073484 Accession Number: 073484

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COWRA, NSW. 1944-08. HUTS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN B CAMP, (THE JAPANESE SECTION), AT NO. 12 PRISONER OF WAR COMPOUND AFTER A MESS ESCAPE ATTEMPT IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THE 1944-08-05. INCLUDING SUICIDES THE JAPANESE DEATH ROLL NUMBERED 234 WITH 108 WOUNDED. THE 22ND GARRISON BATTALION, WHO PROVIDED THE SECURITY GUARD, SUFFERED 3 KILLED, AND 3 WOUNDED.

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073484
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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