This series of pictures, taken, in large Victorian factories by permission of the Commonwealth Department of Supply, illustrates the extent of Australia's contribution of supplies to the Empire fighting forces. Left, turning up a casting for the base of one of the 3.7in anti-aircraft guns. Right, skilled female examiners, working at high speed, inspecting cartridge cases for flaws before they go to the filling section of the factory in Melbourne.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 180, 2 August 1940, Page 10
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70This series of pictures, taken, in large Victorian factories by permission of the Commonwealth Department of Supply, illustrates the extent of Australia's contribution of supplies to the Empire fighting forces. Left, turning up a casting for the base of one of the 3.7in anti-aircraft guns. Right, skilled female examiners, working at high speed, inspecting cartridge cases for flaws before they go to the filling section of the factory in Melbourne. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 180, 2 August 1940, Page 10
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