087884 Accession Number: 087884

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LONGREACH, QLD. 1945-03-28. TROOPS HEADING FOR THE TOWN HALL FOR A MEAL PROVIDED BY THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND AND THE RED CROSS SOCIETY.

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Accession Number
087884
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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