024463
Photograph 024463 Second World War, 1939-1945GAZA BEACH, PALESTINE. 1942-07-11. START OF THE BEACH RELAY RACE AT THE SURF CARNIVAL ORGANISED BY THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY AMENITIES, BASE AREA.
024468 Accession Number: 024468
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GAZA BEACH, PALESTINE. 1942-07-11. SURF CARNIVAL ARRANGED BY AUSTRALIAN ARMY AMENITIES. WAITING FOR THE CHANGE-OVER IN THE BEACH RELAY RACE. SURFING WAS A FAVOURITE FORM OF RELAXATION FOR AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WHENEVER THE OPPORTUNITY OFFERED ITSELF.
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024468
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Colour: Black & white
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