The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
EVELYN OWEN (RIGHT) 27-YEAR-OLD INVENTOR OF THE OWEN GUN, DISCUSSES FEATURE OF HIS INVENTION WITH
MR D. WEST, A SIGHT SETTER AND GUN TESTER WHO RETURNED TO AUSTRALIA AFTER BEING WOUNDED IN TOBRUK. WEST NOW WORKS AT A PLANT (Lysaght's) WHICH MASS PRODUCED THE OWEN GUN. (NEGATIVE BY C. BOTTOMLEY).
D. WEST, A SIGHT SETTER AND GUN TESTER WHO RETURNED TO AUSTRALIA AFTER BEING WOUNDED IN TOBRUK, WORKS AT A PLANT WHICH MASS PRODUCES THE OWEN GUN. HE IS HERE ADJUSTING REAR SIGHTS. (NEGATIVE BY C. BOT
Brass ashtray in nickle plate finish with an enamelled brass badge in the centre, showing an Owen gun over a white globe, with the words 'OWEN GUN' over 'LYSAGHTS' on a red background. During the Se
Outdoor portrait of 1216 Private (Pte) George Charles Jude, 38th Battalion from Moonee Ponds, Victoria. A 22 year old gas meter tester prior to enlisting on 13 March 1916, he embarked for overseas wit
Studio portrait of Captain (Capt) Percy Herbert Cherry VC MC, 26th Battalion. A 20 year old orchardist from Huon, Tasmania prior to enlisting on 5 March 1915, he was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant
Studio portrait of Captain (Capt) Percy Herbert Cherry VC MC, 26th Battalion. A 20 year old orchardist from Huon, Tasmania prior to enlisting on 5 March 1915, he was promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant
Studio portrait of four soldiers recorded only as D Cooper and W Lomax. Standing at the back on the left is possibly D Cooper who has not been further identified. Sitting in the front on the left is
