003994
Photograph 003994 Second World War, 1939-1945ABOARD A MINESWEEPER AROUND THE AUSTRALIAN COAST - SOME OF THE TROOP SHOWS THEIR EAGERNESS TO PARTAKE OF A TASTY FROM THE GALLEY. NAVY. MINESWEEPING. (NEGATIVE BY C. BOTTOMLEY).
003995 Accession Number: 003995
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ABOARD A MINESWEEPER AROUND AUSTRALIAN COAST - A BRIEF RESPITE AFTER A HEAVY DAY'S WORK. THE CAPTAIN SHOWS KEEN INTEREST IN A GAME OF DRAUGHTS BETWEEN HIS NAVIGATOR AND CHIEF ENGINEER. NAVY. MINESWEEPING. (NEGATIVE BY C. BOTTOMLEY).
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003995
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
2 December 1940
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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