| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART27513 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | framed: 90.4 x 113.5 cm; unframed: 66.2 x 89 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas |
| Maker |
Murch, Arthur |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Adelaide River camp
Description
The Adelaide River played a major role during the Second World War. It was in this area that the 119 Australian General Hospital and huge military base were established. The American and Australian military also set up headquarters at Adelaide River after Darwin was bombed.