111983 Accession Number: 111983

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SERIA AREA, BORNEO. 1945-07-13. THE BRIDGE OVER THE SERIA RIVER ON THE SERIA-TUTONG ROAD, NOW UNDER REPAIR BY MEMBERS OF 3 PLATOON, 2/3 FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS (RAE). THE SMOKE IN BACKGROUND IS RISING FROM BURNING OILWELLS. THIS BRIDGE HAS ALREADY BEEN BURNT DOWN THREE TIMES, CAUSED ON EACH OCCASION BY OIL ON THE WATER CATCHING FIRE.

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111983
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Photograph
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Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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