132124 Accession Number: 132124

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HIRO, JAPAN. 1946-09-30. TEMPORARY BARRACKS OF 1ST ARMOURED CAR SQUADRON, WHICH ARE BUILT FROM PINE AND ROOFED WITH FIBRO CEMENT SHEETS, WITH 66TH BATTALION CAMP AREA IN THE BACKGROUND. THESE BARRACKS WERE ORIGINALLY USED TO HOUSE JAPANESE AIRCRAFT WORKERS EMPLOYED AT THE MITSUBISHI FACTORIES. LEFT TO RIGHT: ADMINISTRATION BLOCK WHICH INCLUDES SIGNALS; AUSTRALIAN ARMY EDUCATIONAL CORPS, ETC; OTHER RANKS BARRACKS; SERGEANTS BARRACKS; OFFICERS' BARRACKS.

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132124
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Colour: Black & white
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1
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