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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: WARTIME DRILL SUBIACO PRIMARY SCHOOL

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c. 1940

Overview

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

Photographic Paper

Width

253 mm

Height or length

200 mm

Keywords

Education - Subiaco Primary School

Year

Statement of significance

Historical significance - history of World War 11, history of education-children learning war time survival skills

Last modified

Wednesday, 1 May, 2024

Completeness

83

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