P02018.201 Accession Number: P02018.201

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Australia. c. 1942. Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) members engaged in bridge building exercises.

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Accession Number
P02018.201
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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