HOBJ2822
Photograph HOBJ2822 Korean War, 1950-1953Unidentified soldiers, probably members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), celebrate receiving Christmas parcels at a camp in Korea. They are particularly excited to receive
HOBJ2821 Accession Number: HOBJ2821
Description
Two unidentified soldiers, probably members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), enjoy opening Christmas parcels at a camp in Korea. The soldier on the right is holding up a bottle of Melbourne Bitter Ale and a bottle of Ballarat Invalid Stout. Each wooden box contains items such as beer, biscuits, sweets, tinned foods, tobacco and soap. The presents are from the Daily Telegraph Sydney Korean Christmas Box Fund. The bottles of beer were wrapped in straw to prevent breakage.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ2821
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
January-April 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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