008807
Photograph 008807 Second World War, 1939-1945SYRIA. AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORTS CARRYING SUPPLIES TO THE ADVANCING TROOPS ALONG THE PICTURESQUE COASTAL HIGHWAY THAT EXTENDS FROM THE NORTHERN BORDER OF PALESTINE TO TYRE. (NEGATIVE BY F. HURLEY).
008759 Accession Number: 008759
Description
A VIEW OF THE COASTAL ROAD, A SPLENDID SCENIC HIGHWAY, STRETCHING FROM THE PALESTINE- LEBANON BORDER TO THE ANCIENT SEAPORT OF TYRE. THIS WAS THE ROAD ALONG WHICH THE MAIN BODY OF BRITISH TROOPS ADVANCED UPON BEIRUT. (PHOTOGRAPHER: F. HURLEY).
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Accession Number
008759
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original acetate
Date Made
c June 1941
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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