C04551 Accession Number: C04551

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Biesmeree, Belgium. December 1918. These motor lorries were abandoned by the Germans probably for want of petrol just before the Armistice and are on the roadside between Biesmeree and Mettet. The soldiers who are inspecting the lorries are Gunner Hosking (left) and Driver H. Dyke of the 4th Australian Divisional Ammunition Column. (Donor C. Muecke)

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Accession Number
C04551
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
December 1918
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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