005860
Photograph 005860 Second World War, 1939-1945TOBRUK - "AUSTRALIA IS PROUD OF YOU" SAID THE PRIME MINISTER MR. MENZIES, WHILE ADDRESSING THESE MEN OF THE 18TH BDE. FORMED UP IN THE PIAZZA BENITO MUSSOLINI. (NEGATIVE BY D. PARER).
005858 Accession Number: 005858
Description
TOBRUK - "IT IS NOT THAT YOU HAVE COME HERE TO CAPTURE THIS DESOLATE LAND BUT YOU HAVE PLAYED A GLORIOUS PART IN HELPING TO SMASH THE ITALIAN EMPIRE" - SAID MR. MENZIES DURING AN ADDRESS TO THESE MEN OF THE 1ST ANTI TANK COY. (NEGATIVE BY D. PARER).
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Accession Number
005858
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Measurement
Overall: 3 3/16 in x 4 3/16 in
Image: 3 in x 4 in
Image: 3 in x 4 in
Date Made
c February 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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