Arrival of first contingent of the Australian Army Nursing Service. Native sing-sing, Jaquinot Bay Accession Number: F01988

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On 24 February 1945 the first contingent of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) arrived at Jacquinot Bay on the troopship "Katoomba". This item covers the arrival of the "Katoomba" and a few shots of the AANS who were with 105 Casualty Clearing Station (105 CCS). The balance of the item is a coverage of a native "sing sing". Identified personnel: AANS Captain Kathlee Hope Barnes, Lieutenant (Lieut) Marie B. O'Loughlin, Lieut Mary McLennan Wilson, Lieut Majorie Inglis Smith, Lieut Catherine Jean Gracey, Lieut Gwenth Merle Dwyer, Lieut Gertrude Catherine Muller, Dorothea Mary Harrison.

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Accession Number
F01988
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Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
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Footage
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Date Made
24 February 1945-26 February 1945
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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