072036 Accession Number: 072036

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MILNE BAY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-05. A LANDING CRAFT MECHANIZED FITTED WITH A 5,000 GALLON TANK TO SUPPLY SMALL CRAFT WITH DISTILLATE, AND MOORED TO THE OIL WHARF OF THE 2ND AUSTRALIAN BULK PETROLEUM STORAGE COMPANY.

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072036
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Photograph
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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