150557 Accession Number: 150557

Description

Darwin, NT. September 1942. During manoeuvres and intensive training in the north, this soldier uses a convenient ant-hill for his shaving gear.

Details

Accession Number
150557
Photographer
D McNeill
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
September 1942
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 150557

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