HOBJ1600 Accession Number: HOBJ1600

Description

Two unidentified members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), rest and read newspapers on a hill overlooking a rural valley. 3RAR have paused for a break during their push forward towards the border with China. In the foreground is a Bren Gun set up and ready to fire if the need arises.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1600
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c October 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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