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068388 Accession Number: 068388

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ATHERTON, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-08-14. THE NEW BED PACK DESIGNED BY NX38622 TROOPER A.E. BIRCH OF THE 2/6TH CAVALRY COMMANDO REGIMENT LAID OUT ON THE GROUND. THE CANVAS OUTER COVERING IS USED AS A GROUND SHEET AND IF NECESSARY CAN BE USED AS A CAMP BED. "A" DENOTES HOLES WHICH CAN BE USED TO INSERT THE SIDE AND END WOODEN FRAMES.

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Accession Number

068388

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Negative

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

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Copyright expired - public domain

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