022726 Accession Number: 022726

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LIBYA. 1942-01. MEMORIES OF HOME WERE REVIVED FOR AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WHEN THEY PASSED THIS HOUSE ON THE ROAD BETWEEN DERNA AND TOBRUK. IT WAS PAINTED BY SX538 SAPPER "DOC" DAWES.

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022726
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Photograph
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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