058109 Accession Number: 058109

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FINSCHHAFEN, NEW GUINEA, 1943-10-02. NX53927 GUNNER Gordon Walter DRUCE OF THE 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION INSPECTING A 13MM GUN WHICH WAS FOUND IN A JAPANESE PILLBOX ON THE COAST.

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Accession Number
058109
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
2 October 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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