041513
Photograph 041513 Period 1940-1949Milne Bay, Papua. 1949-08. War salvaged materials have been utilised by Papuans in building their houses which look like part of a housing estate. This photograph was taken seven years after World War
041512 Accession Number: 041512
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Milne Bay, Papua. 1949-08. Papuan native boys clambering over dumped and wrecked army vehicles being reclaimed by jungle growth. This photograph was taken seven years after World War 2 fighting took place in this area.
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041512
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Colour: Black & white
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