030115/03 Accession Number: 030115/03

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A troopship in Colombo Harbour with Australian Imperial Force (AIF) troops on board ready to leave for Australia on their return from the Middle East.

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Accession Number
030115/03
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
February 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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