030136/01 Accession Number: 030136/01

Description

Victoria Street and Clock Tower. Taken at the time of the stay in Colombo of troops of the 7th Australian Division during their voyage returning from the Middle East to Australia.

Details

Accession Number
030136/01
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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