Hut building at Dumpu Accession Number: F07084

Description

Troops of the 2/4 Australian Field Company RAE replacing huts with a more waterproof type. Timber was cut and milled in the vicinity. Average work at the mill was 4,000 ft lineal per day. The only imported item being the Sisilcraft used for roofing.

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Accession Number
F07084
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Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
15 March 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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