Historical information
Photographs of scenes on the Western front France where the Australian troops were operating from September 1916 through 1917
Physical description
Three slim pamphlets with white fronts
From the collection of
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Set of three pamphlets, Cassell and Company Limited, From the Australian Front 1917
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Doncaster RSL Sub BranchThanksgiving Program, Late 1918
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Doncaster RSL Sub BranchFramed Embroidered Fabric, Believed 1919 - 1920
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Doncaster RSL Sub BranchPhotograph Album, Australian Troops in France 1916-17
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