The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts 'Misirai', Buka boy from the Solomon's. He was working around Rabaul when the Japanese landed. Impressed by them and brought to Buna in a labour line over the Kokoda Trail. He retreated with the Japanese and other natives to Buna where he escaped and joined the Australians. He has seen service in the Markham and Ramu Valley, New Guinea.
Frederick Boski, escaped from the Japanese. This native was impressed by the Japanese at Rabaul, forced onto a ship and taken to Salamaua where he was used as a carrier by the Japanese over the Kokoda
Bronze ship's plate taken from the SS Buka. The plate is rectangular and has a hole in each corner for attachment to the ship. Cast into the front of the plate is 'ULDERUP & SCHLUTER / HONG KONG / NO
Portrait of Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO. The portrait was likely taken from a photograph. Vasey was one of the most renowned Australian generals of the Second World War, and had also
Depicts wounded men being evacuated from Ramu Valley in New Guinea on trucks during the Second World War. In a letter home to his wife, Jess, in 1944, Pidgeon wrote about the Ramu Valley; 'The most be
Japanese 5 yen note, serial nos. (193) and 822004, issued in 1930. The note has been circulated and has had extensive use. There are tears and sections missing along all edges of the note. The note
Japanese 10 yen note, serial nos. (793) and 822004, issued in 1930. The note has been circulated and has had extensive use. There are tears and sections missing along all edges of the note. The note