020105 Accession Number: 020105

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A general view of the ancient ruins of Tocra Fort, showing caves which bear Greek and Roman inscriptions. QX6167 Lieutenant William Spencer Beaney, 9th Australian Division, attached Headquarters, 26th Australian Infantry Brigade, can be seen in one of the archways.

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Accession Number
020105
Photographer
John S Cumpston
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c March 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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