| Accession Number | H18716 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | February 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Maffra, Victoria. February 1916. First Maffra Platoon recruits swimming in a local pool. The ...
Description
Maffra, Victoria. February 1916. First Maffra Platoon recruits swimming in a local pool. The First Platoon and Second Platoon were raised at Maffra in early 1916 when it was the policy of the Defence Department to raise and train troops locally to encourage recruitment.