094108
Photograph 094108 Second World War, 1939-1945POPONDETTA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-02. A VIEW OF THE WARDS AT THE ANGAU NATIVE HOSPITAL. IN THE FOREGROUND IS A NATIVE WHO IS BEING TREATED FOR YAWS.
094109 Accession Number: 094109
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POPONDETTA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-02. A CASE OF ADVANCED TERTIARY YAWS AT THE ANGAU NATIVE HOSPITAL. THIS WOMAN WAS LEFT TO DIE BY A VILLAGE ROAD WHEN THE JAPANESE ADVANCED. SHE MANAGED TO BARELY SUSTAIN LIFE BY DIGGING WITH HER FINGERS AND STICKS FOR YAMS AND OTHER ROOTS BEFORE BEING FOUND BY A MEDICAL PATROL.
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094109
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Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
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Whole
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