E04733 Accession Number: E04733

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Villers-Bretonneux, France. 21 June 1918. The hangars at Villers-Bretonneux where the enemy had a strong point in the vicinity. Several sharp raids were made by the Australian troops upon it. See also E02663.

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Accession Number
E04733
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
21 June 1918
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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