| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART25270 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 24.1 x 33.6 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and watercolour on paper |
| Maker |
Dowman, G S |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
Formation parade of 1st Australian Base Sub area
Description
The General Officer Commanding, 1st Australian Corps, Lieut-General Sir Leslie Moreshead, KCB, KBE, CMG, DSQ, ED, reviewed 1 Base Sub Area, 12,000 troops paraded. The picture shows general view of parade with the Commander, 1 Australian Base sub area, Brigadier H. Wrigley leading the formation on the fighters strip towards the Saluting Base. RAAF fighter strip, Strathpine 1511.