P00998.018
Photograph P00998.018 First World War, 1914-1918FRANCE, 1918. A STEAM POWERED SAWMILL SET UP NEAR THE SOMME BATTLEFIELDS BY 2ND PIONEER BATTALION, AIF, TO MILL LOCAL TIMBER FOR ENGINEERING WORK.
E02641 Accession Number: E02641
Description
A Timber Mill erected by Australian Engineers near Bonnay, on the Somme, which was used to prepare suitable timber from the native material in the vicinity. Note the steam engine under the metal roof which has been camouflaged with twigs.
Details
Accession Number
E02641
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Date Made
27 June 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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