011907 Accession Number: 011907

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EVEN AT SEA THE TROOPS STILL HAVE TO MAKE A CUP OF TEA, AND THESE BOYS FIND A PRIMUS VERY USEFUL FOR BOILING THE BILLY IN THE DARK OF NIGHT IN THEIR TRUCK ABOARD MS SOPHOCLES. (PHOTOGRAPHER DAMIEN PARER).

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Accession Number
011907
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
9 February 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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