| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Fishermans Bend |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 011664 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Cranstone, Edward Lefevre (Ted) |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Woodville |
| Date made | 2 March 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
GENERAL MOTORS FACTORY. AFTER ACCURATE MACHINING ON GIANT LATHES, BARRELS FOR THE 2 POUNDER ANTI ...
Description
GENERAL MOTORS FACTORY. AFTER ACCURATE MACHINING ON GIANT LATHES, BARRELS FOR THE 2 POUNDER ANTI TANK GUN ARE STRAIGHTENED IN THIS AUSTRALIAN MADE HYDRAULIC PRESS. A PRESSURE OF 200 TONS BRINGS THE BARREL WITHIN THE LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CHECKING GEAR SHOWN IN THIS PICTURE. (PHOTOGRAPHER EDWARD CRANSTONE)