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KOIL ISLAND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-10-31. A VISIT TO KOIL ISLAND WAS ARRANGED BY THE RED CROSS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEDICAL INSPECTION OF THE NATIVE INHABITANTS. THE VISITING PARTY CONSISTED OF AN AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT (ANGAU) DOCTOR, A RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVE AND NURSES FROM 104TH CASUALTY CLEARING STATION. SHOWN, A NATIVE PICKING POINCIANA, A WILD FLOWER WHICH GROWS PROFUSELY ON THE ISLAND, TO GIVE TO THE PARTY.
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Colour: Black & white
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