017209
Photograph 017209 Second World War, 1939-1945New Guinea. Australian troops were quick to organise matters after the occupation of Alexishafen. Sapper (Spr) M. C. Mackay and Spr J. L. McGrath, both of Sydney, NSW, working on a pipeline.
073119 Accession Number: 073119
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ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-10. NX175008 SAPPER M.C. MACKAY (1), AND NX123676 SAPPER J.L. MCGRATH (2), MEMBERS OF THE 8TH FIELD COMPANY, 8TH INFANTRY BRIGADE WORKING A WATER POINT TO SUPPLY FRESH WATER TO TROOPS AT ALEXISHAFEN. FRESH WATER IS LIMITED AS THIS IS THE ONLY SOURCE CURRENTLY SUPPLYING THE AREA.
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073119
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Colour: Black & white
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