These will be used to anchor the boom defence nets across Darwin Harbour and the recently completed Manton dam, located about 70 Kilometres south of Darwin.
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Accession Number
053166
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
3 July 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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