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PHOTOGRAPH: GORDON LOW, BOAT, WORLD WAR II

c. 1940
Overview

Black and White photograph of Gordon Low during World War II, dressed in a hat and uniform standing on a jetty and leaning up against a lifebuoy hanging on a post. The lifebuoy reads '55AUST POL'. A beach can be seen in the background.
Reverse: 'KODAK ENLARGEMENT/111170' stamped in ink.

Historical information

These boats that soldiers in non Australia used were made at Arcus and Fremantle. 300 ton boats. Gordon Low worked on one during the war. Story of providing fruit to locals ie filling up his barge. See also P99.6, 99.19-20a-c

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1999.207
Item type
Width
85 mm
Height or length
135 mm
Year
Statement of significance

historical, social; local resident standing near boat made in WA

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