089561
Photograph 089561 Second World War, 1939-1945MOROTAI, 1945-05-12. 2/1 BORING PLATOON STORAGE TANKS SITUATED ON ROUTE 5 OPPOSITE THE 2/5 GENERAL HOSPITAL. THIS STORAGE CAPACITY OF 36,000 GALLONS IS FED BY A MILE LONG PIPELINE FROM A BORE.
089562 Accession Number: 089562
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MOROTAI, 1945-05-12. 2/1 BORING PLATOON PERSONNEL ALONGSIDE A 10 HORSE POWER BOOSTER PUMP, WITH AN OUTPUT OF 3,500 GALLONS PER HOUR, WHICH CARRIES WATER FROM THE STORAGE TANKS OPPOSITE THE 2/5 GENERAL HOSPITAL, A FURTHER MILE DOWN ROUTE 5 TO LAND HEADQUARTERS.
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089562
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Colour: Black & white
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