| Accession Number | F07151 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 7 min 54 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
McKechnie, Frank |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Kairi |
| Date made | 13 February 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Governor General His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visit to 7 Aust. Division, Kairi North Queensland.
Description
On 13th February 1945, the Governor General, accompanied by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Australian Corps, Lieutenant General Sir Leslie J Morshead KCB KBE CMG DSO ED and GOC 7 Australian Division, Major General E J Milford CBE DSO, viewed troops and units training in 7 Australian Division area at Kairi, North QLD. Also identified: SX4844 Colonel Frank Howard Beare ED, CO, 2/2 Australian General Hospital; VX29704 Lieutenant Colonel L W Gale; VX15214 Lieutenant Colonel Norman Thomas Jelbart, Commander, Royal Engineers, 7 Australian Division.
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Video of Governor General His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visit to 7 Aust. Division, Kairi North Queensland. (video)