081223 Accession Number: 081223

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WONDECLA, ATHERTON TABLELAND, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-10-03. NEWLY ARRIVED PIGEONS AT 4TH PIGEON SECTION, ATTACHED TO THE 6TH DIVISION. THE PIGEONS, FRESHLY INTRODUCED TO THE LOFT, STAY IN THE LOFT FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS TO ACCUSTOM THEM TO THEIR NEW HOME.

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Accession Number
081223
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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