| Accession Number | F01988 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 30 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Anderson, Alan Frederick |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Jacquinot Bay Area, Jacquinot Bay |
| Date made | 24 February 1945-26 February 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Arrival of first contingent of the Australian Army Nursing Service. Native sing-sing, Jaquinot Bay
Description
On 24 February 1945 the first contingent of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) arrived at Jacquinot Bay on the troopship "Katoomba". This item covers the arrival of the "Katoomba" and a few shots of the AANS who were with 105 Casualty Clearing Station (105 CCS). The balance of the item is a coverage of a native "sing sing". Identified personnel: AANS Captain Kathlee Hope Barnes, Lieutenant (Lieut) Marie B. O'Loughlin, Lieut Mary McLennan Wilson, Lieut Majorie Inglis Smith, Lieut Catherine Jean Gracey, Lieut Gwenth Merle Dwyer, Lieut Gertrude Catherine Muller, Dorothea Mary Harrison.
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