053131 Accession Number: 053131

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DARWIN, NT. 1943-07-01. TROOPS OF 6TH AUSTRALIAN ARMY TROOP COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, LAUNCHING A PUNT ON MANTON DAM DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A BOOM DEFENCE SYSTEM.

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053131
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Photograph
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Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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