DUN/57/1993/EC
Photograph DUN/57/1993/EC Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960Scene at the wharf as the ship New Australia leaves with Australian troops for Malaya. Streamers stretch out between soldiers on board and their friends and family on the wharf.
C01023 Accession Number: C01023
Description
Friends and families on the wharf wave flags and say a final goodbye to departing troops as the transport SS Marathon leaves Sydney. Streamers stretch between the boat and the wharf.
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Accession Number
C01023
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
10 May 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Sister Isambert
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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