| Accession Number | P05691.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Dunne, Rupert Arthur |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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"Teddy", the Koala mascot of the 3rd Divisional Supply Column. Teddy did not long survive the ...
Description
"Teddy", the Koala mascot of the 3rd Divisional Supply Column. Teddy did not long survive the lack of gum leaves on the voyage to England. One of a group of photographs taken with a Vest Pocket Kodak (VPK) camera by 11717 Private (Pte) Rupert Arthur Dunne, a driver with the 3rd Divisional Supply Column. Some of the photos were printed as postcards and mailed home to family members.