| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART25086 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 56.2 cm x 39.6 cm; image: 51.2 cm x 34.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | brush and brown ink and wash over pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Griffin, Murray |
| Place made | Singapore: Changi |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Malaria Control, Changi
Description
Men spraying to control mosquitoes. He is using a 'Rega' knapsack sprayer and is covering pools with malaria oil to kill the mosquito larvae. His relief stands by. Malaria was a major problem for the prisoners as they had little medication, such as quinine, in which to treat the disease.