025156 Accession Number: 025156

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DUMMY DUG-IN MOTOR TRANSPORT LORRY NEAR 2/48TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY POSITIONS IN THE FRONT LINE. THESE DUMMIES ARE EMPLOYED TO ENCOURAGE THE ENEMY TO WASTE AMMUNITION. IT IS CONSTRUCTED OF SACKING AND BAMBOO STICKS.

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Accession Number
025156
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
11 October 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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