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PHOTOGRAPH: WARTIME DRILL SUBIACO PRIMARY SCHOOL
c. 1940Overview
Black and white photograph of six boys practicing war-time first aid drill, wearing gas masks and other protective clothing, with the exception of one boy. The 'patient' is resting against a cushion on a chair which is tipped forward for the purpose. A first aid kit is open on the ground beside the 'patient'. There is a large sign behind the boys noting the danger of gas attack. The activity is taking place outside the entrance of the Subiaco Primary School. WA Newspapers.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-2004.156
Item type
Material
Width
253 mm
Height or length
200 mm
Year
Statement of significance
Historical significance - history of World War 11, history of education-children learning war time survival skills
