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Godley Heads Gun Emplacement

Godley Heads Gun Emplacement

circa 1947

Myself (Gina Mintrom née Spence), my Mothers friend Mary and my brother (Craig Spence) on a gun emplacement at Godley Head. The Military staff houses in the middle background and the camp on the middle horizon.

Creator: Roy Spence

Area: South East / Godley Head

Reference ID: CCL-DW-112781

Uploaded by: Nina Linstrom

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