P02613.002 Accession Number: P02613.002

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Suva, Fiji. c. 12 October 1914. The town of Suva and ships, probably colliers, at anchor in the harbour, Following action around Rabaul, HMAS Australia sailed to Fiji, remaining in the harbour in Suva until information received by the Admiralty indicated the German fleet was on the move and she would be sent to intercept them in South America. This image forms a panorama with P02613.001. (Donor E. Gibson)

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Accession Number
P02613.002
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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