| Accession Number | P03984.009 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin |
| Date made | 6 July 1934 |
| Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Six Aboriginal labourers, possibly part of a prison gang assisting with construction and two ...
Description
Six Aboriginal labourers, possibly part of a prison gang assisting with construction and two unidentified members of the Royal Australian Artillery at the opening of King Street at Larrakeyah Barracks. By 1937 Larrakeyah Barracks was built, but the garrison numbered only 50. Construction of coastal defences at Emery Point was undertaken after it was decided in 1930 to close down the Garrison at Thursday Island. The first men from the Royal Australian Artillery arrived in 1933, followed by a detachment of Royal Australian Engineers, later to be known as the 7th Fortress Company. Five more oil tanks were commissioned at that time. A Naval Depot opened in Darwin in January 1935 with a primary mission of operating as a naval reserve facility. By 1936, four 6 inch coastal guns had been installed - two at Emery Point and two at East Point.