The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts a row of tents known as the officers' lines, Adelaide River camp. The Adelaide River played a major role during the Second World War. It was in this area that the 119 Australian General Hospital and huge military base were established. The American and Australian military also set up headquarters at Adelaide River after Darwin was bombed.
The Adelaide River played a major role during the Second World War. It was in this area that the 119 Australian General Hospital and huge military base were established. The American and Australian
Depicts a row of pitched tents, with a small plaque labeled 'Officers' Mess' in the foreground. The marquee was the Officer's Mess at Land Headquarters Signals Camp at Albert Park.
Coomalie Creek, NT. 1942-05. The tent officers' quarters, Officers Hill at Coomalie Creek Field Hospital. One section from D Company, 2nd Battalion plus H Company and Headquarters, 3rd Battalion, 135t
Depicts a number of tents in a clearing in a forested area in northern Australia, at a USAF (US Air Force) camp. On the verso are studies of paint cans and trucks. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), k
Coomalie Creek, NT. 1942-05. A tent ward at Coomalie Creek Field Hospital. One section from D Company, 2nd Battalion plus H Company and Headquarters, 3rd Battalion, 135th Medical Regiment, U.S. Army,
Coomalie Creek, NT. 1942-05. An American serviceman operating an autoclave in the autoclave tent at the U.S. Army Coomalie Creek Field Hospital. Note the kitchen furniture, dressers, used for storage.
