SUK11033 Accession Number: SUK11033

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London, England. 1943-03-25. In the fortnightly "Cobbers' Club" programme, broadcast in the BBC Pacific Service, Dr Thomas Wood acts as chairman of the informal discussions between the members of the Club which takes place at the microphone. He also invites a special guest speaker each time from among people who are well known in Australia and New Zealand. Left to right: Dr Thomas Wood and Field Marshal Lord William Riddell Birdwood of Anzac. Standing: Corporal Cecil Pritchard AIF, Forestry Unit, whose father was one of Lord Birdwood's "diggers" in the last war and 1177 Wing Commander E. H. Anderson, Senior Medical Officer, RAAF Overseas HQ

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Accession Number
SUK11033
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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