065210
Photograph 065210 Second World War, 1939-1945PORT DOUGLAS, QLD. 1944-03-17. ONE OF THE THREE BULLDOZERS INCLUDED IN THE EQUIPMENT WHICH THE 6TH DIVISION LANDED ON THE INVASION BEACH HEAD, DURING THE "DOUGLAS EXERCISE".
065209 Accession Number: 065209
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PORT DOUGLAS, QLD. 1944-03-17. ONE OF THE THREE BULLDOZERS WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN THE EQUIPMENT WHICH THE 6TH DIVISION LANDED ON THE INVASION BEACH HEAD, DURING THE "DOUGLAS EXERCISE". THE BULLDOZER IS SEEN LEVELLING AND COMPACTING THE SAND SO THAT THE ARTILLERY PIECES AND HEAVY TRUCKS CAN PROCEED UP THE BEACH TO CAMOUFLAGED AREAS IN THE JUNGLE.
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065209
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Colour: Black & white
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