| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Cowra |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 064357 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
McInnes, Geoffrey |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
COWRA, NSW. 1944-02-07. ITALIAN PRISONERS OF WAR OF THE 12TH AUSTRALIAN PRISONER OF WAR CAMP ...
Description
COWRA, NSW. 1944-02-07. ITALIAN PRISONERS OF WAR OF THE 12TH AUSTRALIAN PRISONER OF WAR CAMP ENGAGED IN MAKING SOAP. THE RAW MATERIAL IS OBTAINED FROM THE SURPLUS FAT AND DRIPPING FROM THE CAMP KITCHEN. THIS IS BOILED AND RESIN AND CAUSTIC SODA IS ADDED. ANY SOAP SURPLUS TO REQUIREMENTS IS FORWARDED TO THE LOCAL ARMY SUPPLY DEPOT.