1940 PALESTINE: Arrival of Australian Imperial Force
April 22, 2026
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1:41Now Playing1940 PALESTINE: Arrival of Australian Imperial Force
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as posted by the channelDate: 31st October 1940
Location: Palestine
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Australians settle down in Palestine
PALESTINE:
Australian soldiers awaiting military action in camp, including waking up, showering, shaving, reading newspapers and eating breakfast. Convoy of armed soldiers along on camels in desert. Troops eating lunch with Arab Sheikh in room containing western domestic alarm clock. Australian soldiers exercising: swimming in sea, marching on beach and running race. Victor collecting trophy. Arrival of Australian naval ship HMAS Sydney including troops on deck. Italian prisoners-of-war wounded in ship hospital. Australian sailors waving and polishing guns on battleship.
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