Guide to the McKergow collection of photographs and newspaper clippings of the Civil Construction Corps at Paluma, Queensland during World War II and including pictures of Townsville and Castle Hill, 1931-1993
Collection context
Summary
- Collection number:
- PIC/P2083
- Extent:
- photographs (21 col.), newspaper clippings and photocopies: gelatin silver, and some col. ; 20 x 21 cm. or smaller
- Language:
- English and English
- Availability:
- Available
Background
- Content Summary:
- Mr McKergow was one of the 100 Civil Construction Corps (CCC) crew who were encamped on top of the Paluma Range for two years during the Second World War. The timber extracted by the CCC was used by the army for buildings, railway sleepers and many other needs, even including war zone use. There are photos of Townsville during and after the war, showing Castle Hill, Garbutt Drome, and scenes connected to the U.S. Forces while the Battle of the Coral Sea was fought. The collection also consists of War petrol ration cards and copies of other documents issued during the war.
Access and use
- Conditions Governing Access:
- Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn341388).
- Conditions Governing Use:
- Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn341388).
- Location of this collection:
-
Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
- Contact: