041513 Accession Number: 041513

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Milne 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 2 fighting took place in this area.

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Accession Number
041513
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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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