| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 027820 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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BERRY SPRINGS, N.T. 1942-11-13. MEMBERS OF THE 43RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION CONSTRUCTING ...
Description
BERRY SPRINGS, N.T. 1942-11-13. MEMBERS OF THE 43RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION CONSTRUCTING SHOWER BATHS AT THE BERRY SPRINGS AUSTRALIAN REST CAMP NOW BEING CONSTRUCTED. ALL BUSH TIMBER IS BEING USED IN THE ERECTION OF THE CAMP WHICH IS BEING DONE BY MEMBERS OF THE INFANTRY BATTALIONS IN THE AREA, SUPERVISED BY ARMY ENGINEERS. WHEN COMPLETED THE CAMP WILL HOLD ABOUT 1200 TROOPS AND IT IS INTENDED THAT EACH UNIT IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY WILL, IN TURN, SPEND A WEEK THERE.