020333
Photograph 020333 Second World War, 1939-1945This machine was used for purifying water used in the operating theatre at the 2/4th Australian General Hospital, Tobruk.
020332 Accession Number: 020332
Description
The “Autoclave” at the 2/4th Australian General Hospital, Tobruk. This machine was used for the sterilisation of dressings used in the operating theatre. It was thrown overboard from a shipwreck and has survived bombing attacks
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Accession Number
020332
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c August 1941
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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