BERRY SPRINGS, N.T. AUSTRALIA. 1942-11-13. MEMBERS OF THE 27TH AND 43RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY ...

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Accession Number 027821
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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BERRY SPRINGS, N.T. AUSTRALIA. 1942-11-13. MEMBERS OF THE 27TH AND 43RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALIONS UNLOADING TIMBER FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER TANK STANDS AT A NEW REST CAMP BEING CONSTRUCTED AT BERRY SPRINGS. THE CAMP, WHEN COMPLETED, WILL HOLD APPROXIMATELY 1200 TROOPS AND IT IS INTENDED THAT EACH UNIT IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY WILL, IN TURN, SPEND A WEEK IN THE CAMP.