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Photograph 117314 Second World War, 1939-1945NAURU ISLAND. 1945-09-16. A MEMBER OF THE 31/51ST INFANTRY BATTALION INSPECTING THE WRECKED PHOSPHATE CRUSHING FACTORY SOON AFTER THE UNIT HAD TAKEN OVER THE ISLAND FROM THE JAPANESE.
117298 Accession Number: 117298
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NAURU ISLAND. 1945-09-16. NAURUANS UNLOADING SUPPLIES FROM TRUCKS AT THE CAMP OF THE 31/51ST INFANTRY BATTALION SOON AFTER THE UNIT HAD TAKEN OVER THE ISLAND FROM THE JAPANESE.
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117298
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Colour: Black & white
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