World war 2, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Oliver Hill, Artillery Camp, 1942
c. 1942Subcollections
Overview
The wartime hutted camp which from early 1942 housed personnel manning the 9.2" coast defence battery at Oliver Hill. This temporary wartime accommodation was situated north of and at the foot of Oliver Hill. Now covered with a Tuart tree plantation. Pers
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-AMWA65031
Item type
Photographs
Themes
Material
Photographic Media
Contextual information
P2020.99.58
MIL1988.106
Year
Last modified
Friday, 5 June, 2026
Completeness
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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