051178
Photograph 051178 Second World War, 1939-1945POINT NEPEAN, VIC. 1943-04. THE ENGINES WHICH GENERATE THE POWER NECESSARY FOR THE WORKING OF THE POWERFUL SEARCHLIGHT AT POINT NEPEAN, PART OF PORT PHILLIP FIXED DEFENCES.
051171 Accession Number: 051171
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POINT NEPEAN, VIC. 1943-04. LOOKING ALONG THE COASTLINE FROM POINT NEPEAN THESE HEADLANDS BRISTLE WITH GUNS, WHICH, AS PART OF PORT PHILLIP FIXED DEFENCES ARE READY TO DEFEND THE AREA AGAINST SEA ATTACK.
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051171
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Colour: Black & white
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1
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