| Place | Oceania: Australia, Northern Territory, Adelaide River |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 027384 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
ADELAIDE RIVER, NT. 1942-10-16. A RECORD IS KEPT OF ALL MEAT SLAUGHTERED BY 3RD FIELD BUTCHERY, ...
Description
ADELAIDE RIVER, NT. 1942-10-16. A RECORD IS KEPT OF ALL MEAT SLAUGHTERED BY 3RD FIELD BUTCHERY, AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS, BEFORE IT IS SENT TO THE FREEZER. PRIVATE R.A. HOUGHTON IS WEIGHING A CARCASE BEFORE IT IS LOADED ON TO A TRUCK. THE TWELVE BUTCHERS OF THE UNIT, WHICH IS SITUATED ABOUT 3 MILES NORTH EAST OF ADELAIDE RIVER AT MOUNT BUNDY, KILL APPROXIMATELY 140 BEASTS A WEEK. A FEW ABORIGINES ARE EMPLOYED FOR CLEANING UP AND SALTING THE SKINS.