067343 Accession Number: 067343

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MOUNT GARNET, QLD. 1944-07-15. THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 2/2ND MACHINE GUN BATTALION, NX12629 LIEUTENANT COLONEL E. MACARTHUR-ONSLOW, DSO., MAKES A SUCCESSFUL BID FOR A HORSE, AT THE AUCTION CONDUCTED BY MEMBERS OF THE 9TH DIVISION PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE RACE MEETING AND RODEO. THESE HORSES ARE LOANED TO THE ARMY BY THE LOCAL RESIDENTS AND ARE AUCTIONED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE PRIZE MONEY. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEETING, THE HORSES ARE RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL OWNERS.

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067343
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Colour: Black & white
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1
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