Album of photographs taken on Thursday Island during World War 2 [B 59807] • Photograph
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![Soldier](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/e8/14/e6d4-647c-591b-9098-165d225692e2.jpg)
Soldier
A native of Thursday Island believed to be a soldier.
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![Kitchen](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/e7/39/a88a-1615-5c46-bf62-775708894d48.jpg)
Kitchen
Soldiers in the kitchen.
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![General scene](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/d7/5d/3070-db8d-5049-b4e7-9a888a039d50.jpg)
General scene
General scene of tents and buildings.
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![Amateur theatre](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/ec/bc/21e8-bd75-59cf-8942-dcede04ec888.jpg)
Amateur theatre
The stage for amateur theatre and entertainment.
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![R.A.P](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/35/8d/6661-0621-5dfa-909b-9398b9608a70.jpg)
R.A.P
Regimental Aid Post tent with opening hours sign and soldier standing outside.
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R.A.P
Close up of R.A.P. sign (Regimental Aid Post) and opening hours sign in front of tend together with a soldier standing outside.
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Nurses
Two nurses dressed in grass skirts, leis and flowers.
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Nurses
Two nurses dressed in grass skirts, leis and flowers.
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Nurses
Two nurses dressed in grass skirts, leis and flowers.
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![Headquarters of the 8th Docks](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/1e/83/d4c8-fcd9-569f-b23b-a7e69730ab2d.jpg)
Headquarters of the 8th Docks
Three soldiers standing on the step of the Headquarters building. The sign on the wall says '1 Aust Port Maint. Coy. R.A.E. No. 1 Platoon H.Q.'
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![Mess room](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/b9/c7/5233-51ca-59ce-95a1-b9c509716c80.jpg)
Mess room
Soldiers having a meal in the mess room.
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![Nurse](https://d1red3q7jhuy4m.cloudfront.net/e7/55/fe8d-f3d6-5f6d-b185-3e2177447445.jpg)
Nurse
Nurse in uniform on a lounge.