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World War 2, Western Australia, Fortress Fremantle. Garden Island, Scriven Battery under construction 1943

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1943

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Fortress Fremantle and the Defence of Western Australia

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Emplacement under construction for the 9.2" MK XV guns at Scriven Battery, Garden Island 15 July 1943. Battery was to consist of two guns, never became operational and guns were not fired. All work ceased towards the end of the war.

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cwa-org-32-AMWA65140

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War and Conflict

Contextual Information

P2020.99.141
MIL1989.097

Year

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-32.192184900104, 115.67469661904

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