| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Mornington Peninsula, Westernport, Flinders Naval Depot |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 137725 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Herald Newspaper |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Mornington Peninsula, Westernport, Flinders Naval Depot |
| Date made | 26 January 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Members of the initial Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) receiving instruction on ...
Description
Members of the initial Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) receiving instruction on anti-gas respirators from a commissioned officer of the Royal Australian Navy during their Officer Training Course. The white band around the women's hats was used to identify them as officer candidates.