| Accession Number | F07144 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 7 min 40 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
McKechnie, Frank |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Atherton |
| Date made | 19 January 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The Australian Corps of Signals pigeon service
Description
NX146925 (N393031) Captain Herbert Thomas (Bert) Cornish Officer Commanding of Pigeon Company, Atherton Tablelands, QLD, takes bird from basket and demonstrates to class the correct method of handling. VX126471 Sergeant Henry Andrew Tydeman of Horsham VIC, feeding young birds in small training loft. WX39306 Corporal Cedric Thomas Edward Norris feeding birds in loft.
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Video of The Australian Corps of Signals pigeon service (video)