| Accession Number | F07561 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 6 min 2 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
O'Halloran, John Frederick M |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Townsville, Cape River |
| Date made | 24 October 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
2/1 Australian Field Butchery Company
Description
Coverage of the work of 2/1 Australian Field Butchering Company at Cape River Meat Works, Cape River North Queensland. Shows the ice making plant, army drovers collecting the cattle, preparation of tripe, salt curing hides, cattle killing and butchering the carcasses, removal of offal etc. Identified personnel: Sgt W Nesbitt NCO in charge of drovers; Pte A West, drover; Pte Aikinson, drover.
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