OG2346 Accession Number: OG2346

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AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. C. 1945-04. SINCE THE RAAF ORGANISED SURF PATROLS ALONG THE NORTH NEW GUINEA COAST, MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN SAVED. WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE FORMATION OF THIS PATROL, TWELVE MEN WERE SAVED IN TREACHEROUS CROSS CURRENTS. THE MARCH PAST AT A SURF LIFESAVING CARNIVAL SHOWS THE FINE PHYSIQUE OF THE RAAF SURF PATROL.

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OG2346
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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