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| Accession Number | ART23663 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 46.1 x 56 cm; image: 37.8 x 50.6 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on wooden board |
| Maker |
Ashton, Richard |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 26 February 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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"Queen Mary" Enterning Sydney with 9th Division
Description
The scene from North Head as the HMT "Queen Mary", carrying troops of the 9th Australian Division home from the Middle East enters the Harbour. HMT "Aquitania", with her four funnels, is seen extreme left about to round South Head, followed by other transports and escorts.